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Our Vision: A where people can flourish and prosper ISSUE 53 Celebrating the Year of Young People 2018

h, to be young! Those late nights without a care in the world, the exuberant Academy Students take part in Your Voice Young Choice Aenergy, plooks, tantrums, having all your teeth. What a great time to be alive. That doesn’t mean its easy being a young person these days, or that it ever was. Our youth are faced with some of the biggest changes and challenges planet Earth has ever seen - and that’s before they’ve even had their breakfast! But like never before our youngest citizens are taking up their responsibilities and commiting to making a difference in North Glasgow and beyond, and we want to celebrate them. It’s all part of the official Year of Young People (or “bliadhna na h-Óigridh” if Gaelic is your thing). This is a led initiative that promises a range of events and projects which celebrate and showcase the contribution of young people from all across the country.

The Year of Young People 2018 is an opportunity for generations to come “together and celebrate our nation’s young people. It is a platform for our young people (8 to 26). It will give them a stronger voice on issues which affect their lives, showcase their ideas and talents, and ultimately, aim to challenge the status quo and create a more positive perception introduce you to some of the amazing initiatives unifying conclusion. If these young people are the of them in society.” we’re supporting and some of the amazing future of North Glasgow, then the future of North young people without whom it would not be Glasgow might just be brighter than ever before. possible. From unique, inclusive projects in North The celebratory year will cover 6 themes It got us thinking - there are already so many Glasgow to stirring, inspirational trips to Africa, developed by the young people themselves; amazing initiatives, events and young people our young people are doing so much to make Enterprise and Regeneration; Equality and making a difference in North Glasgow, so we a difference, and it’s something we can all be Discrimination; Culture; Education; Health and should embrace this inspirational message. So proud of. In all of our research and reflection, and Wellbeing; and Participation. embrace it we have. Over the next few pages we’ll through all of the responses, we came to one

P3 A tribute to P13 Celebrating P19 Deputy First Michael Martin MP, Climate Minister Visits founding member Challenge in Physical Activity North Glasgow Project of the Association NORTH news 1 A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER WHAT’S HAPPENIng Chief Executive’s Message

Welcome to the summer edition of the North News is a great opportunity to get together and recognise the We’ve got a huge year ahead planned for the amazing work young people do to support the area. Association as we press on with regeneration in The edition is also filled with local news, views and North Glasgow, increasing support in our services and stories from within the organisation, as we celebrate yet providing the best possible homes in the best possible another successful Gold Investors in People review and areas. my good friend and colleague Andy Lyttle turns 70. This year is also our “Year of Young People” as we To all of our tenants, we wish you an exciting and celebrate the contribution of young people to the past, prosperous second half of 2018, and we look forward to present and future of North Glasgow and increase sharing in a bright future together. opportunities for them to get involved with the community. Young people are the future, and they are one of many important groups which deserve this sort of recognition Robert Tamburrini Robert Tamburrini, Chief Executive and support. The Scottish Government backed initiative Robert Tamburrini, Chief Executive, ng homes Comments, Compliments & Complaints

Compliments during the period included thanks for: 1st January 2018 – 31 March 2018

We know we are not perfect however we are striving to achieve Thanks for lifting tenant’s excellence in all aspects of customer service. We recognise that Exceptional kindness from time to time some things can go wrong, we’re only human and help during recent spirits at a difficult time of after all, but our aim is to rectify things quickly and effectively, and improvement works with her life by installation of permanently improve our services in the process. special mention to the new kitchen and bathroom. Hit Squad and various Number of complaints members of ng homes responded to in the period = 79 housing services and investment staff. Thanks to Technical Officer for fast processing of work, 94% of complaints were responded to responsible attitude and within our target timescales Thanks for helping tailor made service which tenant mentally and gained tenant’s respect and Complaints 1st January 2018 – 31 March 2018 financially. gave him trust in ng homes. SERVICE AREA

Investment Repairs Housing 12% 15% Services Thanks to all ng2 Housing Services Thanks to ng2 for 34% Contractors workers for all their Factoring fantastic work in Contractors Investment help over the last Factoring 10% 29% Repairs the garden. few weeks.

COMPLAINTS UPHELD Nephew of tenant thanked ng homes staff Thanks to Facilities Officer Not Upheld for being so helpful and 35% and staff for help with Bob Upheld Upheld 65% kind when dealing with Not Upheld Allan Conference Bookings. him on behalf of his aunt.

Our Complaints Handling Procedure was developed by the Scottish Public Service Ombudsman in partnership with Appreciation for everything Housing Officer has the housing sector. A guide to our complaints procedure is done for him as everything they have spoken about available at our offices and you can phone us and ask us to has been actioned. send you one out. SECTION GUIDE:

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2 NORTH news A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER WHAT’S HAPPENIng A tribute to Baron Michael John Martin – politician, speaker and friend - founding member of the Association

ichael John Martin, (who would later become Baron Martin of Springburn) Mwas born on 3rd of July 1945 to humble beginnings in William Street in Glasgow. In a parliamentary career spanning four decades, Baron Martin’s political and Trade Unionist past made him the perfect choice to represent Glasgow Springburn as Member of Parliament (MP) when he was first elected in 1979 – a role he would passionately serve in until 2005, before serving Glasgow North East as MP for another four years. He also co-founded the Housing Association known today as ng homes. Michael was the son of a merchant seaman and

a school cleaner. One of five children, he was brought Baron Martin served as Speaker of the House Michael and Mary up in a community in ; Moving to from 2000 until 2009 Springburn when he was aged fourteen. He attended St Patrick’s Boys’ School, leaving a few days before the age of 15 to become an apprentice sheet-metal worker in a factory. He later worked at a railway yard in Springburn for the locomotive engine makers North British Caledonian Railways. He then became involved in the National Union of Sheet Metal Workers and Coppersmiths, before joining the Labour Party when he was 21. He was a sheet- metal worker with Rolls-Royce between 1960–1976 working at the plant at Hillington, and by his mid- twenties he was a full-time shop steward with the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers. At the age of 26, in 1973, Michael, who believed Michael back in North Glasgow with his in good housing for local families, was elected as Michael, the young politician grandson Ryan a Labour councillor of the Glasgow Corporation, representing Fairfield ward. In 1974 he was elected to the City of Glasgow District Council, representing associated with the Speaker role, instead appearing married to Mary McLay in 1966, going on to have ward. He was a trade union organiser without wig, silk stockings and knee breeches. That a son and a daughter. His son Paul Martin was the with the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) is the character of Michael the man, he was proud Labour Member of the (MSP) for between 1976 and 1979, and in 1976, Michael, along of being a Glaswegian, he was proud of the city and Glasgow Springburn from 1999 to 2011, then for the with Ron Davey and several other local residents he wanted the best for local working class families Glasgow Provan constituency from 2011 until 2016. formed Mansel & St Monance Housing Association everywhere. Like his father, Paul believes in the importance of local because they were proud to live in the area and He was re-elected as a MP in the 2001 General community. wanted to fight for its future. In 1979 this became Election. In the 2005 general election, he stood in the Michael’s service to his fellow workers, his Springburn and Housing Association, new constituency of Glasgow North East and was constituents and the wider Springburn and Possilpark rebranded in the early 2000’s as North Glasgow returned to Parliament. Community over many decades speaks for itself. He Housing Association and now known as ng homes. In 2009 he was made the Steward and Bailiff of was a great role model for today’s young people. In the 1979 general election, Michael was elected the Manor of Northstead. Speakers are traditionally Despite being faced with numerous obstacles as Member of Parliament for Glasgow Springburn. He elevated to the when they retire and throughout his public life Michael stayed true to his served as Chairman of the Scottish Grand Committee Michael was created a life peer on 25 August 2009 as belief in local people and the value of community. ng from 1987 to 1997 and sat on the Speaker’s Panel Baron Martin of Springburn, in the City of Glasgow. He homes, which has grown from a few dozen houses of Chairmen 1987–2000. He was appointed as First was introduced in the House of Lords on 13 October in 1976 to the largest community based Housing Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means (one of three 2009. Like previous Speakers elevated to the Lords, he Association in Glasgow today, is testament to his Deputy Speakers) in May 1997. sat as a Crossbench peer. lasting legacy in North Glasgow. In July 2000 Betty Boothroyd announced that Michael took a leave of absence from the Robert Tamburrini, ng homes Chief Executive, she would retire as Speaker. An election was held in Lords on 13 September 2017. After a short illness, said: “Michael Martin’s contribution to North Glasgow October of that year and twelve MPs put their names he passed away on the morning of 29 April 2018. was outstanding. It was very clear that he cared forward as potential successors. The contest was Glowing personal tributes were paid by many notable passionately about people and the community. determined by a series of votes and he was elected current and ex-politicians, including Labour leader We will always remember the key role he played in as the 156th Speaker on 23 October 2000, becoming , current Speaker John Bercow, and founding the Association and his commitment to the the first Roman Catholic to serve in the role since the former Prime Minister . He will also be area over the years. We are immensely grateful for Reformation. In accordance with a long-standing remembered by the many families and local causes the tremendous legacy he leaves behind in North convention, Michael resigned from the Labour Party. he fought for passionately in his time as a Trade Glasgow and beyond. He will be greatly missed and Michael was a very humble and practical person Unionist, and local and national politician. we send our condolences to his wife Mary and their and did not adopt some of the traditional clothing Michael was also a great family man. He was family.”

