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TRANSPORT Minister Keith Brown this week announced a £2.2m funding package to boost healthier, greener and more affordable travel across the country, including £1.3m to help increase Scottish cycling rates.

The Minister was joined by , local east end school pupils, and local councillors George Redmond and Alison Thewliss to launch a new on-road segregated two-way cycleway in the East End of Glasgow.

Speaking at the launch Mr Brown said: “With this significant investment of £2.2 million we will create a legacy by helping people in Scotland adopt healthier, more

sustainable ways of getting around. “Investment in walking and cycling infrastructure, as well as on-road cycling training for both children and adults, will help meet the vision set out our ambitious target that at least 10% of journeys are made by bikes by 2020. “Our consultations show that perceptions of safety are a key reason for not cycling more often or even at all. Through the ‘Smarter Choices, Smarter Places’ programme and our commitment to cycle training for children and adults, we are tackling head on this issue and expanding a network of safe cycling routes.” This route (along London Road at Bridgeton), was developed as part

of the successful Smarter Choices, Smarter Places initiative, and was modelled on those available to cyclists in Copenhagen, where an estimated 50% of citizens travel by bike every day. It is one of the first two-way kerb-segregated cycle lanes in an urban setting in Scotland to be physically separated from the traffic. The new cycle routes will link Glasgow Green with a number of key destinations in the east end including Commonwealth Games

venues. It is an integral piece of infrastructure to be completed as part of a three-year, £2.5 million investment in Glasgow’s East End. Glasgow City Councillor Matt Kerr, himself a keen cyclist, added: “Cycling is unique in its diversity to deliver a range of outcomes across sporting achievement, active travel, recreational pursuit and enjoyment and environmental benefits. For that reason the Council recognises that cycling has an import role to play

in contributing to the health and well being of those who live, work and visit the city and therefore something which we should invest in. Ian Manson, chief executive of Clyde Gateway, said: “The new cycleway on London Road is another great example of how excellent partnership working is changing the look of the communities across Clyde Gateway and helping to make the area more attractive to investors and developers.”

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LAST Friday afternoon Croftcrioghn School were given the amazing sum of £2000.00 by Phil Goodman, Managing Director of Glasgow Fort shopping centre. The money was raised through staff fund-raising efforts over the year and the donation was made to Croftcrioghn School to enable the school buy additional technology resources for use

in classes. The school will use the money to buy an Ipad and two new tablet computers which will be used to support learning in every area of the curriculum, especially in communication and language development. Luke Fletcher and Lee Stevenson, pupils at Croftcroighn primary, said a huge thank-you to Phil and staff for their generosity and

support, and for the juice and cookies enjoyed in the conference room where they were presented with this fantastic donation.Margaret McFadden H.T. and Michelle Martin, instructor, expressed their appreciation for the support they had received from staff at the Fort and invited Mr. Goodman and staff over to the school to see the difference this wonderful gift will make to pupils’ lives.

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Margaret Curran MP and Frank McAveety MSP high-light the proposed changes to vital community lifelineMargaret Curran and Frank McAveety visited Baillieston post office at the weekend to congratulate Mark Adrian and his staff on the service run from and the success of Baillieston Post Office. They know how valued the local post office is to the people of Baillieston. This is great news in Baillieston but legislation recently passed in the House of Commons will mean the privatisation of Royal Mail. This leads to doubts over the future of the Post Office network which can no longer be guaranteed in the years to come. Margaret who spoke in the debate made clear that the legislation is a big mistake and is not supported by the public. Margaret and Frank took the opportunity to make passing shoppers aware of the change to legislation and asked for them to pledge the support by signing a petition. Barlanark Post Office is currently for sale and unless a buyer is found its fate remains uncertain. Margaret Curran says “

Urban Post Offices often face different challenges from those in rural communities, they too deal with isolation and represent a lifeline to their communities. We need to take action now to ensure that we do not end up in a situation on which a large retailer steps in and takes over the service. An elderly

person living in Barlanark may be unable to get to any of the large retailers in the community. A single mother with 3 children and without a car relies on local services that the Post Office provides. This legislation is a forerunner of many Post Office closures because we are not taking the necessary

steps to protect the service.”Frank McAveety says “ Privatisation of the Royal Mail has the long term threat to jobs and services at a local level. I will be working with Margaret to ensure the voices of the east end are heard and all the local post offices are protected”.

AMAZING WINS FOR GLASGOW DENTAL PRACTICE AT TOP UK INDUSTRY AWARDS

The team at Spring Grove Clinic in Barrachnie Road Garrowhill is celebrating the fantastic achievement of winning two of the top UK Private Dentistry Awards of 2010, namely Practice of the Year and Best Patient Care. It was also awarded runner up in Best Community Charity Project and Outstanding Individual of the Year along with being shortlisted for Most Attractive Practice and Best Team. Winning the Practice of the Year and Best Patient Care Awards is a great endorsement of the Spring Grove Clinic teams’ commitment to providing affordable, value for money, community based, professional family oral and dental health care, advice, support and treatment to an exceptionally high standard. The award winning practice prides itself on its patient focussed approach which is always courteous, efficient and friendly, set within surroundings that are luxurious, comfortable and welcoming. Heading up the clinical team is Dr David Cunningham who established his practice in Garrowhill over 14 years ago. Winning these two Awards recognises his firmly held belief that a community based dental practice, where patient relationships and trust are key, using the latest dental technology,

can provide the same level of treatment options, care and surroundings as a large city centre based dental practice. Commenting, David Cunningham said, “The team has worked incredibly hard to make Spring Grove Clinic a fantastic place for our patients. I am delighted that our efforts have been recognised by the top UK industry professionals.” “My focus has always been to provide excellent patient care with the very best dental advice and treatment. I believe in spending time with my patients, fully explaining preventative and treatment options to them and supporting them as they choose their treatment plans. I am very grateful to our patients for their fantastic comments in support of our Awards application.” At the Awards presentation, the Spring Grove Clinic team were commended for excellence across all of the categories, for the state of the art facility, and being a team who strive to provide excellent patient care. Its’ efforts in raising funds to support Yorkhill Children’s Hospital ECMO Unit won the runner-up award for Best Community Charity Project. Spring Grove Clinic is a leader in providing dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, invisible braces, tooth whitening and family dentistry.

McAveety Slams SNP Games Funding DecisionGlasgow Shettleston MSP Frank McAveety has hit out at a decision by Scottish Enterprise to slash Commonwealth Games legacy funding by almost half. Clyde Gateway, the body responsible for regenerating the East End of Glasgow, has been hit with a 46% cut in funding for urban regeneration in 2011/2012. The agency has been told it will share around £6.8 million with five other agencies, instead of the £7 million it was initially promised. Frank said: “The Enterprise Minister seems to be more interested in facilitating meetings for his friend the Education Minister, who he wants to succeed him as an MSP than he is in the well being of the people of the East End. At this very moment he should be pulling a meeting together with Scottish Enterprise to demand that they withdraw this ridiculous proposal and get around the table with all the partners to fulfil the promises made.”Frank added: “Unlike any other renewal programme in the country commitments were made to ensure that Glasgow could make the best of the opportunities for the Games and regeneration investment. There is no better case for having an impact on Scotland’s economic performance and I am demanding an urgent meeting with the Scottish Government to urge them to ensure Scottish Enterprise withdrawal the proposal to make a massive cut in their previous commitments to the area.”

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The old Centre in Caledonia Road Baillieston had lain empty since it was closed a year past at Christmas and handed back to the City Council. It was then the subject of an Insurance claim from Glasgow City Council following a previous break-in last March when thieves stripped the copper piping from throughout the empty building. The Caledonia Centre was a focal point for the residents of the area

and hosted many celebration events as well as local clubs such as Tae Kwon Do, Gymnastics, Irish Dancing, Five a Sides and much more, but thanks to promises of funding from various parties which never materialised, it became impossible for the former management to continue to fund the Centre from their own pocket. The closure meant local people lost their jobs and local residents

lost their Centre but there again Nobody in authority seemed to give a monkey’s as they awaited an insurance claim which they seemed more interested in. The headline of this story reads “Caledonia Centre Gutted” this also goes for those who were genuinely concerned about the demise of what was a tremendous focal point for the residents of Baillieston.

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VANDALS finally brought a closure to any hopes of the Caledonia Centre being re-opened when last Sunday night it was torched and badly damaged in the resultant fire which occurred around 11-30pm.

THE Save Lightburn Hospital campaign successfully organised a protest march and rally to highlight how much the local community want to see the facility stay open. Nearly 200 people braved the weather to march from the hospital, through Springboig to

Budhill community hall, where a rally was held. Speakers at the rally included health campaigner Gerry McCann, local MP Margaret Curran, local MSP Paul Martin plus Jackie Baillie MSP. Speaking after the rally, the Labour MSP Paul Martin told the Re-Gen: “I want to thank everyone who took the time to come here today and show their support for our hospital. “This march will send a message to the Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon she must decide to keep health services local, and

keep this hospital open.” “This part of Glasgow has some of the worst health statistics in Scotland, it makes no sense for the SNP to try and close it.” Gerry McCann runs a Parkinsons group who use to use the hospital as a meeting place prior to being kicked out by NHS bosses earlier this month said: “It is great to see how many people care for this facility. We need as much support so that we can prove to Nicola Sturgeon that we value our hospital and we need it.”

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Wow how fast are the nights drawing in? Won’t be long until the clocks go back. Never mind as there is loads to look forward to, like Halloween and Bonfire night. It’s times like these that bring out the big wean in me. Can’t wait for them this year as my wee one is bigger and can be more involved. He already has his Halloween outfit picked out but I’m not telling you what it is as I don’t want to spoil my neighbour’s laugh. I have been asked to help out a friend who wants something different for a roast pork dinner, and this is one of my favourites. This is fantastic sliced as a roast or shredded and served on burger buns with fries.I have come up with another way to roast a chicken, that kids and adults alike will love.

Sticky Roast Pork

Boned shoulder of pork

Dry rub1 tsp Cumin1 tsp Cayenne Pepper1 tsp dried garlicpowder1 tsp dried onion powder1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper

Sticky sauce1 tbsp of honey1tsp of soy sauce

Mix the dry ingredients and rub into and all over the meat making sure you work the ingredients right in. Place the meat in a bag and refrigerate overnight. Place the meat in a roasting dish with 150ml of water. Cover tightly with foil and slow roast 160c for 2 ½ hours. Mix the honey and soy. Remove the meat from the oven and lift off the foil. Drizzle the honey and soy dressing over the meat and return uncovered to the oven for another 20 min. Allow the meat to stand for 10 min once you take it out of the oven. Cut into thick slices and serve with roast potatoes and vegetables with any pan juices poured over. Alternatively using two forks shred the meat in the tin and add

1 tbsp of boiling water. Serve in buns with fries and a salad.

