ISSUE 36 LOCAL CYCLISTS ON TRACK AT SIR CHRIS HOY VELODROME great place to Young people and coaches from North Glasgow are pictured with ng homes CEO Robert Tamburrini, the Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games, Councillor Archie Graham, and Head of Regeneration John Devine LIVE cotland’s only world-class the ng Sports Legacy project being “We are determined to make is very special.” indoor cycling facility – the delivered by Glasgow Life, ng homes sure that the Glasgow 2014 Built next to the Commonwealth S stunning Sir Chris Hoy and the Winning Scotland Foundation. Commonwealth Games leave a Games Athletes’ Village and Celtic Velodrome in Glasgow – has The ng Sports Legacy Project aims lasting legacy. It was fantastic to see Park, the Emirates Arena is one of the attracted thousands of people since to connect residents in the north of young people from the north of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe it opened in October. the city with the ongoing Glasgow city riding on the very same boards as and is already home to a world-class Demand for track sessions is so 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy some of the world’s greatest cyclists sporting events programme. high that the velodrome at the £113 initiatives. including our very own Olympic gold For further information on sessions million Emirates Arena is almost fully ng sports legacy co-ordinator medal winners Sir Chris Hoy and or events, customers are asked to booked until Christmas. Greg Cann is already working hard Laura Trott. We want this venue to check www.emiratesarena.co.uk or While some of the world’s top to increase participation in sport and inspire the next generation of cyclists.” telephone 0141 287 7000. cyclists have graced the track – at improving health and wellbeing. The Chief Executive of ng homes, events such as the sell-out UCI Track project is the first of its kind in the city. Robert Tamburrini, said: “The Cycling World Cup – a group of Chair of Glasgow Life and London 2012 Olympic Games young people from schools in North the Executive Member for the showed just how inspirational Glasgow took visitor numbers over Commonwealth Games, Councillor sport can be. For young people the 4,000 mark. Archie Graham, said: “The Sir Chris in our area to be given the The school pupils from Springburn Hoy Velodrome was built for the chance to cycle on the same Academy and All Saints Secondary people of Glasgow and the response track that Sir Chris Hoy himself visited the velodrome as part of has been nothing short of incredible. rode on just a few weeks back review of new kitchens the year and heating 6 8 for kemp street LIVE LEARN WORK VISIT INVEST LIVE LEARN WORK VISIT INVEST LIVE LEARN WORK VISIT INVEST LIVE LEARN WORK VISIT INVEST LIVE LEARN WORK VISIT INVEST primary school great place to new look LEARN sporting great place to challenge events LEARN Wallacewell Primary School website upils from Wallacewell and St. We have launched our new website payments to rent and factoring Martha’s were among the local - www.nghomes.net accounts. P schools who took part in the for all... ng homes staff Susan Mellon The move is part of our ongoing Tony Sweeney, Head of North East Glasgow Games – a sporting reg Cann, ng sports legacy co- and Kerry Stephen with new drive to improve communications with Organisational Development at ng challenge for primary schools. recruit, Commonwealth ordinator, has been working with our customers of ng homes and partner homes, said: “Our new website has The event was designed to allow Apprentice Jennifer Paton, partners over the last few months and check out the new website organisations. The website offers all of the features you’d expect from the pupils the opportunity of showing a G has arranged sports activities across North quick and easy access to essential a community based social landlord commitment to sport and healthy living, Glasgow including Golf, Gymnastics, Table information for tenants, residents and and it has the North Glasgow working together as a team, Tennis, Football and Athletics. the wider North Glasgow community. community at its heart. The website encouraging others and ng homes now on twitter The events were held at various venues The user-friendly design provides is constantly being updated with developing skills. St Martha’s Primary School across North Glasgow including Possil Point As well as launching a new look website ng homes is also embracing site visitors with better access to news, events and information so The youngsters had to take Community Centre, Balgrayhill Community social media and now has a twitter page. If you wish to follow us on twitter information about our services. it will be an important resource for part in a variety of sporting Centre, Petershill Park, log on to www.twitter.com/ng_homes. Our twitter name is ng_homes. We Users can check out the latest anyone interested in ng homes or challenges involving running, Tron St Mary’s Church will be tweeting