Archive for October, 2006

Promise for Gorbals

October 23rd, 2006

Willie Haughey, Chairman of Scottish Enterprise Glasgow, has promised the people of Gorbals ‘a community centre they can be proud of.’
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Mount Florida Attack

October 23rd, 2006

A 15-year-old boy was attacked by a gang at a bus stop in Cathcart Road as he waited for a lift from his parents in what police called a ‘senseless attack’.
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Scotland Street

October 23rd, 2006

Scotland Street school museum will close through the winter months in a money saving move by Glasgow City Council (GCC). 
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Pearce AGM

October 23rd, 2006

Govan’s Pearce Institute reported another ‘successful year’ and discussed changes for the historic building at their Annual General Meeting, held in their brand new café.
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New chief

October 23rd, 2006

Govan Initiative has a new Chief Executive. Alison Sinclair replaced Damien Yeates at the end of September after he took up his new appointment as Chief Executive of the Scottish University for Industry.
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Visible help at the Hidden Gardens

October 23rd, 2006

Pollokshields’ Hidden Gardens had more than 20 pairs of helping hands to create new facilities using their £5000 worth of stock from B&Q.
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Top dogs

October 23rd, 2006

Dogs from all over the UK were in Pollok Park to compete in the Govan and District Dog Training Club’s Championship Obedience show.
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Basketball TV

October 23rd, 2006

Braehead’s basketball team, the Scottish Phoenix Honda Rocks, will enjoy increased exposure thanks to a new TV sponsorship deal and National Community Development Programme.
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Club’s liquid assets

October 23rd, 2006

Cowglen Golf Club Secretary Ronald Jamieson (pictured right) is delighted to receive a cheque for £11,772 from Greg Shelton and Neil Holmes of the consultancy Water Audit Services.
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New focus on health

October 23rd, 2006

Following Scottish Executive decisions to improve the nation’s health, major changes are under way on health service structures and delivery.
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