Roast in the bag chicken

1 Whole chicken100g of butter1 tbsp tomato puree1 tsp dried onion powder1 tsp dried cumin1 tsp of dried garlic powder1 tsp of celery salt½ tsp of dried thyme½ a lemon 1 oven proof roasting bag

Insert the lemon into the cavity of the chicken. Mash all the dried ingredients into the butter and tomato puree to make a thick paste. Spread the mixture over the bird making sure you get into all the nooks and crannies. Place the bird in the bag and tie. Place in an oven dish and roast in a medium oven 180c for 20 min per pound plus 20 min. Snip the bag open for last 20 min to allow the skin to crisp up. Carve the chicken and pour over the cooking juices. Serve with mashed buttery potatoes and your choice of vegetable.

Really Chocolatey Mousse

1 bar of dark chocolate melted1 tub of whipping cream whipped to soft peaks1 tbsp of Tia Maria

Add the alcohol to the melted choco-late. Leave this out for children. Fold the cream into the chocolate very slowly to avoid knocking the air out. Pour into glasses and chill for an hour before serving. Serve with

fresh strawberries or raspberries or as I prefer on its own.

Enjoy love Susie x

Taurus (21 April - 21 May)

Gemini (22 May - 21 June)

Cancer (22 June - 23 July)

Leo (24 July - 23 Aug)

Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sept)

Scorpio (24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Sagittarius (23 Nov - 21 Dec)

Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan)

Aquarius (21 Jan - 19 Feb)

Pisces (20 Feb - 20 Mar)

I know there has been a little nip in the air as we head into October but this does not stop you from going outside as a fire sign you prefer the warmth, but a good brisk walk will help to blow away the cobwebs of your mind to bring in clarity and stop you becoming a hurricane with those around you. Try to let go a little!

As winter draws every closer you retreat inward to the warmth of home and your own little world, it is important to stay focused on goals you set yourself in August as things could go of course if you allow complacency to set in. Try to keep your eye on the objective.

There may be trouble ahead for those of you who are trying to please all of the people! There is only so much you can do for others. Time to stop and ask yourself “where am I going” is this really what I want! If the answer is no time to stop and re-think who wants what and maybe let go of the hangers on!.

You have achieved much in the last few months and if you keep your unwavering thoughts, feelings and actions focused on your target, you will make your mark. A very determined phase is coming to an end so use this time to achieve all you can.

Love, harmony, partnerships, security, material and creative abundance you want it all and you want it now! A time to prioritize, to sort out the wheat from the chaff, once you have cleared the debris form your mind, you can have what you wish! But becareful as wishes can come true!

Victory against the odds, everything now has purpose as you charge ahead making changes around work and home, a well-earned rest. All of this took a lot of hard work so try to plan in some down time a holiday is what you need now, so let your fingers start calling those holiday destinations!

People think you are so easy going, here to listen to their problems and worries, however someone is taking advantage of your good nature so assert yourself as you are stronger than you think and your strength assures a happy outcome.

Your spirits have been a little low of late but as the sun prepares to move onto your own house you will feel elated and much happier than you have been for some time, just try to stop letting people put demands on your time, as you will have lots to celebrate this month, enjoy!

You feel tied down as if everything is up in the air, this is only a temporary phase and all of your endeavours will take a positive turn, however those of you who have been over indulging need to re-address the balance as all play and no work will sure bring in lack of funds!

Normally a sign of caution and self-restraint it is time to take a risk, and put your hearts true desire’s into action, go on jump and see where it takes you and do you know how good you will feel as you suddenly follow your heart and not that head of your for once.

Who gave you the power to judge others and their actions? Release all judgments about yourself and others and focus on truth and love that is within you as well as others, you will feel calmer and more at ease as sometimes you can rush in where other would not!!

One of the natural healers of the zodiac you can attract some really difficult people and situations in and around you, so how do you get away from other peoples worries? Go to a place nearby where you can be by yourself, preferably near water and allow the energy of that place to clear away other people’s debris and to re-energise you.

Aries (21 March - 21 April) Libra (24 Sept- 23 Oct)

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FOLLOWING a meeting held in Helenslea Hall away back in February 1995, when the seed was sown to start up a Credit Union, the people of Parkhead district have now gained a tre-mendous service which has helped them to manage their finances successfully. Parkhead Credit Union (PCU), began over 16 years ago as more and more local residents found that agencies like “The Provvie” , “Bristol” and others who offered loans, seemed to have almost full time collectors in their areas, (similar to almost every area in the East End as I recall) and the sad fact was that these residents could see no light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, as loans were taken out and the repayments were sky high, forcing them into a seemingly never ending spiral of debt. With the for-mation of the Parkhead Credit Union all of a sudden that “Light” appeared and as more and more people realised just what the Credit Union could offer them and how the inter-est in loans was a fraction of the interest charged by other

companies it was then the Credit Union came to the fore. At first the Parkhead Credit Union was run by volunteers and a very worthwhile job they did too, but as the busi-ness grew, it was decided by the management com-mittee to engage some full time staff. The three full time members were soon put in post and since then PCU has gone on from strength to strength. The re-Gen visited the office of PCU this week and met some of the dedicated staff and to say we were very impressed is an understatement. The main

thing we witnessed was the constant flow of members at the Springfield Road premises and each one was greeted with a friendly welcome and given advice if they required it. It is little wonder that the Credit Union is now an integral part of the Parkhead community and with the offers now available (see advert) it is expected that the membership will increase over the next few months yet again. Why not call in and see just what Parkhead Credit Union can offer you – We’re sure you will be pleasantly surprised.

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Scottish National Party

David Turner Councillor Baillieston Ward

Local Surgeries Held at:

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St Bridget’s Primary School, Camp Road - 7pm, 2nd Wednesday each month

Caledonia Primary School, Calderwood Drive, Baillieston G69 7DJ - 6pm, 3rd Monday each month

Barlanark Community Centre, 33 Burnmouth Road - 7pm, 4th Tuesday each month

No surgeries held during school holidays

Councillor Turner Can be contacted: phone: 0141 287 3592 fax: 0141 287 4927 mobile: 07776 488103 email: [email protected]

PURE Dance NRG Returns for the only youth dance event of 2011 which will take place in Platform at the Bridge on Friday 7 October 2011 from 6.30pm – 10pm. This is the biggest free event for young people in Glasgow. Book your youth group and numbers in now to avoid disappointment please read the info below and book in your group. The event is free to young people and Platform is provid-ing transport for local groups from Glasgow East. However we need some assistance with transport costs and would ap-preciate any help or donations from partners to cover this. Please get in touch with me if you are able to make a contri-bution towards the event. Dance NRG is open to all youth groups across Glasgow

and beyond. The next Pure Dance NRG event for young people takes place on Friday 7 October 2011 from 6.30pm – 10pm in Plat-form @ The Bridge. If you would like to come along or bring some young

people along to this event, please see some Important Information below . Each youth group must adhere to these conditions when bringing a group to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone at the event.

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Information for young people

Want to come along to this FREE event? Open to high school age only

We recommend that this event is suitable for 12 – 17 year olds

The only way you can get a ticket to come along is to go via your local youth group who will bring you to and from the event. Please get in touch with your local youth club or street worker who may be bringing a group along to the biggest dance event in Glasgow East. See below for some of the participating groups involved in your area. Not all youth provid-ers are listed so please speak to your youth leader if you want to come along to this fun safe event for teenagers Glasgow Life North East Area Services (youth and street worker staff)FARE, Garthamlock Youth Group, Innerzone & The Connie - Wellhouse Community Trust, John Wheatley College Youth Access Team, Parkhead Youth Project, Pavilion, PEEK, Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, Urban Fox, Youthbank

Information for Youth Leaders• This is a free event and there is no public access of tickets to young people. The only way a young person can attend the event is for them to attend your youth group/programme or street work provision.• Dance NRG are looking for young people who may want a slot to perform a Dance DJ set, or would like to be one of the NRG dancers then please get in touch with James at Platform for more details. • Please remember this event is only open to high school pupils NO EXCEPTIONS.• Youth groups are responsible for organising there own con-sents to bring young people to this event. Please note we take photographs and film Dance NRG nights for documentation purposes. Your consent forms should include permission for documentation purposes. • It is a condition of entry You Will Be Searched • This is a no smoking event

for young people and staff no young people will be allowed to leave the event or staff for a cigarette. • PLEASE NOTE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS AND TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY – GLOWSTICKS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED INTO THE EVENT ARENA • If you would like to bring a group along to this event please confirm provisional numbers of young people and the staff attending. Can you get in touch with James Dean [email protected] to confirm all your details no later than Friday 30 Septem-ber? This is includes transport requests for groups. Any re-quests received later than this cannot be guaranteed. HINT! Get accurate numbers of young people and staff needing trans-port to me NOW!! • If you would like a stall at this event to promote your services to young people please get in touch using [email protected]

THE Re-Gen, in conjunction with Clyde Gateway, is offering two lucky readers the chance to win a family ticket to visit the Bridgeton Bus Garage An-nual Open Day on Sunday 9 October. The Open Day is managed and organised by the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, which was formed in 2002 to promote the restoration and preservation of buses and commercial vehicles from a bygone era. Bridgeton Garage will be open on Sunday 9 October between 10am and 5pm. More than 100 buses and other vintage vehicles will be on

display, including many that used to operate in the East End on services run by Glasgow Corpora-tion, SPTE and Eastern Scottish among others. In addition, the Trust will also be running services, using the vintage buses, between the Bridgeton Garage and the city centre and also to the new Riverside Transport Museum via the new M74. Anyone going along to the Open Day will also be able to take part in a special 45-minute long tour of the East End, again on a vintage bus. It costs £5 for an adult, £3 for children and OAPs or £12 for a

family ticket to go along to the Open Day. More information can be found at www.gvvt.org

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THE School Gates Employment Support Initiative was funded initially by the UK Government’s Child Poverty Unit to make progress in tackling and reducing child poverty in the UK. School Gates has been operating in Glasgow since April 2010 is run by Glasgow City Council’s Education Service and Glasgow’s Regeneration Agency with support from Jobcentre Plus. There are 3 advisers currently covering the whole of Glasgow. The Advisers meet parents in and around their children’s primary schools and nurseries and by developing action plans with parents, support them to take up training and employment support and overcome barriers that may prevent them from returning to work. To date, the School Gates Advisers have worked with 30 Primary Schools

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bishment of 16 flats was carried out to the delight of the residents and the second was at the site of the former Granada Bingo Hall in Duke Street Parkhead where 25 quality new-build homes and a ground floor office unit were com-pleted in an excellent location. Addressing the assembled crowd Chief Exective Jim Strang spoke

of the excellent co-operation the Housing Association had received from their other partners in the development but he expressed fears for future developments due to cut-backs and the economic situation at present. He urged the Scottish Govern-ment to continue to invest in house-building and not to be

blinkered in the short term as cut-backs begin to bite. The development at Duke Street has already been nominated for Prop-erty Awards and this is credit to the builders McTaggart Construc-tion led by Gary Climson. Jim Strang told the Re-Gen, “We are delighted with this development and it is a great addition to our

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FOLLOWING the aftermath of th

e

Football Match

between Celtic and

Rangers last S

unday there were

over 300 arrests with accid

ent and

emergency units filled to capacity

and

as usual when it a

ll calms down what is

being done about it.

