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COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FROM THE COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP IN EAST WATER TOWER LIGHTS UP SKYLINE ONCE MORE ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE GLASGOW SKYLINE WAS REALLY BROUGHT TO LIFE WHEN THE STUNNING NEW LIGHTING OF THE CRANHILL WATER STORAGE TOWER WAS SWITCHED ON BY LORD PROVOST BOB WINTER, COUNCILLOR FRANK DOCHERTY AND LOCAL SCHOOLCHILDREN.

The Tower was built in the attended the community event in and the Smithycroft Secondary lighting of the tower continued change colour. 1950s, and is one of several Cranhill Primary School at which School Celtic Ceilidh Band. until 2002. similar constructions located in many organisations and projects The lighting at the tower has LANDMARK Glasgow. These were built to who provide services in the area A FOCAL POINT now been changed to the LED Councillor Frank Docherty, Chair supply water from Loch Katrine. had information stalls. FOR THE AREA format, which has lower power of East Centre Calton The structure has recently People were also entertained by consumption, requires less Community Planning Partnership undergone a facelift which was the talented children and young The Cranhill Water Storage maintenance, has a long life and Tower was first illuminated back and Glasgow’s Executive revealed during a recent people: Cranhill Primary School is therefore more Member for Community successful community event. Choir, St Maria Goretti Primary in 1999, with the aim of creating environmentally friendly. This Hundreds of local people School Scottish Country Dancers a focal point for the area. The new permanent lighting will Continued on page 2

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Programme Centres can help you in all aspects of looking for work, including putting together You could be a CV, application forms, interview techniques and event better off in work building confidence workshops. You can access these services Looking for work can be a difficult task, especially when you’re from the first day you make a not sure what it is you want to do. But help is at hand for anyone claim for benefit. looking for support on employment issues through Jobcentre Plus. More than 5000 employers across If you have recently been made unemployed it may be difficult to the country have signed up to work out where to start when looking for work. Jobcentre Plus Local Employer Partnerships. advisers are here to help. They can offer you differing support Working together with Jobcentre depending on what you need. Plus they have made a If you have a health condition or disability and already receive commitment to opening up Employment Support Allowance, Incapacity Benefit or Income employment, training, mentoring Support (because of your condition), then you may be eligible for or Work Trials opportunities to extra money to help you return to work. If you are a Lone Parent and Jobcentre Plus customers. are thinking of returning to work Jobcentre Plus can offer you advice about finding a job, training and child care. There are also financial Access to Work can help you if incentives on offer, like the In Work Credit payment which is your health or disability affects available to Lone Parents the way you do your job. It gives Michael, 54, took the help and support from Jobcentre Plus and has you and your employer advice never looked back. He had been unemployed for 6 years and felt that and support with extra costs his age, lack of suitable qualifications and length of unemployment which may arise because of your were real barriers to him finding work. Liz, an Adviser at the local needs. Jobcentre, worked with Michael offering him help and support with his interview skills and low self esteem. When Mitie Security Ltd If you have been unemployed for were recruiting Michael decided to apply for the job. He had never over 6 months and are over 25 considered this type of work before but decided to give it a go. there is additional support Within no time he had a new job, new uniform and a new life. available to help you search for Michael said: “If it wasn’t for Liz at the Jobcentre I wouldn’t work be working. She was the one that had confidence in me. She continually encouraged me to be positive about life.” Even in a recession, many jobs Find your way... are available through Jobcentre Plus and in the wider labour market. If you would like further information contact your back to work with local Jobcentre Plus or visit www.direct.gov.uk A great deal of support and advice is available to help you We have 4 offices in the East End. Jobcentre Plus find work. Jobcentre Plus can For further information contact: IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY BEEN MADE UNEMPLOYED help but there’s a lot you can do IT MAY BE DIFFICULT TO WORK OUT WHERE TO to help yourself. This means you Bridgeton Jobcentre 0141 551 3000 START WHEN LOOKING FOR WORK. JOBCENTRE can stay in control of the Jobcentre 0141 800 6000 situation, making the most of the PLUS ADVISERS ARE HERE TO HELP. THEY CAN Jobcentre 0141 800 3000 help available and the OFFER YOU DIFFERING SUPPORT DEPENDING ON Jobcentre 0141 532 8500 WHAT YOU NEED. opportunities that come along.

