Glasgow June-July p01 - Glasgow City Council
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Glasgow June-July p01 - Glasgow City Council
THE COUNCIL’S MAGAZINE FOR THE PEOPLE OF GLASGOW WWW.GLASGOW.GOV.UK Our dear green places GLASGOW’S RESIDENTS ARE SPOILED FOR CHOICE WHEN IT COMES TO ENJOYING PARK LIFE Tattoo on the move Edinburgh’s famous show is coming to Glasgow! PAGE 12 JUNE – JULY 09 Building new bridges Vulnerable youngsters are given vital support PAGE 24 Put your best foot forward! Get fit for free by joining one of Glasgow’s many walking groups PAGE 22 The fun starts here for summer! Four pages of fantastic activities for all the family PAGE 15 CUSTOMER MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR 2006 & 2007 Glasgow June-July p02-03 8/5/09 10:20 Page 2 Glasgow June-July p02-03 8/5/09 14:23 Page 3 June – July 09 contents 4 ALL THE NEWS FROM ACROSS YOUR CITY 7 DEAR GREEN PLACE Glasgow’s park lovers are spoiled for choice 10 DANGEROUS WATERS Tackling the menace of the loan sharks who target vulnerable residents 12 SALUTING THE 60TH TATTOO The world-famous military spectacle comes to Glasgow 15 SUMMER IN THE CITY Four pages of activities, exhibitions, galas and much, much more for all the family! 19 WIN! WIN! WIN! Driving lessons and tickets to Walking with Dinosaurs 20 THE APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE Meet the team which is 15 www.glasgow.gov.uk 20 10 12 making sure your health and safety are its top priority 22 WALK THIS WAY Explore the delights of the city on foot – it’s free, it’s fun and it’s friendly! 24 BUILDING BRIDGES How young children from deprived backgrounds are receiving a better start in life 26 IN TOUCH How to contact your councillor Glasgow magazine is distributed to every home and business address in the city. It costs less than 11p a copy to produce and deliver. Copies are also available at libraries and the City Chambers. Total circulation: 300,000. Glasgow’s paper is produced from raw materials harvested from fully sustainable forestry at a Forest Stewardship Council mill, and is fully accredited to Environmental Standard ISO 14001. 3 Glasgow June-July p04-05 8/5/09 14:25 NO. 67 June – July 09 EDITOR John Keil CONTRIBUTORS Vicky Bond, Ione Campsie, John Keil, Robin McEwen, Julianne McGinley, Colin MacKenzie, Jennifer Mactavish, Linda Muir, Tim Power, Suzanne Rough, Gillian Sheriff PHOTOGRAPHY Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Land and Environmental Services, Ian Watson COVER Ian Watson EDITORIAL 287 0902; fax 287 4442; e-mail: glasgowmagazine@ glasgow.gov.uk ADVERTISING MANAGER Tom Cassidy 287 0921; fax 287 0940; e-mail: [email protected] PUBLISHER Public Relations & Marketing, Glasgow City Council, City Chambers, Glasgow G2 1DU DESIGN & PRODUCTION Connect Communications Ltd PRINT Webmart DISTRIBUTION Royal Mail DISCLAIMER Although every effort has been made to confirm the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, councillors’ surgery information is subject to change. COMMENTS, COMPLIMENTS AND COMPLAINTS Anyone can submit a comment, compliment or complaint about any Council service to any member of staff, as well as by phone, e-mail, letter, or by using the above-named leaflet available from any of our offices. All complaints will be acknowledged within five working days, investigated, and a full response provided in another 10 working days. If you’re still unhappy, a senior member of staff can consider the complaint. If this still doesn’t meet with your approval, the Chief Executive Department can look into the matter. VISIT www.glasgow.gov.uk/contactus Phone 287 0900 ALTERNATIVE FORMATS You can receive versions of this publication in alternative formats by phoning 287 0902. It can also be translated into other languages by phoning the Glasgow Translation and Interpreting Service on 341 0019. 4 Page 4 BY JOHN KEIL Editor’s welcome Among the many attractions for which Glasgow is justifiably proud are the number and variety of our parks. Given that this is the ideal time in which to explore and enjoy them, we highlight eight (of 91) to consider. As is our custom in this edition, four pages are devoted to the many summer events taking place at a range of locations and venues. One is the first performance, in George Square, of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. We profile this world-famous event, the 60th, which has maintained strong links with Glasgow for 40 years. Avoiding falling prey to loan sharks is We want to know what you examined; the health and social benefits think of Glasgow magazine , so if there’s anything you wa of walking are explained; our scientists’ nt to tell us, please write to: versatility is exposed, and Glasgow Comments, Glasgow magaz ine Bridges’ support for children and their City Chambers, Glasgow G2 , 1DU or e-mail: glasgowmagazin drug-dependent parents is explored. e@ glasgow.gov.uk I hope you enjoy reading this issue – and have a wonderful summer! Celebrating 400 years of the Trades House A book which, among many other things, hopes to “dispel the image of the best-kept secret in Glasgow” has been published. The Trades House of Glasgow details the history of an institution which was established in 1605 and is unknown to most residents. The 362-page book was written by Roy Scott, one of the organisation’s ex-conveners and, between 2000 and 2001, the city’s Third Citizen. Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, has contributed a foreword. More than 400 years since its creation, it boasts 14 Incorporated Trades: Bakers, Barbers, Bonnetmakers & Dyers, Coopers, Cordiners, Fleshers, Gardeners, Hammermen, Maltmen, Masons, Skinners, Tailors, Weavers and Wrights. Nowadays the Trades House and its Crafts act as a charitable foundation “for the common good” and support good causes such as the elderly, hospitals and schools. The book, which took 10 years to produce, costs £25, plus postage and packing. g Phone: 01235 722 683 E-mail: [email protected] Glasgow June-July p04-05 8/5/09 11:01 Page 5 NEWS Cutting the city’s carbon footprint Councillor Coleman officially opens the new service Easterhouse cancer support A new drop-in cancer support and advice service has opened at The Bridge’s library in Easterhouse. Operated by a Macmillan Cancer Support professional, and assisted by trained volunteers, the Council-backed facility at 1000 Westerhouse Road provides a comprehensive range of information on the illness for Record council tax collection We secured £166 million in council tax during 2008/09 – a four per cent increase in only two years and, at 90 per cent, our most successful effort to date. The progress, achieved through a combination of service reform and investment, proves we are Scotland’s fastest-improving council. We have also succeeded in bucking the trend of difficult-tocollect payments during a recession. Bailie Gordon Matheson, the City Treasurer, said: “This is excellent news for Glasgow’s taxpayers and all of us who rely on important services. Everyone must pay their fair share of council tax, and it is our duty to spend that money efficiently on, for example, keeping our city clean and safe, improving the performance of our schools, and supporting jobs and the economy.” Council tax can be paid by direct debit, online, council tax quickcard, credit/debit card, cheque/postal order, cash and at paypoints. www.glasgow.gov.uk residents in the east of the city. Councillor Jim Coleman, Chair of the East Glasgow Community Health and Care Partnership, said: “By providing emotional and practical support for people affected by cancer, this invaluable new service will complement existing medical services.” Other partners: Culture and Sport Glasgow, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. g Phone: 531 8105 E-mail: janice.malone @ggc.scot.nhs.uk Macmillan Cancer Line: 0808 808 2020 Visit: www.macmillan.org.uk A Taste of the Tattoo To coincide with the year of Homecoming, the 60th Edinburgh Military Tattoo comes to George Square on Tuesday 11 August. The free lunchtime event will feature 500 performers – half of the entire complement – from Australia, Canada, Europe, Tonga and the UK. It replaces the annual tradition, established in the late 1960s, of marching through the streets to the City Chambers. Euan Loudon, its Chief Executive and Producer, said: “Homecoming 2009 offers more Glaswegians the opportunity of experiencing something of the Tattoo’s music, colour and spectacle, as well as sampling a complimentary flavour of the Burns Anniversarythemed production.” He continued: “With its strong military connections, Glasgow has always been a great supporter of the event, and the performers enjoy their visit thoroughly.” Lord Provost Bob Winter, who will take the salute on the Tattoo’s last night, said: “I’m pleased to welcome this event to Glasgow in a grander and more exciting format. George Square is a tremendous venue for bands and marching displays, and our city is ideal for spectacles of this kind.” g Tickets: Phone: 287 4001 (See pages 12-14.) With the signing of a unique emissions-cutting pact, Glasgow has set its sights on a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future. The Climate Change Partnership is one of the first in Britain, and the only such alliance in Scotland committing members to specific carbon reduction targets within five years. Its founders – which include the Glasgow Housing Association, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, plus Strathclyde Police – pledged to cut their combined CO2 emissions by more than 32,000 tonnes. The Partnership also hopes to attract businesses and churches. If successful, the environmental benefits will equate to planting an additional 160,000 mature trees or removing 1,620 cars from our streets. Councillor Jim Coleman, Chair of the Glasgow Community Planning Partnership, said: “Most people accept that climate change is a threat to the planet and our communities, but it can be difficult for them to see where they fit in.” He continued: “By making this commitment to reduce emissions, our members can help to bring home the realities of environmental damage to every section of the community.” g Phone: Warren McIntyre 287 8685 E-mail: warren.mcintyre @glasgow.gov.uk 5 Glasgow June-July p06-09 8/5/09 14:36 Page 6 NEWS Calling all businesses In the latest stage of our ambitious multi-million pound Commonwealth Apprenticeship Initiative offering a place to every qualified Glasgow school-leaver in 2009, Council Leader Steven Purcell announced a new package encouraging businesses to provide training opportunities. We could provide up to £8,000 towards the cost of each place offered by small and mediumsized enterprises, and not-forprofit organisations, which demonstrate their commitment to the scheme. The project underlines our determination to ensure that all Glaswegians prosper from the 2014 Commonwealth Games. To add to that number, the Council, which will contribute 500 apprenticeships, is also working with other public-sector organisations and private companies. Participating companies include Arnold Clark, plus Scottish and Southern Energy. Councillor Purcell said: “We believe apprenticeships play a central role in the city’s growing skills, whether as tomorrow’s car mechanics, construction specialists or leisure workers. “During difficult economic times, one of Glasgow’s biggest mistakes was its failure to invest in training and young people, so I am committed to doing everything I can to make sure those errors are not repeated. “Regardless of size, businesses have an important role to play in the process.” g Phone: 287 7282 E-mail: apprentices@ glasgow.gov.uk Visit: www.glasgow. gov.uk/apprentices Stewart Memorial Fountain facelift With the goal of restoring it to its former glory, a Council-led £500,000 renovation of Kelvingrove Park’s 150-year-old A-listed Stewart Memorial Fountain has begun. Erected in 1872 to commemorate Lord Provost Robert Stewart’s success in securing the Loch Katrine water supply for the city, work on the neglected and vandalised monument includes installing an underground water recycling system to enable the fountain to operate for the first time. Bob Winter, Stewart’s present- day successor, said: “Restoring Glasgow’s fountains, which were evidence of our wealth, is no mean feat. I am sure that this project will enable residents and tourists to once again appreciate and admire this iconic landmark.” The work, by Glasgow-based Hunter and Clark, also includes cleaning and repairing stonework, and should be completed in August 2009. Our partners are Glasgow City Heritage Trust, the Heritage Lottery Fund and Scottish Water. Mr Stewart was Glasgow’s First Citizen between 1851 and 1854. Extra support for small firms their financial resilience. This review provides an opportunity for them to receive an impartial assessment of their trading position and expertsaid: assistance. and the Economy, “We’re “We are committed approached regularly to by SME developing strong business businessesaconcerned about their base, andresilience. this programme is financial This review one of thean ways in which we’re provides opportunity for them helping SME to receive an businesses impartial survive and safeguardofjobs.” assessment their trading To apply, companies must: position and expert assistance. arefive committed to D “We employ to 250 staff developing