The police

have been briefed and

de-briefed this week with high level

meetings being held in the run up to the

next encounter but given that their h

ands

are tied as to

what they can basica

lly

do it is up to US the general public t

o

get a grip of the situ

ation and put it on

the line that we will n

ot tolerate this

anti-social behaviour any longer.

The

problem has been with us for around

110 years and during that tim

e 2 World

Wars have been fought w

ith comrades of

opposite religions la

ying down their lives

for their co

untry. Victo

ria Crosses have

been awarded to heroes of both religions

yet when it c

omes down to a football

match which at the end of th

e day results

in three points being awarded to the

winning team (NOTHING MORE – NOTHING

LESS) th

ere is mayhem and serious in

jury

meted out for ju

st being “O

NE OF TH

EM”.

Football ri

valry between teams is

normally healthy and the crazy thing is

that when, ta

ke for instance, St. Jo

hnstone

play Kilmarnock, th

ere are players from

different re

ligions in oppositio

n, there is

no need for 1000 police officers o

n duty in

fact the majority

of these type of games

police themselves.

Why then is i

t that w

hen the “Old Firm

”

meet there is t

he need to have a high

alert and tension in the air fr

om early

morning till midnight and beyond? O

ne

thing is for su

re ...It Has N

othing To

Do With Football!! So what happens

now? Well fo

r a start w

e all could act

responsibly, but th

is is easier sa

id than

done. Drink is a

major factor and with

the kick-off la

st week being 12.30 many

supporters began drinking early in the

morning, whether th

ey had it in the

house from the Saturday night, o

r were

served in the MANY public houses th

at

open their back doors t

hinking they are

doing their customers a

favour. Number

One Problem..... ALCO

HOL. The majority

of supporters w

ho rush down four of five

pints, a couple of sp

irits or a bottle

of

Buckfast, in such a short s

pace of time

then go on a supporters bus w

ith a couple

of cans or bottle

s (yes w

e know that drink

is not su

pposed to be allowed on buses,

but we all know a blind eye is t

urned),

then get caught up in the atmosphere

of the songs etc...

, is a certain recipe for

trouble. What happens th

en is that th

ey

enter the game and being surrounded

by police and ste

wards they seem to

be able to keep a lid on their emotions

albeit some will e

ither be warned or even

arrested for minor offences.

It’s on the

road home when the drink has begun to

kick in and the hatred that they have for

each other spills

over. Now the people

we are speaking about here are NOT the

usual perceived “Thugs”,

these are

people who are run of the mill n

eighbours

and have “Friends” o

f opposite religions,

who in any other circumstances w

ould

normally do everything they could to help

anyone in need. The problem is t

hough,

that in the run up to an “O

ld Firm” game,

all the hype that has been spouted by

some of the tabloid newspapers i

n an

effort to sell th

e paper basica

lly fuels

the bigotry and hatred. Just t

he slant

put on stories ca

n stir up feelings of

bigotry or perceived bigotry and even

photos which in the normal ru

n of the

week would be accepted as part o

f the

story, all of a sudden are constru

ed as

being too much of one side or th

e other.

BIGOTRY, no matter w

hat shape it t

akes

is unacce

ptable and to put a spin on a

phrase or paragraph in a newspaper can

be part of it.

In a newspaper th

is is easy

to do...Take for example both teams of th

e

“Old Firm” w

in 1-0 they week before they

both meet.

Headlines proclaim Celtic

Cruise To

Victory,

Rangers Scrape Win, (

or vice

versa), such headlines are perceived as

favouring one team or the other and in

some cases as bigotry, which to normal

people sounds crazy but w

hich paper

would you take, obviously the one that

hypes up your team and seems to

bring

down the other. FOOTBALL S

ONGS and

CHANTS, many of th

ese are hilarious and

show the fun side of fo

otball but w

hen

it comes to

the “Old Firm

” fun goes out

the window. Most o

f the songs su

ng at

“Old Firm” m

atches are now aimed at

inciting the oppositio

n by bringing the

“Irish Tro

ubles” into them and make no

mistake BOTH SIDES ARE A

S BAD AS ONE

ANOTHER. Of co

urse no one will agree

on this as each sid

e proclaims it is p

art of

their herita

ge to sing such songs.

The answer to

that is that it

is part

of EVERYONE in

the area’s herita

ge to

walk along a street on the day of a

football match and not be subjected to

the violence, bigotry or abuse that is

happening now after “Old Firm

” games.

Families, Housewives, P

ensioners etc,

have the right to

enjoy a day of rest

without all the hassle

that accompanies

an “Old Firm

” match.

We could rave on

and on about the negatives th

at happen

when the “Old Firm

” meet and the cost

to every one of us for th

e policing, fo

r the

ambulances and medics needed, fo

r the

upset of our daily lives and much, much,

more, suffice to say that....

If you spotted

someone trapped in a car cr

ash or a house

fire, would you sto

p to think...”I wonder if

that person is a diffe

rent religion to me?”

before trying to save them.

If you’ve got

to think of the answer , t

hen not only do

you have major problems....”WE A

LL DO.”

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admitted to illegally lending money

from his home in Glenturret Street

and at other addresses in the city at

Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Colin Morrison (46) provided several

illegal cash loans to a vulnerable

couple who were forced to move home

to escape his clutches after being

charged interest which amounted to

over 719,000%. Joseph Rankin and

his partner Angela Clements (who

suffers from the muscle wasting disease

Miotonic Dystrophy), borrowed cash

from Morrison and struggled to pay the

high interest levied on the loan. Often

the couple were left to scrimp on around

£15-00 a week as the pressure became

too much to pay off the loan, forcing

them to get deeper into the mire by

borrowing from other illegal lenders

just to pay off Morrison. Two other

women, Elizabeth Cassells and Georgina

Close also fell under the grasp of the

Sandyhills Shark as they both borrowed

money unaware that they would be

paying back extortionate rates of

interest. Appearing at Glasgow Sheriff

Court last Wednesday Morrison admitted

the charge as the Crown accepted a plea

of Not Guilty to assaulting Joseph Rankin

and a Breach of the Peace charge.

Morrison’s partner Roseann, was also

charged with lending money illegally

but her not guilty plea was accepted by

the Crown.

Prosecutor Richard Hannay told the

court that Mr Rankin and Ms Clements

borrowed between £10-00 and £400-00

from Morrison and it was estimated they

had paid back around £1500 a year for

six years.

It was stated that the couple would

borrow from other lenders just to meet

the repayments on Morrison’s loans.

Eventually it became too much for the

couple and they were forced to flee their

home to escape from the money lenders

in the East End. Elizabeth Cassells

borrowed cash from Morrison around

Christmas time in 2007 and continued to

do so for the next three years.

Widow, Georgina Close (50) also

borrowed sums but always repaid them

the following week at an Interest Rate

of 30%.

When the matter was reported to

the police a warrant was issued to

search the Morrison home in the quiet,

leafy, suburbs of Sandyhills and

officers found £7,230 stashed in his

wardrobe. Prosecutor Hannay stated

that Colin Morrison had not

been employed or in receipt of

benefits during the period in

question. Sheriff Martin Jones

told the accused, “Those who

prey on the poor, weak and

vulnerable in this way will be

severely treated by the courts.”

He also stated that Morrison

had pled guilty to a very

serious charge. Sentence was

deferred until later this month

for background reports and

Morrison was released on bail. He also

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crime act.

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WHY ARE THEY NOT IN “ACCORD”

PRIOR to being returned un-opposed

as First Minister, Alex Salmond joined

newly elected Shettleston MSP John

Mason and East End Councillors, Alison

Thewliss, David Turner and David McDonald at a meeting with carers and

service users at the closure threatened

Accord Centre in Dalmarnock. The Accord Centre which provides day

care service for people with learning disabilities is due to close to make way for

the Commonwealth Games car park and

athletes transport hub. The loss of this vital service has been

fought every step of the way by the East

Carers group, service users, families and

friends. The closure of the Accord centre

leaves the east end with just one day care

facility in Riddrie. At the meeting Carers presented the

first minister with information from minutes of a previous meeting of the

Community Health and Care Partnership

which explained that the service offered

at the accord would be replaced in a new/re-furbished building. This stands

in contrasts to the Councils current view

which is the close the Accord and not

replace the service. This is part of a wider

Council policy called Personalisation which

has seen a round of large cuts to people’s

personal budgets. David McDonald, the SNP spokesperson

on Social Care said of the meeting; “It

was great that the First Minister could join

carers and service users from the East End

at the Accord Centre and to give them his

support in their fight against Glasgow City

Council’s proposals to close the centre and

cut this much valued service. The East End of Glasgow must not lose out on services as a result of the

Commonwealth Games, the closure of

the Accord leaves just one day centre for

people with learning disabilities, and even

this centre is going to be outwith the price range for people as the Council are also introducing a series of brutal cuts to people’s care packages”. When the Re-Gen contacted, Councillor Matt

Kerr, the council’s Executive Member for Social Care, he said: “We have been working closely with the Accord carers for several months to find a solution

which is acceptable to everyone.“Alternative day care support has already been identified for a significant number of service users who have the highest and most complex support needs. The move to this centre will begin on Monday next

week. “The remaining services users have all been offered places in another centre and we are extremely confident there will be a positive conclusion for those who

continue to attend at the Accord Centre.“It’s

disappointing the First Minister didn’t feel

able to accept our invitation to meet today

when he was already in Glasgow to discuss

the Accord Centre, but the offer remains

open. “It is also regrettable the SNP government seems intent on treating this

issue as political football when they appear

to have no real understanding of what

needs to be done. ”We at the Re-Gen are not in the least

concerned about anyone scoring political

points but what we are concerned about

is that a vulnerable group of people who

deserve much better are being passed from

pillar to post and could end up with no premises to meet their needs. What is called for here is for the two opposing parties to iron out a solution (such as using somewhere like the old Fernan Street premises which would be capable of housing the group either short term or even

long term). What we don’t want is for a group who

are dependent on stability to be messed

about. Get it sorted out quickly or we will

start going after those who don’t seem too

bothered as to where the Accord service

users are housed as long as they can say,

“We did our bit for the Party” We are

watching the outcome with interest so

please get it sorted as soon as possible.