Continued from front page SUPPORTED BY... The lighting of the Cranhill Planning, said: “I am delighted to Water Storage Tower is supported see the relighting of this Glasgow by ’s landmark which I have worked Lighting Strategy, City Building for 18 months with a variety of (Glasgow) LLP, Glasgow organisations to deliver on this Community Planning promise that I made to the people Partnership, Glasgow East of Cranhill. Like so many people, Regeneration Agency (GERA) I am pleased to see the and Scottish Water. memorable rebirth of a Glasgow icon.”

Lord Provost Bob Winter, Councillor Frank Docherty and local schoolchildren GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009 • 3 A real commitment to Is Homecoming engaging improving our communities our communities? Welcome once again to the new Champions Awards for the area Homecoming - an representatives from many edition of Outlook. In the and the response was terrific – I invitation to all exiled Scots to community organisations and all previous edition I wrote about think I can confidently state that come back and visit Scotland - found that they had similar aims the effects and impact of the our area had the highest number began earlier this year with the and visions and were taking credit crunch and how the of nominees in the city to date. 250th anniversary of the birth practicable steps to achieving community planning partners As one of the judging panel for of Robert Burns and was them. We are all working and agencies can help people the awards I was not only celebrated with fireworks, towards the regeneration of our locally. However this edition is impressed at the numbers of music and dance in George communities. very much a more positive one. people and groups being Square. But what does this It’s easy to look for scapegoats This edition features the many nominated but also the wide mean to our own families and – the government, the banks, the local projects and organisations range of backgrounds being local communities? council or any other target in in the East of Glasgow which represented and the strength and Visitors will come with sight. But we also need to think have benefited directly from the depth of people’s commitment in memories of Glasgow passed of what we can do as a funding and support from the their communities. Councillor Frank Docherty down through generations. Our community beyond the Community Planning Naturally not everyone could families will have their own Homecoming. What can our own Partnerships. It should also be win an award on the night legends of distant relatives whom communities do at local level to noted that because of the however, in the words of the old we have seldom or never met. make the East End a better place investment from community Hot Chocolate song, as far as I’m Many will find a Glasgow very to live? Projects like the planning many of these concerned, “everyone’s a different from that which their Children’s Orchard programme organisations are able access winner.” Congratulations to all ancestors left. For this reason, I are signs of hope for the future, other monies from partners, involved in making East Centre have always welcomed the huge a better environment and lower agencies, charitable bodies and & Calton Community Champions efforts made by community carbon footprint for the City. trust to support their good work. great success and please keep up groups in organising festivals and Can we do it? Can you? the good work. other events which explore our COMMITMENT local history and heritage. Bailie Catherine McMaster Best wishes. Chair , Shettleston Additionally this edition and Greater Easterhouse celebrates the many individuals SOMETHING FOR Councillor Frank Docherty Community Planning Board and groups who give their Ward 18 – East Centre EVERYONE precious time and commitment to Chair East Centre & Calton Community Planning has support their communities in the Community Planning something to offer every East Centre & Calton area. The Partnership and Executive individual. I was delighted to be Evening Times and the Member for Community present at a recent Development Community Planning Partnership Planning in Glasgow Bailie Catherine McMaster Day in Blairtummock House, organised the Community which brought together

RED NOSE DAY - silence is golden! A SILENT FOOTBALL MATCH WAS HELD TO RAISE MONEY FOR COMIC RELIEF ON 13 MARCH 2009. HUB SPORTS KINDLY DONATED THE VENUE AND PLAYERS AND SUPPORTERS ATTENDED FROM GERA, THE URBAN FOX PROGRAMME, COMMUNITY CENTRE AND THE TURKISH ETHNIC MINORITY CENTRE. All players and supporters were in complete silence for the duration of the game which proved difficult for the Referee Jack Simpson and many of the players. It was tightly fought match with The Urban Fox Programme coming out the narrow winners with a score of 19-0! A total of £225 was raised by everyone involved in the match. Well done to everyone involved! 4 • GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009

From left: Desmond Keating, Laura McEwing, Margaret Mulligan and Teresa Aitken.