about what we’ve been up to and letting you know about news, hear about upcoming events the North Glasgow community in jumping and throwing skills, and Springburn Leisure upcoming events where you live. in the community as well as make general.” encouraged by a PA announcer. Centre. Although there was a healthy There was football great place to competitive spirit on display, the offered their expertise as we move forward, they coaching for children challenges were great fun to have a team that cares.” aged 5-8 and 8-12 take part in. Thomas McAlister, Award Manager of Scotland delivered in partnership WORK John Fury, chair of ng UnLtd, said: “Pat’s idea is a fantastic example of with Partick Thistle, homes, is pictured presenting how our awards programme can help individuals Falkirk Community certificates to mark the schools who want to tackle society’s most pressing issues. Foundation and Glasgow participation in the event, Overcrowding in prisons is a real concern and the City Women’s FC. with ng sports legacy Government recently highlighted the importance The gymnastics co-ordinator, Greg Cann. of reducing re-offending and supporting prisoners’ sessions were delivered in partnership with rehabilitation. Pat’s idea could not be more relevant Scottish Gymnastics and local club Storm and we are delighted to be able to support him.” Gymnastics for nursery and primary school COMMUNITY SPORTS COURSE children. There were also Table Tennis sessions for all new full-time introductory programme to community investigations. ages & abilities . a real chance for future employment community development through sport Sports subjects include an introduction to sports These events will be taking place again in A will start in January at John Wheatley development, citizenship through sport and fitness the New Year so for more information or to n employability initiative for prisoners The award was made through a partnership College in a partnership with ng homes. and how to lead sporting activities. book space(s) call Greg on 0141 630 4254 and ex-offenders in Possilpark has been initiative run in conjunction with ng homes, Scotland The course will provide successful learners with There are no formal entry requirements or email [email protected] with A launched thanks to a £4,468 award. UnLtd, and Firstport. The partnership is part of a a range of skills in community development and but candidates must possess a good level of name(s), age(s) and a contact number. Funding for Open Gates comes from the strategy to encourage social entrepreneurs in North sports coaching. communication skills, both verbal and written. Millennium Awards Trust delivered by support Glasgow to test out ideas that can make a big It is aimed at people who wish to study at entry- The programme is three and a half days GET INVOLVED! organisations Scotland UnLtd, Firstport and ng homes. difference to people and communities. The initiative level and gain practical skills and knowledge that per week attendance and will be delivered in a ngsportslegacy is all about Open Gates will support prisoners and ex- offers access to free support and advice in addition will help them find employment or further study in community venue within the Springburn area. YOU and YOUR community. prisoners through an employment and either field. To apply or seek more information, contact the We want your ideas and training programme with the aim of Working in the Community subjects include John Wheatley College Advice Team on 0141 588 help. If you want to discuss reducing re-offending and stopping the “...another great initiative values and principles, equality and diversity, 1500 or Margaret Layden, ng homes, on 0141 630 sport or physical activity in revolving door back into prison. working with community groups and local 4252 or email [email protected] Springburn/Possil, or want Operating as a social enterprise, the that ng homes are supporting to get more involved - organisation will manufacture, recycle, to help local people...” please call 0141 630 4254 and upcycle furniture and white goods or email mycommunity@ and sell to the general public. nghomes.net. Full Individuals who have managed to break the cycle to start up awards to help individuals turn ideas into winter photography competition support will be given and will use their experience to mentor and support other reality. all ideas considered! offenders to do the same. Chairperson of ng homes John Fury said: “This is Are you a budding photographer? Over The man behind the project, Patrick Clark, another great initiative that ng homes are supporting Like & Tag on Farewell to Hugh... the winter months we’d like you to get had first hand experience of the struggles of the to help local people make a difference in our Facebook A well kent face was lost from ng homes snapping in our winter photography re-offending cycle before setting up a sandwich communities.” Were you at one of our recent sports sessions? recently when Office Concierge Hugh competition.