NORTH news 3 A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER WHAT’S HAPPENIng North Glasgow’s got Talent Your Voice, Young Choice

adies and Gentlemen. Boys and Girls. with £60,000 of funding being shared out Roll up and be amazed at this exciting amongst a total of eleven projects. Linitiative guided and led by some of North Richard Porter, ng homes Vice-Chairperson, Glasgow’s most talented young people! said: Supported by the Scottish Government’s “ng homes’ Community Choices gives Community Choices Fund, led by ng homes and our young people from North Glasgow the facilitated by Space Unlimited, the Your Voice opportunity to make significant change allowing Young Choice initiative put the decision-making them to bring their ideas to life.” responsibility in the hands of 37 10-16 year- Linda Hamilton, Head Teacher, Springburn olds, who thought up concepts and projects Academy, said, “This partnership working has which could promote positive change and social provided a real-life situation for these pupils inclusion in their communities. to actually develop their capacities as effective Take a look at some of the projects on this page These ideas and projects were then contributors, successful learners, responsible as we profile their success, and please join us showcased at a community event in March last citizens and confident individuals.” in congratulating and applauding the talented year before being voted on by the community, So, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. young people of North Glasgow.

he Climb Up group wanted to explore including Scottish, English, Pakistani, Nigerian , with a blend of hill-walking and Hungarian participants. T and outdoor excursions. Trips are being One participant said, “We have learned that planned to visit the Cairngorms and Dunoon. exploring Scotland is important to the group, with Sessions have been conducted by an a chance to see more than just Possilpark, and experienced mountain leader covering; walk hillwalking will be part of that experience. planning, map-reading and understanding “The trips will be used to encourage people the effects of weather and how to deal with to get into the outdoors more and have the right emergencies. skills for that.” The group has a high level of diversity

our Space is a shared community DA is a project inspired by the hat, Chill, Play is a scheme whereby area were people young and old can young people’s desire to become 12-16 year-olds can meet every Yrelax, socialise or just take five. It’s Minvolved in music, drama and art. CWednesday in the Peugeot Ashfield somewhere that people can come together Pupils from Springburn Academy have Stadium (Glasgow Tigers Speedway) to take and escape from the pressure of their busy been learning skills in acting, singing and part in a wide range of fun activities. lives. dancing to support them in creating their own Over the past eight weeks fifteen The support beams for the space are version of the hit musical Grease. The pupils enthusiastic young people have designed an now up and the outdoor classroom is nearing have an opportunity to make costumes and exciting programme of activities. completion. The launch date is the 2 and 3 design their own set for a performance which These include arts and craft, sports, of June (the Glasgow Garden Festival’s 30th will take place before the summer holidays. games, movie nights, dancing and cooking. anniversary in the North of the city). The group has attracted around The participants have also been preparing The group is looking to expand to get nineteen participants and has produced ten a hip-hop routine to be performed at the more young people involved to help run ‘workshops’. They are hoping to attract even opening of the Tigers Speedway event in activities from the classroom not only during more members. The impact which this project June. school, but also during the holidays. In has had on the teenagers’ confidence, self- The idea is to create a space were addition the group is also encouraging the esteem and team-work has been invaluable. young people can relax and socialise in an classroom to be inter-generational so are One participant said, “I’m so excited to environment that promotes inclusion and inviting people of all ages to get involved in the do a show. I love coming here every week. taking up new activities. project. It’s so much fun”. One participant even said, “This is the Please email [email protected] if best club I have ever been to.” you want to get involved!

4 NORTH news A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER WHAT’S HAPPENIng From Springburn to Malawi - Young Leaders project is changing lives

Springburn Academy and Scotland Malawi sanitary protection) and often work with established Partnership programme has offered young Scottish charity Mary’s Meals to paint nursery centres • Amy Daly is a 17 year old Apeople from North Glasgow the opportunity where children get two meals a day. They also get the pupil at Springburn Academy to travel to the African nation and improve the chance to meet with local children and discuss the who will be visiting Malawi educational facilities of some of the most impoverished differences, and similarities, in their lives. this year. She said “I wanted people in the country. to go to Malawi as it is an This eye-opening project sets out to improve the Making friends in Malawi opportunity I may never get educational facilities of children in Malawi, with the again. Being able to go there ultimate ambition of helping disadvantaged youngsters and make a difference to use education as a means to escape poverty. Beyond someone’s life and education that, it serves as a unique opportunity for youngsters from is something not everyone can North Glasgow to get a humbling insight into one of the experience.” poorest countries in the world. • Craig Bell visited Malawi in S6 This will be the fifth year young people have been last year but is returning this involved in the project which is co-ordinated by Pauline year. Craig said: “Inspirational Coyle Deputy Head Teacher, Springburn Academy. She would be the word I use to said: “Malawi is often called the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’ describe my experience of and that has certainly been my experience over the Malawi. The people we work years. There is always a warm welcome and we have with appreciate greatly what made many friends over the years. we do and it’s about trying Our project is completely self-funded and last year to make their lives a little bit we raised £18,000 to cover the cost of our visit. This is a better. challenge to many of our young people and raising the money to visit Malawi is part of their leadership training”. • Abbie McClafferty is one of the While in the country young people paint local group this year. Abbie said classrooms, visit the much-loved STEKA orphanage The youngsters wear the “Visiting Malawi will allow (where last year they introduced access to reusable The group pose for a photo national dress me to see different cultures and helping out children in education. I am planning This year there will be seven people taking part and if you would like to support these inspirational young people to bring over donations of you can make contact with Pauline Coyle at Springburn Academy. Details of Just Giving Page can be found below. clothes and stationery to https://www.gofundme.com/springburn-malawi-2018?pc=fb_d_g&rcid=r01-15183805893-f50483dddc934418 distribute. Margaret takes on West Highland Way for Malawi Project

s part of the fundraising taking part in this project for the want to say a massive well done drive for Springburn last few years. I am sure they to Margaret for completing the AAcademy’s Malawi will really make a difference and challenge and raising so much project our Head of at the same time will learn so money for such an amazing Regeneration, Margaret Fraser, much from this challenge that cause. took on the West Highland Way they are setting for themselves. Please get in touch with Challenge – raising a whopping I am pleased to be able to your Housing Officer if you’re £827! support them in a small way interested in making a donation When Margaret heard from and would like to thank those to the project. Out in the hills during the Way one of the parents who attend at ng homes and ng2 and the Springburn Family breakfast the many other people who club that her daughter was one have supported this with their of seven pupils from Springburn donations. This is the first time I Academy heading to Malawi, have walked the West Highland she was inspired to find out Way and supporting this project more and to help out. gave me the extra incentive that She met with the young I needed to keep going over 96 people and the Teacher heading miles!” up the project, Pauline Coyle, The world famous West who explained that they were Highland Way is a 96 mile travelling out to Malawi to work walking route from Milngavie to with the children and families in Fort William, and is one of the the community. Margaret said: country’s best loved and most “I was really inspired by the revered challenges. On behalf young people who have been of everyone at the ng group, we Margaret reaches the finish line!

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of the tragic event at Grenfell Tower). Annual CSE Review • Regeneration Services - The Pitstops Project. • Retirement Housing (the Assessor was interested in how the Association has managed the change from Sheltered Housing to Retirement Housing “delivers for and the background to this). At the outset, the Assessor emphasised that he was keen to learn about ng homes’ approach in each of the services, to understand how customers” staff interact with and support customers along the way and to hear about examples of successful outcomes for customers. The assessment process was comprehensive and involved the Assessor he Association’s annual review of reviewing the Association’s performance, speaking to staff and support the Customer Service Excellence agencies and also speaking to tenants and other customers. T(CSE) Standard took take place on Overall it was a vey positive review and a great result. The outcome 12 December 2017. The CSE review is an report identified 52 points of good practice and five areas of compliance important event at ng homes as it allows the plus. Association to identify good practice and any The Assessor noted that it was very apparent that ng homes is an areas for continuous improvement to enable organisation that really wants to deliver for our customers. it to maintain its focus on delivering a first class service to tenants and The review was a very positive exercise with the Assessor being able to other customers. identify excellent examples of successful outcomes, whilst also suggesting During the review, the external Assessor explored a number of areas which can be improved upon as part of our ongoing focus on “customer journeys” within the services that he had selected. These were: customer service. • Tenant Engagement (with particular focus on the Multi-Storey Flats in light Re:markable Review of Gold and Health and Wellbeing Awards Investors in People: Double Delight he Association has employee engagement and developing and supporting our Leave achieved a successful the Association’s continued staff to be able to provide an T annual review of its investment in developing excellent service to our tenants Investors in People Gold status young people through its and customers. The result of disabled and the Investors in People Apprenticeship and training this review is testament to the Health and Wellbeing Award. programmes. continued focus on investing in IIP Specialist, Alix Malcolm Tony Sweeney, Assistant our people.” parking who visited the Association in Director (Corporate Services) Investors in People (IIP) April and conducted the review at ng homes commented “The Scotland, which has recently stated “I was very impressed review was very positive. I was rebranded as Re:markable, by the ongoing commitment delighted to hear our Assessor, celebrates organisations that spaces clear to continuous improvement to Alix Malcolm praising the meet the world-recognised arking ensure that ng homes is a great contribution of our staff and IIP Standard and reflect the spaces set place to work.” recognising the importance very best in excellent people aside for The Assessor was very placed on staff development management. ng homes has P disabled tenants interested to hear about the within the Association.” been accredited as an IIP must be left clear work that is being done across John Thorburn, Chair of organisation since 2002 and has for those who the organisation and identified ng homes said “This is great been recognised with the Gold desperately need a lot of examples of good news, both awards reflect the level and the Health & Wellbeing them, reiterates practice including the focus on Association’s commitment to award since 2014. Housing Minister Kevin Stewart MSP. Registered Social Landlords have a statutory duty to ensure that disabled tenants have access to these spaces under the Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (Scotland) Act 2009, and as such we’re putting a huge emphasis on ensuring tenants in need have access to these spaces. We ask all tenants to be more vigilant with disabled parking spaces and to report anyone who is abusing the spaces and is not disabled. Ensuring our disabled community members have access to parking spaces is essential for their quality of life and we thank everyone for supporting this initiative.