CARMYLE WELCOMES NEW LEARNING CENTRE The residents of are delighted with the brand new Learning Suite, opened in March this year, which has been developed at the Carmyle Community Centre. Run in partnership with John Wheatley College and Glasgow City Celebration of Learning Event at College Council, the Learning Suite has been heavily supported by busy At the beginning of April, John Wheatley College hosted a fantastic celebration of learning event in volunteers Anne Simpson and Elaine Wilson. recognition of the community support provided to four of its students who have successfully completed With supported computing & IT classes running throughout the their HNC in Working with Communities. week, the Learning Suite also plays host to local children from This marked the end of a very long and eventful journey for the four students who began their course Carmyle Primary School, with around 200 using the up-to-the-minute initially at Bridgeton Community Learning Campus (BCLC) in February 2007. The experience the students technology each week. The pupils are also using the main hall for an gained while on the placements they had throughout their learning were a major factor in their success and exciting maths project. the College acknowledged the support which each community organisation had given to the students. The upgrade took place with the support of the Fairer Scotland These students moved into new East End Campus in March 2007 to complete their studies and were among Fund, through John Wheatley and Glasgow Housing Association. The the first students to learn in the brand new building. whole fabric of the building is being renovated and, once all final The evening was a great success with the newly qualified students taking an opportunity to say something repairs are complete, the building will become the epicentre of individually that captured what participating in their HNC meant to them. The night was also celebrated by community life. staff, placement supervisors and proud family members who were feted by a delicious spread, courtesy of It already accommodates around 500 people per week, with a huge BCLC. Everyone wishes the fab four all the best in their future careers in Community Development. range of activities – Carpet Bowls, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Bingo, Youth Club, Chair Aerobics, Circuit Training and all the IT activities – STOP PRESS... STOP PRESS... STOP PRESS... Laura McEwing has just been offered a place at the University of Glasgow on the B(ed) in Community to name but a few! Development degree programme, with direct entry to the second year. Congratulations from everyone and a Anne has been a volunteer with the Centre for over two years and huge “Well done!” has witnessed huge changes in that time. With a background in nursing management and social work, she felt she wanted to put something back into the community and became a volunteer welfare Brand New for the Housing Sector… rights worker based in Carmyle. Since then, the facility has become HNC programmes will continue to run this year; Access programme to HNC Working with increasingly popular and the need for more volunteers is very Communities, HNC Working with Communities and the new HNC Working with Communities/PDA pressing. Training is due to take place soon. in Housing Law for Advisors. Anne says, “It has just taken off and we’re now hugely busy. Just The exciting news is that the HNC Working with Communities/PDA in Housing Law for Advisors as soon as I can find the time, we’ll hopefully start to apply for incorporates an SQA Group Award specifically aimed at providing a professional development award for additional funding which will help us to employ qualified staff to people who already are, or are interested in, working in the Housing sector and/or Community Development. support the activities and help us to ensure the Centre is used to its The new HNC Working With Communities/PDA in Housing Law for Advisers will be available on a full potential.” part-time basis (day release) and those who are interested in this particular programme should, in the East Outlook wishes them every success! instance, contact Gary Harkins on 0141 588 1500 for more information.