a strong D generate more thanbusiness 50 per base,ofand this programme is one cent turnover outside Glasgow. of the ways in which we’re helping smallPhone: and medium-sized Christine Gardner, businesses survive and safeguard 287 7263 jobs.”E-mail: christine.gardner@ To apply, companies must: glasgow.gov.uk Visit: www.glasgow.gov.uk/ *earlyresponse Employ between five and Small business help The Council has launched a pilot Early Response Programme To small help them battle the for and medium-sized economic downturn, the Council (SME) Glasgow businesses to has launched a pilot help them battle theEarly economic Response Programme for small downturn. and medium-sized (SME) The scheme, which runs until Glasgow businesses. September 2009, assesses their The scheme, which runs until operation before deciding on thetheir endviability. of September 2009, Based on the independently assesses their findings, advice – plus possible entire operation before decidlity. Council financial and training Based on the findings, – support – will also be advice available. plus Councillor possible Council Georgefinancial Ryan, and trainingMember supportfor - will also be Executive Business available. and the Economy, said: “We’re Councillor George Ryan, approached regularly by SME Executive Member for Business businesses concerned about 6 g Glasgow June-July p06-09 8/5/09 14:29 Page 7 W ith 91 parks – more per head of population than any other European city – Glasgow (the “dear green place”) is living up to its name. Ranging from some of the best-known and most popular in the country to relatively small pockets of land dotted throughout the city crying out to be discovered and cherished, they offer an astounding array of entertainment, horticulture and wildlife to enjoy – and are free to visit. Overleaf, Glasgow highlights eight of them. 4 Our dear green places www.glasgow.gov.uk 7 CITY PARKS Dawsholm Park is a haven for wildlife and popular with nature lovers Glasgow June-July p06-09 8/5/09 14:29 Page 8 CITY PARKS Bellahouston Park’s magnificent gardens 4 Continued from page 7 BELLAHOUSTON PARK Dumbreck Road G51 (175 acres) Bellahouston entices more than one million people every year. In 1938, it hosted the Empire Exhibition, which attracted 12.5 million visitors. Of 200 palaces and pavilions constructed for the event, only the Palace of Art remains – now the West of Scotland Institute for Sport. Forty-four years later, 280,000 people flocked to worship with Pope John Paul II. More recently, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s House for an Art Lover, which accommodates contemporary visual arts, was completed from century-old drawings. A crucial venue for major events, Bellahouston boasts fine gardens, formal walks, play areas and sporting facilities for everyone from golfers to skiers. DAWSHOLM PARK Islay Road G51 (81 acres) A favourite of birdwatchers and naturalists, Dawsholm also offers incomparable views of the River Kelvin. Now almost 90 years old, it was bought by Glasgow Corporation from Sir Archibald Campbell. Today, Dawsholm provides a home to grey squirrels and sparrow hawks, as well as a splendid variety of trees, including mature beech, larch and yew. It’s also popular with walkers. The Kelvin Way provides a link to the West Highland Way, which winds from the city centre to Fort William and Glen Nevis. Wear sensible footwear for wilder woodland areas. GLASGOW GREEN Greendyke Street G40 (136 acres) Dating from the late 15th century, when it was gifted by Bishop Turnbull, Glasgow Green is our oldest park. Initially used for everything from drying fishing nets to grazing livestock, it was, for centuries, Glasgow’s only public green space and the site of scores of demonstrations, mass gatherings and rallies – peaceful and otherwise. It’s also the home of the People’s Palace, and was the birthplace, in 1872, of Rangers Football Club. Today, the Green hosts such popular annual events as the Glasgow Festival, World Pipe Band Championships and fireworks display. It also boasts modern play facilities, vast Winter Gardens and the magnificent Doulton Fountain. KELVINGROVE PARK Left: the open spaces are a draw for families. Above: Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green 8 The recently refurbished Winter Gardens in Tollcross Park. Left, Kelvingrove is hugely popular with visitors Otago Street G12 (85 acres) This classic Victorian park is situated on the banks of the River Kelvin and is home to the world-famous refurbished Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, which opened officially in 1902. The work of Sir Joseph Paxton, it was Scotland’s first purpose-designed park. While primarily known for its grand buildings and many monuments, such as the Stewart Memorial Fountain, much of the park is a peaceful natural haven and home to diverse wildlife. As well as outstanding riverside walks, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions, including children’s play area, croquet green, orienteering course, skatepark and tennis courts. It also plays host to the Glasgow Mela, our largest multi-cultural festival. POLLOK COUNTRY PARK Pollokshaws Road G43 (361 acres) Glasgow’s only country park is our largest – and, in 2008, was voted Europe’s best. Before being donated in 1966, the land formed part of the Old Pollok estate – the Maxwell family’s ancestral home for seven centuries. Today, the park is renowned for its superb walled gardens, stables and woodland walks, award-winning herd of Highland Cattle, world-famous Burrell Collection and the National Trust of Scotland’s Pollok House. Its annual events include the Glasgow June-July p06-09 8/5/09 14:30 Page 9 CITY PARKS Pollok Country Park was voted Europe’s best in 2008 Springburn’s most notable features is the Peace Garden – featuring heather beds, memorial seats, pergolas and a “Peace Pole”, donated by survivors of the two atomic bombs which fell on Japan in 1945. TOLLCROSS PARK City of Glasgow International Highland Cattle Show and the perennially popular Pollok Family Day. ROSS HALL PARK Crookston Road G52 (65 acres) A hidden gem compared to some of our larger, more famous parks, a unique feature is its grotto and rock garden, which was created in 1895. Pulhamite, the artificial rock used to create some of its most striking features, is the legacy of James Pulham & Sons – a firm of 19th-century landscape designers who were also responsible for work in gardens at Buckingham Palace and Sandringham House. These rocky plots are considered so nationally significant that much of the park is designated a listed building. SPRINGBURN PARK Balgrayhill Road G21 (77 acres) One of Scotland’s finest nature parks, Springburn is a wildlife haven. Situated on one of north www.glasgow.gov.uk Glasgow’s highest spots, visitors stand almost 400 feet above sea level and can enjoy impressive views of Ben Lomond, the Kilpatrick, Campsie and Kilsyth hills, as well as the Trossachs. On clear days, you can see the peak of Arran’s Goat Fell. A nature trail has been designated an official Site of Importance. Walks are suitable for wheelchair users. Make your way around meadows, ponds and woodlands – which offer some of the best opportunities to see wildlife in Glasgow. Waterfowl live and breed in its ponds, while coots, little grebe, mallards, moorhens, mute swans and tufted ducks nest in its islands. Herons are also spotted regularly. One of Wellshot Road G32 (91 acres) Located in the heart of the east end, Tollcross boasts a world-class Rose Garden, the recently refurbished Winter Gardens, and hosts the annual International Rose Trials. It also has many less well-known attractions. Although the site on which it was created dates from 1290, it didn’t begin to take shape until 1897 – and was officially opened on Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Tollcross’s outstanding children’s farm, featuring aviary, cattle and Shire horses, has delighted many youngsters. A recent addition is its state-of-theart, child-friendly Environment Centre. The Winter Gardens are home to many colourful and exotic plant species, children’s play area and café. One of the newest attractions is a Secret Garden – which visitors must find without the assistance of signs. Developed as a special place for quiet contemplation, it also holds poetry and drama performances. g Visit: www.glasgow.gov.uk/ parks Summer of fun – see pages 15-18 Springburn Park, above One of three Clydesdales horses based at Glasgow Green which are a firm favourite with visitors 9 Glasgow June-July p10-11 8/5/09 14:32 Page 10 ILLEGAL MONEYLENDERS Dangerous w W ith the credit crunch taking a financial toll on many residents, coupled with their reluctance or inability to secure legitimate help, Glasgow highlights the work of the Council’s nine-person Illegal Moneylending Unit. It is responsible for gathering evidence about the unlicensed, ruthless loan sharks operating here and throughout Scotland – some of whom have charged an extortionate annual percentage rate (APR) of 11 million per cent interest. Because of the undercover nature of its work, the team, which was created in 2004 by the Westminster Government, must remain anonymous… Loan sharks make people’s lives a misery – but their ‘livelihood’ is now under threat thanks to the efforts of an undercover team “There’s a particular problem with illegal moneylending in Glasgow – especially in pockets which are economically disadvantaged,” explained “Laura”, the unit’s Team Leader. “In certain areas, it’s part of the culture. “We’ve also discovered that once a moneylender, always a moneylender – and they make a lot of money. Until we began our work alongside Strathclyde Police and other colleagues, no-one was doing anything about it.” She continued: “Of the 154 Scottish cases we’re investigating, 62 relate to Glasgow. “We’ve presented reports on 32 individuals to the Procurator Fiscal of those operating without a licence. One was jailed for a year, and financial restraining orders imposed on others. We have also discovered £150,000 in cash, and bottles of whisky valued at £5,000 each.” Because many borrowers don’t have sufficient proof of identity to apply for legitimate credit, and literacy problems mean they regard them as less intimidating than completing the necessary paperwork, loan sharks continue to prey on their vulnerabilities. Laura said: “Loan sharks provide money 24 hours a day, seven days a week – instantly without any credit checks. Some are looking for small sums for (theoretically) short periods of time. “Because many of our clients have chaotic lifestyles, they can’t get credit elsewhere and need the money immediately for a variety of reasons, so it’s very difficult to escape loan sharks’ clutches.” Often a borrower hasn’t told his – or her – partner, and so being in debt to a loan shark can also damage relationships. Victims come to the team’s attention via the national hotline A CYCLE OF FEAR AND VIOLENCE “People are very reluctant to talk to us – and no-one will admit to any act of violence being committed against them,” explained “Laura”. “Many loan sharks trade on an established reputation; some will have moved into illegal moneylending from other forms of crime as they’ve become older. 10 “It’s seen as a low-risk profession with a good return. The violence tends not to be reported. It’s a cycle of fear and violence that is very difficult for people to get out of.” Laura continued: “Borrowers feel obligated to repay the money. Many say: ‘I knew what the interest was when I borrowed it.’ “Sometimes people reach the end of their tether and think ‘I’m not doing this anymore.’ “It’s very difficult if you receive benefit of £80 a month – and £40 of it could be going to a loan shark.” The maximum penalty for illegal moneylending is a two-year jail term and/or a £5,000 fine. Glasgow June-July p10-11 8/5/09 14:33 Page 11 ILLEGAL MONEYLENDERS waters HOW THE DEBT ADDS UP “By using his redundancy payment as capital, one of our prosecutions involved a man who had been lending money without a licence for 17 years,” said “Laura”, Team Leader of the Illegal Moneylending Unit. “Although the amounts that people borrow are relatively small, the interest – which can be up to11 million per cent – accrues on whatever hasn’t been paid back. advice number (0300 555 2222), money advice workers and Strathclyde Police. Staff also work closely with Scotland’s eight other police forces, the Department of Work and Pensions, plus HM Revenue and Customs. Laura said: “It takes a lot for someone to report an illegal lender, possibly because they’re fed up repaying the exorbitant rates over a long period of time. “Although we can’t offer money to pay off loan sharks, we advise residents – most of whom are single, in their 50s and with alcohol or drug problems – how to claim legal credit. There are also single mothers trying to make ends meet. “We can help solve residents’ problems,” said Laura, “but only if they want to be helped.” The probability of violence towards clients is a major factor in why loan www.glasgow.gov.uk “If you borrow £10 one week, and you can’t pay it back in a fortnight, you’ll owe £22.50, which will become more than £30 after that – and so it goes on. Loan sharks want a regular, tax-free income.” She continued: “It’s important to remember that borrowers aren’t committing a crime – but they think they are. They can walk away from it without any problems.” sharks continue to thrive. They also resort to sexual harassment, as well as keeping clients’ bank/post office cards – plus their all-important pin numbers – as security. Laura added: “Because victims don’t want to be implicated in a court case, our protection could extend to being rehoused. It’s also important to remember that entire communities suffer from the money loan sharks extort. “It’s incredibly difficult to break free from a loan shark – but it is possible. Those who’ve been successful have told us it’s a life-changing experience. “There are, however, many legal alternatives to becoming immersed in this dangerous and destructive practice.” g Phone: 0300 555 2222 Trapped in debt? Help is at hand If your finances are so chaotic that you’re considering approaching a loan shark, bear in mind that there are 62 organisations across Glasgow which can help. Their assistance is illustrated by the eye-watering fact that, during 2007/08, £42 million-worth of debt was renegotiated by staff on behalf of 6,000 residents, each owing about £7,000. The Glasgow Advice and Information Network (GAIN), which receives £5m a year from the Council and Community Planning, draws 27 bodies together, including Citizens Advice Bureaux, community law centres and welfare rights projects. In 2008, 7,050 Glaswegians from all walks of life asked for advice – 850 more than in 2007. There are also 35 credit unions boasting 105,000 members and assets of £135m. Sharon McPherson, a Council debt strategy officer, explained: “As well as blue-collar workers, there are increasing numbers of white-collar employees looking for help: although they’re earning decent salaries, they have over-committed themselves and are struggling. “There are also more owner-occupiers and a significant increase in mortgage arrears. Debts used to be around £200; now they’re much greater.” Regardless of how dire the circumstances, Sharon stresses not to give up hope of finding a solution. “There’s always something that can be done. The first step is to calculate income and basic outgoings before negotiating repayments with creditors. Debt advisors can do the same for mortgage arrears. “At that stage, creditors become more realistic about a debtor’s predicament and what they’re likely to receive. But don’t take on any more debt when you’re struggling.” By providing long-term advice on managing your finances, Council-supported credit unions have an invaluable role to play and offer a competitive alternative to banks. No interest is accrued on savings, but an annual dividend can be paid. In 2008, the Glasgow Credit Union declared a 5.5 per cent dividend – substantially higher than a savings account’s current interest. The unions’ objectives are to help members save and provide access to loans at competitive rates. g GAIN/self-help packs Phone: 0808 801 1011 Visit: www.gain4u.org.uk Credit unions Visit: www.cucity.co.uk 11 Glasgow June-July p12-13 8/5/09 14:34 Page 12 EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO Saluting the 60th Tattoo For decades, the Edinburgh Tattoo has dazzled audiences – and now Glasgow is set to enjoy a taste of this stirring spectacle R arely has a telephone call made such a profound impact on Scotland’s cultural history. The conversation in 1948 between Edinburgh Lord Provost Sir John Falconer and Sir Philip Christison, General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Army in Scotland, entailed the capital’s First Citizen asking “if the military could put on a display to cheer people’s spirits”. Two years later, that “display” became the first Edinburgh Military Tattoo – which, in the intervening decades, has captivated millions of people on the floodlit Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle as well as billions more on television. Now justifiably considered the best and most popular of its kind in the world, the 60th event comprises 25 performances between 7 and 29 August. To mark the year of Homecoming, which celebrates the 250th birthday of Robert Burns, a free Taste of the Tattoo event will take place in George Square on 11 August. As though fate somehow played a part in the process, before his appointment as Chief Executive and Producer in 2007, Major General Euan Loudon also served as GOC Scotland. His impressive 32-year career also included periods in Berlin before the Cold War became a memory and as Chief of Staff of the Second Armoured Brigade – “Britain’s vanguard” – in Kuwait and Iraq during the first Gulf War. To date, he’s travelled more than 100,000 miles auditioning 12 and booking the acts for 2009, 2010 and 2011, and much of this year will be spent circling the globe preparing for 2012. He “commands” 25 managerial and administrative staff, about 100 temporary ushers and stewards, plus production/event management professionals who assist each summer. Euan said: “Although it has evolved slightly, I believe it’s one of the few events still going in almost the same format as it started 60 years ago. It’s certainly a much more international and diverse event, and has a brand that’s bigger than anybody probably imagined. “Unlike the early days, when it was organised by the city, the military and a two-person Tattoo Committee, laying on the event has become more professional. In 1991, it formed itself into a charity with a trading subsidiary. “As a self-financing organisation, our aim is to make sure the figures are in the black so we can produce the next Tattoo, which costs about £5 million.” He continued: “Our emphasis is the military music which has played such a significant part in our cultural history for 500 years. “What we’re showcasing – through the world’s military bands – is a salute to that culture, and presenting the armed forces from many countries in a positive light.” Among this year’s 1,000-plus performers are the Central Band of the Swiss Army in its debut appearance, an all-male Canadian choir and 50-strong Australian Highland dance troupe, plus the hugely popular world-famous Massed Pipes and Drums. Since the event became more international, acts from more than 40 countries have delighted audiences of all ages – 75 per cent of whom are British. Euan explained: “The SECRET TO A SUCCESSFUL SHOW “Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade is a very intimate and magical spot, so the first thing I’m looking for from prospective acts is quality – plus their ability to create a spectacle in a space that is only 25 metres long by 24 wide,” explained Euan. “Performers need to be able to engage with the audience and present a spectacle that feels right. The event attracts a very international audience, so acts need to be able to pull your heart strings or make your feet tap. If you do neither of those things, it’s not going to be successful.” He continued: “The next spaces occur in 2012. I meet representatives in Edinburgh, or visit their country. Two years before they aspire to come, I recommend that they see the Tattoo, go behind the scenes, and recommend preparing a display from which I sort out the possibles from the probables, and suggest any refinements. “The entire Tattoo lasts 90 minutes. We need people to leave wanting more, not looking at their watches.” Glasgow June-July p12-13 8/5/09 14:34 Page 13 It is a testament to the fortitude of audiences and performers that, despite having to contend with some horrendous weather conditions since the first Tattoo in 1950, no performance has been cancelled. Euan Loudon recalled: “On a particularly wet night years ago, Brigadier Alasdair MacLean, one of my predecessors, was invited to cancel the performance. “He refused, the show went on and at the end, he took the microphone and asked the performers to applaud the audience to thank them for sitting tight during what was a rum night of weather. “Last year must have been the wettest summer in the Tattoo’s history. When I apologised to the audience during one performance, someone responded: ‘Don’t say anything about that. If I could have gone out and pinned a medal on the chest of every one of those performers, that’s what I would have done. They were fantastic’.” TATTOO FACTS ● There were eight items on ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Commonwealth – with its 58 nations and nearly two billion people – has played a big part in our story. “Other countries, including Norway, have been loyal supporters through the years. His Majesty the King’s Guard Norway, which was voted 2008’s most popular act, has performed nine times since 1959. “There are, however, great blocks of countries who have never taken part. I’m happy to say that in the last year or so, people from Belarus, Poland, Russia and the Ukraine have been in the office to discuss their future collaboration. “Continents such as South America have been underrepresented – although Chile trailblazed into the Tattoo in 2006. I hope they’ll come back in 2010.” He added: “This is the biggest www.glasgow.gov.uk and best military tattoo in the world. So many performers have told me: ‘I have waited all my life to walk over the drawbridge of that castle to perform in front of a Tattoo audience.’ “With its combination of colour, culture, ceremony, music and theatre, it’s a spectacle like no other in Scotland – and one which has sold out for the last 10 years.” g Tickets: £14 to £49 Phone: 0131 225 1188 E-mail: tickets@ edintattoo.co.uk Website: www.edinburghtattoo.co.uk/tickets The Tattoo Office, 32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB NB. Half-price tickets for 6 August preview night go on sale at 10am on 27 July. ● ● ● the programme of the first Tattoo in 1950. More than 12 million people have attended the event; the annual audience is about 217,000. Some 100 million people see the Tattoo on television; last year an additional 300 million Chinese watched it. The average number of participants is 1,000. About 35 miles of cabling (the distance between Glasgow and Edinburgh) is required. In 1952, the Band of the Royal Netherlands Grenadiers was the event’s first overseas regiment. The first lone piper was Pipe Major George Stoddart, who played in every performance for the first 11 years. Hollywood film producer, Mike Todd, Elizabeth Taylor’s fourth husband, made a documentary of the first Tattoo. No performance has been cancelled. The Tattoo is set up and run as a charity, and has gifted about £5 million to service and civilian organisations. About £88 million is injected into the Scottish economy every year. The Tattoo has always been staged at Edinburgh Castle; rehearsals take place at the city’s Redford Cavalry Barracks. Over the years, more than 40 countries have been represented. THE PERFORMERS If there’s one thing guaranteed to stir your blood, raise the hairs on the back of your neck – and produce a lump in your throat – it’s the sight and sound of the Tattoo’s Massed Pipes and Drums. These extraordinary entertainers are one attraction in a varied 2009 programme also featuring: ● All-male Canadian Choir ● Australian Highland Dance Troupe ● Royal Air Force Mass Evacuation/Rescue Display ● Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama students ● Switzerland’s Top Secret Drum Corps ● Tattoo’s Highland Spring Dancers ● Tongan musicians ● plus a series of vignettes depicting episodes of Robert Burns’ works, including Tam O’Shanter in poetry and dance. 13 EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO COME RAIN OR SHINE! Glasgow June-July p14 8/5/09 11:02 Page 14 EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO and Enchanted entangled As Chief Executive of the Tattoo, Euan Loudon – our former top soldier and Honorary Governor of Edinburgh Castle – has his dream job E uan Loudon, Chief Executive and Producer of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, describes himself as being “enchanted and entangled” with the event almost from the moment he saw “James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 doing a J-turn on the Esplanade” during the early 1960s. Lanarkshire-born and educated, the former two-star general’s first ambition was to become a professional golfer, although he also “spent long weekends with Army youth teams”. He continued: “After passing the Army’s selection process, I decided I wasn’t consistent enough to turn professional, so left for Sandhurst officer training college, joined the Royal Highland Fusiliers (City of Glasgow Regiment) and began 14 soldiering in Edinburgh. After more than 30 years, the wheel has turned full circle. “When I joined the Army, I found myself involved in the administration behind the scenes. Later, I provided soldiers for one of the acts. Then, as General Officer Commanding the Army in Scotland, and Honorary Governor of Edinburgh Castle, I had direct involvement by being military adviser to the Board of Trustees. “Like all soldiers, I knew the day would come when I would have to walk out of the barrack gates, so when the opportunity to become Producer presented itself, I thought it was a window it was just right to jump through.” With three events under his belt, and another in the works, Euan’s five-year contract is expected to expire in 2011. THE MILITARY MARCHES DOWN UNDER In 2000, for the first time, the Tattoo travelled overseas – to Wellington in New Zealand, as the event’s contribution to the country’s arts festival. Against the iconic backdrop of a full-scale replica of