6 NORTH news A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER WHAT’S HAPPENIng ng homes apprentices take part in SFHA Apprentice Challenge 2018

our ng homes trainees took to organise and promote the SFHA’s part in the SFHA Apprentice Apprentice Challenge by creating a F Challenge event held on 12th video encouraging other apprentices April 2018. Two of our trainees, to get involved in this year’s Lucy Brown and Alan Nicolson, challenge. It is available on Youtube. were chosen as part of a group Josephine Grant said: of seven housing apprentices “I met up with the apprentices who facilitated the event whilst regularly to discuss, shape and Robyn Somerville and D’Arcy organise the event. They were a Bolam, who are also trainees great help and came up with some with the Association took part as really insightful ideas. Not only was participants. the housing sector able to find out The Apprentice Challenge about apprenticeships at this event, was showcased at the Housing they were able to meet apprentices Scotland Apprentice Event on and witness them in action during Thursday 12th April at the Riverside the Apprentice Challenge.” Campus of City of Glasgow College. Tony Sweeney, ng homes The event focused on informing Assistant Director (Corporate individuals about the unique housing Services), said: apprenticeship opportunities “We are very excited that all four The Apprentice available and highlighting the diverse of our apprentices embraced the Challenge facilitators range of skills and ideas apprentices Housing Scotland Apprentice Event. pose for a selfie bring to an organisation. We were delighted that Lucy and Together with Skills Development Alan were chosen as facilitators skills and talents and share what ng homes continue to support Scotland’s NTP Partnership Intern, and it was great to see Robyn and they’ve learned at the Association, apprenticeships in the housing sector Josephine Grant, and the SFHA’s D’Arcy participate in the teams. The and we were very proud to see them and to promote training and work Business Development Intern, Mollie event was a great opportunity for all playing such a key role at this opportunities for local people in our Stephen, the apprentices also helped the apprentices to showcase their important event.” communities. Regulator launches national discussion on the future of social housing regulation in Scotland

he Scottish Housing Regulator in Scotland. Following the the Regulator’s early thinking on Regulatory Framework, with plans to recently invited tenants, publication of a Discussion Paper its future approach, its regulatory consult on the new Framework later Tlandlords and others with a the regulator sought to collect priorities and how this approach this year. We will keep you up to vested interest in its operation to input from across the community will work. The Regulator will use the date on any developments. supply feedback and ideas on the by the end of March 2018. feedback on the paper to develop future of social housing regulation The Discussion Paper sets out its detailed proposals for a new

ng homes Governance Self-Assessment process proves positive

ollowing the lead of the performing well and an action plan some areas for action. John

Scottish Housing Regulator, focusing on areas for improvement. Thorburn ng homes Chair said:

self-assessment was identified A highly productive session “Governance self-assessment

F

as a key strategic objective by for Board Members was held in is critically important for RSLs. Our

ng homes Board Members and January, with Members reviewing review has been very useful, it

senior staff during the 2017 the self-assessment work done provides an independent view, from

business planning process. As to date and providing additional experienced people, on how we

such, we recently completed a information to the consultants. As are performing against the SHR’s

comprehensive governance self- part of the process, the consultants Regulatory Standards of Governance

assessment process. also completed an independent and Financial Management. The

Alongside support from audit and assessment of key result was very positive and it

experienced external consultants, strategic documents, policies and has delivered an action plan for

the process culminated in the processes related to governance. us to focus our efforts on. Self- production of a final report for review Overall the outcome report was assessment will be a regular feature by the Board. It considered areas of very positive and highlighted our key for the Association going forward to the Association where we have been strengths as a RSL whilst identifying support continuous improvement.”

NORTH news 7 A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER WHAT’S HAPPENIng Connecting Cultures across North Glasgow

ver the past six months we have carried This was followed by a large community event out a variety of multicultural events in for families held at Keppoch Campus and once OSpringburn and Possilpark to share a again there was a mix of entertainment and a wonderful fusion of music, friendships and food variety of activities for the children. with families and people across Scottish, African, The most recent celebration was in partnership Chinese, Afghan and Syrian backgrounds. with Glasgow Afghan United who held their New People have been really getting to know each Year Festival, Nowruz, at the Petershill Club. This other and have shared many of their important was an opportunity for cross cultural activities and festival events. Over the Festive period there was a was attended by the Ambassador from Afghanistan fantastic community spirit as local tenants helped and the Chief Executive from the Scottish Refugee each other by organising Christmas lunches and gift Council Sabir Zazai who spoke passionately Chinese dancers entertain the crowd at giving. There was a multicultural Christmas event about the importance of friendship and family Glasgow City Chambers organised by African Challenge Scotland held at reunification. Keppoch Campus with all children receiving a gift. This was followed by a multicultural Burns night ng homes Chair, John Thorburn said: event where local community members enjoyed “We welcome the diversity within our community a wonderful mix of Scottish, Afghan and Persian and events such as these create a friendly space dance and music complete with a Piper and the for us to learn from one another, make positive traditional addressing of the haggis. connections and build friendships. We are also We then took part in Chinese New Year pleased to see the variety of cultural groups celebrations with a large event held at Glasgow’s making connections with each other and will George Square and City Chambers, where over a continue to support these activities.” thousand people enjoyed the colourful display of Dragon Dancers, the Pipe Band, ng homes are delighted to play such an African Drumming, Scottish Dancing display, important role in bringing community members Oriental Dance and even a display from our very from all walks of life together and are committed The Police Scotland Pipe Band play in own Possilpark Rockers Line Dancers and Oriental to promoting diversity, inclusion and opportunity in George Square at cultural event Fan Dancers. North Glasgow. Springburn Community Council: Springburn Focus

t’s finally Summer, and with all this good for funding for a ‘Design a Logo’ weather we’ve been having, it’s time for an competition for the children at Iupdate on some of the community council Elmvale Primary. Have a walk news in your area. through the park - you’ll see a We’ve a large community council made big difference, the undergrowth up of dedicated and experienced residents of has been cut right back and it’s Springburn and we’ve been super busy these looking better than it ever has, last few weeks. We’re planning some community just in time for the good weather! events including a comedy night, self defence One of our keen supporters training, a few litter picks and some other fun and friends, Springburn Parish activities (think Gala, Halloween and Christmas - Church, recently received funding Eastfield Park is getting a makeover – go down and see for yourself! it’s all in the pipeline!). to hold a small participatory We’re in the process of working with some budgeting event in Springburn. pupils at Springburn Academy in setting up our Some 16 local groups and and it’s all good! The owners want to work with own Springburn Youth Forum where young people organisations applied for funds and voting took the community and surrounding businesses. We’re of Springburn (and the immediate areas around) place at a community event held in Springburn also moving towards carrying out community will have a voice in the decisions made that affect Parish Church Hall on Saturday, 7th April. Jay engagement events in the area. We want to hear them, their health, wellbeing and their future. A Thomas, Youth and Community Worker for the what you think about Springburn; what you like big thanks to Jay Thomas from Springburn Parish Church states, “Local people are the ones best and what you dislike. What would you like the church and the regeneration team of ng homes for placed to determine local priorities.” The Church ‘Future Springburn’ to look like? their support with this. is also looking for some young budding guitar There’s a lot happening and it’s time for change. Friends of Eastfield Park are working hard to players, offering free guitar tuition every Friday. Keep your eyes open for further information on all revitalise our ‘back park’. We’ll be finalising repairs Check out their Facebook page for details. of the items mentioned above. to the drainage system on the playing field and to And finally, Springburn Regeneration Forum Check out Springburn Community Council’s get the dual-purpose poles (rugby/football poles) met up on Monday, 19th March. We spoke with the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ installed. We’ve also submitted an application agents of the new owners of the shopping centre SpringburnCommunityCouncil/

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Andy Lyttle – Wee name, big heart

n 1982 Andy Lyttle took his first steps through football programmes when clearing out voids, “Being able to pass on the knowledge I’ve the doors of Springburn and Possilpark to the time he was at Ayr races and much to the developed over the years onto newer people IHousing Association. Now, 36 years later, surprise of his wife, he knew so many people there is a big part of what I’m doing now,” explains the man with the wee name and the big heart – all because they were tenants on a day out from Andy. “Paul, the guy below me, started out with has turned 70. Not that it’s ever stopped him Glasgow! ng2 cleaning closes, then he got brought in to stepping through them almost every day. For 36 years Andy has put blood, sweat and work with me, and he’s serving his time, and Andy was originally our on-call handyman and tears into ng homes, other local businesses, he’s working hard. Listening is important. A lot of tradesman for almost four decades but is now and by proxy, North Glasgow. His work ethic is people don’t. I’ve been here that long, I’ve learned a valued employee of ng2. Originally working in infectious, his smile equally so, and his experience by mistakes. People often ask me ‘How do you a self-employed capacity, Andy has been a vital and knowledge has proved invaluable during our think like that?’ Because I’ve made the mistake part of this Association for decades, both in his past, in our present and will do for our future. before.” contribution and skill as a tradesman, and as Robert Tamburrini, CEO of ng homes took some Working with ng2 has also opened up a person harnessing his relationship with local time to reflect on the amazing commitment and something else for Andy – the chance to see the people. His influence on our group is legendary, work that Andy has done for ng homes over the world. Andy went 19 years without a holiday. He his modesty in giving it humbling. His passion for years: sweated, worked and helped out everywhere he the area is still as strong and evident now as it was “Since 1982 Andy has played an essential and could. A sacrifice he made himself of course. He back in the 80’s. major part in the service we’ve provided to our was our on-call guy, but now, he has set shifts and “I might’ve originally been born in , tenants. As long as Andy is fit enough and has can plan around them, meaning he and his other but I was brought up in Possil,” beams Andy. the desire to get up and go to work, and he wants half can take advantage of holidays. The hard “I now live in but I still have so to be here, he will always have a place at this work really does pay off. many roots here; a couple of sisters, nieces and Organisation. He continues to do an amazing job For Andy, these last 36 years have been mixed nephews. Although I’ve seen so many changes and show amazing commitment to the ng Group, with friends, family, ups and downs and most over the years, they’re not all bad. This is still a and to North Glasgow.” importantly to him, hard work. Reflecting on great place. I’ve got so many friends here, and Nowadays Andy fulfils a slightly different role reaching the milestone of 70, he has spent most of know loads of people through this job. It’s always in the Association. Before, he was the first and his life serving and supporting this community, and been like that. I remember the Murphys. When I only port-of-call when it came to emergency it’s with great pleasure we celebrate that now. He was younger, I used to go up for some soup at maintenance. Now, we’ve got a whole team thanks his family, his kids, Robert Tamburrini and lunchtime. Mrs. Murphy was like a second maw!” of people across ng2 and ng homes who everyone at ng homes and ng2. Andy’s full of these wee anecdotes. From going collectively work together to maintain and build our To the man with the wee name and big heart, out on call to a locked-out damsel in distress communities, and there’s no-one better served to from everyone at the ng Group and in North because no-one else could, to collecting old pass down advice to them than Andy himself. Glasgow, a very big thanks for everything! Springburn Community Council: Springburn Focus