Joining a College course couldn’t be easier! John Wheatley College offers a you are… and help you achieve your goals wide range of programmes to Bear in mind that you don’t in an appropriate period of time. suit all needs and levels of necessarily need qualifications All of the full-time and part- ability. Whatever your aims, before coming on to a time programmes have core skills whatever your age, whatever programme at John Wheatley (such as computing and you’re looking for, there should College, but if you do have communication skills) built into be something to suit your goals experience and information about them which will help you to and lifestyle. your achievements, they’ll be develop your personal skills and If you’re unsure of what delighted to discuss this with you self-confidence. If you have been programme would be best for at your interview. away from the workplace for you, the Guidance/Advice Team There’s access to learning for some time, the staff recognise – Graham Thomson, Anne-Marie everyone, with programmes that employability and workplace MacLeod, Andrew Macdougall designed to suit every age group. skills may be an issue – and the and Chris Tucker – welcome Part-time or Drop-in classes may programmes address this too, as enquiries and would be happy to be exactly what you’re looking well as providing the crucial talk you through your options – for to bring you up to speed with vocational knowledge and whether that would mean full- the technological age. qualifications. time, part-time or flexible If you’ve been away from The College has access to learning. learning for quite some time, the excellent childcare facilities or, if To apply, you only need to fill staff understand that taking that you have your own out an application form and first step can be quite daunting. arrangements, they may be able you’ll be invited along to an At the start, many students lack to contribute towards costs of any informal interview with the confidence in their abilities and formal childcare service. programme tutor and a member themselves. Added to that, there Right throughout your of the College Advice Team. are financial and, possibly, other programme of study, you’ll be They’ll discuss your learning responsibilities in your life. encouraged and supported by the needs and personal circumstances If you’re undecided, the Advice committed staff and excellent – in complete confidence – and Team can chat with you about facilities. For more information, help you select the programme what programme and mode of ring the College Advice Team most suitable for you, whoever learning would benefit you most now on 0141 588 1500. GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009 • 5 College case studies from John Wheatley: Kevin Carroll, CRE8 Project Co-ordinator, Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency

Kevin came to John Wheatley and support on many issues on Now working with GSWRA, College in 2001, joining the NQ students’ behalf. he co-ordinates and manages the Sound Engineering “It was at this point,” says CRE8 Bus, a mobile IT & Digital programme. Although he was Kevin, “that I realised college Media lab-based programme volunteering as a coach with a was so much more than simply which provides youth training local youth football team, he learning the skills on my chosen and diversionary activities had been made redundant from course. It helped me build my through IT multimedia and issue- his daytime office job due to confidence and equipped me with based work. CRE8 is also a the company’s relocation. the skills and experience to mobile training centre and As well as his youth activities, become more involved in youth engages with the More Choices, Kevin played in a band and had a and community issues, setting me More Chances group of young real interest in music so felt that off on a new career path.” people in the south west of the Sound Engineering would benefit After completing his studies at city in their local communities him as the College could provide John Wheatley College, Kevin and schools to address barriers to hands-on studio recording skills. went on to help found ‘The employment, access to other While at College his experience Sound Lab’ – a Tollcross-based GSWRA services and ultimately in working with young people, youth programme structured bring young people closer to the many from chaotic backgrounds around various music tuition, job market. (Discussions are effective partnerships and tutors on my NC programme and who faced a number of DJ-ing and multimedia for local underway to provide just such a recruiting new part-time staff and in the Flexible Learning Centre challenges, prompted him to young people in the East End. facility here in the East of the volunteers. were very encouraging and become involved with the NUS. Working too as a sessional youth city through John Wheatley He says, “I may well have supportive and college provided Ultimately as Student President, worker with the City Council College, GERA and the local finished up in youth or the opportunity to learn the skills Kevin found himself enjoying the involved him in a wide range police). community work anyway, but I’m using today in a job I really welfare aspect of his role where of youth services-related Kevin has helped drive the coming to John Wheatley helped enjoy.” he provided mediation, advocacy programmes. project forward, building up to accelerate the process. The

The College is in the process of producing its brand new 2009/10 Prospectus so now’s your chance to find that new career path that you’ve been thinking about. Many of our programmes are very popular so it’s best that your get your Application form in to us as soon as you can. Ring us now or pop in to either our Easterhouse or East End campus buildings to pick one up. 6 • GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009 COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP

Glasgow Community Planning East Area works with partner organisations, the public sector and the community to deliver better services all aimed at improving local residents’ quality of life. Both Local Community Planning Partnership Boards – East Centre & Calton and Baillieston, Shettleston and Greater Easterhouse – have allocated funding to the following initiatives to deliver a wide range of services aimed at the whole community. For further information on any of these initiatives, please use the contact number below. Alternatively if you wish to know more about Community Planning, contact a member of the support team on 0141 771 9338.