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Following last week’s “Old Firm” match Strathclyde Police revealed that incidents of Domestic Abuse had doubled between Sunday night and Monday Morning. The problem is that although we talk about how terrible domestic abuse is, it seems that that’s all we do. Every single report of this scourge on society means that there is a victim who had been terrified and injured thanks to some idiot who can’t control their temper. It’s all too easy to attach the blame to the aftermath of a football match although the statistics reveal that on a non “Old Firm” week-end the number of reported cases is around 67

whilst last week-end it soared to 142. I really wish at times this was not a family newspaper so that I could put exactly what I honestly feel about those people who think it is acceptable to go home and batter their partner into submission behind closed doors but even if I did it would basically make no difference to the cowards who feel it is acceptable. Taking your feelings out on someone you are supposed to love and then apologising profusely and stating “It will NEVER happen again” is a LIE, and the sooner both the victim and the perpetrator get it into their heads, the sooner they will cease to be victims. To live with domestic abuse must be a terrifying experience though many victims still persist in covering it up hoping that it will change and they will live happily ever after, well happily ever after only happens in fairy stories and there are few and far between fairy stories in this area. There are now processes in place to deal with domestic abuse with the setting up of a new Joint Action Group and Strathclyde Police now treat such incidences as priority cases, meaning that if it is reported, they will respond immediately. Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland said recently, “Domestic Abuse is never acceptable. Violence will not be tolerated” and even although it was stated before last week-end that reports of violence in the home would be dealt with “robustly” this fell on deaf ears as once again those who feel it is their right to use their partner as a “Punch-bag” ignored the warnings possibly realising that their victim would once again try and cover it up and hope against hope that matters will eventually change. The stark reality is that “IT WON’T”. If some people

are content to live with the threat of domestic abuse when there are now more and more agencies available to them offering them a get-out, then there is nothing more to be said. It is not down to someone else to report it, it is down to those who are victims to get the courage to realise that the relationship is going nowhere and it is time to escape the clutches of someone who treats you like an object to vent their anger on. There are a few agencies that can be contacted which can help those who really want help, take a note of their numbers and make the first move to improving your life. Glasgow East Women’s Aid – 773 3533, Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 0271234, Glasgow Women’s Aid – 553 2022 and of course Strathclyde Police – 999. Don’t be afraid to seek help, You’ve suffered enough.

ShandwickS Q U A R E

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for GlasgowPhone: 0141 554 1364www.paulmartinmsp.org.uk

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Football is a Big Hit in many Households Domestic Violence: Frequently Asked QuestionsThis factsheet provides some answers to the questions we are most frequently asked by a range of different people: for example, students, researchers, survivors, and the media.

What is domestic violence?In Women’s Aid’s view domestic violence is physical, sexual, psychological or financial violence that takes place within an intimate or family-type relationship and that forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. Crime statistics and research both show that domestic violence is gender specific (i.e. most commonly experienced by women and perpetrated by men) and that any woman can experience domestic violence.) Domestic violence is very common. Research shows that it can affect one in four women in their lifetimes, regardless of age, social class, race, disability or lifestyle.

Although every situation is unique, there are common factors that link the experience of an abusive relationship. This list can help you to recognise if you, or someone you know, are in an abusive relationship.

• Destructive criticism and verbal abuse: shouting/mocking/accusing/name calling/ verbally threatening.

• Pressure tactics: sulking, threatening to withhold money, disconnect the telephone, take the car away, commit suicide, blackmail.

• Disrespect: persistently putting you down in front of other people, be ignored, taking money from your purse without asking.

• Breaking trust: lying; being secretive, jealousy, cheating.

• Isolation: monitoring or blocking your telephone calls, dictating your life, preventing you from socialising.

• Harassment: following you, checking up on you, stalking, going through personal things without permission.

• Threats: making angry gestures, using physical size to intimidate, shouting you down, destroying your possessions, breaking things, punching walls, wielding a knife or a gun, threatening to kill or harm you or the others.

• Sexual violence: using force, threats or intimidation to make you perform sexual Acts, any degrading treatment based on your sexual orientation.

• Physical violence: punching/ slapping/ hitting/ biting/ pinching/ kicking/ pulling hair out/ pushing/ shoving/ burning/ strangling.

• Denial: Denying abuse, Putting blame on you, being publicly gentle

and patient, crying and begging for forgiveness & promising that it won’t happen again.

Who is responsible for the violence?The abuser is - always. There is no excuse for domestic violence. The abuser has a choice to use violence for which he is responsible and for which he should be held accountable. Abusers do not have to use violence. They can choose, instead, to behave non-violently and foster a relationship built on trust, honesty, fairness and respect. The victim is never responsible for the abuser’s behaviour. “Blaming the victim” is something that abusers will often do to make excuses for theirbehaviour. This is part of the pattern and is in itself abusive. Sometimes abusersmanage to convince their victims that they are to blame for the abuser’s behaviour. Blaming their behaviour on someone or something else - the relationship, his childhood, ill health, alcohol or drug addiction - is an abuser’s way of avoiding personal responsibility for his behaviour.Children, similar to adult victims, will often feel responsible for the violence, and it is important to let them know that the violence is not their fault.It is important that any intervention to address domestic violence prioritises the safety of survivors and holds the perpetrators accountable.

Can alcohol or drugs cause domestic violence?The use (or misuse) of substances is not the underlying cause of domestic violence. Many people who drink too much or take drugs do not abuse their partners or family members. Likewise, abusers may be violent without the use of alcohol or other drugs. Abusers who use alcohol or drugs may use this as an excuse for their behaviour saying “I was drunk” or “I don’t remember”. Even if they genuinely do not remember what they did, it does not remove responsibility for their behaviour. There is never an excuse for domestic violence and the causes of domestic violence are far more deep rooted than simply being an effect of intoxication or alcohol/drug dependency.If an abuser is alcohol/drug dependent, it is important that this is treated in tandem with addressing the violent behaviour. Addressing only one without the other is unlikely to prove successful. Women experiencing domestic violence may also turn to alcohol or drugs as a form of escape from the violence. Sometimes abusers will use their partner’s addiction as an excuse for violent behaviour, saying they have been provoked into using violence. Excuses such as these are used by the perpetrator to deflect responsibility from themselves and put the focus or blame for the violence onto the victim. In these situations it is vitally important not only for women to receive the support they need, butalso for perpetrators to be held accountable for their actions. They should never be excused on account of the woman’s alleged behaviour.


phone: 0141 287 3592 mobile: 07776 488103

email: [email protected]

Glasgow East Women’s Aid0141 773 3533www.womensaid.org.uk

Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline:0800 027 1234

Broken Rainbow HelplineHelpline Number (Survivors): 08452 604460Website: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

Men’s Advice Linewww.mensadviceline.org.uk

RespectTel: 0845 122 8609 www.respect.uk.net

Legal RightsVisit www.rightsofwomen.org.ukemail: [email protected]

The Law Society020 7242 1222

Strathclyde Police999

Domestic Abuse Helpline0800 0271234

Help Organisations and Advice Lines:

753 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow G34 9TBTel: 0141 781 0230 Fax: 0141 771 4711

Crisis Line: 0141 773 3533Email: [email protected] Web: www.gewa.org.uk

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Phone 01415518811 Fax 01415549254Email: [email protected]

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Following last week’s “Old Firm” match Strathclyde Police revealed that incidents of Domestic Abuse had doubled between Sunday night and Monday Morning. The problem is that although we talk about how terrible domestic abuse is, it seems that that’s all we do. Every single report of this scourge on society means that there is a victim who had been terrified and injured thanks to some idiot who can’t control their temper. It’s all too easy to attach the blame to the aftermath of a football match although the statistics reveal that on a non “Old Firm” week-end the number of reported cases is around 67

whilst last week-end it soared to 142. I really wish at times this was not a family newspaper so that I could put exactly what I honestly feel about those people who think it is acceptable to go home and batter their partner into submission behind closed doors but even if I did it would basically make no difference to the cowards who feel it is acceptable. Taking your feelings out on someone you are supposed to love and then apologising profusely and stating “It will NEVER happen again” is a LIE, and the sooner both the victim and the perpetrator get it into their heads, the sooner they will cease to be victims. To live with domestic abuse must be a terrifying experience though many victims still persist in covering it up hoping that it will change and they will live happily ever after, well happily ever after only happens in fairy stories and there are few and far between fairy stories in this area. There are now processes in place to deal with domestic abuse with the setting up of a new Joint Action Group and Strathclyde Police now treat such incidences as priority cases, meaning that if it is reported, they will respond immediately. Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland said recently, “Domestic Abuse is never acceptable. Violence will not be tolerated” and even although it was stated before last week-end that reports of violence in the home would be dealt with “robustly” this fell on deaf ears as once again those who feel it is their right to use their partner as a “Punch-bag” ignored the warnings possibly realising that their victim would once again try and cover it up and hope against hope that matters will eventually change. The stark reality is that “IT WON’T”. If some people

are content to live with the threat of domestic abuse when there are now more and more agencies available to them offering them a get-out, then there is nothing more to be said. It is not down to someone else to report it, it is down to those who are victims to get the courage to realise that the relationship is going nowhere and it is time to escape the clutches of someone who treats you like an object to vent their anger on. There are a few agencies that can be contacted which can help those who really want help, take a note of their numbers and make the first move to improving your life. Glasgow East Women’s Aid – 773 3533, Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 0271234, Glasgow Women’s Aid – 553 2022 and of course Strathclyde Police – 999. Don’t be afraid to seek help, You’ve suffered enough.

ShandwickS Q U A R E

Shandwick Square Shopping Centre

Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow G34 9DTT: 0141 773 0114 • E: [email protected]






Glasgow G31 4DN







John Mason MSPMember of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow

ShettlestonPhone: 0141 550 4327Moibile: 0787 9430877

Email: john.mason.msp@scottish/parliament.uk1335 Gallowgate, Parkhead, Glasgow, G31 4DN

Paul Martin MSPConstituency Member of the Scottish Parliament

for GlasgowPhone: 0141 554 1364www.paulmartinmsp.org.uk

Email: paul.martin.msp@scottish/parliament.uk604 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow, G31 3BS0800 595 595


Football is a Big Hit in many Households Domestic Violence: Frequently Asked QuestionsThis factsheet provides some answers to the questions we are most frequently asked by a range of different people: for example, students, researchers, survivors, and the media.

What is domestic violence?In Women’s Aid’s view domestic violence is physical, sexual, psychological or financial violence that takes place within an intimate or family-type relationship and that forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. Crime statistics and research both show that domestic violence is gender specific (i.e. most commonly experienced by women and perpetrated by men) and that any woman can experience domestic violence.) Domestic violence is very common. Research shows that it can affect one in four women in their lifetimes, regardless of age, social class, race, disability or lifestyle.

Although every situation is unique, there are common factors that link the experience of an abusive relationship. This list can help you to recognise if you, or someone you know, are in an abusive relationship.

• Destructive criticism and verbal abuse: shouting/mocking/accusing/name calling/ verbally threatening.

• Pressure tactics: sulking, threatening to withhold money, disconnect the telephone, take the car away, commit suicide, blackmail.

• Disrespect: persistently putting you down in front of other people, be ignored, taking money from your purse without asking.

• Breaking trust: lying; being secretive, jealousy, cheating.

• Isolation: monitoring or blocking your telephone calls, dictating your life, preventing you from socialising.

• Harassment: following you, checking up on you, stalking, going through personal things without permission.