Andy is our in-house, on-call handy man and is available for help and support

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Pitstops cohorts 5 & 6 All smiles as Cohort 6 graduate at Saracen House come to a successful end...

he Pitstops personal development programme, the successful collaboration project between ng homes and School of Hard Knocks, Tfunded by Big Lottery Scotland completed its 5th & 6th delivery cohorts since North News last went to press. Based at the Ashfield Tigers Speedway stadium, 40 participants initially engaged with the programme, which offers the opportunity to gain five vocational qualifications and follows the unique School of Hard Knocks employability methodology, including playing touch and contact rugby. Course highlights included playing a full 15 a 30 dedicated people stayed the course and side game of contact rugby against East Lothian graduated after 8 weeks, focusing on their College at Livingston Rugby Club and spending physical fitness, team building, employability a day shadowing the life of a professional rugby and job searching skills. As well as reporting player with the BT Scottish Rugby Academy at improved levels of personal confidence and the Ravenscraig sports complex. They also took mental health the graduates also managed to to the water at the Pinkston Watersports Centre achieve these impressive tangible outcomes. where they mastered the art of canoeing and Examples of some of the successes of the 2 solved a range of challenging team building cohorts include: problems. Both groups completed 1st Aid & • 4 moved into employment during or REHIS qualifications as part of their development. within 6 months of completing the course. Cohort 5 also visited Edinburgh to play their • 5 completed further certificated training School of Hard Knocks counterparts in a highly courses. competitive challenge match, representing North • 2 entered education with partner Glasgow and finishing comfortable winners. provider, Glasgow Kelvin College. Final matches at the Ashfield Stadium taking • 1 started formal work experience the form of 7s tournaments against established • 1 began volunteering with a local hostel sides the Glasgow Alphas, Bishopton Rugby Club offering homeless accommodation. (male & female sides) & Womens RFC, • All graduates (30) achieved at least 1 followed by graduation ceremonies at ng homes’ qualification with a number gaining the own Saracen House which provided the icing full house of 5. on the cake to a very productive and beneficial course for everyone taking part. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Focus on graduate Catherine Yuill…

I first met Greg Cann when my son Callum Once I completed the course I felt I wanted to attended a Friday night sports club run get more involved in my community and gain my “ by ng homes. Following attendance at confidence back so I became a volunteer with Catherine is a great example of a community breakfast meeting representing the local disability centre Possobilities. A vacancy someone gaining valuable self parents from local Elmvale PS (Callums school), became available for ‘Cook and Care’ and I had confidence and believing in her own I heard a talk about a boxing program through the courage to apply for it, attending my first job abilities through participation on our School of Hard Knocks. In 2015 I took part in interview in 13 years. I knew I wouldn’t get the personal development courses and we the SOHK boxing program along with about position but it gave me the experience of going to wish her all the best in her continued 15 males and one other female - this was one an interview again after so long. I didn’t get the job journey. She is a credit to herself and of the hardest challenges I have done as I but got some great feedback on my interview. her boys and continues to give back to hadn’t exercised in over 20 years and, I was I then decided I wanted to volunteer for the new her local community in so many ways. the oldest on the program. I had many barriers, Pitstops course, and Greg gave me the opportunity CONGRATULATIONS no confidence around strangers and was to do so in 2016. My role involved taking some CATHERINE - keep overweight, while also at the time being a single pictures of the participants training and helping it up! mum to 2 boys. individuals with paperwork and administration During the last week of the program I got type work. This led to me completing my Catherine is a dedicated and accepted for a place at Glasgow Kelvin College Community Achievement Award at level 5- yet passionate volunteer doing business and administration IT at level 5, another qualification! of Pitstops, but an even which I went on to complete. In May 2015 after I Whilst volunteering with the female Pitstops better friend of ours completed the course I took part in the Activate course in 2017 I decided to apply for an course, which also led me to completing my first ‘Introduction to Community Work (PDA)’ college aid and food hygiene courses. These were things course, which I completed in March 2018. I am that I would never have got involved with before now currently continuing as a volunteer with the SOHK program due to my lack of confidence, Pitstops and enjoy watching everyone’s journeys but completing the course with the support and and I’m hoping I may be able to go back to college encouragement I received made me believe in my again and complete my HNC in community work.” ability to return to education.

10 NORTH news A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER ng FINANCE Starting an EPIC Savings Journey

I supplied them with the number offer workshop space, I passed on *Names have been changed. for G-HEAT as they have storage this information to Peter at our next If you or someone you know heaters and are unsure of how appointment. would like help with saving they work. I have also explained to I think with a little guidance and money, opening a bank/Credit them the importance of setting up support Peter and Rebecca can have Union account, reducing waste or their council tax payments and the a sustainable, affordable tenancy managing with a new tenancy – possible consequences of not doing and I look forward to assisting them please contact EPIC 360 on 0141 hey say the hardest part of a this, they said they will call them towards this at our future sessions 630 4324 or make a referral on our journey is starting it, and that ASAP to sort this out. together.” website at www.epic360.co.uk T couldn’t be more true when it Both Peter and Rebecca are keen comes to saving money. EPIC 360 to have some savings behind them are professionals at helping you for emergencies. I explained about Susan McAllister is based at our Springburn Office and do just that and save up your hard different savings accounts, i.e. a is here to support and advise on all things financial earned cash. savings account with their bank, the This may be for a holiday, driving Credit Union or putting money away lessons, Christmas or just for a rainy in a tin at home. day. Angie, one of Epic 360’s friendly I also mentioned the benefits of Financial Capability Officers, recently home contents insurance to them started working with Peter & Rebecca, and how they may be able to have a who wanted to start saving a bit of low cost premium through their social money, but weren’t sure where to landlord should anything happen at start. This is their story. home. “Peter and Rebecca* were referred Peter is keen to find someplace to Epic 360 as they just received their that he can be working from, like a first tenancy in 11 years, they had been co-operative workshop. He had been travelling and living in their truck for told a little bit about the this period. Stables, I gave him more information Rebecca works full time as a night regarding this and he said he will shift support worker and has a steady go along and check it out. Since our income, Peter however, is a self- first appointment I have found out employed bespoke joiner and as such from my colleague Janine about a can go weeks without an income. few other organisations which may

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ver the past 5 years ng homes has been leading the way on Glasgow’s Green Legacy’. Climate Change issues through funding support from the Scottish This award is in recognition of the collective work of staff, community OGovernment’s Keep Scotland Beautiful Climate Challenge fund. and members of the Green Champions group – all of who want to make a The project was initially driven by community members and over the years difference in the community. we have had some great times with creative programmes in schools and in The main aim of the Climate Challenge fund is to raise awareness and the community. change attitudes towards Climate Challenge issues. We also set a target at We were even recognised with ng homes winning the Panel Choice at the beginning of the project of the carbon emission savings we aim to make – the Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) awards for their project ‘Embedding North so far we’ve saved a massive 219.8 tonnes of Co2e!

So let’s look back over the year to get a flavour of what has been going on:

to being thrown in a dump, extends the life of the Distribution/Recycling Centre Carbon which in turn helps keep the Earth just that little bit greener. ng homes’ new and improved furniture distribution and therefore unable to buy furniture of their own, The service also helps ng attain its goal of being service has proved a great success. The service is with getting a start on filling their home. part of the circular economy, which puts reuse at on hand to offer any tenants struggling financially The longer an item remains in use as opposed the centre of a business.

Green Champions and Young Green Champions In a previous issue of North News we asked for community members to become Green Champions and Young Green Champions and got a great response. We now have a total of 71 adult Green Champions and 13 Young Green Champions who have helped organise and support a wide range of activities in the area. The Green Champions all received awards at a Celebration/Award ceremony held at Thistle Football Club on 23rd March as you can see on the next page. So let’s see what the Green Champions have been doing this year: Pop Up Swap Shops Our very own Green Superheroes! Here they are picking up an award! The Green Champions launched their clean clothing, weigh items coming in first Pop Up Swap Shop in December and going out to calculate the carbon Climate Change Conversations and at Saracen House and since then savings. The events are great fun and there has been a monthly Swap Shop also create a space for people to meet Community Activities covering Possilpark and Springburn. and get information on a whole range There was plenty of opportunities to talk about Climate Change at Recycling The Springburn Swap Shops have of services. Week and World Energy Day where we showed a screening of ‘The Story been held at the Salvation Army Halls, Everyone is invited and will receive of Stuff’ which focused on how the things we use are made and ultimately Fernbank Street and these have been a warm welcome, and a cuppa too! destroyed and getting us to consider our habits. organised and supported by a group So why not join us for the next Swap Energy was also a big focus with the CCF team giving advice and tips of tenants from Springburn who we Shop and have some tea and coffee on energy saving with information also being available from Home Energy now call the ‘Swap Shoppers’. The and get some information on a whole Scotland. A number of people also signed up for Home Energy Checks. Swap Shoppers help staff to look out range of services. items at the redistribution unit, steam Young Green Champions create Comic So why not join us for the next Swap Shop? Strip magazine on Climate Change Swap Shop Dates: Thursday 7th June Possobilities, Denmark Street 11am - 2pm The Young Green Champions have taken forward an exciting project as they worked Thursday 5th July Springburn Parish Church 11am - 2pm with Rossie Stone, founder of Dekko Comics. Thursday 9th August Salvation Army Halls 11am - 2pm After a series of workshops the young Thursday 6th September Possobilities, Denmark Street 11am - 2pm people decided that they wanted to get this message down in comic strip form. The result was a fantastic comic strip book that will be made available to other young people in the area. The Young Green Champions were also helped in their efforts by the input from some older members of the community who also contributed to the magazine. Below we can see the front page of the magazine

showing some of the characters they created All smiles as Cohort 6 graduate at Offering the chance to donate and pick up clothes The Swap Shop in full swing to tell their Climate Challenge story. Saracen House