Edinburgh Castle, four shows were performed to a total of 80,000 spectators. Five years later, it enthralled sell-out audiences in the Australian city of Sydney. “We’re going back to Australia in 2010,” said Euan. “The idea of playing six nights in Sydney’s Aussie Stadium in front of 108,000 people is a tonic to a piper or military musician who has just come back from the danger, dust and desert of Afghanistan.” A WORLWIDE SPECTACLE Performers from throughout the world have taken part in the Tattoo: Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China Cook Islands,Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, France, Germany Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Uganda and the USA. Glasgow June-July p15-18 8/5/09 11:03 Page 15 Your action-packed guide to all the fun for all the family begins here! g INSPIRED Mitchell Library until Sunday 20 September Marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, distinguished contemporary artists including Tracey Emin and Peter Howson take their inspiration from the Bard in this unique exhibition. Free admission Visit: www.inspired2009.com GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Various venues, Friday 19-Sunday 28 June Whether you are a fan of blues, funk, jazz,soul or world music, the 23rd festival has something for everyone. Expect great performances from the BBC Big Band,MOBO award-winner YolanDa Brown, the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, Neil Sedaka and the James Taylor Quartet. g ZIPPOS CIRCUS Queens Park Recreation Ground, Tuesday 9-Tuesday 16 June, various times This all-new production features the best of human and equestrian acts: acrobats, Europe’s funniest clowns, high-wire and trapeze acts, jugglers – and the sensational Wheel of Death. g Information/tickets: Phone: 0871 210 2100 Visit: www.zipposcircus.co.uk Visit: www.jazzfest.co.uk © BBC 1963 DOCTOR WHO Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (only Scottish venue) until Monday 4 January 2010 Discover what it’s like to be a Time Lord. Meet fearsome monsters. Take a close look at the props, costumes and special effects used in the world’s longest-running science fiction television programme. With lots of interactive displays and scary experiences, it’s not to be missed! g www.glasgow.gov.uk Tickets: Adults £7.50, children/concession £4.50, family tickets £18 – all subject to booking fee From: Kelvingrove’s shop and Phone: 08444 815816 Visit: www.glasgowmuseums.com, www.secxtra.com or www.doctorwhoexhibitions.com 15 SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer in the City Glasgow June-July p15-18 8/5/09 11:03 Page 16 SUMMER ACTIVITIES WEST END FESTIVAL Various venues, Saturday 13-Sunday 28 June, Festival Sunday (14 June) Featuring Scotland’s colourful Mardi Gras parade, the festival begins at noon in Kelvingrove Park’s specially created “leafy playground”. Glasgow’s great summer party also includes children’s events, gala days, guided walks, markets, music and theatre. g Visit: www.westendfestival.co.uk GLASGOW MELA Kelvingrove Park, Sunday 21 June, 10am-8pm This is the 10th year of our largest multicultural festival celebrating Scotland’s ethnic diversity. With vibrant music, colourful dance and interactive arts, as well as plenty of family fun and youth entertainment, Glasgow Mela is an event like no other. g Free admission Phone: 287 9808 Visit: www.glasgowmela.com SYMPHONIC QUEEN – WE WILL ROCK YOU Glasgow Green, Friday 31 July Featuring the stars of the hit West End show, enjoy the music of Queen performed by the Scottish Philharmonic Orchestra and Rock Band. This not-to-be-missed experience comes complete with amazing light show and fireworks finale. Pic: CS Glasgow g PROVAND’S LORDSHIP FAMILY FUN DAY 3 Castle Street G4 Saturday 25 July, 11am-5pm This annual event at Glasgow’s oldest house (built in 1471) brings the past to life with lots to see and enjoy, including arts and crafts, dressing-up fun, music and unique stalls. g 16 Free admission Phone: 552 8819 Visit: www.glasgowmuseums.com Tickets: £25 Phone: 0844 736 5222 Visit: www.symphonicqueen.com GLASGOW FESTIVAL – ON THE CLYDE SECC, Science Centre and The Tall Ship Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July With an array of nautical and land-based fun activities, the renamed Glasgow River Festival celebrates the past, present and future on Glasgow’s historic waterfront. Everyone welcome! g Free admission Visit: www.theglasgow festival.com POLLOK FAMILY DAY Pollok Country Park, Saturday 8 August, 10am-5pm The Best Park in Europe 2008 hosts activities, displays and entertainment for even the most demanding family. Enjoy its craft market, countryside events, food market, music stage and street theatre. g Free admission Visit:www.glasgow. gov.uk/parks Glasgow June-July p15-18 8/5/09 11:03 Page 17 SUMMER ACTIVITIES GLASGOW FESTIVAL – ON THE GREEN Glasgow Green, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August The ever-popular Glasgow Show returns with a new name and date! Make a note in your diary, inform your friends and enjoy a fun-filled weekend with world-class acts and attractions. g Information/previews/tickets Visit: www.theglasgowfestival.com WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Glasgow Green, Saturday 15 August, 7.30am-6.30pm Now in its 61st year, and undoubtedly a highlight of our summer calendar, thrill to the skirl of the pipes and roll of the drums as hundreds of talented musicians from 16 nations strive to return home with the title won in 2008 by Canada’s Simon Fraser University. There are also opportunities to enjoy Highland Dancing, drum major competitions and a great craft fair. Last year, more than 40,000 spectators enjoyed a day of engrossing competition. g Tickets: £4-£23 Hotline: 564 4242 Visit: www.theworlds.co.uk PIPING LIVE! GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL PIPING FESTIVAL Various venues, Monday 10-Sunday 16 August Celebrate the diversity of piping – courtesy of some of the world’s best and emerging musicians from two dozen nationalities and traditions. g Visit: pipingfestival.co.uk www.glasgow.gov.uk 17 Glasgow June-July p15-18 8/5/09 11:03 Page 18 SUMMER ACTIVITIES RETROFEST 2009 Fleshers Haugh, Glasgow Green, Saturday 29, Sunday 30 August Relive the 70s, 80s and early 90s with some of the decades’ most popular artists: Rick Astley, Average White Band, East 17, Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers, Right Said Fred, Midge Ure and many more. Also featuring Club Tropicana beach cocktail bar, Entertainment Express karaoke club, Retro Ritz cinema and Retro Village/80s discotheque. g Tickets/times Phone: 0870 2201116 Visit: www.retrofest.co.uk GREAT SCOTTISH RUN, supported by Lloyds TSB and Bank of Scotland Sunday 6 September, start: George Square, finish: Glasgow Green Scotland’s largest mass participation event, which attracts more than 19,000 runners of all ages and abilities, entails a 13.2-mile half-marathon and 10k race. Whether you’re striving to smash a personal best record, determined that 2009 is the year to get fit, or need a challenge to raise money for your favourite charity, this is the road race to be part of. Renowned for its large, enthusiastic crowds and friendly atmosphere to provide the motivation to sprint(!) across the finish line. Tickets: Early bird entries close on Friday 26 June Online half-marathon: £24.50/10k: £19 Postal half-marathon: £27/10k: £20.50 Online standard half-marathon: £27.50/10k: £23 Postal half-marathon: £29.50/10k: £24.50 After 26 June: Online half-marathon: £27.50/10k: £23.00 Postal half-marathon: £29.50/10k: £24.50 g THE JUNIOR GREAT SCOTTISH RUN Saturday 5 September Tickets: £6 or £3 for Glasgow Young Scot and Kidz card members g CITY OF GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL HIGHLAND CATTLE SHOW Pollok Country Park, Saturday 19 September, 10am-4pm, judging begins 11am The largest of its kind in the United Kingdom, the event also boasts arena events, children’s entertainment and rides, countryside activities, food market and much more. g 18 Free admission Visit: www.glasgow.gov.uk/parks Phone: 0845 2700 166 E-mail: [email protected] Visit: www.runglasgow.org Phone: 0845 2700 166 E-mail: [email protected] Visit: www.runglasgow.org 8/5/09 11:10 Page 19 CO MP ET ITI ON COMPETITIONS CO MP ET ITI ON Glasgow June-July p19 WIN THREE WALKING WITH DINOSAURS FAMILY PASSES See them walk! Hear them roar! Watch them fight for survival and supremacy! Walking with Dinosaurs, the awardwinning BBC television series featuring 15 of these fascinating recreated prehistoric reptiles who ruled the world for 200 million years, lumbers its way to the SECC from Tuesday 30 June until Sunday 5 July. To witness this stupendous spectacle, which should captivate young and old alike, Glasgow has three family passes up for grabs. For a chance to win, answer the following question correctly: For how long did dinosaurs roam the earth? CO MP ET ITI ON Send us a postcard with your name, address and phone number by Friday 19 June to: Dinosaurs competition, Glasgow magazine, City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU or [email protected] Visit: www.dinosaurlive.com WIN 10 FREE DRIVING LESSONS WITH DRM If you have always had an ambition to learn to drive, jump at this not-to-be-missed opportunity! Glasgow has 10 driving lessons to win, worth £235, with the DRM Driver Training school. Established in 1992, DRM offers comprehensive training by professional instructors, from traditional methods to the use of DVDs and CDs. www.glasgow.gov.uk For a chance to win, answer the following question correctly: When was DRM established? Answers on a postcard with your name, address and phone number by Friday 19 June, to: Driving Lessons competition, Glasgow magazine, City Chambers, George Square G2 1DU or glasgowmagazine @glasgow.gov.uk READER OFFER Receive the 11th lesson free when you book 10 with DRM Driver Training School. Phone: 0800 279 8353 or 632 6326 Visit: www.drmdrivertraining. co.uk Quote reference: GCC2 19 Glasgow June-July p20-21 8/5/09 14:06 Page 20 SCIENTIFIC SERVICES sci W SCHOOL MEALS With new UK-wide legislation regulating fat, salt, sugar and polyunsaturate levels taking effect from August 2009, a new string to Scientific Services’ bow is evaluating the nutritional content of school meals. These are provided by Cordia, the new Council-owned, arms-length company, to almost 80,000 pupils. This work is in addition to sampling the FOOD SAFETY Every year, Scientific Services’ laboratories test and analyse a multitude of food and milk samples passed on by residents, our employees plus 15 other Scottish councils. Gary Walker, its Manager, explained: “Because food labelling must accurately reflect content and give consumers an informed choice about fat, salt and protein levels, we must confirm the truth of manufacturers’ claims. “We also look at what shouldn’t be in food, or only permitted within certain limits.” He continued: “If you have a complaint about an item of food, there are three courses of action to take: if it contains an insect or piece of glass, you can return it to 20 high-fat, high-salt and high-calorie “street meals” sold to youngsters within two miles of schools. Gary explained: “Because some pupils were consuming – in one meal – the equivalent of two days’ salt intake, some shops agreed to reduce the size of portions and cook them more healthily. Others have also offered water and a piece of fruit.” the shop and get your money back or receive a voucher; if it was a brand name, you can send it back to the manufacturer for investigation and you could receive vouchers or a letter of apology – or, if it’s appropriate, you can ask environmental health staff to look into the matter, which could include forensic investigation. “That might result in identifying a problem which is more than a one-off. A pattern might emerge after we’ve investigated the complaint, written our report and shared our conclusions on a database with a network of UK councils. “If shops don’t meet the required standards, environmental health staff can take action against them.” hen Gary Walker, Manager of Scientific Services, outlines the work of his 50-strong team as “protecting the public”, that description does not do justice to the impressive scale and expertise of its work and those involved. From Britain’s largest local authority public analyst laboratory in Colston, Gary’s chemists and microbiologists analyse and investigate a range of food, consumer and environmental issues – as well as suspicious packages – brought to their attention by residents, councils, businesses and the emergency services across half of Scotland. These can include confirming whether your holiday suntan lotion provides the protection its advertisers claim to scrutinising suspect chemicals for possible explosive content and from testing Christmas toys to ensure they won’t injure your children to investigating food complaints. The life-long science enthusiast, who has led the team since 2006, follows in the footsteps of predecessors going back 150 years, when the Public Analyst Service was created by Glasgow Corporation. Gary said: “In those days, food adulteration was very serious, and Glasgow June-July p20-21 8/5/09 14:06 Page 21 The appliance of ience Through its state-of-the-art laboratories, Scientific Services ensures that public safety is