• Threats: making angry gestures, using physical size to intimidate, shouting you down, destroying your possessions, breaking things, punching walls, wielding a knife or a gun, threatening to kill or harm you or the others.

• Sexual violence: using force, threats or intimidation to make you perform sexual Acts, any degrading treatment based on your sexual orientation.

• Physical violence: punching/ slapping/ hitting/ biting/ pinching/ kicking/ pulling hair out/ pushing/ shoving/ burning/ strangling.

• Denial: Denying abuse, Putting blame on you, being publicly gentle

and patient, crying and begging for forgiveness & promising that it won’t happen again.

Who is responsible for the violence?The abuser is - always. There is no excuse for domestic violence. The abuser has a choice to use violence for which he is responsible and for which he should be held accountable. Abusers do not have to use violence. They can choose, instead, to behave non-violently and foster a relationship built on trust, honesty, fairness and respect. The victim is never responsible for the abuser’s behaviour. “Blaming the victim” is something that abusers will often do to make excuses for theirbehaviour. This is part of the pattern and is in itself abusive. Sometimes abusersmanage to convince their victims that they are to blame for the abuser’s behaviour. Blaming their behaviour on someone or something else - the relationship, his childhood, ill health, alcohol or drug addiction - is an abuser’s way of avoiding personal responsibility for his behaviour.Children, similar to adult victims, will often feel responsible for the violence, and it is important to let them know that the violence is not their fault.It is important that any intervention to address domestic violence prioritises the safety of survivors and holds the perpetrators accountable.

Can alcohol or drugs cause domestic violence?The use (or misuse) of substances is not the underlying cause of domestic violence. Many people who drink too much or take drugs do not abuse their partners or family members. Likewise, abusers may be violent without the use of alcohol or other drugs. Abusers who use alcohol or drugs may use this as an excuse for their behaviour saying “I was drunk” or “I don’t remember”. Even if they genuinely do not remember what they did, it does not remove responsibility for their behaviour. There is never an excuse for domestic violence and the causes of domestic violence are far more deep rooted than simply being an effect of intoxication or alcohol/drug dependency.If an abuser is alcohol/drug dependent, it is important that this is treated in tandem with addressing the violent behaviour. Addressing only one without the other is unlikely to prove successful. Women experiencing domestic violence may also turn to alcohol or drugs as a form of escape from the violence. Sometimes abusers will use their partner’s addiction as an excuse for violent behaviour, saying they have been provoked into using violence. Excuses such as these are used by the perpetrator to deflect responsibility from themselves and put the focus or blame for the violence onto the victim. In these situations it is vitally important not only for women to receive the support they need, butalso for perpetrators to be held accountable for their actions. They should never be excused on account of the woman’s alleged behaviour.


phone: 0141 287 3592 mobile: 07776 488103

email: [email protected]

Glasgow East Women’s Aid0141 773 3533www.womensaid.org.uk

Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline:0800 027 1234

Broken Rainbow HelplineHelpline Number (Survivors): 08452 604460Website: www.broken-rainbow.org.uk

Men’s Advice Linewww.mensadviceline.org.uk

RespectTel: 0845 122 8609 www.respect.uk.net

Legal RightsVisit www.rightsofwomen.org.ukemail: [email protected]

The Law Society020 7242 1222

Strathclyde Police999

Domestic Abuse Helpline0800 0271234

Help Organisations and Advice Lines:

753 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow G34 9TBTel: 0141 781 0230 Fax: 0141 771 4711

Crisis Line: 0141 773 3533Email: [email protected] Web: www.gewa.org.uk

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ALEXANDRA Park was the place to be last Saturday as the new “Ally Park” Cycle Track was of-ficially launched during the East End Cycling Gala day. The new track funded through the Climate Challenge fund and delivered by Milnbank Housing Association through their Carbon reduction project, has certainly caught the imagination of east end residents if the turn-out was anything to go by. Even though the weather was nothing to write home about local residents turned out in force to sample the new track and to take part in what turned out a great day. With demon-strations from the 7 Stanes stunt cycling team and Mountain Bikes skills sessions, plus art workshops, an inflatable assault course, BMX Coaching and a chance to try out “Funny Bikes” there was plenty to do on the day. One of the most popular stands was the one hosted

by the Bike Shed which offered the kids in the area a refurbished bike in exchange for their old bike. Once word got around about this great offer the queue certainly grew (and no wonder). Speak-ing to the Re-Gen, Alan Benson, (Chief Executive of Milnbank Housing Association) said, “We are delighted at the attendance on the day and it seems everyone enjoyed themselves. The Cycle Gala was organised to promote

the new track and to highlight the advantages of cycling to adults and children alike and it has certainly captured the imagination in the area”. With Milnbank Housing Associa-tion a firm believer in protecting the environment and reducing the carbon footprint, the new cycle track is certainly a boost to the area and looks as if it will be well used in the coming months by the local residents.

“On Yer Bike at Ally Park”

THE children of Westerhouse Nursery School and Family Centre in Easterhouse arranged a “Welly Waddle” last week, in order to raise funds for The Scot-tish Cot Death Trust. The children aged between

2-5 years old enjoyed “wad-dling” around The Campus of St Benedict’s Primary School in their brightly coloured Wellington boots accompanied by the staff of the popular nursery. The children have been working

hard raising as much money as possible to help the work of the trust and babies whose lives are saved and a big thanks must go to those who have been arranging various activities within the West-erhouse nursery.

Nursery Kids Well Up for the “Welly Waddle”

ANOTHER 38 families have moved into brand new GHA homes as the regeneration of the east end of Glasgow moves forward. The new-build homes in Springboig have created a popular new community for tenants whose homes are being demolished. Tenants say they are not only delighted with the quality new homes – many are also living be-side old friends and neigh-bours from Barlanark. The 38 new homes are a mix of houses and flats, one of which is built to wheelchair standard, and were built by housebuild-ers Dawn Homes. The development is a partnership between GHA and Milnbank Housing Association. Tenant Stephen Stelmaszuk and wife Natalie moved into a two-bed-room home in Springboig Gardens with their son Dariusz, 10, from their home in Barlanark in April. Stephen, a lorry driver, said: “We knew most of our neighbours from where we lived before and everyone gets on so well. It helps create a good atmosphere and a sense of community. “Our new home is amazing. My mother-in-law was in tears when she first saw it. The bedrooms are big, it’s warm and easy to heat, and my wife Natalie is delighted with the size of the kitchen too. “We sit out in the back garden in the evening and my wife thinks

she’s on holiday. Our ten-year-old son Dariusz loves it too.” Councillor Jim Coleman said: “It’s great to see people living in such fantastic homes. “This is a really high-quality development. In fact, the standard is higher than a lot of the private sector. This sets a benchmark for social housing in Glasgow.” The homes in Springboig Gar-dens are environmentally friendly, achieving a ‘very good’ rating under Ecohomes standards, an assessment scheme run by Building Research Establishment Ltd (BRE) which grades each house according to materials used, energy efficiency and availability of public transport. They also have Secured by Design accreditation, a police initiative which helps cut crime by improving home security.

GHA Chair Gordon Sloan said: “I’m very happy so many former neighbours are now living together in their new homes. It’s important to keep communities together. “The homes are very well designed and finished and I’m sure they’ll make a big difference to the lives of everyone who lives there. “This development is also an im-portant step in our on-going plans, with our partners at the city council and the Scottish Government, to contribute to the regeneration of Glasgow.“ Martin Egan, Managing Director of Dawn Homes, added: “Dawn Homes are committed to their partnership approach to delivering affordable housing in Glasgow and are delighted with our collabora-tive working relationship with GHA.”

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THE Shettleston Community Growing Project held its first Open Day last Sunday at the project site at Ardgay Street and Eckford Street. Despite clashing with the first Old Firm match of the season, over 150 people came to look over the growing project site and enjoy the various stalls and activities on offer in the communi-ty garden. Attractions included tombo-la, story telling, cake decorating, a bar-becue and tea tent and of course, plant sales. A team from Playbusters was kept busy throughout the afternoon, painting faces, teaching children how to play ‘grannies’ games’ and getting them involved in craft activities. The Open Day marked the end of the SCGP’s first growing season, since the site was only completed at the start of 2011. It was clear to all visitors that a great deal of growing had taken place since then. The evidence was to be seen in the last of the season’s tomatoes in the green-houses and the final courgettes ready for picking. Even the soup on sale in the tea tent had been made from Shet-tleston grown veg. One of the highlights of the day for the SCGP committee was being pre-sented by a cheque for £800 from Chris Kinnear of Balfour Beattie Rail Projects as a contribution towards the project. This generous donation will help pay for new gates and plants and seeds. The SCGP is keen to spread the mes-sage about climate change and how we can all do our bit to reduce our carbon footprint. The group therefore invited the local Energy Saving Advice Centre to pass on money saving, as well as carbon saving, tips. In similar vein, the Glasgow Bike Station was present to offer its ‘Dr Bike’ cycle repair workshop, helping people get on their bikes rather than into their cars. The group was also keen to promote its

own outreach projects, funded by the Climate Challenge Fund, who also pro-vided the cash to set up the SCGP site. These include: helping Shettleston and Tollcross residents to start growing vegetables in their own gardens – tene-ment or private; a ‘landshare’ scheme that puts people who are struggling to look after their garden in touch with eager growers who can share the work and the produce; a garden tools recycling scheme – people can donate redundant but usable tools to us and we will pass them onto to some-one who can make use of them. Finally the SCGP would like to thank eve-rybody who helped with the Open Day - on the day itself or by donating prizes, home baking, soup or all of these! A special thank you goes to Margaret Gra-cie from Greenfield who has been voted the pro-ject’s gold star volunteer in recognition of the many hours she has devoted to

help prepare for the event. For further information about anything else to do with the Shettleston Community Grow-ing Project, contact the project coordi-nator, Marion Bate on 07530 985483 or at the Shettleston Housing Association office, 763 0511. Marion would especially like to hear from anyone who would like to vol-unteer for gardening at our commu-nity garden or from potential new food growers.

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MY week started with a visit to the construction site for the Commonwealth Games indoor arena in Parkhead. It was my first opportunity for a close inspection of the building and I was impressed with the scale of the project. The indoor arena has over 450 people employed on site in Parkhead and McAlpines has over 20 apprenticeships with other sub contractors, bringing many more apprentice opportunities to the area. The ongoing recruitment for the Commonwealth Games brought some further good news with the announcement of a recruitment drive to fill over 1044 jobs across a number of sectors.