12 NORTH news A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER ng ENERGY Celebrating Climate Challenge in North Glasgow

here were celebrations all round at Green Champions who were supported by MBE, Lilian Delaney from Home Energy Scotland ng homes’ Climate Challenge Award Rossie Stone from Dekko Comics and tasked with and Tim Mullens from Keep Scotland Beautiful. T Ceremony with a total of 84 members creating a Comic Book Strip on Climate Challenge All of those attending agreed that it really of the community and 12 organisations and issues. was a wonderful example of North Glasgow’s project partners picking up awards. The work of ng homes Climate Challenge commitment to tackling Climate Change and The event was held at the Suite Team was supported by a number of partners this was achieved through the work of ng group at Firhill Stadium to say Thank You to all those who supported a variety of activities and we look staff, local Green Champions and partner involved in making a difference in the community. forward to our continued partnerships. organisations. Those attending included families, older people, Tim Mullens, Climate Challenge Fund Richard Porter MBE said of the event “It was members of volunteer organisations and cultural Community Support Officer at Keep Scotland wonderful to see the wide range of individuals groups such as Chinese Recreation Association, Beautiful commented: and partners coming together to tackle the African Challenge Scotland and Glasgow Afghan “ng homes has embraced the community challenge of Climate Change. It is great to see United. ethos of the Climate Challenge Fund and it was so many people that are Making A Difference. The awards highlighted the collective effort fantastic to celebrate so many community-led Thank you all for your efforts and we look forward of community members to tackle Climate initiatives helping to tackle climate change, from to continuing into next year”. Change with awardees including local people clothing swap shops to creative upcycling of ng homes are delighted that so many who support the delivery of our community textiles. On behalf of Keep Scotland Beautiful I individuals and groups in North Glasgow Pop-Up Swap Shops, Knit and Natter upcycling would like to congratulate all those that were have committed to tackling Climate Change workshops, the organisation of community presented with awards at the event and urge and continue to have a positive impact on the events, the donating and recycling of furniture them to continue their good work”. environment. As a group and organisation we and furnishings and energy saving workshops. Those presenting the awards included Paul will continue to support positive environmental The event also recognised the work of the Young Sweeney MP, ng homes Vice-Chair Richard Porter change across North Glasgow.

Richard Porter MBE, Vice Chair of ng homes, Abdul Bostani of Glasgow Afghan United, ng homes Board Members with Tim Mullens of Keep Scotland Beautiful and some of Glasgow Afghan United’s kids with Paul Sweeney MP

Springburn Swap Shoppers with Rossie Stone of Dekko Comics and ng homes Vice-Chair Richard Porter MBE and former ng homes Waste/Recycling former ng homes Waste/Recycling and Reuse Co-ordinator Karen Elliot and Reuse Co-ordinator Karen Elliot with members of African Challenge Scotland

NORTH news 13 A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER ng EVENTS, PROJECTS & INITIATIVES ng EVENTS, PROJECTS & INITIATIVES Wallace The Fire Dog - A Brave Dog with a Brave Heart

A little bit about Wallace etween 1894 and 1902 if you were a pass. To them he was a stranger or shopper walking around the celebrity and to see him was BCity Centre of Victorian Glasgow, you might good luck. have witnessed something which made you rub No one in the Fire Station your eyes and look again... just to be sure. knew where he came from, only Later, when you had returned home, you would that he had been once owned by a shopkeeper in have had a great story to tell your family and nearby High Street. The story goes that one day in friends – a marvellous tale about a golden retriever 1894 Wallace had wandered into a Fire Station in Ingram Street. madly charging through the busy streets followed Ingram Street. The smart, friendly dog had been When the station was closed his case closely by a team of galloping horses pulling a fire instantly adopted by the tough men who risked was taken to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, truck. their lives to put out the fires of Glasgow. Greenock, where it is, to this day, a popular That dog was Wallace, lucky mascot for the He became such an indispensable city mascot attraction. Firemen of the Central Fire Brigade. With his long of the time that a grateful City Council paid his His fame even crossed the Atlantic Ocean In the nose and a dog’s heightened sense of smell yearly dog licence for the rest of his life. When he mid-sixties. American writer Albert Payson Terhune no human was better qualified than the canny died, as a mark of affection and respect, as was wrote a book about him, and in the 1990’s in the canine to lead the firemen to a fire. People on the the custom of the time, his body was preserved UK several children’s books about Wallace were pavement would cheer when they saw Wallace and placed in a glass case at Fire headquarters in written by James Drummond. Project Wallace the Firedog

Written by Douglas Timmens The kid’s loved the story of Wallace and were desperate to help out n inter-generational Literacy Project has proved to be a big hit with the pupils and staff of Saracen Primary, Possilpark. A The project , sponsored by ng homes and the Scottish Fire And Rescue Service began when one of the ladies of the Link Up Chancers project, 72 year old Jean Dallas, was on an arranged visit by Fiona Herriot of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to their headquarters in Greenock. There to Jean’s surprise, crouching timelessly in a glass case in reception she saw a stuffed dog - Wallace the Firedog! Wallace, Jean discovered, was a canine Victorian hero who had one day in 1894 ambled into a Fire Station in Glasgow. Wallace liked it so much he decided to stay and become an honorary Fireman. Soon afterwards, Wallace by instinct began to run out in front of the fire engine, leading them to the fires. Jean, 72, is a member of a project team who call themselves ‘The Chancers’ and when Jean explained to the group about Wallace they agreed with Jean that Wallace needed a more impressive memorial than a mere glass case. Through their Link-Up coordinator, Gillian Halliday, they contacted the Headmistress of Saracen Primary, Evelyn Gibson and asked her if they could speak to her pupils. Evelyn agreed and arranged for The Chancers to discuss ‘Project Wallace The Firedog’ with the pupils. Gillian said, “The project has completely exceeded any expectations myself and The Chancers ever had and that’s down to the hard work and enthusiasm shown by everyone involved.” The results have been outstanding. The children have taken the hero Firedog to their hearts. They have painted and drawn his picture, and made dozens of terrific models of him. Scottish Fire and Rescue Services even brought Wallace in his Glass case over to the school where he Fans of Wallace old and new get together for this great cause became the star attraction. (Lenin’s Tomb eat your heart out)! The pupils have now, like the Chancers, decided that Wallace should have a permanent statue erected to him. They have prepared letters and The Chancers are preparing to back them to the hilt. Age is no barrier cards to be sent to the great and good of Glasgow asking that Glasgow at to understanding, rapport and achievement. last honours its finest four legged hero. The campaign begins.

14 NORTH news A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER ng EVENTS, PROJECTS & INITIATIVES ng EVENTS, PROJECTS & INITIATIVES SFRS operates a strict zero tolerance approach to deliberate fire raising

he Scottish Fire and Rescue Service responded to almost 3000 deliberate T fires across the country between March Free home fire and April 2017, in figures which were branded “absolutely unacceptable” by senior officers in safety visits with the SFRS. SFRS crews dealt with a total of 2,782 such blazes across the country between March and ng and SFRS April 2017. And there were 2,830 deliberate fires over the same period the previous year. Assistant Chief Officer McGowan said: “These figures are absolutely unacceptable. Firefighters Deliberate fires are not only reckless and exist to protect their communities and yet they are dangerous, but can divert SFRS resources away being put at risk by a very small minority of people from genuine emergencies where people require within those communities who deliberately set our help. If you see something, say something. fires. Please continue to support our firefighters by “We will continue to work very closely with our reporting any fire related anti-social behaviour police and local authority partners to ensure that because there are always people out there in ollowing the recent installation of smoke those responsible are identified and dealt with need of our assistance at genuine emergencies – and heat alarms in many homes over the accordingly.” and every second counts. last 6 months, SFRS are keen to progress The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also works The free and confidential Crimestoppers F this initiative further by visiting your home to to educate young people wherever possible on the helpline can also be contacted on 0800 555 111 or provide FREE home and fire safety advice. dangers and potential consequences of deliberate through their website at www.crimestoppers-uk. Keep your loved ones safe from FIRE! fire setting. org. Organise your home visit today, by phoning the “Ensuring you are aware of where the children For more information on how you can join above Freephone number. or young people you look after are and what Scotland’s fight against fire and keep your home We will help you sort out a fire escape plan. they’re doing can help keep everyone safe from and family safe, visit the Your Safety section of the deliberate fires,” said ACO David McGowan. website.