GLASGOW COMMUNITY PLANNING EAST AREA: LOCAL AREA INITIATIVES

THEME & PROGRAMME PROJECT & CONTACT DETAILS DESCRIPTION

HEALTH: Vulnerable Children’s Programme East End Kids & Co Provides affordable and accessible fruit and veg in East Centre & This programme will provide a range of co-ordinated Michael McDermott, 0141 551 8811 Calton to improve health and diet of children in the area. Delivers Get services to vulnerable children, young people and families [email protected] Shopping Get Cooking Get Moving course and weaning fayres. across Glasgow East. The programme will include services to impact on issues such as parenting, respite Greater Easterhouse Kids & Co. Provides affordable and accessible fruit and veg in Greater care, diet and support to individual young people who Gaille McCann, 0141 781 4180 Easterhouse to improve health and diet of children in the area. have suffered as a consequence of chaotic behaviours in [email protected] Delivers weaning fayres. the family. This programme will address the key priorities as identified by both LCPP Boards. East End Respite Care (Geezabreak) Provides evening, weekend and school holiday respite care for Doreen Patterson, 0141 573 2900 children and dependents of drug addicts. [email protected]

Easterhouse Youth Involvement Project Early intervention service that works with young people aged 8-15 Frank Connelly, 0141 773 4297 who have emerging emotional and behavioural needs and their [email protected] parents/carers to strengthen resilience.

HEALTH: Addictions Programme SADIES (East End Alcohol Prevention Project) Provides alcohol prevention and education training in schools, youth The funding will support the development of an addiction Gillian Cardow, 0141 550 3954 clubs and for teachers and public sector staff. programme across Glasgow East. The aim is twofold. [email protected] Firstly to establish a programme of support and to promote access to counselling and peer support for Quarriers Delivers family support programmes that aim to improve outcomes for families who are experiencing the impact of either Mary Glasgow/Eileen Coll children affected by problematic parental addiction. offending and/or addiction and secondly to support 01505 616 063/0141 781 4260 families and children affected by parental addiction using [email protected] a family centred intensive approach. Hope Project aims to integrate ex-offenders and their families into the local Frank Gallagher, 0141 552 0229 community, reduce the barriers they face and increase their capacity [email protected] to engage in the services available to them.

HEALTH: Credit Union Programme Credit Union Programme Led by Bridgeton, Calton & Dalmarnock Credit Union, partnered This programme will provide new services, assist with George Redmond, 0141 550 4171 with Parkhead and & Credit Unions, this money management and encourage saving. [email protected] programme will provide new services which offer routes out of poverty through good money management and saving.

HEALTH: Miscellaneous Alternatives Stress Centre Provides outreach stress management and relaxation courses and Liz McConnell, 0141 550 5030 therapies for referrals from Primary Mental Health Care team. [email protected]

East End Healthy Living Centre Part of a City-wide programme of community based organisations Heather Dickson, 0141 550 5000 which deliver physical activity and leisure classes. [email protected]

Greater Easterhouse Money Advice Project Project promotes financial inclusion through a three pronged service Tony Quinn, 0141 778 5350 made up of emergency intervention, financial education and personal [email protected] financial development.

Gtr. Easterhouse Home Visiting Outreach Provision of advice services with trained volunteer front line advisers Service to those where access is impeded through the delivery of a home Loretta Gaffney, 0141 771 0005 visiting service. [email protected]

VIBRANT: Sports Programme Gladiators Sports development and children's play initiative delivered in outreach Sports and recreation development project, incorporating Alex Richardson, 0141 781 4392 locations. arts, lifelong learning and education programmes. Sports [email protected] development and children's play initiative delivered in outreach locations. Gtr. Easterhouse Healthy & Active Lifestyles Sports and recreation development project, incorporating arts, lifelong Elaine Daw, 0141 550 4572 learning and education programmes. [email protected]