These posts will be advertised locally and on the Glasgow 2014 website and I encourage you to go and have a look if you have the skills and drive to be part of the work. I will be making representations to ensure that these jobs are open to local people, especially those that are currently looking for work. Of course, the recruitment announcement is welcome news to all of us in Glasgow. However, it is important to remember that with the new stadiums that will be built, including the National Indoor Arena and the Velodrome, there will be job opportunities long after the excitement of the Commonwealth Games has left our city – our 2014 legacy

must be employment, as well as preserving the sporting finesse of our young people and aspiring athletes. The Commonwealth Games is a great opportunity for Glasgow but we do continue to face challenges in this great city. For example, the unemployment rate in Glasgow East is currently 12.2% - this places Glasgow East as the 15th highest constituency for unemployment rates in the UK. Every week, I meet with constituents that are on job seekers allowance and who are desperately looking for work , while I also know of employers keen to expand their businesses and create jobs but are unable to gain assistance

from the banks to get started. It is vital that employers and stakeholders are given a forum to discuss these issues. That is why I am organising a local job summit in October to discuss these matters in full and to ensure that everyone is given the opportunity not only to talk about their concerns but also how we can work together to improve the situation. In Parliament, I have also questioned the Treasury as to why they are cutting so far and so fast when the economy seems to be slowing and unemployment rising – particularly for young people and women. For example, I asked the Treasury if they were aware

of a recent survey produced by the Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply that showed the sharpest slow-down in growth in the services sector for well over a decade. Despite acknowledging this, the Tory-led Government show no sign of changing what they are doing. It is time that this Tory-led Government started listening to the people and to their real concerns – and focused on growth, not cuts.

I recently attended a public meeting organised by Councillor Elaine McDougall to discuss people’s concerns with their factoring services. One of the most important things to come from the meeting was that it is extremely hard to hold bad property factors to account. The feeling I get from many residents is that when they have a complaint about the level of service they

receive, they are often ignored. If someone was upset with the level of service at a supermarket or with their gas supplier, they could shop somewhere else or change their energy provider. But with bad factors, they know that it is nearly impossible for residents to easily change who looks after the communal areas of their property, a situation that is particularly bad when

there are numerous absent landlords. Hopefully, this will all change with a new bill in The Scottish Parliament which has just recently received Royal Assent. The Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 will set up a body where residents with complaints about the level of service they receive can resolve their disputes much more easily than now as well as there being a

register of factors with only reputable property factors can register. These improvements are a great example of the hard work of my Labour colleague Patricia Ferguson MSP. It has taken a while however I hope the misery of poor factors can become a thing of the past. In another development in the campaign to save Lightburn Hospital, I was extremely pleased that nearly 200

campaigners braved the rain on a protest march through the East End. Along with my other Labour colleagues in the East End, I have been fighting to save this hospital for nearly a year, but the only politician with a decision to make is the Health Minister Nicola Sturgeon. I hope the SNP join with Labour and make sure that health services stay local.

TOP issue that people raise with me continues to be housing. Recently I have spoken at the AGMs of two housing associations – Parkhead and Loretto. I used to work for housing associations and am convinced that housing must be a top priority for investment. Not only do we get the actual houses but people’s health improves, children can study better, and jobs are created as well. So along with better primary school

buildings I will keep arguing for more investment in housing.In the coming year the Scottish Government plans 16 new pieces of legislation. One subject is combining the police and fire services into one Scottish body for each. This should protect frontline services while saving administrative costs.Another target is to legislate for minimum prices for alcohol. We all know one of Scotland’s biggest problems is our

relationship with drink and it’s one that the SNP wants to tackle. I was concerned by the recent report that Scots are drinking 23% more than the English do. Anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, and sectarian activities are all made worse by alcohol. Surely it is wrong that someone can buy alcohol cheaper than water in some supermarkets? Of course there is no magic bullet to solve this problem. But we have to try

something and I am convinced that minimum pricing is something we have a duty to try.However, please don’t think I don’t enjoy an odd beer myself! As you know you can phone me, email me, visit my office, or come to a surgery if you want to discuss an issue. But if you want to meet me in a pub and discuss a matter there, I am open to that. Just contact me and we can set a date… but of course, we will be drinking responsibly!

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GHA is going full steam ahead to make communities in Glasgow cleaner, greener and saferNEW Neighbourhood Environmental Teams have been introduced with the squads delivering improved environmental, cleaning and security services to tenants and factored homeowners.

The teams clean closes, multi-storeys and backcourts, cut grass and hedges and lift litter. In the winter they will keep the icy pavements clear by putting down grit in partnership with the council.

The teams also provide security services in multi-storey flats. Mobile Night Wardens carry out regular security patrols in their neighbourhoods – in all multi-storey sites and in the wider neighbourhood – helping keep communities safer round-the-clock.

Staff have taken delivery of new equipment such as steam cleaners and power hoses and been given extra training.

There’s still a lot of work to do in many neighbourhoods but some residents are already noticing a difference - with many commenting especially on the lovely fresh smell in the closes!

Tenant Susan Bray, who lives in Pinkston Drive, said: “There was

a really fresh smell in the foyer and I mentioned it to a friend at the time.

“They cleaned the landing too and did a very thorough job.

“The standard of cleanliness was higher than usual. I’m a cleaner myself so I notice things like this.”

Other tenants have complimented GHA staff on the improved environmental work – such as grass cutting - in the back courts.

And Neighbourhood Environmental Manager Tam Rough says new Mobile Night Wardens are making a big difference by carrying out patrols through the night in wider communities.

He said: “One of the benefits is that by working more closely with Glasgow City Council we’re able to pick up ad-hoc bulk and flytipping through the night so tenants are waking up and seeing their areas are cleared.”

A big improvement is the use of hot water and steam cleaners in closes and power hoses for back courts and other outside areas.

TENANTS are keeping warm and slashing their gas and electricity bills thanks to Glasgow Housing Association’s Fuel Advisor service.More than 2,700 GHA tenants so far have already benefited from the free expert advice on how to stay warm during the cold weather while still saving energy and keeping bills down.Since its launch two years ago, the Fuel Advisors have saved GHA tenants more than £300,000.With fuel and electricity costs rising and households being forced to tighten their belts, the officers expect to be busier than ever helping tenants save money as the cold weather bites.The Fuel Advisors offer advice on how to save energy and cut bills as well as how to get access to the cheapest tariffs. They can also speak to the fuel provider on behalf of the tenants and arrange low cost payment arrangements with energy companies.Advisors in the North, South, East and West of the city carry out home visits or meet tenants in their local office.Tenants are offered Real Time Monitors – supplied by Scottish and Southern Energy - which records the energy used and shows how much is being spent.If you are a GHA tenant and would like to speak with a Fuel Advisor call 0800 4797979 or speak with your housing officer.

Staff get ready for action as part of GHA’s campaign to make neighbourhoods cleaner, greener and safer

Two of GHA’s Fuel Advisors – Maureen McMahon and Melanie Sparrow – are ready to help tenants cut their fuel bills

GHA’s £1.2billion project to modernise and upgrade homes across the city is helping to reduce carbon emissions and save energy.

Over 37,000 houses have been overclad and 42,000 have had new modern central heating systems fitted since 2003 - making them warmer, drier and more comfortable. The improvement work has cut more than 184,993 tonnes of CO2 emissions and 1,962,659 giga joules of energy - enough to power a multi storey block of flats for 349 years.

Over the next three years GHA plans to spend an additional £188million overcladding thousands more homes. We also plan to install another 747 central heating systems for tenants during this period.

GHA is proud to be a partner in Sustainable Glasgow – a citywide partners ship which aims to make Glasgow one of the most sustainable cities in Europe. For more information visit

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GHA Assistant Director of Regeneration David Fletcher, GHA Chair Gordon Sloan and demolition contractor Safedem’s William Sinclair survey the rubble after a demolition

DID you know every time you take the M74 extension you’re driving across 116,500 tonnes of some of Glasgow’s most iconic multi-storeys?

As a result of GHA’s commitment to sustainability, debris from the demolitions of GHA flats across the city has been recycled and used to help build the new M74 motorway link.

Blowdowns at Sighthill’s Fountainwell Place, Fountainwell Avenue and Fountainwell Square over the last three years have generated 70,000 tonnes of rubble alone for the motorway link.

Some of the 2014 Commonwealth Games venues and roads around the venues are also being made with a little help from recycled high-rise rubble.

Alex McGuire, GHA’s Executive Director of Development and Regeneration, said: “We take our environmental responsibilities seriously. We work closely with our demolition contractors to find ways to recycle as much of the material as possible and also try to recycle the debris at local sites to reduce transport requirements. Around 95 per cent of the building rubble can be reused.

“At GHA, we encourage any new ways the debris can be used in other projects for the good of the city.”

GHA has already helped change the face of the city with around 12,500 properties demolished since 2003.

The demolitions are one part of the regeneration of communities being carried out with partners including Glasgow City Council.

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1. Let the sunshine inIf you’re at home during the day,

open up some curtains and let the sun in. North-facing windows are ideal because they let the maximum amount of winter sunlight into your home.2. Close off empty roomsYou can save up to 75% of total

heat loss by closing doors to rooms that aren’t being used. Remember, heat is easily lost through exhaust fans and vents, so block off the kitchen and bathroom.3. Steer clear of the clothes

dryerDoing laundry in winter can be a

little tricky. Instead of relying on a clothes dryer, try getting your washing on the line earlier to make the most of the daylight hours.4. Keep an eye on your

thermostatOverheating your home is a big

money waster. One of the best ways to increase your energy efficiency in winter is to set your heating thermostat to between 18°C – 20°C. Every 1° C higher can add an extra 10% to your heating costs.5. Heavy curtains helpIn winter, about 40% of heat is lost

through windows. Installing heavy, lined curtains will help stop this heat transference. Make sure the curtain drops below the window frame.6. Check for leaks, gaps and

missing tilesGaps, cracks and broken tiles can

account for between 15% – 25% of the heat lost from your home. Check for gaps around windows, doors, ducts, electrical sockets and lights and use sealant to fix them. Broken, cracked or missing roof tiles also allow a lot of heat to escape. Do a quick check of your roof and organise to repair or replace any tiles that need fixing.7. Insulate your homeA well-insulated house will retain

warmth in winter and will use up to 45% – 55% less energy to heat. Insulation also greatly improves the energy efficiency of your home. Bulk insulation (like polyester or wool batts) is ideal for winter heating.8. Rug upA simplest energy saving tip is to

dress a little warmer in the winter months. Throwing an extra blanket on the bed, or wearing a few more layers is easy and cost effective.9. Maintain your heaterIt’s a good idea to have your

heater professionally inspected and serviced at least every two years. The heating unit should be kept dust free and filters should be regularly cleaned or changed.10. Switch to CFLsFewer daylight hours means we

reach for the light switch a lot more in winter. A great way to combat these extra lighting costs is to replace your old light globes with energy efficient compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). CFLs use less energy to run and can last 10 times longer than standard incandescent light globes.

By following these simple tips you’ll not only reduce your winter electricity bills from your energy provider but your greenhouse gas emissions too; which is a big win for you and the environment.