maintained CONSUMER PROTECTION Examples of some of the many consumer issues passed to Scientific Services by Council trading standards’ staff for investigation or analysis: Candles To ensure they meet new flame height standards and don’t result in skin burns, temperature of holders shouldn’t rise above 75 degrees centigrade. Clothes To monitor they meet acceptable safety standards, that cords don’t become a strangulation hazard and those intended for under-threes don’t have buttons or small motifs they could choke on. Toys To check they don’t contain small parts children under-three could try to swallow, that some Far Eastern toys don’t have high levels of lead/chromium paint levels and test that a child’s fingers don’t become trapped in its workings. that is still the main reason for our existence. As time passed, the importance of councils as enforcement organisations for environmental health, trading standards, public protection, quality of goods etc grew. “As we’ve evolved, we’ve adapted the service to meet the needs of 16 of the country’s 32 local authorities and those they serve, although around seven per cent of our work originates in the private sector.” He continued: “Our remit is one of the widest in Scotland and almost entirely paid for by the councils we assist. Each year we analyse between 30,000 and 35,000 samples, which generate 500,000 results. “We provide an independent check on any type of consumerrelated item: whether it’s the air you breathe, the swimming pool you use or whatever you drink. “Without our professionally accredited standards of protection, those examples – and many others – could be unchecked for safety. It’s an important job – and one which people only realise when they are scared.” Most testing and analysis submitted by the Council is free. Depending on the work required, its private-sector charges range from £4 to £400. g Phone: 276 0613 E-mail: gary.walker @glasgow.gov.uk “Our remit is one of the widest in Scotland and almost entirely paid for by the councils we assist” EMERGENCIES One of Scientific Services’ most important, longestablished – but least-known – responsibilities is working with Strathclyde Fire & Rescue (FRS) and other emergency services when they respond to suspected domestic or other chemical incidents. The 31-year association has evolved to such an extent that Gary’s team has a fully fitted mobile laboratory at its disposal instead of the small van with which it began. He said: “In the FRS area, there’s an average of two chemical incidents a week to which its staff respond, as well as calling out the lab and our chemists to test whatever material is involved or air that might be contaminated. “Our staff are protected by helmets, gloves, chemical suits and breathing apparatus. Our job also involves advising the officer-in-charge how to resolve the incident safely, cleaning up and decontaminating.” The laboratory was called into action to test for radiation following the 2007 terrorist attack on Glasgow Airport, and was on site for four days after the 2004 Maryhill Stockline Plastics explosion. “This area of our work has grown,” Gary continued. “Because of the potential terrorist threat, the Scottish Government has provided more money for more equipment – some of which costs between £40,000 and £100,000.” THE ENVIRONMENT The city’s environment is another of the team’s priorities, as Gary explained: “Among the many things environmental health looks at are vehicle nitrogen dioxide emissions, which are monitored by four fixed realtime monitoring sites. “There are also 160 nitrogen dioxide diffusion tubes strapped to the side of lampposts which absorb pollution levels before coming back to the laboratory for analysis. “The tubes are cheap to buy, relatively cheap to test and can be located almost anywhere.” Gary Walker, Scientific Services Manager, right www.glasgow.gov.uk 21 Glasgow June-July p22-23 8/5/09 11:11 Page 22 WALKING GROUPS Walk this way… B oots, as Nancy Sinatra sang so memorably in 1966, may be made for walking. But, in order to participate in this rapidly growing activity, they are not essential: comfortable footwear will do just as well. If walking is the simplest, cheapest and, arguably, the most enjoyable way to become fitter and develop a new interest, then Glasgow – with its almost endless variety of paths and open spaces – is certainly the place in which to do it. As well as its social attractions and the feeling of wellbeing it generates, walking also improves physical and mental health. “Of all exercises, walking is the best” Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States (1743 -1826) Now, thanks to support from Culture and Sport Glasgow (CSG), residents are benefiting from the community health walk groups springing up all over the city. Promoting walking (and cycling) as ways of improving our health are the responsibility of Heather Macleod, CSG’s Walk Glasgow Co-ordinator, and Sue Hilder, the Council’s Outdoor Access Officer. Heather said: “We want to 22 It’s free, it’s fun and it’s friendly! Walking is the ideal activity for people of all ages HEALTHY WEIGHT PLAN The statistics tell the sorry story: by 2020, a third of Scottish adults and half of children will be obese. That alarming forecast – and the serious health repercussions expected to affect many Glaswegians as a result – have galvanised the Council and its partners into producing a Healthy Weight Plan to encourage residents to maintain a healthy weight, walk more often and eat a more balanced diet. It will also help to provide safe and accessible places to exercise, as well as increase the availability of healthy food. Linda de Caestecker, Glasgow’s Joint Director of Public Health, said: “Obesity is associated with many serious health problems such as heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, some cancers and mental health issues. “The plan, which will be implemented later this year, supports the Scottish Government’s commitment to improving diet, increasing physical activity, and helping to tackle the worrying consequences of being overweight.” She continued: “By 2018, we want to reduce the rate of increase in the number of children with an unhealthy body mass index (BMI). “Other targets include the greater use of sport and leisure facilities, cycling more regularly, and developing a child healthy weight intervention programme.” g To calculate your BMI: www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/ healthyweight/bmicalculator encourage people of all ages and abilities to become more active and enjoy the many walking opportunities there are in Glasgow. “Exercise comes in many guises. Not everyone enjoys playing sport or going to a gym. If you want to get some – or more – exercise without paying for a club membership, then walking is ideal. “It’s free, can be done locally, and if you want to join one of the 20 community walks which take place every week, there is a wonderful social aspect to it as well. “You are assured of a warm welcome and members say that one of the best things about their involvement are the friendships that are forged. There is also the opportunity to become a walk leader by undertaking a one-day training course.” It’s not just community groups HOW TO ENJOY YOUR WALK: D wear comfortable shoes! D plan the walk D vary the route D give your members notice D www.pathsforall.org/ pathstohealth/workplace.asp that are encouraged to walk more. Heather is also involved in developing a programme of lunchtime sessions for Council as well as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff. Sue’s role in the process entails making Glasgow more “userfriendly” for anyone who wants to walk or cycle. She explained: “I want to ensure that residents can choose other ways of travelling to school, to the shops, to see their doctor, to reach the railway station – or just to get out and about for fun, exercise and relaxation. “For the sake of their health and our environment, we want to encourage as many residents as possible to use motorised transport less – and to walk and cycle more.” Glasgow June-July p22-23 8/5/09 11:11 Page 23 BENEFITS As well as one of the easiest ways of becoming active, walking: D requires no special equipment D presents few risks of injury D can be enjoyed by almost anyone D is free. WALKING REGULARLY: D reduces by half the risk of developing heart disease, type II diabetes and some cancers D helps weight management D relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety D promotes confidence and self-esteem D improves sleep D helps maintain healthy bones and can reduce the symptoms of arthritis and osteoarthritis. She continued: “With our network of paths, cycle lanes, parks and other open spaces, there are already lots of opportunities, as well as leaflets describing routes and places of interest. “One is the recently updated Clyde Walkway pack, which provides a simple map with background information on such well-known sights as the Finnieston Crane and Glasgow Tunnel. “There’s also a series of heritage trail leaflets which can be downloaded from the Council’s website. “To make our routes easier to follow, safer and more attractive, we’re continuing to improve our paths network and creating better public transport links.” Heather also advised visiting www.walkit.com g Phone: 287 0963 E-mail: heather.macleod @csglasgow.org Visit: www.csglasgow.org Phone: 287 8585 E-mail: sue.hilder@ drs.glasgow.gov.uk Visit: www.glasgow.gov.uk www.glasgow.gov.uk CASE STUDY: TAM WEAVER Sue Hilder, left, and Heather Macleod promote the benefits of walking DID YOU KNOW? D adults should exercise cautiously for 30 minutes most days D children should exercise moderately for at least an hour most days D walking one mile (1.6km) burns at least 100 calories D walking two miles (3.2km) three days a week for three weeks helps reduce weight by one pound D with an average stride of 2.5 feet, 2,000 steps equal one mile D as well as burning as many calories as jogging over the same distance, walking is better for your knees D ten thousands steps a day are recommended D if you live until 80, and walked the recommended number of steps, you will have walked 146,000 miles – more than five times around the world. Former Argyll and Sutherland Highlander Tam Weaver knows all about the benefits of being a community health walk leader. Having spent 20 years of his life in Drumchapel, he knows its streets and parks well. But when he suffered a stroke in 2005, he could be forgiven for believing that his long-time love of the outdoors was at an end. Now, thanks to his involvement in the local health walk, he’s back on the road to full fitness. Tam said: “I heard about the group through a nurse at my GP’s surgery. She suggested it to try and build up my fitness after the stroke, which left me unsteady on my feet as well as with poor vision and a bad memory.” Although he joined as a way of getting some exercise, before long he wanted to become more involved, as he explained: “I started to take an interest in planning some walks to take in local landmarks such as the Forth and Clyde Canal. I found it was a great way to keep my mind active and thoroughly enjoyed doing it.” Tam took part in the one-day walk leader course and, with help from Drumchapel Life, his group is going from strength to strength. Tam added: “The ages vary – it’s mainly older people, but they sometimes bring along their grandchildren, so it’s a good mix. We have a great time, and a good laugh. It’s a very sociable activity. “Walking has been a huge benefit to my quality of life and I’d recommend it to anyone.” Walking has helped Tam Weaver recover from a stroke WALKING GROUPS Tam and fellow walkers enjoy the scenery along the Forth and Clyde Canal Glasgow June-July p24-25 8/5/09 14:08 Page 24 GLASGOW BRIDGES Young children from deprived backgrounds are enjoying a more secure and stable life thanks to the work of a new support project C hildren who are happy, healthy and secure usually do well at school. However, problems at home, particularly with parents experiencing drug abuse, can affect their confidence and education. Glasgow Bridges, a partnership between Aberlour Child Care Trust, Cash for Kids, the Council and the Robertson Trust, was established in 2008 in Possil to support parents – and to help their youngsters reach their academic potential. Sandra Sweeten, the Service Manager, explained the objectives: “Research shows that children from economically deprived households do less well in school than other pupils, but where there is parental substance abuse, their performance deteriorates. “As well as under-achieving academically, they also have lower levels of involvement in the school’s social life and in extra-curricular MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT Stirling University is working with Glasgow Bridges to measure the project’s effectiveness, and plans to produce a manual enabling Aberlour to share its expertise with partners and other voluntary/ statutory agencies. 