VIBRANT: Arts Programme Glasgow East Arts Company Delivers an arts and cultural programme at The Bridge and across the This programme will develop an exuberant, participatory Jackie Shearer, 0141 276 9671 local area. and must see arts and cultural programme for Glasgow [email protected] East. It will involve residents in a positive and active participatory arts programme which will be the first step Cranhill Arts Project Photography and computer project stimulating awareness, on to other experiences linked to community planning Chris Nicoletti, 0141 774 8595 involvement and participation in the arts for residents of Greater themes. [email protected] Easterhouse. The grant will allow a new arts programme to be developed in Glasgow East which will include the East End Community Arts Project Delivers an arts and drama project around the transition from primary development of two new Xmas shows for local residents David Meldrum, 0141 554 6642 to secondary school and works with adults with learning disabilities. as well as linking to such themes as Homecoming and [email protected] Commonwealth. The programme will be developed in partnership with a number local arts providers as well as Visual Statement Dance and theatre project seeking to introduce local people of all ages Culture & Sport Glasgow and will facilitate the Daniel Dobbie, 0141 276 9690 and abilities to all aspects of the performing arts. development of a festival programme across Glasgow [email protected] East with events held in Tollcross Park to support the 5K run and linked events in Auchinlea Park. GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009 • 7

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THEME & PROGRAMME PROJECT & CONTACT DETAILS DESCRIPTION

VIBRANT: Integration East End Asylum & Integration Network The initiative engages with a diverse range of clients and develops Funding supports the integration of asylum seekers, Yvonne Kucuk, 0141 556 4776 and supports key priority groups. refugees and the indigenous community.

Cranhill Integration Project Employs an Integration Worker to co-ordinate and deliver services that Sam Patterson, 0141 774 3344 will enable the integration of refugees, asylum seekers and migrant [email protected] workers.

Easterhouse CAB Outreach Provides culturally sensitive, confidential and accessible information, Loretta Gaffney, 0141 771 0005 advice and practical assistance on range of issues (benefits, debt, [email protected] immigration, employment, housing, etc.) to people who were asylum seekers and who have recently been granted refugee status and/or leave to remain and their families.

ESOL Programme Provides English speaking classes for asylum seekers and refugees. Alan Sherry, 0141 778 2426 [email protected]

VIBRANT Community Engagement Support Vehicle Will continue to support the delivery of Community Engagement Action Janette Mitchell, 0141 781 2000 Plan along with the five Community Reference Groups in the Glasgow [email protected] East area.

LEARNING: Learning Programme Led by John Wheatley College Comprises the College’s ICT Learning Network in a variety of This programme has been designed to take a thematic Alan Inglis, 0141 778 2426 community locations, in particular promoting youth access and approach to learning across Glasgow East and will tackle [email protected] engagement. issues such as literacy, numeracy and improve employability skills for all residents. It will also tackle FARE (Family Action in Rogerfield and Young People’s Media Action Group which helps young people write, issues such as confidence building and self esteem, and Easterhouse) edit, design and publish a targeted newsletter and develop new media contribute to raising the educational achievement of all Rosemary Dickson, 0141 771 9151 skills. children and young people. Will also [email protected] include a programme of capacity building work for local Greater Easterhouse YouthBank Young people’s grant giving organisation in which they learn organisations. Linda McGlynn, 0141 773 0044 assessment, prioritisation and budgeting skills with finite resources to [email protected] assist other young people.

Myatt Project Provides adult literacy and numeracy support to people with learning Patricia Sneddon, 0141 773 3330 disabilities. [email protected]

LEARNING: Universal Youth Services Programme Urban Fox Based in Helenslea Hall, Urban Fox is the lead partner and provide This programme will provide a range of universal youth Michael McCourt, 0141 556 1195 youth diversionary activities based around sport and physical activity, activities across the East Centre and Calton LCPP area. [email protected] inc mountain-biking, kayaking, etc. – often leading to accreditation. This programme will impact on youth issues such as literacy, numeracy and educational attainment levels as South Youth Project Based in the Bambury, the project does generic youth work (street, well as improving confidence and the self esteem of local Kelly Glass, 0141 550 7009 group, etc.) and activities based mainly within area but will young people. This programme will be complementary to [email protected] now be spreading geographic reach. the wider learning programme and link to the diversionary youth programme across Glasgow East. Dalmarnock Youth Project Project does generic youth work (street, group, etc.) and activities Simon Strang, 0141 550 1997 based mainly within the Dalmarnock area but will now be spreading [email protected] geographic reach.