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Talking about Loneliness and Isolation

n an age where we are more connected Loneliness has a very negative effect on conversations were held with a wide range than ever through technology, research our quality of life and it can dramatically of people including local young people, Ishows that one in ten people suffer from affect our physical and mental health, families, older people and those from loneliness and for some the main outside therefore it is something that we all other cultures. ng homes have taken the contact that they have is their television. should take seriously. Loneliness doesn’t comments from the community conversation Imagine not speaking to another person discriminate – we can feel lonely no matter events and used them to contribute to this for a week or maybe more – how would our age or cultural group. So how can we consultation. it make you feel? That is the sad reality for deal with this issue and start connecting For some of those taking part they said some people living in Scotland today. with each other and build the important that they have felt lonely or isolated at times The Scottish Government are also connections and friendships that can make but maybe didn’t want to admit it. It was felt concerned about the increase in loneliness such a difference to our quality of life? that some of the barriers preventing people and Isolation and have launched a strategy That’s the question that we have been from getting out more could be financial, a document called ‘Connected Scotland’ to asking people in Springburn and Possilpark health issue, or maybe feeling anxious or consult with people over this issue. through a series of ‘conversation events’. The uncertain about meeting new people.

hen asked what simple things we could do “Organise now to make a difference we found that a “Pass on information about what lot of people were saying the same things: friendship W groups” is going on in the community, make it local with no or little cost” “Maybe people don’t know anyone – buddy them along to an activity so they don’t feel “Provide transport awkward going into a new place” “Become better neighbours, if people need it” say hello and offer help”

Two of the main themes emerging from we can have a chat about what’s on in your the conversations were to carry out more area. If you need transport then we can ‘small acts of kindness’ and offer a smile or organise that and if you feel a bit unsure a kind word and this makes a difference. As about going into a new place then we can a result of our community conversations on arrange for someone to meet and greet you loneliness we are adding a new activity to or buddy you along. our list and are starting up the ‘Chatty Café’ Our activities are such good fun and many at the Salvation Army Halls, Fernbank Street, who have come along for the first time have Springburn from the first week in June. made new friends across all age groups - ng homes Regeneration Department just pick up that phone and give us a call. and other organisations have a number You can contact Margaret Fraser of activities going on right here in your or any member of ng homes community which are free of charge in local Regeneration Department or make venues where you will always be made contact with your Housing Officer welcome by one of our staff or volunteers. No who will arrange for someone to matter what age you are there is something give you a call. for you and we would love to see you come along. Margaret Fraser – 0141 630 4288 – If you or someone you know feels lonely [email protected] or isolated at times then give us a call and

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GET ACTIVATED - GLASGOW UNIVERSITY COURSE COMING TO NORTH GLASGOW re you involved in community work or committees. Most of all there has been 100% friends and learned are you interested in becoming more satisfaction rate with many saying they have we learned so much from A involved?. Then this course may be for become more connected to their community and each other”. you. have made new friends as two of the students We are ready to start another two courses, ng homes have partnered with University of below say: one daytime and one in the evening. They will Glasgow for over 6 years to deliver the Activate “A big thank you for offering this course take place at a local community venue and will community development course within the to us. It was a really good way to involve the be delivered over 10 weeks for 3 hours per week. community to great success. community in this as well as getting educated The course is open to anyone over the age of 16 Previous students of the course have found about something that is important which can and there is no upper age limit. it interesting, fun and thought provoking with benefit our community” If you would like to find out more about this some progressing to College and University. “The amount of effort students put into the course then please contact; Margaret Fraser Others have become more involved within their course was amazing and I loved the way it (Regeneration Manager) on 0141 630 4288 or community as volunteers, or joining a range of was taught, getting us into groups. I made new [email protected].

Family Breakfast Clubs are the toast of North Glasgow arents and children in North Glasgow have been coming together to set themselves up for the day at ng homes new Phealthy FREE pre-school breakfast programme - and having a lot of fun at the same time! Working alongside a range of Family Breakfast Clubs The feedback from local parents Regeneration at ng homes said: organisations and supported by are held at: and children who currently come “The difference about this funding from ng homes, DTAS along is really positive. programme and others is that it is community resilience programme • Possobilities – Denmark “I couldn’t get my son to eat a a space where parents or carers and Scottish Fire and Rescue Street, Possilpark – breakfast in the house but since can sit with their children and have Services, the breakfast programme Mondays to Fridays (school coming to the breakfast club breakfast together, and it is such has been welcomed and enjoyed term) (transport is also he eats every morning. It’s also a great start to the day. I would by parents and children alike. available to take families to great to have a chat with other encourage more families to come The idea is to create a Keppoch Campus) mums and dads and find out along where you will get a warm welcoming space for parents • Salvation Army Halls, what activities are going on in the welcome. Although the venues are and children to have breakfast Fernbank Street, community”. open from 8 o’clock parents and together before the children go Springburn – Mondays to “Its great to meet new people children can come in at any time off to school. Parents and children Fridays (except Tuesdays and the kids are socialising before school. We would love to can stay a while or drop in at any – during school term). together. They love the physical see you and the kids”. time between 8am and 9am where Highballs Low supports activity and it gets them motivated If you would like any more they can choose from a selection this programme with for going to school”. information on the programme then of cereal, toast, fruit, eggs and pre-school exercise for “It’s a great warm welcome and please contact Margaret Fraser on yoghurts, with tea and fruit juice children. the kids love it”. [email protected] or 0141 630 also available. Margaret Fraser, Head of 4288

Exciting new social enterprise academy set to launch For more information, please contact: n exciting new programme aimed This programme will provide learners with at individuals starting or developing business start-up knowledge and the tools Thomas McAlister – UnLtd Scotland Manager A a social enterprise in North Glasgow and skills to create, develop and sustain 07545933798 | [email protected] has been developed with ng homes, UnLtd a social enterprise. Key areas of business Scotland and the Social Enterprise Academy. development, including marketing and finance Robert Docherty – ng homes Sport & Education The 6 day training programme will run 2 will be covered. Participants will have the Partnerships Manager days per month during August, September opportunity to pitch for a £5000 grant to start 0141 560 6000 | [email protected] and October in Saracen House. or develop an early stage social enterprise.

18 NORTH news A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER ng STORIES Deputy First Minister visits ng homes Physical Activity Project at North Glasgow School

eputy First Minister John Swinney MSP visited the ng homes facilitated On Our Marks project at Saracen Primary School in North DGlasgow on 11th May to see first-hand how pupils, parents and staff are getting active together. Mr Swinney met pupils in Primary 1 and 2 and their parents, to hear about how the project has impacted on school and family life. On Our Marks is delivered in Winning Scotland Foundation partnership with the Winning (WSF) and ng homes have worked Scotland Foundation and aims in partnership for six years in North to encourage parents and pupils Glasgow, pioneering a new way to increase their physical activity of working that supports the local together using physical activity cards community to respond to local and a new mobile app. challenges and create lasting By creating a culture of daily change. The project builds on their activity in the school and engaging collaboration in the 2014 Legacy parents through the idea of physical Programme and Active Early Years homework, the project is helping project, and also draws on learning to increase parental engagement, from Winning Scotland Foundation’s improve pupil behaviour and raise other programmes, Mindset in attainment. It contributes to all six Education and Positive Coaching of the Scottish Government’s Active Scotland. Scotland Outcomes. Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP said: “We are committed to As a result of the project, ensuring that all primary school the school has: children receive at least two hours of quality physical education every • Developed its family learning week and it is simple but fun programme, making initiatives, like ‘On Our Marks,’ that important links with parents are helping us to make this a reality. John Thorburn, ng homes continuing our partnership work in Chairperson said “We are very the future.” • Helped staff to deliver a “Physical activity not only helps to pleased to have been able to work Winning Scotland Foundation is more active curriculum improve mental health and fitness levels, it can also have a positive with our partners on this great supported to deliver On Our Marks • Consulted the Pupil Council impact on attainment, as well as project which has had such a positive through a generous donation from to review healthy eating improve relationships between pupils impact for so many people in North Norman and Pam Murray, in memory policies. and teaching staff. Glasgow and we look forward to of their sons, Niall and Andrew. Springburn Hit Squad save the day

wo members of the Springburn Hit Squad support from the two Hit Squad members who helped save an elderly tenant injured by reacted quickly and effectively to help save and T a fall after finding her bleeding from a comfort this elderly lady. The elderly lady was head wound in the Balornock area. collected by the ambulance and made a full Peter McPhail and Terry McErlane were recovery in hospital. working in Langrig Road and the surrounding “We were just working away when we saw area in mid-February. Peter was cleaning a this old lady lying injured with blood coming out window at the rear of a property when he saw of her head,” explains Terry. “We waited with her the elderly woman lying injured on the path. Both for about an hour and a half and had to try and Hit Squad members ran outside quickly to assist keep her in the same position. We followed up and found the lady bleeding from a head wound. They instantly put her in the recovery position afterwards to make sure she was ok and got her and then phoned for an ambulance. They some flowers.” applied pressure to the wound for over an hour Well done Peter and Terry, we couldn’t be until the ambulance arrived and during this time prouder of the two of you and this is a great they comforted the elderly lady and her husband. example of ng staff going above and beyond to This was an amazing example of care and help others in the community.

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everyone who has put the directory together but my thanks also to the many workers and volunteers who run the huge range of activities that are available in the directory and make Maryhill such an exciting and wonderful place to stay”. The latest edition of the Maryhill Activities Directory is on its way to 32,000 households across Maryhill and its neighbouring communities in North Glasgow. Patrick Grady, local MP for Glasgow North commented: “The Maryhill Activity Directory is a popular and priceless resource for people right across Glasgow North. “It’s my pleasure to join the team for the launch of their latest booklet g homes were delighted to support the launch of the eighth annual which, as usual, is jam-packed Maryhill Activity Directory which is produced by Maryhill Parish with activities, local services and Church. The Directory outlines the community initiatives in the area n essential support for all ages, abilities and is delivered to 32,000 households. Although centered around Maryhill and backgrounds. Whether you’re Parish Church, the Activity Directory includes a variety of activities which looking to make new friends, get fit, are located close to our tenants in North Glasgow. learn new skills or get a bit of help, Around 115 people attended the Jim Hamilton, Deacon of Maryhill you’ll find ideas and inspiration in launch for the eighth edition of the Parish Church, who has been the Maryhill Activity Directory.The popular booklet on March 23 at the coordinating the team creating the must have resource to find out what Directory is a great showcase of the Church. First produced in 2001, the directory said: activities exist right across Maryhill vibrant community in Maryhill and directory now has its own website “Since its inception at the turn and beyond and I am delighted to I’d encourage everyone to pick up a and downloadable phone app. of the millennium this directory has support this launch. Whether it is copy or check out the website and The directory lists all kinds of been the envy of communities all clubs and societies, sports activities get involved.” activities and is aimed at people of over Scotland and has become the or even if someone is trying to get You can access the new Maryhill all ages, from children and teens passport to a vibrant life across information, advice or support, it can Activity Directory on their website and to senior citizens. It covers the Maryhill’s communities”. all be found in the activity directory. via their downloadable mobile app. communities of Acre, Cadder, Firhill, “There’s something in the directory “I’d encourage local families ng homes hopes to take , , Kelvin, for everyone, from the youngest right to read through the directory and inspiration from the Activity Directory , Lambhill, Maryhill, Milton, through to our more senior citizens discover for themselves what’s and we will explore adopting a North , Possilpark, , across our communities.” happening in their area. They should similar approach to provide all St Georges Cross, , , MSP for Maryhill and also check out the website and get tenants with a breakdown and Wetercommon, Woodside and Springburn, added: the very latest information through introduction to our services, events . “The directory has become a the downloadable app. My thanks to and initiatives. Bighearted ng group staff raise money for Marie Curie Hospice