24 Building activities such as sport. For many children, parental encouragement in their education is minimal.” Five Family and Children’s staff support 17 such families. They also work with 25 youngsters or with other family members who are caring for them. Their work is voluntary, so building a rapport with adults is conducted carefully. Nevertheless, most parents support the project and welcome its assistance. This approach helps to establish bridges of trust between everyone involved. Sandra clarified the project’s objectives: “We’re not here to address the parents’ drug dependence – that’s the job of community addiction workers. We provide more structure in a child’s life by encouraging parents to understand the importance of such simple changes as waking them in time for school, serving them breakfast and making it possible for their son or daughter to do their homework. “We also help them understand the importance of having a nurturing relationship with their children and establishing a regular routine. “This can involve organising play sessions between adult and child, as well as offering advice on keeping the house clean. To many people, these may appear simple and natural tasks, but for those with an addiction, such lifestyle change is a major challenge.” Glasgow Bridges’ work is not restricted to the home: extra support is provided by its full-time Educational Development Worker working with the child’s school Glasgow Bridges helps young children in difficult family circumstances to live more normally Glasgow June-July p24-25 8/5/09 14:08 Page 25 GLASGOW BRIDGES CASE STUDY: JANE’S STORY Jane, 29, and her five children (aged three to 10) came to Glasgow Bridges’ attention in 2008. She and her partner were using heroin, and the children were behind with their schoolwork because they had moved house so often. Jane said: “Glasgow Bridges offers me emotional support and helps me deal with my children’s behaviour and education problems. It also supports them because of what they’ve seen and what I’ve put them through. “Glasgow Bridges offers me emotional support and helps me deal with my children’s behaviour and education problems” Bridges “I firmly believe that parents in these circumstances love their children and want the best for them” Sandra Sweeten, Service Manager and other professionals. “We try to tap into a child’s strengths and improve their positive qualities,” Sandra said. “For instance, one wee girl’s language skills were failing, but she had a good imagination. So, working with her teacher, we were able to encourage her to write and draw stories that www.glasgow.gov.uk “The Education Worker helps them during class and with their homework. They’re now doing well at school. Without this support, I would have lost them and would probably still be with my ex. I have lost enough.” She continued: “People with heroin problems aren’t all bad. They just need a helping hand sometimes. We don’t want charity, just a focus to give our kids a better future. My family is doing well with the help of Aberlour Bridges. I don’t know what I would have done without them.” DID YOU KNOW? D There are between 11,800 and 13,500 Glasgow adults who are experiencing severe drug problems D 7,200 children (aged 0-15) are believed to be affected to some extent by parental drug use. could eventually be developed into a play. This helped her self-confidence and educational attainment. “A lot of our work is subtle, but through observation and body language adults are beginning to engage with their children and are renewing a nurturing relationship.” She continued: “I firmly believe that parents in these circumstances love their children and want the best for them. The majority have had to confront many difficult situations in their lives – and, rightly or wrongly, have turned to drugs for support.” g Phone: 336 2588 E-mail: glasgowbridges @aberlour.org.uk visit: www.aberlour.org.uk 25 Glasgow June-July p26-31 8/5/09 14:03 Page 26 Intouch 1. LINN Bailie Margot Clark CastlemilkHall, WaterfootRoad, Carmunnock, 6-7pm, firstMonday. CroftfootPrimarySchool, 114 Crofthill Road, 6-7pm, second Monday. CouperInstitute, 86 Clarkston Road, 6-7pm, third Monday. John Paul II PrimarySchool, 29 Dunagoil Road, 6-7pm, fourth Monday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 0224 Mobile: 07721 967568 e-mail: margot.clark@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Sadie Docherty CarmunnockPrimarySchool, 158 Waterside Road, 6-7pm, firstMonday. StOswald’sSchool, 83 Brunton Street, 6.30-7.30pm, lastWednesday. Birgidale Complex, 10 Stravanan Street, 10-11am, second and fourth Saturday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4458 e-mail: sadie.docherty@ councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor John McKenzie CastlemilkCommunityCentre, 121 CastlemilkDrive, 10.30-11.30am, firstand third Saturday. CroftfootPrimarySchool, 114 Crofthill Road, 6.30-7.30 pm, second Monday. StMirin’sPrimarySchool, 260 CarmunnockRoad, 6.30-7.30pm, second Tuesday. King’sParkSecondarySchool, 14 Fetlar Drive, 6.30-7.30pm, third Monday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5865 e-mail: john.mckenzie@ councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor David Ritchie CroftfootPrimarySchool, 114 Crofthill Road, 11am-noon, firstSaturday. CouperInstitute, 84 Clarkston Road, 6.30-7.30pm, second Monday. CastlemilkHall, WaterfootRoad, Carmunnock, 11am-noon, third Saturday. 26 StFillan’sPrimarySchool, 20 Crompton Avenue, 6.30-7.30pm, third Monday. CastlemilkLibrary, 100 Castlemilk Road, 6.30-7.30pm, fourth Monday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4663 e-mail: david.ritchie@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 2. NEWLANDS/ AULDBURN Councillor Stephen Curran PollokshawsBurgh Hall, 2025 PollokshawsRoad, 10am, firstSaturday and 6pm third Monday. Kennishead Hall, 10 Kennishead Avenue, 6pm, firstTuesday. Mansewood CommunityCentre, 88 ParkneukRoad, 7pm, firstTuesday. Eastwood CommunityCentre, 17 Fieldhead Square, 6pm, fourth Monday. Surgeriesheld all yearround including school and publicholidays. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. Phone: 287 4382 e-mail: stephen.curran@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Colin Deans PollokshawsBurgh Hall, 2025 PollokshawsRoad, 6.30pm, first Monday, 10.30-11.30am, third Saturday. OurLadyofthe Annunciation Primary, 80 Friarton Road, 6.30pm, firstThursday. Eastwood CommunityRoom, Fieldhead Square, 10.30-11.30am firstSaturday. Manswood CommunityRoom, ParkneukRoad, 10.30-11.30am second Saturday. Kennishead CommunityCentre, 10 Kennishead Avenue, 6.30pm, third Thursday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school holidays, publicholidaysorcouncil recess, however, contactcan be made via e-mail orfax. Phone: 287 5854 Mobile: 07825 451 498 e-mail: colin.deans@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie Jim McNally OurLadyofthe Annunciation Primary School, 80 Friarton Road, 7-7.30pm, second Tuesday, 7.30-8pm, fourth Tuesday. Tinto PrimarySchool, 57 HillparkDrive, 7.30-8pm, second Tuesday, 7-7.30pm, fourth Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4906 e-mail: james.mcnally@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 3. GREATER POLLOK Councillor Patricia Gibson Crookston Bowling Club, 790 Crookston Road, 5-6pm, firstMonday. PollokCommunityCentre, 134 Langton Road, 6.15-7.15 pm, firstMonday. Arden PrimarySchool, 75 Kyleakin Road, Thornliebank, 10-11am, firstSaturday. Nitshill PrimarySchool, 8 Willowford Road, 11.15-12.15pm, firstSaturday. The Wedge, Barrhead Road, 5-6pm, third Monday. StAngela’sPrimarySchool, 227 Glen Moriston Road, 6.15-7.15pm, third Monday. HousehillmuirPrimarySchool, 271 HousehillmuirRoad, 10-11am, third Saturday. Leithland CommunityCentre, 25 Kempsthorne Road, 11.15am-12.15pm, third Saturday. Home visitscan be arranged forconstituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and publicholidays. Phone: 287 4379 e-mail: patricia.gibson2@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Alex Glass DarnleyCommunityCentre, 32a Glen LivetPlace, 6-7pm, second Monday. Nitshill CommunityCentre, Seamill Street, 7.30-8.30pm, second Monday. Parkview Housing Office, 409 Nitshill Road, 10-11am, fourth Saturday. PollokLibrary, 11.30-12.30pm, fourth Saturday. No surgeriesduring school and publicholidays. Home visitscan be arranged to constituentsunable to attend surgeries. Phone: 287 5612 e-mail: alexander.glass@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Tommy Morrison TD Crookston Castle PrimarySchool, Glenside Avenue, 6pm, firstTuesday. DarnleyPrimarySchool, 169 Glen Moriston Road, 6pm, second Tuesday. Crookston Bowling Club, Crookston Road, 6pm, third Tuesday. Arden PrimarySchool, 75 Kyleakin Road, 6pm, fourth Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 7030 Council wards and councillors’ monthly surgeries e-mail: tommy.morrison@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk Councillor William O’Rourke GowanbankPrimarySchool, 20 Overtown Avenue, 6-7pm, firstTuesday. PollokCommunityCentre, 134 Langton Road, 6-7pm, third Tuesday. No surgeries during school and publicholidays. Phone: 287 5803 e-mail: william.o’rourke@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk 4. CRAIGTON Councillor Ruth Black OurLadyofthe RosaryPrimarySchool, 50 Tarfside Gardens, 11.30am – 1.30pm, second and fourth Saturday Phone: 287 3934 e-mail: ruth.black@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie Iris Gibson MossparkPrimarySchool, 20 Mosspark Square, 6-7pm, firstMonday. OurLadyofthe RosaryPrimarySchool, 50 Tarfside Gardens, 9.30-10.30am, second Saturday. Corkerhill Neighbourhood Hall, 151 Corkerhill Place, 10.30-11.30am, second Saturday. Penilee CommunityCentre, 10 Gleddoch Road, 6-7pm, third Wednesday. LadymuirInformation Centre, 19 LadymuirCrescent, 6-7pm, lastThursday. Cardonald Library, 1113 Mosspark Drive, 9.30-10.30am, lastSaturday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5633 e-mail: iris.gibson@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Matt Kerr OurLadyofthe RosaryPrimarySchool, 50 Tarfside Gardens, 6pm, firstMonday. MossparkPrimarySchool, 20 Mosspark Square, 7.15pm, firstMonday. Cardonald PrimarySchool, 1 AngusOval, 6pm, second Monday. Craigton LabourHalls, 996 Mosspark Drive, 7.15pm, second Monday(all year round). LyoncrossNurserySchool, Lyoncross Road, 6pm, third Monday. LadymuirAdvice Centre, Ladymuir Crescent,1pm, everyWednesday (all year round). Corkerhill Neighbourhood Hall, 151 Corkerhill Place, 7pm, second Wednesday(all yearround). Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 7036 e-mail: matthew.kerr@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Alistair Watson LourdesPrimarySchool,140 BerryknowesRoad, 10-11am, first Saturday. Cardonald PrimarySchool,1 AngusOval, 11.30- 12.30pm, firstSaturday. LabourRooms, 996 MossparkDrive, 1011am, second Saturday(all yearround). Rosshall Nursery, 35 CronberryQuadrant, 11.30-12.30 pm, second Saturday. Hillington PrimarySchool, 227 Hartlaw Crescent, 5-6pm, third Tuesday. Sandwood PrimarySchool, 120 Sandwood Road, 6.30-7.30pm, third Tuesday. Penilee CommunityCentre, 10 Gleddoch Road, 5-6pm, fourth Wednesday(all year round). BerryknowesCentre, Hallrule Drive, 6.30-7.30pm, fourth Wednesday (all yearround). Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 7047 e-mail: alistair.watson@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk 5. GOVAN Councillor Shaukat Butt CommunityFlat, 40 DumbreckCourt, 4-5pm, firstTuesday. Whitefield CommunityHall, 41 Whitefield Road, 4-5pm, third Wednesday. Lorne StreetCommunityCentre, 201 Govan Road, 4-5pm, lastThursday. Home visitscan be arranged forthose unable to attend surgeries. Phone: 287 7042 e-mail: shaukat.butt@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Stephen Dornan LUVGallery, Govan Road, 5-6pm, second Thursday. Riverside CommunityHall, Clydebrae Street, 3-4pm, third Wednesday. Whitefield Road CommunityHall,41 Whitefield Road, 5-6pm, third Wednesday. Invercraig CommunityHall, 20 Kincraig Street, 5-6pm, third Thursday. Bellahouston SportsCentre, Bellahouston Drive, 5-6pm, lastThursday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 7040 e-mail: stephen.dornan@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Glasgow June-July p26-31 Craigton PrimarySchool, 9 Morven Street, 10-11am, first, second and fourth Saturday. Govan Youth Information Project, 9 WaterRow Govan, 11.15am-12.15pm, first, second and fourth Saturday. Drumoyne PrimarySchool, 200 Shieldhall Road, 6pm, third Wednesday. IbroxLibrary, 1 MidlockStreet, 6pm, third Thursday. Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Bellahouston Drive, 6pm, fourth Monday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring publicholidaysorin schoolsduring school holidays. Phone: 287 5627 e-mail: john.flanagan@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Allison Hunter Hill’sTrustPrimarySchool, 29 Nethan Street, 10.30am, firstSaturday. Lorne StreetCommunityCentre, 201 Govan Road, 7pm, second Thursday. Drumoyne PrimarySchool, 200 Sheildhall Road, 10.30am, third Saturday. Craigton PrimarySchool, 9 Morvern Street, 5.30-6.30pm, fourth Tuesday. Whitefield Road CommunityHall, 41 Whitefield Road, 7pm, fourth Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4319 Mobile: 07825 451 508 e-mail: allison.hunter@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 6. POLLOKSHIELDS Councillor Khalil Malik PollokshieldsPrimarySchool, 241 AlbertDrive, 6-7pm, firstMonday. ShawlandsAcademy, 31 Moss-side Road, 6-7pm, first Thursday. PollokshieldsCommunityCentre, 15 Kenmure Street, 6-7pm, third Monday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays Phone: 287 4880 e-mail: khalil.malik@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor David Meikle ShawlandsPrimarySchool, 1284 PollokshawsRoad, 7-8 pm, firstTuesday. Booking Office, Maxwell ParkStation 10-11am, firstWednesday PollokshieldsBurgh Hall, Glencairn Drive, 7-8pm, second Tuesday. ShawlandsKirk, 7 Moss-side Road, 10-11am, second Wednesday PollokshieldsLibrary, Leslie Street, 7-8 pm, third Tuesday. Nan McKayCommunityHall, End of StJohn’sRoad, 10-11am, third Wednesday www.glasgow.gov.uk 14:03 Page 27 Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school holidays. Phone: 287 7013 e-mail: david.meikle@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Irfan Rabbani PollokshieldsLibrary, 30 Leslie Street, 4pm, firstFriday. StAlbert’sPrimarySchool, 36 Maxwell Drive, 6pm, second Friday. ShawlandsAcademy, 31 Moss-side Road, 6pm, third Friday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4643 e-mail: irfan.rabbani@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 7. LANGSIDE Councillor Paul Coleshill King’sParkPrimary, 44 Kingsbridge Drive, 6-7.30pm, second Monday. Langside Primary, 233 Tantallon Road, 6-7.30pm, third Wednesday. MountFlorida Primary, 1127 Cathcart Road, 6-7.30pm, fourth Wednesday. Phone: 287 5372 e-mail: paul.coleshill@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor James Dornan MountFlorida Primary, 1127 Cathcart Road, 6-7pm, firstMonday. Langside Hall, 5 Langside Avenue, 11am-noon, second Saturday. Battlefield Primary, 44 Carmichael Place, 6-7pm, third Monday. King’sParkPrimary, 44 Kingsbridge Drive, 11am-noon, fourth Saturday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 3751 Mobile: 07825 283 776 e-mail: james.dornan@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Archie Graham King’sParkPrimarySchool, 44 Kingsbridge Drive, 6pm, first Wednesday. Langside PrimarySchool, 233 Tantallon Road, 11am, second Saturday. MountFlorida PrimarySchool, 1127 CathcartRoad, 6pm, third Wednesday. Langside Hall, Langside Avenue, 11am, fourth Saturday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. All surgeryvenuesexcept Langside PrimarySchool are fully accessible. Phone: 287 7048 e-mail: archie.graham@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 8. SOUTHSIDE Councillor Danny Alderslowe StFrancisCentre, Cumberland Street, 3.45-4.30pm, firstWednesday. GeoffShaw Centre, KerrylamontAvenue, 4.45-5.30pm, firstWednesday. Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 DaisyStreet, 5.45-6.30pm, first Wednesday. Phone: 287 4405 e-mail: danny.alderslowe @councillors.glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Jahangir Hanif Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 DaisyStreet, 4-4.45pm, firstTuesday, 5.30-6.30pm, second Monday. GorbalsLibrary, 180 Crown Street, 5.30 – 6.30pm, firstTuesday. GeoffShaw Centre, 25 Kerrylamont Avenue, 4.30 5.15pm, second Monday. Phone: 287 4610 e-mail: jahangir.hanif@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Anne Marie Millar Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre, 6 DaisyStreet, 6pm, firstMonday. GorbalsLibrary, 180 Crown Street, 6pm, second Thursday. Larkfield Centre, 39 Inglefield Street, 6.30pm, third Wednesday. Holyrood SportsCentre, 60 Aikenhead Road, 5pm, fourth Monday. Phone: 287 5625 e-mail: annemarie.millar@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie James Scanlon StBrigid’sPrimary, 4 Glenmore Ave, 6pm, firstMonday. LightRail TransitDepot(old LRT Building), 99-111 Eglinton Street, 6.30pm, second Wednesday. Toryglen CommunityHall,199 Prospecthill Circus, 6pm, third Monday. Richmond ParkSchool, 30 Logan Street, 10.30am, third Saturday. StFrancis’ Primary, 430 Old Rutherglen Road, 5pm, lastFriday. Phone: 287 7034 e-mail: james.scanlon@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 9. CALTON Councillor George Redmond StJames’ PrimarySchool, 88 Green Street, 6-7pm, second Tuesday. Bridgeton CommunityCentre, 67 Dale Street, 7-8pm, second Tuesday. BamburyRegeneration Centre,67 Yate Street, 6pm-7pm, third Wednesday. South Dennistoun Neighbourhood Centre, Whitevale Street, 7-8pm, third Wednesday. Helenslea Hall, Methven Street, 5-6pm, fourth Tuesday. Parkhead Library, 64 TollcrossRoad, 6-7pm, fourth Tuesday. DalmarnockCentre,3 LilyStreet, 7-8pm, fourth Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. Phone: 287 3948 e-mail : george.redmond@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Ruth Simpson StJames’ PrimarySchool, 88 Green Street, 6-7pm, second Tuesday. Bridgeton CommunityCentre, 67 Dale Street, 7-8pm, second Tuesday. BamburyRegeneration Centre, 67 Yate Street, 6pm-7pm, third Wednesday. South Dennistoun Neighbourhood Centre, Whitevale Street, 7-8pm, third Wednesday. Helenslea Hall, Methven Street, 5-6pm, fourth Tuesday. Parkhead Library, 64 TollcrossRoad, 6-7pm, fourth Tuesday. DalmarnockCentre, 3 LilyStreet, 7-8pm, fourth Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4766 e-mail: ruth.simpson@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Alison Thewliss Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, 13 Whitevale Street, 10.30am, firstTuesday. StJames’ PrimarySchool, 88 Green Street, 6pm, firstWednesday. DalmarnockCentre, 3 LilyStreet, 10.30am, second Tuesday. BamburyRegeneration Centre, 67 Yate Street, 6pm, second Wednesday. Helenslea CommunityHall, 48 Methven Street, 10.30am, third Tuesday. DalmarnockPrimarySchool,111 Baltic Street, 6pm, third Wednesday. Bridgeton Library, 23 LandressyStreet, 10.30am, fourth Tuesday. StMungo’sAcademy, 235 Crownpoint Road, 6pm, fourth Wednesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5272 e-mail: alison.thewliss@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 10. ANDERSTON/CITY Bailie DrNina Baker GOMALibrary, Queen Street, noon-1pm, firstThursday. Mitchell Library, North Street, 10-11am, second Saturday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 7741 e-mail: nina.baker@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Philip Braat StPatrick’sPrimarySchool, 10 Perth Street, 10am, firstSaturday. Overnewton Recreation Centre, Overnewton Square, COUNCILLOR INFORMATION Councillor John Flanagan 8/5/09 Key ■ Scottish Labour Party ■ Scottish National Party ■ Scottish Liberal Democrats ■ Scottish Green Party ■ Scottish Conservative Party ■ Independent Your councillor can be contacted by e-mail at firstname.lastname@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk 6pm, second Tuesday. GaelicSchool, 147 BerkeleyStreet, 6.30pm, third Thursday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. Phone: 287 5788 e-mail: philip.braat@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Craig Mackay Glasgow SNPOffices, Suite 334, 50 Wellington Street, 1.30 pm, second Tuesday. StPatrick’sPrimarySchool, 10 Perth Street, 6pm, third Tuesday. Overnewton Recreation Centre, 2 Overnewton Square, 6pm, last Monday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 3628 e-mail: craig.mackay@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie Gordon Matheson Dundasvale Residents’ Hall, 12 Dundasvale Court, 10.30am, first Saturday. StMungo’sPrimarySchool, 45 Parson Street, noon, firstSaturday. Tenants’ Hall, 32a Drygate, 6pm, second Wednesday. Garnethill Multi-Cultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, 6pm, third Tuesday. MerchantCityInitiative, 50 Bell Street, 6pm, fourth Wednesday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5480 e-mail: gordon.matheson@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk 11. HILLHEAD Councillor Kenneth Elder To arrange appointmentsorhome visits, phone 287 3921 between 8.30am and 5pm, Mondayto Friday. Phone: 287 3921 Email: kenneth.elder@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Continued >>>>>>>>> 27 Glasgow June-July p26-31 8/5/09 14:04 Page 28 Intouch Bailie Hanzala Malik Woodside Library, 343 StGeorge’s Road, 10am, firstSaturday. Hillhead Library, 348 ByresRoad, 11am, firstSaturday. Maryhill CommunityCentral Hall, 304 Maryhill Road, 10am, second Saturday. Hyndland SecondarySchool, 9 Lauderdale Gardens, 11am, second Saturday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 7041 Mobile: 0771 275 0801 e-mail: hanzala.malik@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor George Roberts Hyndland Secondary, 9 Lauderdale Gardens, 7pm, firstTuesday. Hillhead PublicLibrary, 348 ByresRoad, 11am, second Monday. WillowbankPrimarySchool, WillowbankCrescent, WoodlandsRoad, 7pm, third Tuesday. Woodside Library, 343 StGeorge’s Road, 11am, fourth Monday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 3939 Mobile: 07825451173 e-mail: george.roberts@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Martha Wardrop Woodside Library, 343 StGeorge’s Road, 2-3pm, firstWednesday. WillowbankPrimarySchool, WillowbankCrescent, WoodlandsRoad, 7-8 pm, firstWednesday. Hillhead Library, 348 ByresRoad, 2-3pm, third Wednesday. Hyndland SecondarySchool, 9 Lauderdale Gardens, 7-8pm third Wednesday. No surgeriesin schoolsduring school holidays. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. Phone: 287 0226 e-mail: martha.wardrop@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 12. PARTICK WEST Councillor Stuart Clay Broomhill PrimarySchool, 57 Edgehill Road, 7.30-8.30pm, second Wednesday. PartickBurgh Hall, 5-9 Burgh Hall Street, 28 6.30-7.15pm, third Tuesday. Whiteinch CommunityCentre, 1 Northinch Court, 7.30-8.30pm, third Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. Phone: 287 4352 e-mail: stuart.clay@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Aileen Colleran Thornwood PrimarySchool, 11 Thornwood Avenue, 7pm, firstMonday. PartickBurgh Hall, Burgh Hall Street, noon, second Tuesday, 1pm, fourth Saturday. Whiteinch CommunityCentre, 1 Northinch Court, 11am, fourth Saturday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5616 e-mail: aileen.colleran@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Christopher Mason To arrange appointmentsorhome visits, phone 287 4448 between 8.30am-5pm, Mondayto Friday Phone: 287 4448 e-mail: christopher.mason@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Kenny McLean Broomhill PrimarySchool, 57 Edgehill Road, 7-8pm, second Monday. Whiteinch CommunityCentre, 1 Northinch Court, 10-11am, second Saturday, 5.30-6.30pm, third Monday. PartickBurgh Hall, Burgh Hall Street, 6.30-7.30pm, firstThursday; 11.30am12.30pm, second Saturday. Thornwood PrimarySchool, 11 Thornwood Avenue, 7-8pm, third Monday. Jordanhill Parish Church, 28 Woodend Drive, 6-7pm, lastWednesday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5968 e-mail: kenny.mclean@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 13. GARSCADDEN/ SCOTSTOUNHILL Bailie Liz Cameron Knightswood CommunityCentre, 201 Alderman Road, 7pm, third Wednesday, 7pm, lastWednesday. YokerPrimarySchool,56 Craggan Drive, 11am, third Saturday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 7018 e-mail: liz.cameron@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Graeme Hendry Scotstoun PrimarySchool, 21 Duncan Avenue, 6pm, second Monday. Knightswood CommunityCentre, 201 Alderman Road, 6.30pm, third Monday, 10.30am, fourth Saturday. YokerResource Centre, 10 Kelso Place, 6pm, fourth Monday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4466 e-mail: graeme.hendry@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie Jean McFadden YokerResource Centre, 10 Kelso Place, 6.15-7pm, firstMonday. Flat0/2, 1563 Dumbarton Road, 6-6.30pm, second Monday. Dumbarton Road Corridor, Community SupportNetworkOffice, 98-102 Kingsway, 6.45-7.15pm second Monday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. Phone: 287 4054 e-mail: jean.mcfadden@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Paul Rooney Knightswood CommunityCentre, 201 Alderman Road, 7pm, firstTuesday. StBrendan’sPrimarySchool, 170 HawickStreet, 6pm, third Wednesday. Pikeman NurserySchool, 21 Archerhill Road, 5pm, lastTuesday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 0234 e-mail: paul.rooney@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 14. DRUMCHAPEL/ ANNIESLAND Councillor Paul Carey Antonine PrimarySchool, 4 Abbotshall Avenue, 5-6pm, third Tuesday. KinfaunsCentre, 436 KinfaunsDrive, 6.30-7.30, third Tuesday. Drumchapel CitizensAdvice Bureau, Drumchapel Shopping Centre, 10am, third Saturday. No surgeriesduring school and Council wards and councillors’ monthly surgeries publicholidays. Phone: 287 7049 e-mail: paul.carey@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Jonathan Findlay Netherton CommunityCentre, 358 Netherton Road, 6pm, second Thursday. Anniesland CourtCommunityRoom, 857 Crow Road, 10am, third Saturday. Knightswood PrimarySchool, 36 Knightscliffe Avenue, 11am, third Saturday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5931 e-mail: jonathan.findlay@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Bill Kidd CouncillorKidd hasresigned. Aby-election to replace him takes place on Thursday4 June. Councillor Steven Purcell StNinian’sPrimarySchool, 2150 Great Western Road, 7pm, firstMonday. Blairdrum Neighbourhood Centre, 9 Keal Place, 6pm, third Monday. No surgeriesduring school holidaysand publicholidays. Phone: 287 4100 e-mail: steven.purcell@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 15. MARYHILL/KELVIN Councillor Alex Dingwall Maryhill CommunityCentre, 35 AvenueparkStreet, 6.30pm, firstMonday. Cleveden SecondarySchool, 42 Cleveden Road, 6.30pm, second Monday. Bellcraig CommunityEducation Centre, 10 Gorstan Street, 6pm, third Monday. CadderCommunityCentre, 20 Fara Street, 7.30pm, third Monday. 