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POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery in Cranhill, Glas-gow, on Friday (16 September). Around 4.00pm last Friday afternoon, a 23 year old woman had stopped her Range Rover Sport at traffic lights on Stepps Road at Bellrock Street, Cranhill, Glasgow, when a silver Ford Focus pulled up beside her. The passenger of the Focus, who has his face covered, got out and smashed the drivers’ window and the off side rear window with a weapon and grabbed her handbag and personal items from the back seat of the car. The driver of the Range Rover drove off into Bellrock Street pursued by the suspect on foot. The Focus followed both then picked up the suspect and made off at speed along Stepps Road, into Edin-burgh Road and towards Baillieston. The suspect is described as white and was wearing dark clothing. He had his

hood up and his face covered with a scarf. Detective Constable Gordon Semple, London Road CID, told the Re-Gen: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the young woman involved. At this time, we believe that the she was the intended target, in that the suspects may have thought she was carrying money from a local busi-ness. “That, however, does not diminish what happened, and for it to take place in the middle of the afternoon and in such a public place is disgraceful. “As it did happen in the afternoon at a busy junction, there would have been a lot of traffic and people in the area at the time so I would ask that anyone who witnessed the incident, or who ahs any information that will help us with our en-quiries, contact London Road Police Office on 014 1532 4600 or CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111, where calls will be treated in confidence.”

ROBBERY – CRANHILLMY name is Fiona Glashan I am a community campus officer working between Baillieston Police Office and Bannerman High School. I have been a Police Officer since 2011 the majority of which has been front line policing in the North and East End of Glasgow. I enjoy working as part of a close team and dealing with the public in a wide range of scenarios. No two days are ever the same and the variety keeps you on your toes. The com-munity are concerned about a wide range of issues however anti-social behaviour, disorder and violence fuelled by alcohol and/or drugs is probably one of the most cited concerns. As a community officer I am keen to educate children on the dangers and consequences of their

actions. In 2009 I became cycle trained officer allowing a more ef-ficient and greener front line pres-ence whilst improving my fitness levels as I mature in years! The members of the community we serve are key to Strathclyde’s problem solving strategy. With their information, action logs, plans and policing resources can be directed to hot spots. Working closely with multiple partnership agencies when and where appropriate is key to a positive outcome. As a campus officer I am afforded the oppor-tunity of being the single point of contact for both pupils and staff at Bannerman High School. The school is essentially community within a community. I am striving to be a positive role model and assist in educating, advising and mentoring

the adults of tomorrow in relation to key issues community concerns including alcohol, drugs, personal safety and anti-social behaviour. I

also work closely with and liaise with the local community officers in an attempt to use my position to best effect.

STRATHCLYDE Police have announced that they are introducing tough new measures to combat Glasgow’s alcohol problem. Chief Constable Stephen House has been part of a Joint action Group on alcohol that have been looking at different initiatives that will be implemented to tackle problems associated with underage drinking, binge drinking, problematic drinking and noisy or antisocial parties.

There will be a zero tolerance approach with measures being implemented such as;

• A dedicated Alcohol Task Force which will carry out operations across Glasgow and will include dealing with individuals involved in alcohol related crime and rogue or problematic premises

• Plain clothes police officers on public transport

• Tenancy warning visits to families

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With the possibility of a new community payback scheme as an alternative to prosecution for alcohol related offences.

B’ Division Community policing Teams will also be working side by side with the new Alcohol Task Force, continuing the good work that is already ongoing in relation to alcohol fuelled crime and under age drinking in our local

communities.A good example of this work was

last Friday (16th September) when the Maryhill Community Policing Team arrested a male who had been continually purchasing alcohol from a local off sales for youths under the age of 18 yrs. His arrest was part of an ongoing campaign in both Maryhill and in the East End of Glasgow to combat the sale and supply of alcohol to young people.

Inspector Anne Hughes is in charge of this initiative and would like to urge all readers of the Re-gen to come forward and report premises or individuals who are selling or supplying alcohol to young people.

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AGE GROUPS: 1999 - Pirie Park 0, The Celtic Boys’ Club 22; Mill United Colts 0, Fin-nart 1; St Convals 3, Tower Hearts 5 after extra-time; Maryhill Juniors 0, Finnart 5. 1998 - Glenbrae 12, Tower Hearts 0; Largs Colts 22, Glasgow East End Juniors 0; Jimmy Johnstone Academy 3, Barrhead YFC Yellow 1.

1997 - Celtic Community Academy 12, Mar Thistle 4; The Celtic Boys’ Club 3, Bus-by 1; South Camlachie Youth Project 6, Summerston 0; Vale of Clyde BC 7, Elderslie Ams 1. 1996 - Vale of Clyde BC 5, Johnstone Burgh 2; Shaw-

Celtic Community Academy 8,

Scotstoun 6 after extra-time; Drumchapel United 3, Wolves F.C. 0. 1995 - Giffnock Soccer Cen-tre Thistle 0, Easthall 3; John-stone Burgh 1, Wellhouse Boys’ Club 4. 1993 - Tower Hearts 4, Port Glasgow 2; Renfrew Vics 6, The Celtic Boys’ Club 2.

UNDER-21 Midweek. Premier Division - Tower Hearts 2, Campsie Black Watch 3; Busby 1, St Peters 7; Drumchapel Utd 4, Glasgow Ams 5; Harmony Row 3, South Camlachie Youth Project 4; Rutherglen Glencairn 4, Knightswood 3; Steins Thistle 5, Baillieston Juniors 1; Dum-barton Accies 3, Harestanes 2. First Division - Goldenhill 8, Vale of Leven 1; Strathclyde Colts 2, Clydeside 2; Neilston 1, Balmoral 2; Renfrew F.C. 4, Bonnyton 1. Saturday Premier Division - Baillieston Juniors 2, Glasgow Ams 2; Busby 1, Dumbarton Ac-cies 2; Campsie Black Watch 6, Knightswood 1; Drumchapel United 2, Rutherglen Glencairn 4; Harmony Row 6, Harestanes 0; St Peters 4, Steins Thistle 2; Tower Hearts 0, South Cam-lachie Youth Project 3; Busby 2, Tower Hearts 5; Knightswood 3, Harmony Row 4; Campsie Black Watch 4, Baillieston Juniors 1. First Division - Dumbarton Harp 1, East Kilbride Thistle 5; Bonnyton 2, Vale of Leven 2; Ren-frew F.C. 1, Goldenhill 4; Hillwood 5, Balmoral 2; Clydeside 3, Neilston 4; Strathclyde Colts 1, Rossvale 3; Clydeside 5, Dumbarton Harp 0; Neilston 3, Rossvale 2. Second Division - Erskine 0, Clydebank F.C. 3; Blantyre Vics 2, Eastwood 2; Johnstone Burgh 15, Campsie F.C. 0; Barrhead Arthurlie 1, Mossvale 12; Clydebank F.C. 3, Blantyre Vics 2. Third Division - Drumchapel Ams 1, East End United 1; Kilsyth 3, St Joseph’s 3; Petershill F.C. 1, JBM 5; The Celtic Boys’ Club 5, Falkirk Athletic 1; Bellshill Athletic 3, East Kilbride F.C. 1; East Kilbride 1, Drumchapel Ams 2; Bellshill 6, Petershill 1. SCOTTISH CUP - Broxburn 3, JBM 1; Campsie F.C. 0, Bonnyrigg Rose 8; Cavalry Park 2, Dumbarton Accies 9; Glasgow Ams 7, Larkhall 0; Tynecastle 1, South Camlachie Youth Project 1; Haddington 1, Broomhouse 3; Glasgow University 2, Kilsyth 2; Eastwood 6, Claremont 1; Crammond 2, Strathclyde Colts 7; Goldenhill 4, Easthouses 2; Tranent 1, Johnstone Burgh 0.

AROUND THE GREENSGARROWHILL bowler Alex Morrison lost out against Sandy Horn (Mount Vernon) in the Monklands Senior Fours on Uddingston Greens, writes JACK

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MATCH ACTION REPORTS SPECIALLSK SUPPLIES WEST OF SCOTLAND LEAGUEKILMARNOCK 0, GLASGOW CITY LADIES F.C. 10. CIARA BARNES became the 10th City player to score a hat-trick this season as the Premier League champions maintained their top-of-the-table position. Other goals came from Kat Lindner (2), Lisa Evans (2), Christie Murray and Emma Woolley.GLASGOW CITY LADIES F.C. 6, RANGERS 0. THE result left City on 99 league goals already this season. Christie Murray hit a left foot “special” after 18 minutes, and only a brilliant save by Rangers ‘keeper Khym Ramsay denied them a second goal. However, it did arrive when Jane Ross thundered home a 35 yarder, and two minutes from the in-terval Lisa Evans scored No 3. Jane Ross added a fourth and hit a post before Kat Lindner netted 16 minutes from time. Jane Ross eventually com-pleted her hat-trick at Petershill Park.BEECHWOOD 1, SAND-YMOUNT AFC 2. DESPITE

-sions, the visitors recorded an excellent win. Paul McKinney netted from a Sean Cannon through ball in 40 minutes, and Alan Murphy converted an 88th minute penalty kick after Craig Stewart had been fouled. Sean Cannon also missed from 12 yards with 20 minutes remaining.SANDYMOUNT AFC 3, CLE-LAND 2. ANOTHER battling display. Man of the Match, goalkeeper Chris McPhilemy, played his part with a brilliant penalty save. Willie McPhilemy scored after 15 minutes, Ricky Addison hooked home a terrif-ic second goal on 75 minutes, and eight minutes later Paul McKinney took a touch before lifting the ball over the goalies’ head for the winner. JOHNSTONE BURGH BOYS’ CLUB 1, WELLHOUSE BOYS’ CLUB 4. ON a heavy pitch, the Under-17s made a great start in the Scottish Cup

-ter shot home from outside the area. Midway through the half it was 2-0 following a Gary Hamilton header. Sam McCulloch played an inch-perfect 40 yard pass to Kieran Galloway, who beat two defenders and netted from

a tight angle. Burgh pulled a goal back after half-time, but Man of the Match Kieran Gal-loway notched his second of the game.DRUMCHAPEL AMATEURS 1, WELLHOUSE AMATEURS 1. ‘HOUSE came from a goal down thanks to switching into a 4-4-2 formation after half-time. Lewis Stewart hit a 35 yard shot into the top corner. In the end, a draw was a fair result.BANNOCKBURN 3, WELL-HOUSE AMATEURS 1. A ter-