fundraising drive at Christmas led by they were both overwhelmed by the response. the highest quality of palliative care. Mrs. Claus and her helpful elf helped Sharon said: “We’re delighted the staff got so Marie Curie spokesperson Amanda said “We A raise a total of £375 for the Marie Curie on board with our fundraiser, and had a little fun want to say a huge thank you to everyone at the Hospice in the North of the city. at the same time – even if it was at mine and ng group for making these incredible donations. The cheque was presented to Marie Curie Alan’s expense! It was great getting dressed up This will go a long way in supporting our work.” Representative Amanda Hillhouse, after Sharon and we couldn’t be happier to help such a great Marie Curie will continue to support those Hazlett (Mrs. Claus) and Alan Nicolson (Elfie) cause”. suffering from terminal illness and their families went around all of our offices campaigning for The Marie Curie Hospice provides essential in our community and we look forward to the group in December. Their infectious and support for terminally ill patients, with their supporting Marie Curie in the future. positive attitude went down a treat with staff and tireless staff working around the clock to provide

20 NORTH news A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER • A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN FLOURISH AND PROSPER ng INFORMATION Customer Services Officers Meet the team Our Customer Service Officers (CSO’s) are based within our customer contact centre at Saracen House, Saracen Street, Possilpark. The CSO’s are the first point of contact for customers calling ng homes. When you contact us you will now be asked to provide your up-to-date contact details, your preferred method of contact and information on who is living in your home. This will allow us to contact our customers in the way that they prefer. Kelly Burns Stephen Lauder Alan Dick Iona Wilson Housing Officers

e are changing how we do things, from 1st June, you will have a Housing Officer dealing with your rent and arrears and one Housing Officer for everything else. This will allow us to concentrate more on arrears and to provide a more specialist service to our tenants. W Details of the Housing Officers for each area are detailed below: MULTI-STOREY FLATS TEAM For rent enquiries please contact: For all other housing enquiries – please contact:

Catherine Mather Linda Forrester Bola Akintoye Alison McLean Yvonne Kinnear Anne Sheeran Liz McMillan • 37-107 Galloway • 1-217 Lenzie • 9,19,29 Carron • 1292-1330 • 37 – 107 Galloway • 9-101 • 771-783 Street Terrace Crescent Springburn Road Street Broomknowes Springburn Road • 771-783 • 9-101 • 1292-1330 • 178/198 Balgrayhill • 1-217 Lenzie Road • Blackthorn Street Springburn Road Broomknowes Springburn Road Road Terrace • 15 Croftbank Street • Elmvale Street • Blackthorn Street Road • 178/198 Balgrayhill • 155-163 Balgrayhill • 9/19/29 Carron • 250 Edgefauld • Horne Street • Elmvale Street • 15 Croftbank Street Road Road Crescent Road • Memel Street • Horn Street • 250 Edgefauld Road • 155-163 Balgrayhill Road • Road • 177-311 Edgefauld Road • 10-73 Carron Street • Memel Street • 177-311 Edgefauld Road • Stobhill Road • Viewpoint Gate • 371-405 Edgefauld Road • Carron Place • 10-73 Carron Street • 371-405 Edgefauld Road • Viewpoint Gate • 22/42 Viewpoint Road • 623-700 Hawthorn Street • 3,4,10,16,22,28,34,40,46,52,58 • 3,4,10,16,22,28,34,40,46,52,58 • 623-700 Hawthorn Street • 22/42 Viewpoint Road • Viewpoint Road Carbisdale Street Carbisdale Street • Viewpoint Road • 12/15 Eccles Street • 12/15 Eccles Street • 53 Carbisdale Street • 53 Carbisdale Street • 185 195 200 Fernbank Street • 195 Fernbank Street

POSSILPARK TEAM For rent enquiries please contact: For all other housing enquiries – please contact:

Lesley McLeish Pamela Hutchison Danielle Quinn Gordon McFarlane Emma Coats Gail Hamilton Lynn Bennett • 134 Allander Street • 67-101 Allander • 8, 16, 24 Balmore • 134 Allander Street • 67-101 Allander • 8, 16, 24 Balmore • 102-173 Ashfield • 4-50 Ardoch Street Street Road • 4-50 Ardoch Street Street Road Street • 1-27 Balgair Place • 107-119 Allander • 40, 46, 52 Balmore • 1-27 Balgair Place • 107-119 Allander • 40, 46, 52 • 24 – 326 • 1-39 Balgair Street Road • 1-39 Balgair Street Balmore Road Broadholm Street Gardens • 2-18 Barloch Street • 72 Balmore Road Gardens • 2-18 Barloch Street • 72 Balmore Road • Buckley Street • 25-41 Balgair • 3-5 Barloch Street • 139 – 221 Balmore • 25-41 Balgair • 3-5 Barloch Street • 139 – 221 Balmore • 28-30 Bracken Street • 29-53 Barloch Street Road Street • 29-53 Barloch Street Road Street • 1-22 Balglass Gardens • 3 Carbeth Street • 139 – 162 Barloch Street • 1-22 Balglass Gardens • 3 Carbeth Street • 139 – 162 Barloch Street • 11-61 Claddens Quadrant • 24-41 Balglass St • 2-8 Hawthorn Street • 2-73 Closeburn Street • 24-41 Balglass St • 2-8 Hawthorn Street • 2-73 Closeburn Street • 26-84 Claddens Street • 3-39 Balmore Square • 100 Hawthorn Street • 123-183 Denmark Street • 3-39 Balmore Square • 100 Hawthorn Street • 123-183 Denmark Street • 16-34 Coltmuir Street • 41-59 Balmore Road • 1-27 Hamiltonhill Crescent • 4-40 Hawthorn Street • 41-59 Balmore Road • 1-27 Hamiltonhill Crescent • 4-40 Hawthorn Street • 5 – 233 Crowhill Street • 71–83 Balmore Road • 97, 110, 112, 115 Hamiltonhill Road • 313-483 Hawthorn Street • 71–83 Balmore Road • 97, 110, 112, 115 Hamiltonhill Road • 313-483 Hawthorn Street • 26–36 Gadloch Street • 100-149 Bardowie Street • 180, 194, 208, 222, 236 Killearn • 8-20 Hawthorn Quadrant • 100-149 Bardowie Street • 180, 194, 208, 222, 236 Killearn • 8-20 Hawthorn Quadrant • 7 Glenhead Crescent • 184-248 Bardowie Street Street • 4-127 Mansion Street • 184-248 Bardowie Street Street • 4-127 Mansion Street • 6-44 Glenhead Street • 772–802 Bilsland Drive • 56-251 Killearn Street • 138, 148, 156 Saracen Street • 772–802 Bilsland Drive • 56-251 Killearn Street • 138, 148, 156 Saracen Street • 54-160 Glenhead Street • 8-48 Hayston Crescent • 1-23 Rednock Street • 172-294 Saracen Street • 8-48 Hayston Crescent • 1-23 Rednock Street • 172-294 Saracen Street • 5 – 81 Kippen Street • 1-43 Hayston Street • 98-110 Saracen Street • Walnut Crescent, Place, Road • 1-43 Hayston Street • 98-110 Saracen Street • Walnut Crescent, Place, Road • 23-43 Lamb Street • 10-63 Mireton Street • 67-102 Stonyhurst Street • Chestnut, Cypress & Spruce Street • 10-63 Mireton Street • 67-102 Stonyhurst Street • Chestnut, Cypress & Spruce Street • 82-209 Haywood Street • 198-202 Panmure Street • 106-116 Stonyhurst Street • 198-202 Panmure Street • 106-116 Stonyhurst Street • 105 Knapdale Street • 1-8 Redmoss Street • 217 – 231 Stonyhurst Street • 1-8 Redmoss Street • 217 – 231 Stonyhurst Street • 144 Liddesdale Road • 185-277 Saracen Street • 24 – 326 Broadholm Street • 185-277 Saracen Street • 21-89 Stronend Street • 28-30 Bracken Street • 21-89 Stronend Street • 1-15 Sunnylaw Place • 11-61 Claddens Quadrant • 1-15 Sunnylaw Place • 102-173 Ashfield Street • 26-84 Claddens Street • Buckley Street • 16-34 Coltmuir Street • 5 – 233 Crowhill Street • 26–36 Gadloch Street • 7 Glenhead Crescent • 23-43 Lamb Street • 6-44 Glenhead Street • 82-209 Haywood Street • 54-160 Glenhead Street • 105 Knapdale Street • 5 – 81 Kippen Street • 144 Liddesdale Road

SPRINGBURN TEAM For rent enquiries please contact: For all other housing enquiries – please contact:

HO - Danielle McErlane HO - Andrea Campbell/Laura Sharkey HO - Emma Dunn HO - Terri McChesney HO - Gemma Lee HO - Amanda Milne • Balgraybank, • • Angus, Bagnell, Carleston, • Angus, Bagnell, Carleston, • Barmulloch Road • Balgraybank, Boghead, Boghead, Cardarroch, Road Crichton, Gourlay, Hillkirk, Crichton, Gourlay, Hillkirk, • Burnbrae & Oatfield Cardarroch, Cockmuir Cockmuir Street • Burnbrae Kemp, Valleyfield & Kemp, Valleyfield & Street Street • 256-356 & 426-488 & Oatfield Vulcan St Vulcan St • 459-463 Petershill Road • 256-356 & 426-488 Broomfield Road Street • Atlas & Road • Atlas & Cowlairs Road • Young Terrace Broomfield Road • Eastburn Road • 459-463 • 104-138 Balgrayhill Road • 104-138 Balgrayhill Road • Avonspark Gardens, • Eastburn Road • Craigenbay, Gartferry, Hillhouse & Petershill Road • Broomfield Place • Broomfield Place Place & Street • Craigenbay, Gartferry, Hillhouse & Lumloch Street • Young Terrace • Mossesfield Street • Mossesfield Street • Dykemuir Place & Street Lumloch Street • Drumbottie & Lanrig Road • Avonspark Gardens, Place & Street • 2-60 Broomfield Road • 2-60 Broomfield Road • Red Road • Drumbottie & Lanrig Road • 2-60 Wallacewell Crescent • Dykemuir Place & Street • Hillkirk Place • Hillkirk Place • 2-60 Wallacewell Crescent • 5-9 Wallacewell Place • Red Road • Morrin Path & Springburn Way • Morrin Path & Springburn Way • 5-9 Wallacewell Place • 91-144 Wallacewell Road • Auchentoshan Terrace • Auchentoshan Terrace • 91-144 Wallacewell Road • Campsie, Downs, Mansel & St Monance • Auchinloch, Laverockhall, & Midton Street • Auchinloch, Laverockhall, & Midton Street • Campsie, Downs, Mansel & St Monance Street • 721-745 Broomfield Road • 721-745 Broomfield Road Street • Syriam Gardens, Place & Street • Broomfield Crescent & Broomfield Drive • Broomfield Crescent & Broomfield Drive • Syriam Gardens, Place & Street • Springburn Road • Springburn Road • 77-163 Petershill Road • 77-163 Petershill Road

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Summer Camp Activities – Children

Activity Venue Date and time Contact Dates Keppoch Campus Summer Activity Keppoch Campus Tuesdays and Margaret Fraser 3rd and 4th July Wednesdays [email protected] 10th and 11th July 10.30 – 2.30 p.m. 17th and 18th July Robert Docherty 24th and 25th July [email protected] 31st July and 1st August Must register with ng homes 7th August Elmvale Primary Summer Activity Mondays 10.30 – 2.30 p.m. Margaret Fraser 2nd July [email protected] 9th July 16th July Robert Docherty 23rd July [email protected] 30th July Must register with ng homes 6th August Sports and physical activity Peugeot Ashfield Stadium Thursdays and Fridays Margaret Fraser 5th and 6th July programme 10.00 -3.00pm [email protected] 12th and 13th July 19th and 20th July Robert Docherty 26th and 27th July [email protected] 2nd and 3rd August Must register with ng homes

Community Fun Days

Activity Venue Date and time Contact Details National Play Day Keppoch Campus Wednesday 8th August Margaret Fraser Open event and will include a range 11.00 – 3.00 p.m. [email protected] of activities and fun workshops, cooking demonstrationstraditional Robert Docherty games and food sharing. [email protected] The Big Get Together Saracen House Friday 22nd June Margaret Fraser Welcome to the Community Event. 12 – 3 p.m. [email protected] All welcome. Scottish Opera Touring Bus Springburn Park Saturday 4th August Free tickets must be booked in Scottish Opera Touring Bus 11am, 1pm & 3pm advance Includes children’s theatre adventure springburnwintergardens@gmail. which takes place on the bus. com Packed lunches included Possilpark Gala Day Possilpoint Saturday 11th August Young Peoples Futures Large community event – open to all. Community Centre Check Ann Lawrence [email protected] Arc Gala Day Ashgill Community Saturday 18th August Arc Milton Large community event Centre Milton 0141 772 7993 Comedy Night Springburn Central Friday 14th September Andrea McManus Night of Comedy hosted by the Community Council springburncentralcommunitycouncil@ Funny Man and Springburn’s local outlook.com Comedian Gary Faulds (over 18’s) Refugee Football Festival Regional Sunday 17 June Refugee Football Festival Scotland 7-a-side football festival. Opportunity Indoor Centre 11-4 p.m. 2018 [email protected] to come and watch

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Weekly and monthly activities for older adults

Activity Venue Date and time Contact Dates Song, Shimmy Petershill Club, Adamswell Street, Springburn Fridays 1 – 4 p.m. Margaret Fraser 1 June 2018 [email protected] 29 June 2018 27 July 2018 Please register with ng 31 August 2018 homes 28 September 2018 Chatty Cafe Salvation Army Halls, Springburn 1 - 3p.m. Margaret Fraser Weekly from 4th June for 6 weeks Mondays [email protected] 1 – 3 p.m.

Film Shows Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street, Glasgow Monthly Margaret Fraser Various dates. If interested please [email protected] register with ng homes. Bus Trips Various venues: July/August Margaret Fraser Various dates. If interested please Loch Lomond, Largs, Ayr [email protected] register with ng homes.

Weekly Activity Programme

Activity Venue Date and time Contact Other Little Rascals Possilpoint Community Centre Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays Gillian Halliday New parents welcome (Link Up) 9.30–11.00am [email protected] Chancers Possilpoint Community Centre Wednesdays Gillian Halliday All welcome. Variety of (Link Up) 9.30am-2.30pm [email protected] activities Inner Circle Men’s Group Possilpoint Community Centre Mondays:2-4pm Gillian Halliday New welcome members (Link Up) Thursdays: 12-3pm [email protected] Wednesday Social Event Possilpoint Parish Church Wednesdays Margaret Fraser Breakfast Saracen Street 9.30am-2pm [email protected] Tai Chi Lunch Variety of activities Oriental Gym Exercise Tron St Mary’s Fridays Margaret Fraser Oriental Gym Exercise Red Road Barmulloch 10-12 [email protected] Activities Family Breakfast Clubs Salvation Army Halls Mondays to Fridays (except Margaret Fraser Breakfast and fun activities. Fernbank Street Tuesdays and school holidays) [email protected] Aimed at primary school 8 – 9.00 am children. Family Breakfast Clubs Possobilities Mondays to Fridays (except Margaret Fraser Breakfast and fun activities. Denmark Street school holidays) [email protected] Aimed at primary school 8 – 9.00 am children. Chat Chill & Play Peugeot Ashfield Stadium Wednesday Robert Docherty Youth Club aimed at 10-15 (Tigers Speedway) (7-9pm) [email protected] year olds. Variety of activities, sports, dance and arts and crafts. Friday Night Club Springburn Leisure Centre Fridays Robert Docherty Programme aimed at 5-11 4-6pm [email protected] year olds. Variety of sports, activities and arts and crafts. Match day experience Peugeot Ashfield Stadium Saturdays Robert Docherty Football sessions on the ash 11:00-12:15pm [email protected] pitch aimed at primary school children. Mini kickers Possilpoint Community Centre Thursdays Robert Docherty Fun, physical literacy 3:30-4:15pm [email protected] programme for 3-5 year olds.

NORTH news 23 ng INFORMATION Springburn Winter Gardens, Springburn Park Springburn Winter Gardens Update

hings are gathering Inside the ‘Hot pace with plans for House’ in the 1950s. TSpringburn Winter Russell Clark Gardens. You may have already contributed to the social media campaign with your family photos and stories about the ‘hot house’ as it was known back in the day. We’ve picked up some great insights as to what went on and have even put long lost work buddies back in touch. Did you know that Mr Kerr, Curator there were more than 60 chrysanthemum types grown such as community events, meetings, workshops friends and enjoy Billy McDonald, Balornock in there? Here is a picture alongside a cafe / bar where home grown the outdoors. of Mr Kerr, the curator, produce could be used. There are also plans If you’ve not admiring his work in 1949! to house community businesses such as a heard already, We also heard he sneaked his kindergarten - a special kind of nursery that Friends of wee dog in, Jinkie, when the focuses on children and the benefits of being in Springburn Park is doors were locked! Thanks the outdoors. What better place to do that than planning a weekend to Lillian Touba, who lived in Mosesfield House, for Springburn Park? of activities to celebrate 30 years of the Glasgow that story. The new Winter Gardens would also like to offer Garden Festival with the Royal Society for the As well as looking back, Springburn Winter activity and day care for older people - we know Protection of Birds on Sat 2 and Sun 3 June. Put the Gardens Trust is very much moving forward with that bringing older people and children together date in your diary and keep you fingers crossed for plans to repurpose the Winter Gardens into a can combat isolation and loneliness in the area. sunshine! community venue. The Trust will be working with What do you think? If you want to stay up to date with our plans, Collective Architecture to scope outline designs for The Trust works closely with Friends of follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. a new Winter Gardens. We will be exhibiting these Springburn Park and many other local groups Alternatively, send your email address to designs locally in the coming weeks so you can including Springburn Community Council and ng [email protected] and you will be view them and share your thoughts. homes. We are devising a series of summer events added to our mailing list. We’ll keep you updated The designs will include space for activities and walks in the Park, a perfect way to meet new on plans for Springburn’s new Winter Gardens!

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Springburn Winter Gardens Trust is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, Scottish Charity Number SCO44954 You’re invited to join Springburn IT’S YOUR AREA and Balornock Focus Group! SO HAVE YOUR SAY! When: • A group of residents interested in their area who • People who have ideas how to make changes/ 26th June 2018 at 10:30am want to work with agencies to make it better. improve things and want to be part of that Where: change. • Residents who want to have their say about 10 Vulcan Street, G214BP what happens in their area. • Residents who want a voice and to be part of What to bring: any changes and improvementd in their area. Enthusiasm and ideas • People who want to hear from agencies working in their area providing services, e.g. Police, • Anyone living in the area who wants to be part Council Departments, Housing Association, of a community. Councillors, MP’s etc.

How to get in touch with us: springburn office possilpark office email: [email protected] Ned Donaldson House, Saracen House, web: www.nghomes.net 50 Reidhouse Street, 139 Saracen Street, media centre: http://mediacentre.nghomes.net twitter: @ng_homes Springburn, Glasgow G21 4LS Possilpark, Glasgow G22 5AZ facebook: ngsportslegacy Tel: 0141 560 6000 Tel: 0141 336 1300 24 NORTH news When you have finished with This is a Carbon Balanced Publication this newsletter please recycle it

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