0/4, 5 Acre Drive, 6.30pm, fourth Monday. Maryhill Library, 1508 Maryhill Road, 2pm, fourth Friday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4147 e-mail: a.dingwall@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Mary Paris Kelvindale PrimarySchool, 11 DorchesterPlace, 7-8 pm, first Wednesday. Maryhill Library, 1508 Maryhill Road, 6.30-7.30pm, second Thursday. Cleveden SecondarySchool, 42 Cleveden Road, 7-8pm, third Wednesday. Bellcraig CommunityEducation Centre, 10 Gorstan Street, 7-8pm, fourth Wednesday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4633 e-mail: mary.paris@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Mohammed Razaq Ledgowan Tenants’ Hall, 1 Ledgowan Place, 6pm, firstThursday. CadderCommunityEducation Centre, 20 Fara Street, 7pm, firstThursday. Maryhill Library, 1508 Maryhill Road, 6pm, third Thursday. Maryhill CommunityCentre,35 AvenueparkStreet, 7pm, third Thursday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4120 e-mail: mohammed.razaq@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk Lord Provost Bob Winter 0/4, 5 Acre Drive, 6.30 pm, firstMonday. Bellcraig CommunityEducation Centre, 10 Gorstan Street, 7.15pm, firstMonday. Cleveden SecondarySchool, 42 Cleveden Road, 6.15pm, lastMonday. StBlane’sPrimarySchool, 23 ArrocharDrive, 7pm, lastMonday. No surgeriesduring publicholidays and in schoolsduring school holidays Phone: 287 4201 e-mail: robert.winter@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 16. CANAL Bailie Ellen Hurcombe Greenview School, BuckleyStreet, 7pm firstMonday, or7pm second Monday afterbankholiday. PossilpointCommunityCentre, 130 DenmarkStreet, 12.30pm second Wednesday. Chirnsyde PrimarySchool, 288 Ashgill Road, 6pm, third Wednesday. Balmore Housing Association, 30 Mansion Street, 10am, third Friday. Glasgow June-July p26-31 Councillor Jim Mackechnie MiltonbankPrimarySchool, 11 SkerrayStreet, 6pm, firstMonday. StCharles’ PrimarySchool, 13 Kelvinside Gardens, 6pm, second Thursday. OurLadyofthe Assumption Primary School, 439 Bilsland Drive, 6pm, fourth Wednesday. Phone: 287 5631 e-mail: jim.mackechnie@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Billy McAllister Milton CommunityCentre, 424 Liddesdale Road, 6pm everyMonday. MiltonbankPrimarySchool, 11 Skerray Street, 11am everySaturday. CommunityCentral Hall, Maryhill Road, 5pm, firstFriday. StJoan ofArcPrimarySchool, 722 Balmore Road, 6pm, second Wednesday, 6pm, fourth Wednesday. Ruchill CommunityCentre, 671 Bilsland Drive, 1pm, third Monday. CommunityCentral Hall, Maryhill Road, 5pm, third Friday. Phone: 287 4238 e-mail: billy.mcallister@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Kieran Wild Ruchill CommunityCentre, 671 Bilsland Drive, 6.30pm, firstMonday. Dunard PrimarySchool, 65 Dunard Street, 3.30pm, firstTuesday. PossilpointCommunityEducation Centre, 130 DenmarkStreet, 6.30pm, firstWednesday. Phone: 287 0223 e-mail: kieran.wild@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 17. SPRINGBURN Councillor Phil Greene AlbertPrimarySchool, 10 BarclayStreet, 6pm, firstand third Wednesday. Royston Library, 67 Royston Road, 2pm, second Wednesday. StStephen’sPrimarySchool, 22 Pinkston Drive, 6pm, fourth Wednesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4791 e-mail: phil.greene@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk www.glasgow.gov.uk 14:04 Page 29 Bailie Allan Stewart Springburn Academy, 151 Edgefauld Road, 6.30-7.30pm, firstTuesday. Springburn Nursery, 48 GourlayStreet, 6.30-7.30pm, firstThursday. Springburn Library, KayStreet, 6.307.30pm, second Tuesday. Elmvale PrimarySchool, 712 Hawthorn Street, 6.30-7.30pm, second Thursday. Bonnybroom Nursery, 233 Petershill Drive, 6.30-7.30pm, third Tuesday. Royston PrimarySchool, 102 Royston Road, 6.30-7.30pm, third Thursday. StRoch’sPrimarySchool, 267 Royston Road, 6.30-7.30pm, fourth Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4417 e-mail: allan.stewart@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie Jim Todd StStephen’sPrimarySchool, 22 Pinkston Drive, 5.30-6.30pm, first Wednesday. Elmvale PrimarySchool,712 Hawthorn Street, 5.30-6.30pm, second Monday. StGilbert’sPrimarySchool, 305 Forge Street, 5-6 pm, second Wednesday. BalornockPrimarySchool, 422 Broomfield Road, 5.30-6.30pm, third Monday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school holidays. Phone: 287 5735 e-mail: james.todd@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 18. EAST CENTRE Councillor Patricia Chalmers StThomas’ PrimarySchool, 8 SmithycroftRoad, 5.30pm, first Wednesday. High Carntyne Church Hall, Carntynehall Road, 5.30pm, firstand third Thursday. Haghill ParkPrimarySchool, 415 Cumbernauld Road, 5.30pm, second Thursday. Bluevale Neighbourhood Centre, 30 AbernethyStreet, 5.30pm, fourth Thursday. Phone: 287 4866 e-mail: pat.chalmers@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Frank Docherty StDenis’ PrimarySchool, 129 Roslea Drive, 5-6pm, firstWednesday. WellparkTenants’ Hall,11 McIntosh Street, 6.15-7.15pm, firstWednesday. StAidan’sSchool,255 RigbyStreet, 56pm, fourth Wednesday. StMaria Gorretti PrimarySchool, 67 Skerryvore Road, 6.15-7.15pm, fourth Wednesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school holidays. Phone: 287 5256 e-mail: frank.docherty@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Jennifer Dunn Riddrie Library, 1020 Cumbernauld Road, noon, firstMonday. BellrockCommunityCentre, 71 Skerryvore Road, noon, second Monday. Haghill ParkPrimarySchool. 415 Cumbernauld Road,6pm, third Tuesday. Whitehill SecondarySchool, 280 Onslow Drive, 6pm, fourth Tuesday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 3595 e-mail: j.dunn@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Elaine McDougall StThomas’ PrimarySchool, 8 SmithycroftRoad, 6-7.30pm, first Wednesday. Alexandra Parade PrimarySchool, 136 Armadale Street, 7-9pm, third Wednesday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5619 e-mail: elaine.mcdougall@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 19. SHETTLESTON Councillor Tom McKeown StMark’sPrimarySchool, 170 Muiryfauld Drive, 6pm, firstTuesday. Shettleston Library, 154 WellshotRoad, 6pm, second and fourth Tuesday. Quarrybrae PrimarySchool, 139 Crail Street, 6pm, third Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 3779 e-mail: tom.mckeown@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie John McLaughlin Whiterose CommunityHall, 112 Caroline Street, 10-11am, first Monday. StVincent’sSchool Tollcross, 34 Fullarton Avenue, 6-7pm, firstMonday. Fernan StreetSocial WorkComplex, 2030 Fernan Street, 6-7pm, firstTuesday. Shettleston CommunityCentre, 54 Amulree Street, 6-7pm, second Monday. Carmyle CommunityCentre, 28 Hillcrest Road, 4-5pm, third Monday. MountVernon PrimarySchool, Penryn Gardens, 6-7pm, third Monday. Shettleston Library, 154 WellshotRoad, 6-7pm, fourth Monday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5315 e-mail: john.mclaughlin@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Euan McLeod Broomhouse Hall, Baillieston Road, 11am, firstSaturday. Carmyle CommunityCentre, 28 HillcrestRoad, 5.30pm, firstMonday. MountVernon PrimarySchool, Penryn Gardens, 6.30pm, third Wednesday. TollcrossLeisure Centre, TollcrossPark, 6pm, third Thursday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5644 e-mail: euan.mcleod@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor George Ryan StVincent’sPrimarySchool, 30 Fullarton Avenue, 6.30-7.30pm, first Tuesday, 6.30-7.30pm, second Thursday. EastbankAcademy, 26 AcademyStreet, 7.30pm, firstTuesday, 7.30pm, second Thursday. No surgeriesduring school holidays. Phone: 287 7035 e-mail: george.ryan@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 20. BAILLIESTON Councillor James Coleman OurLadyofPeace PrimarySchool, 343 Hallhill Road, Barlanark, 7-9 pm, first Tuesday. Glenburn Centre Easthall, 6 Glenburnie Place, 7-9pm, second Tuesday. Caledonia PrimarySchool, Calderwood Drive, Baillieston, 7-9pm, third Tuesday. Garrowhill PrimarySchool, Springhill Road, Garrowhill, 7-9pm, fourth Tuesday. No surgeriesduring school holidaysand publicholidays. Phone: 287 4012 e-mail: james.coleman@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie David McDonald Garrowhill CommunityHall 35 Maxwell Drive, 7pm, firstMonday. Thorntree PrimarySchool, 55 Cobinshaw Street, 5pm, firstTuesday. Baillieston Libraryand Learning Centre 141 Main Street, 11.30am, second Wednesday. Wellhouse Hub,Wellhouse Crescent, 12.30pm, second Wednesday. Budhill FamilyLearning Centre, Hallhill Road, noon, third Monday. Broomhouse CommunityHall 2 Bailllieston Road, 7pm, fourth Thursday. Phone: 287 4616 e-mail: david.mcdonald@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk COUNCILLOR INFORMATION Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 5604 e-mail: ellen.hurcombe@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 8/5/09 Key ■ Scottish Labour Party ■ Scottish National Party ■ Scottish Liberal Democrats ■ Scottish Green Party ■ Scottish Conservative Party ■ Independent Your councillor can be contacted by e-mail at firstname.lastname@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Andy Muir StTimothy’sPrimarySchool, 41 InvereskStreet, 6-7pm, firstTuesday. Budhill FamilyLearning Centre, Hallhill Road, 6-7pm, second Tuesday Swinton PrimarySchool,2 Rhindmuir Road, 6-7pm, third Tuesday. StBridget’sPrimarySchool, Camp Road, 6-7pm fourth Tuesday No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4014 e-mail: andy.muir@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Councillor David Turner Garrowhill CommunityHall, 35 Maxwell Drive,7pm, firstMonday. StBridget’sPrimarySchool, Camp Road, 7pm, second Wednesday. Caledonia Centre, 38-44 Caledonia Road, 7pm, third Monday. BarlanarkCommunityCentre, 33 Burnmouth Road, 7pm, fourth Tuesday. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone : 287 3592 e-mail: david.turner@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk 21. NORTH EAST Councillor Gilbert Davidson StMartha’sPrimarySchool, 85 MenziesRoad, 5.30pm, first Thursday. MolendinarCommunityCentre, 1210 Royston Road, 6pm, third Thursday. Barmulloch CommunityCentre, Wallacewell Quadrant, 7pm, fourth Thursday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 4875 e-mail: gilbert.davidson@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Continued >>>>>>>>> 29 Glasgow June-July p26-31 8/5/09 14:05 Page 30 Intouch Bailie Gerald Leonard Ruchazie CommunityCentre, 441 Gartloch Road, 6.30pm, firstTuesday. Wallacewell PrimarySchool, 305 Standburn Road, 6.30pm, second Tuesday. Barmulloch PrimarySchool, 60 Berryburn Road, 6.30pm, third Tuesday. StPhilomena’sPrimarySchool, 21 Robroyston Road, 6.30pm, fourth Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and publicholidays. Phone: 287 5629 e-mail: gerald.leonard@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk Bailie Catherine McMaster Provanhall Housing Association 34 Conisborough Road, 5pm, second Tuesday(starts14 October). StRose ofLima PrimarySchool, 295 Mossvale Road, 6pm, second Tuesday each month. Oakwood PrimarySchool 22 Drumlanrig Avenue, 6-7pm, third Monday. 30 StBenedict’sPrimarySchool, 62 Lochend Road, 6pm, fourth Tuesday. Home visitscan be arranged for constituentsunable to attend surgeries. No surgeriesduring school and public holidays. Phone: 287 7046 e-mail: catherine.mcmaster@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk Councillor Grant Thoms Avenue End PrimarySchool, Avenue End Road, 5pm, firstMonday. The Bridge, ShandwickStreet, 6pm, first Monday, 5pm, fourth Tuesday. Wallacewell PrimarySchool, Standburn Road, 5pm, firstTuesday. 6pm, third Tuesday. Barmulloch CommunityCentre, Wallacewell Quadrant, 6pm, firstTuesday, 7pm, third Tuesday. GESH FamilyCentre, 1 Redcastle Square, 5.30pm, second Monday, 6pm, fourth Tuesday. MolendinarCommunityCentre,1210 Royston Road, 5pm, third Tuesday. No surgeriesduring school and publicholidays. Phone: 287 4057 e-mail: grant.thoms@councillors. glasgow.gov.uk LIST MSPS Anne McLaughlin MSP Phone 202 0681 Bill Aitken MSP Phone 810 5743 RobertEBrown MSP Phone 243 2421 Bob DorisMSP Phone 202 0675 PatrickHarvie MSP Phone 946 5869 Bill Kidd MSP Phone 202 0677 Sandra White MSP Phone 202 0679 GLASGOW MSPS ANNIESLAND: Bill ButlerMSP Phone 944 9441 BAILLIESTON: MargaretCurran MSP Phone 771 4844 CATHCART: Charlie Gordon MSP Phone 632 8645 GOVAN: Nicola Sturgeon MSP Phone 427 4590 Council wards and councillors’ monthly surgeries KELVIN: Pauline McNeill MSP Phone 589 7120 MARYHILL: Patricia Ferguson MSP Phone 946 1300 POLLOK: Johann LamontMSP Phone 270 1890 RUTHERGLEN: JamesKellyMSP Phone 647 0707 SHETTLESTON: FrankMcAveetyMSP Phone 764 0175 SPRINGBURN: Paul Martin MSP Phone 564 1364 GLASGOW MPS NORTH-WEST: John Robertson MP Phone 944 7298 SOUTH: Tom HarrisMP Phone 649 9780 CENTRAL: Mohammad SarwarMP Phone 427 5250 Key ■ Scottish Labour Party ■ Scottish National Party ■ Scottish Liberal Democrats ■ Scottish Green Party ■ Scottish Conservative Party ■ Independent Your councillor can be contacted by e-mail at firstname.lastname@ councillors.glasgow.gov.uk NORTH: Ann McKechin MP Phone 946 1300 SOUTH-WEST: Ian Davidson MP Phone 621 2216 EAST: John Mason MP Phone 778 8270 NORTH-EAST: Michael Martin MP Phone 762 2329 Glasgow June-July p26-31 8/5/09 10:18 Page 31 Glasgow June-July p32 8/5/09 10:17 Page 32