ISSUE TWELVE WINTER 2009-10 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FROM THE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP IN GLASGOW EAST ON THE RIGHT TRACK! NATIONAL INDOOR SPORTS ARENA AND SIR CHRIS HOY VELODROME WILL BE A “WORLD CLASS VENUE” The NISA and competitions, while the The velodrome track will be velodrome – which will velodrome will have a further designed by the internationally be one of the biggest 2,000 seated and 500 standing renowned designer Ralph indoor sports facilities spectators viewing a 250-metre Schuermann, who also designed of its type in Europe – cycle track. the 2008 Olympic Games will be located right in Viewing capacity for the velodrome in Beijing. the heart of the East velodrome will be extended to The design of the velodrome’s End, close to Celtic 4,000 for the duration of the track – and its accreditation by Park and the Commonwealth Games, where the Union Cycliste Internationale Commonwealth Games the venue will host the (UCI) – is absolutely key to the Athletes’ Village. badminton and track cycling success of the Sir Chris Hoy This will be the principal new events. Velodrome as an event arena. dedicated sports facility for the The facility will be a national 2014 Commonwealth Games, training centre for athletics, SPORTSCOTLAND and will be Scotland’s first basketball, netball, track cycling The new headquarters of indoor velodrome, building on and volleyball, and will include sportscotland, the national sports the successes of Sir Chris Hoy Scotland’s first dedicated indoor agency, will be located on the and other Scottish cyclists. velodrome, providing elite same site, adjacent to the NISA The arena will have 5,000 training and an international spectator seats for sporting competition standard venue. Continued on page 2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: P12: OUR COMMUNITY P13-16: 4 PAGE HEALTH P25: EASTMUIR CHAMPIONS SUPPLEMENT MAKES THE NEWS! 2 • GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • WINTER 2009/10 Continued from front page and velodrome. The facility will also be the base for several other national sports federations and Culture and Sport Glasgow’s sports development unit. Other features include a community sports centre with sports halls, outdoor floodlit 5-a-side courts, extensive health and fitness provision, indoor roller sports park, provision for cycling and a crèche. There will be dedicated and shared facilities for school use. The construction project will require a total workforce of 200, including 20 new apprenticeship Artists impressions (© Inlightin Ltd.) of the National Indoor Sports Arena and velodrome. places, and 84 staff will be Above left: 5-a-side courts. Above right: Velodrome. Below: North Plaza. employed by Culture and Sport “It will be great to see these Glasgow to operate the venue magnificent facilities take when it opens. shape and change the landscape of the East End of COMMUNITY FACILITY this great city of ours. I look Councillor Steven Purcell, forward to the day when we Leader of Glasgow City Council, welcome athletes from all said: “The National Indoor over the world to an arena Sports Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome will be world-class and velodrome of which we venues able to attract sporting will be justifiably proud. competitions of the highest I also look forward to the standard to Glasgow, as well as lasting benefits that they providing a fantastic community will give to the people of facility that presents the chance Scotland, of Glasgow and and challenge to improve health the East End.” and fitness levels. “The design and construction Councillor Archie Graham of this state-of-the-art facility Executive Member for the will offer employment, training Commonwealth Games and skills opportunities to local people, and will be a real asset it will inspire our athletes to for the city and country for train even harder to be on the decades to come.” podium at a home Games.” John Scott, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014 Limited, the WORLD CLASS Organising Company for the Sports Minister Shona Robison Commonwealth Games, said: said: “With five years to go, we “We are focused on delivering continue to be on track to deliver an athlete-centred Games and a world class Commonwealth the successful delivery of the Games. NISA and velodrome will “The development of the significantly contribute to NISA and Sir Chris Hoy providing athletes with a truly Velodrome will showcase outstanding sporting Glasgow and Scotland to an experience.” international audience, and Louise Martin CBE, Chair of continue to benefit the country sportscotland, said: “This is a for generations to come.” landmark facility, not just for the The main funder of the facility 2014 Commonwealth Games, is Glasgow City Council, with but for the future training and contributions of £11m from competition opportunities for so Glasgow 2014 Ltd and £15m many sports in Scotland. Cycling from sportscotland, as part of the in particular will benefit Scottish