- full of good football - saw the visitors’ trail 2-0 at the break. On the hour mark, Lewis Stew-

header, and ‘House missed other great chances before ‘Burn broke up the park to hit their killer third goal.WELLHOUSE AMATEURS 4, CAMBUSNETHAN TALBOT 2. BACK on league business, the homesters scored through new signing Paul Reynolds and Chris Hopkins. Talbot quickly responded, and twice caught the defence sleeping. Second half, Michael Bowman

blasted ‘House into a 3-2 lead. Andy Dorrans sent the Talbot ‘keeper the wrong way for No 4, but on this display Cambus-nethan will take points off other teams.STIRLING CITY 2, WELL-HOUSE AMATEURS 10. THE visitors extended their un-beaten league run and never looked back after Lewis Stew-art ran 20 yards and crashed home the opening goal on a very good playing surface. Other Wellhouse scorers: Robert Welsh(5), Peter Gor-don, Stephen Anderson (who also missed a penalty kick), Stephen Connelly and Michael Bowman. GLASGOW CITY LADIES F.C. 7, FORFAR FARMINGTON 0. A wet and windy Petershill Park could not halt Kat Lind-ner netting City’s 100th league goal this season. Before half-time, Danica Dalzell and Lisa Evans put the game beyond Forfar. Christie Murray made it 4-0 after the break, while Clare Gemmell, Lindner and Evans completed an emphatic result.SANDYMOUNT AFC 4, EAST END UNITED 1. DESPITE having Thomas Addison red

carded, the homesters record-ed an excellent Scottish Cup

Craig Stewart hat-trick and Ricky Addison. Meanwhile,

team against opponents Fin-nart, who were awarded a 3-0 scoreline.WELLHOUSE AMATEURS 5, CHRYSTON 2. ANOTHER good victory after Rab Welsh opened the scoring. Stephen Anderson beat three players and lashed home a second. Chryston hit the bar with a penalty kick, but minutes later scored before half-time. Wellhouse replied when Andy Dorrans hit a cracker from 18 yards. Anderson netted two second half goals for his hat-trick before Chryston scored again.WELLHOUSE BOYS’ CLUB 3, WESTERTON 3. A great Under-17 league match with ‘House twice trailing. Ryan McAnenay put them ahead, but a soft penalty kick saw the visitors level. Kieran Galloway came on as a second half sub-stitute, but Westerton led 2-1. Galloway slid home an equal-iser and after Wellhouse went 3-2 down, the same player hit a bender from 30 yards in off the post for a share of the points. BROOMHOUSE 3, HILL-WOOD 1. A goal down, ‘House equalised through Mark Boult (31 minutes) in their open-ing league match. The same player netted after 48 minutes, and victory was guaranteed with a Craig McGregor header following Gary Rae’s free kick.BROOMHOUSE 5, ROSS-VALE 1. FOUR second half goals stunned Vale, who hit a late consolation. Gary Rae lashed home a right-foot shot after 37 min-utes. Davie McKnight Jason Mac-Kay and new signing Gary McLaughlan made it 4-0. Mark

HADDINGTON 1, BROOM-HOUSE 3. IN a re-match of

-tish Cup clash, Jason MacKay opened the scoring. Haddington levelled, but a brilliant Darren Hogan solo run and Gary Rae late on secured their second round place.

HIGH. Airdrie beat Mount Vernon in the League Fours. Ian Col-ligan has contacted me with news from Shettleston Bowl-ing Club. Senior 2 Bowl Bal-loted Pairs played for the Alex Colligan Memorial Trophy, which was won by R McMil-lan (Snr) and J Clarke. Run-ners-Up - S Donaldson and P Brady. Cairns and Noble Invitation Trophy. Winners - Shettles-ton (P Lamont, P Fannan, T Coyne). Runners-Up - Foxley. 2 x 2 Competition. Winners - T Coyne, H Jamieson,J Kelly, J Lindsay. Runners-Up - G Wood, P McKenzie,J Thom-son and R Smith. Senior Singles (Jardine Tro-phy). Winner - David McDon-ald. Runner-Up - John Camp-bell. Youths (Lynn Colligan Trophy). Winner - Matthew Young. Runner-Up - Alistair O’Donnell. Senior Pairs - Win-

ners Eddie Murray and John Campbell. Runner-Up - John King and John Clarke. Shettleston Club Finals: Championship Winner Robert Melrose. Runner-Up - Drew Robertson. Presidents Win-ner Peter Lamont. Runner-Up - John Campbell. Co-Op Cup Winner Ian Beattie. Runner-Up - Mick McCormick. Shettleston Youth Section bowler, Michael Reilly Jnr was selected for the S.Y.B.A. Scot-tish team against England at Gosforth. The Scots were win-ners in 2009 and 2010, which is amazing when you consider

-der-17 team, while the English squad is Under-25. Garrowhill father and son pairing of Andrew and Simon Palmer won the club’s Ozzy Pairs tournament. Andrew is also Vice President, and in the

singles event was narrowly

defeated by John Foy, of Park-head Bowling Club. Blackhill bagged a triple suc-cess on Foxley - winning the pairs, triples and fours against Rutherglen, Carmyle and Toll-cross respectively. Foxley Bowling Club once again pro-vided an excellent green for

on a rainy afternoon in front of a large and appreciative audi-ence. On behalf of the N.E. Leagues, Alex Morrison told me: “I would like to thank President Robert Shea and his members for pro-viding facilities and assistance

Colligan (Shettleston Bowling Club) for his assistance during the day.” Watch out for a full round-up of the Eastern Carpet Bowl-ing League in our next issue.

Top 10 Draw.

League Cup: Under-13 - Tower Hearts 1, Cardonald Thistle 5; Finnart 3, Rangers SABC 2; Busby 2, Finnart 3;

.6 CB citleC ehT ,2 llihmoorBUnder-14 - Rangers SABC 9, Glasgow East End Juniors 0; Rossvale 4, Baillieston 2; Jimmy Johnstone Academy

2, Harmony Row 6; West Park 3, Tower Hearts 0. Under-15 - Antonine 5, Celtic Community 2; Clydebank United 4, The Celtic BC 1; Vale of Clyde BC 1, Renfrew Vics 0. Under-16 - Vale of Clyde BC 2, Glas-gow United 1; Blantyre Vics 3, Drumchapel United 1; Wolves

Under-17 - E.K. Caledonia 0, Easthall 1; Riddrie Villa 8, Port Juniors 3; Maryhill Juniors 4, Riddrie Villa

.6 woR ynomraH ,1 llahtsaE ;2Under-19 - The Celtic BC 1, Harmony Row 2; Drumchapel Thistle 3, Springboig 0; Anto-nine 3, Tower Hearts 1.

GLASGOW AND DISTRICT YOUTH LEAGUEGLASGOW Section. First round - Lochgreen 5, Crown Inn 1; Scaur 0, Woodpecker 0 (2-3 pens); Westhill 7, Lochans 2; Murray 3, Cleland 4; Wellshot AFC 0, Bothan 1; Sandymount AFC 4, East End United 1; Coatbridge Rovers 13, Lanarkshire Eagles 0; KSC United 4, Ru-therglen Vultures 1; Mac’s Bar 3, Normandy Star 1; Manhattan Blacks 3, Holytown Phoenix 0; New Stevenston Thistle 4, Sandbank Rangers 4 (3-4 pens); Bar 12, 4, Thrashbush 4 (4-5 pens); Rutherglen Vogue 3, Kirkhill 1. Watch out for a full rundown of the second round draw in our next issue.

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champions Irvine Meadow. With ground advantage, Shet-tleston, Junior Cup semi-fi-nalists in 2001 and last eight

the match over 90 minutes. I watched a Con Boyle- in-spired second half perfor-mance destroy Maryhill Juniors in their fourth round replay last season, and while Town have also brought in new signings this term, anything other than a home win would be considered a shock result.

THE Scottish Youth Football Association Sub-Committee, in conjunction with their Development Trust, have approved a programme aimed at clubs in the 2000 age group, writes Tom Scott. Organised for a Friday evening once a month (from 8pm), the development programme will be staged at Toryglen Regional Football Centre. Said National Secretary David Little: “The programme will be skills-based and help in the development of youngsters who we hope will move onto play 11-a-side football for many years. “We also propose to create a coaching programme for players involved with Under-19 and Under-21 age group clubs. Players will be mentored by experienced SYFA coaches, and this free programme could also be suitable for new, young coaches.”

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Last season, Dunbar United managed a 1-1 draw at their own New Countess Park before taking Super Premier Division Petershill to penalty kicks (losing 5-3) after grab-bing a late equaliser in the Springburn replay. That cup run - their best since a 5th round appearance in 2005 - followed an early bye, plus wins against Brechin Vics and Whitehills. The East Lothian club re-

season in the sponsored Mc-Bookie South Division League won by Sauchie Juniors. Manager Davie Lees and assistant Stuart Brown have attempted to strengthen that squad with a raft of summer signings based on youth and previous junior experience. Testing pre-season games featured Whitehill Welfare and Hearts F.C., who kindly agreed to provide opposition in a testimonial for 34 year-old long-serving club captain Geoff Jones. Nine points from six sectional

games in the Dechmont South League Cup allowed them to prepare for another domestic campaign, which saw Dun-bar concede a late equaliser against Livingston United (3-3), and lose 3-2 at Haddington Athletic. Unlike Shettleston, Dunbar United founded in 1925, have managed to win the national trophy. Back in 1961, the “Sea-siders” defeated Cambuslang Rangers 2-0 - following a 2-2 draw - before 23,122 sup-porters at Hampden Park. Changed days indeed! However, I can reveal Scottish Junior Cup history books show they have struggled against West Region clubs over the past decade. Alongside the Peasy replay, Dunbar have failed to beat Dalry Thistle, Saltcoats, Kilsyth Rangers, Bellshill, Lugar Bo-swell Thistle, Kilbirnie Lade-side, Pollok and Maybole. You have to go back to season 2000-2001 for a second round 2-1 home victory against cur-rent Super Premier Division

SYFA DEVELOPMENT

ICELANDIC champions Valur Reykjavik play the first leg of the UEFA Womens Champions League (last 32 stage) against Glasgow City Ladies F.C. at Petershill Park on Thursday, Sep-tember 29. Kick-off 7.45pm. The return match is being staged a week later at Hlidarendi,

Meanwhile, Glasgow City Under-15 stars, Lauren Simmons and Louise Foster, were recently called up to the Scotland Central Regional Squad.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUECOACH required to work with 2000 age group team. Must have total commitment in organising training sessions and taking youngsters on match days. The Glasgow-based club

more information on the coaching position and new players, call 07772075018.TOWER HEARTS Under-21 require two additional players (born 1990-1992). Contact 077733268615. Hearts Under-19 need a

RIDDRIE VILLA Under-17 (boys born 1995) want experienced players. Phone 07773715025 or 07403591497.GLASGOW East End Under-19 seek players and a trainer. Call 07939467649. Also Under-14 players (boys born after January 1, 1998). Contact 07503385767.

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some excellent cup action over the years. Older supporters still recall a run to the last 16 in 2003, a quarter-final appearance (2002), and, of course, the 2000-2001 campaign, when semi-final opponents Car-noustie Panmure beat Shet-tleston 2-0 at Dens Park, Dundee. * All Emirates-sponsored

games on Saturday, October 1, kick-off at 3pm.

FORMER Vale of Clyde player-boss John Crooks, now in charge of Glasgow Harp, has signed Chris Paul from his old club. The central defender was previously with Rutherglen Glencairn. Left-sided defender George McNamee, another ex-Tollcross favourite, is also with the Trophy Centre Caledonian League

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HAGHILL A.F.C. have received a new strip from Milnbank Housing Association.

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