Parkhead Youth Project Project does generic youth work (street, group, etc.) and activities Liz Mitchell, 0141 550 2621 based mainly within Parkhead area, targeting young people, gang [email protected] culture, etc. from a number of venues, but will now be spreading geographic reach.

PEEK (Possibilities for East End Kids) Based in St Luke & St Andrew’s Church in Calton the project uses arts Melodie Crumlin, 0141 552 5757 based activities to engage young people. Will be spreading geographic [email protected] reach.

LEARNING: Capacity Building Programmes Synergy Programme A Sustainable Development co-ordinator will work with Reidvale These programmes will allow community facilities to work Steven Davies, 0141 781 2000 Neighbourhood Centre, Dalmarnock Community Centre, Cranhill together to provide a strategic delivery of services to the [email protected] Community Project, Bambury Centre, and Helenslea Community residents of East Glasgow. Halls to develop their programmes and a sustainability strategy.

Capacity Building Bridgeton Cosortia group of community facilities looking at sustainable Robert Murdoch, 0141 556 4275 development and joint working for organisations. Partners at this stage [email protected] are Bridgeton Community Learning Campus, For All Bridgeton (FAB), and Countdown East End (PEEPS).

BSGE Capacity Building Cosortia group of community facilities looking at sustainable Pauline Smith, 0141 781 2132 development and joint working for organisations. Partners at this stage [email protected] are Community Trust (also representing HA/The Connie), Calvay Housing Association, Residents Association and The Pavillion.

LEARNING: Partnership Development Partnership Development Budget A fund to enable partners to come together in order to improve and Patricia McCrossan, 0141 771 9338 enhance service delivery. [email protected]

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THEME & PROGRAMME PROJECT & CONTACT DETAILS DESCRIPTION

SAFE Community Policing Programme This initiative led by Strathclyde Police is designed to tackle issues Superintendent George Clelland such as security, crime and community safety by investing in locally 0141 532 4800 dedicated progressive community policing that will engage and work closely with communities to quickly and effectively deal with local Superintendent Val Thomson concerns. Community policing teams will be established in Baillieston, 0141 532 4600 Shettleston and Greater Easterhouse to provide a highly visible presence in neighbourhoods and focus on tackling violence, signal crimes and disorder.

Youth Diversionary Programme Will provide a co-ordinated range of weekend activities for young Sean Connor, 0141 551 8131 people across Glasgow East. Funded from both LCPP Boards this [email protected] programme will include staff training to ensure appropriate engagement with young people. This will include detached street work in hotspot areas as well as new youth activities in a variety of venues including sports centres, schools and churches. The inputs provided will match the priorities as laid down by the Strategic Youth Partnership and will include covering issues such as literacy and numeracy, employability, gang violence as well as positive progression to learning and working. The programme is led by EEHARD (East End Housing Regeneration Forum) and includes Playbusters, Celtic and Rangers FC along with many other youth service providers such as Shoot for Success and Urban Fox, et al.

Violence Against Women Partnership Aims to tackle violence against women within the principles of the Ann Fehilly, 0141 276 7631 City Wide Strategy Violence Against Women Partnership and assist in [email protected] developing the capacity of the East Violence Against Women Partnership Forum. Mariead Tagg, 0141 781 0230 This initiative includes training and support to women from: Say [email protected] Women, Wise Women, GE Woman’s Aid and Rape Crisis. Glasgow East Women’s Aid is directly funded for their support project for women experiencing domestic violence, providing access to support, information and refuge.

WORKING: Employability Programme Pathways to Progression The partnership of the East CHCP, John Wheatley College and GERA This programme brings together a range of organisations Kari Murphy, 0141 588 1500 is committed to the employability agenda for local people. The that provide services that support or lead to employment. [email protected] initiative provides a pathway to employment and career progression within the health sector for local people.

Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau This provides access to employment through providing local Ginny Jackson, 0141 554 3834 volunteers with high quality training, workplace experience and a [email protected] recognised career path in the advice sector, as well as skills which are transferable to employment in a variety of sectors.