Government’s national immensely.” and Regional Sports Facilities Michael Cavanagh, Chairman Strategy. of Commonwealth Games Construction is due to begin Scotland, said: “As our plans for towards the end of 2009, with the Games continue to roll out completion expected in early and become a reality, I am sure 2012. The Council is issuing a newsletter to local people to provide an update on the work underway in the area in preparation for the 2014 Commonwealth Games. It will contain information on three major projects in the neighbourhood – the Athletes’ Village, the National Indoor Sports Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, and the East End Regeneration Route. Further communication will follow. You can view a copy of the newsletter at: www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/ AboutGlasgow/AGamesLegacyForGlasgow/Venues GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • WINTER 2009/10 • 3 A great deal still to do Season of fruitfulness In March I wrote; “Many people they arise, with information Looking at the woodlands and pupils – all working to achieve are genuinely concerned at this about how to access GERA trees in our gardens, it seems as the highest standards in time by reports in the media services (and a forthcoming Jobs if leaves are falling into a deep Gymnastics. In June this year we about the global economy and Fair) and interesting personal carpet of gold crunching flakes. welcomed some of these the impact of the credit crunch. stories from local people who When children play in safety in gymnasts to Glasgow and saw We here in Glasgow East are not have taken up these the woods and playing fields, some fabulous demonstrations. immune to the issues which are opportunities and support on parents are glad because this is In November nine gymnasts and outwith our control. However if offer. what play is about. three coaches from Glasgow will the agencies and stakeholders However Community Planning venture to Rostov on Don as part working in Community Planning is not just about the agencies and SPECIAL MEMORIES of an ongoing exchange work in partnership with the services they provide, it is Healthy play and enjoyment in programme. voluntary sector organisations also about the active sports brings children special then we can certainly try to communities within the area and memories and experiences of WORKING TOGETHER mitigate against the problems there a number of features such Councillor Frank Docherty fun. Why not bring safe play We want the best for our faced.” as; the Cranhill Community into your streets? Join the local children, working together On the front of this edition of Clean-Up, Doors Open Day and club and use organised activities through Community Planning in Outlook you will see the various arts and activities for 8-12’s and 12-14’s. Disco Baillieston, Shettleston and National Indoor Sport Arena involving young people in dancing classes will help build Greater Easterhouse you can (NISA) and the Velodrome now schools which show how diverse confidence and fun into help us do this in the winter taking shape as the preparations and vibrant the area is with a children’s lives but team games months. Healthy walks with the for the Commonwealth Games large number of people involve building relationships to Park Rangers will help you 2014 move forward. These are volunteering their time and work for a winning score. discover new interest in local physical signs that even in these talents for the good of all. history, trees, buildings, burns difficult times regeneration can So in these troubled times INTERESTED? and secrets of Bishop Loch. still take place and we can be there is still a great deal of work For information about children’s assured that here in the East End to do and much to be proud of activities contact Ken Gibson YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS we will have lasting legacy from here in the East of Glasgow and from Culture & Sport Glasgow INVALUABLE the games. we in the Community Planning on 0141 276 1785. We need your help to show our Also in this edition we have a Partnerships are committed to children they are valued and number of articles on how supporting local people. IMPORTANT LESSONS have a future beyond the Glasgow East Regeneration We learn fundamental skills for Commonwealth Games. Agency (GERA) are taking Councillor Frank Docherty Bailie Catherine McMaster life from childhood play, how to forward the Glasgow Works Chair East Centre Calton cope with anger and Bailie Catherine McMaster initiative to ensure that local Community Planning frustration and not destroy a Chair Baillieston, Shettleston people are well placed to take Partnership and Executive friendship. In the Sports and Greater Easterhouse advantage of training and Member for Community Academy of Rostov on Don (our Community Planning Board employment opportunities as Planning Glasgow City Council twinned City) they have 1,000 CALLING ALL LANDLORDS! If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you should give us a call..