Glasgow’s bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games has found an unlikely supporter in the shape of a Nigerian living in the Southside.
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A ‘public forum day’ organized by South West Glasgow Community Health and Care Partnership was held at Ibrox Stadium last month. • Full story »

The Pearce Institute (PI) in Govan, which closed in November 2001 for almost two years because of financial problems, is facing a severe funding shortfall once again.
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Thirty young people from Africa arrived in the Southside of Glasgow for two weeks last month to learn and understand about Scottish life and culture.
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For £1 million, community enterprise Govan Workspace Ltd has bought five and a half acres of former shipyard land in Holmfauld Road where they will create 130,000 square feet of quality office and industrial accommodation.
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BAE systems welcomed the next generation of Clyde shipbuilders to their Scotstoun yard in August when 88 new apprentices were inducted into their new careers.
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Govanhill residents felt a huge sense of relief after the Parkview Hotel for homeless people at 72-74 Queens Drive was refused a licence as a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) at an appeal hearing in the Burgh Court Hall last month.
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…and so the Govanhill Baths Community Trust’s new charity shop at 73 Calder Street was declared open by Elaine C Smith, actress and comedienne.
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Open day at Bridge End Nursery in the Adelphi Centre, Gorbals highlighted the fact that a few places are still available there and also at the other two nurseries in the Bridge End Group – at 39 Shawhill Road, Shawlands and  23 Garry Street, Cathcart.
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The Save Our Homes Campaign meets regularly in the Quality Inn at Glasgow Central Station and welcomes anyone concerned to join them.
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