Barlanark Out of School Care Provides out of school care service to local community and Joan McQuade, 0141 771 7690 surrounding areas, allowing parents and carers to sustain or seek [email protected] employment, further education, training or self development opportunities.

BLCR Out of School Care Provides out of school care service to local community and Lynn McMillan, 0141 773 0705 surrounding areas, allowing parents and carers to sustain or seek [email protected] employment, further education, training or self development opportunities.

WORKING Apprenticeship Programme 6 additional apprenticeships places on the apprenticeship programme Willie McFadden, 0141 287 3277 for East End residents. Programme is run by City Building and local [email protected] recruitment is carried out by GERA

WORKING Glasgow East Regeneration Agency To continue to support the economic development and regeneration of Steven Davies, 0141 781 2000 the Glasgow East area. [email protected]

Are you looking after someone? WHY SHOULD YOU ADVERTISE IN GLASGOW HELP FOR CARERS EAST OUTLOOK? Glasgow North East Carers Centre and Glasgow East End Community Carers Centre offer support to Carers, including Young Carers and their families. This includes Because it’s delivered to information and advice on the support that Health and Social Work services offer, Carers over 58,000 homes and Assessments, other benefits, respite care, holidays and more. We also offer emotional support, as caring can be an extremely rewarding but sometimes stressful role. Join our delivered direct to over support groups to meet other Carers in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. 200 public buildings in For information on any of our services please contact us: GLASGOW NORTH EAST CARERS CENTRE Glasgow’s East End. 51 Tondra Place, Easterhouse, Glasgow G34 9AX Tel: 0141 781 0728. E-mail: [email protected] To advertise in the Outlook, call GLASGOW EAST END COMMUNITY CARERS LTD., Gina Ireland at Contact Publicity 1061/1063 Tollcross Road, Tollcross, Glasgow G32 8UQ. Tel: 0141 764 0550. on 0141 204 2042. GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009 • 9

Photo courtesy of the Evening Times East Centre & Calton Community Champions Awards St Andrews in the Square was difference.” and Glasgow Community the venue for the East Centre Councillor Docherty was Planning Partnership. A fantastic & Calton Community delighted by the number of performance from the young Champions Awards on 28 nominations received – over 140 choir at Possibilities for East End April. Over 200 people – which is more than any other Kids (PEEK) brought the evening attended the event, which was a area in the city so far, saying that to a close. resounding success. Councillor “this is a testament to the hard In closing the ceremony Frank Docherty said, “We are work that is going on in the Councillor Docherty spoke of his proud of all of our local people communities in the area.” pride in the work being done to that work hard to make a real A champagne reception kick improve the East End and Calton. difference to their local started the event and visitors He said, “The East End is second communities. This ceremony browsed stalls set up by to none. I’m proud, so proud, it’s presents an opportunity to representatives of the award beyond belief.” publicly thank not only the sponsors, Glasgow City Council, Thanks to everyone who came winners and finalist but Strathclyde Police, Strathclyde along and made the evening a everyone who has made a Fire and Rescue, Evening Times success.

OUR COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS: Individual Award. Winner: Kenneth Faulds Finalists: Connie O’Hara and Betty Redmond Team Award Winner. Winner: Cranhill Community Project Finalists: For All Bridgeton (FAB) and Urban Fox Programme Neighbour Award. Winner: Rev. Adah Younger Finalists: Margaret Devine and Agnes Collins Public Service Individual Award. Winner: Supt. David Marsh Finalists: Louise Kilby and Marie Ward Public Service Team Award. Winner: Fire Reach Team Finalists: Community Janitors and GCSS Graffiti Team Young Community Award. Winner: Alan Kennedy Finalists: Tony McDermott and Ian Wilson 10 • GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009

Cllr Ryan with Interlink and GERA staff

JOBS PARTNERSHIP GETS ON THE ROAD Whether he knows it or not Stuart Creelman is playing a major role in changing the landscape around us. The 24-year-old apprentice scaffolder is working on the construction of one of the most significant roads and infrastructure projects seen in Scotland for many years.

Much of the once familiar M74 opportunity came up.” Chief Executive of Glasgow East landscape of the East End has Having invested many hours Regeneration Agency. “In been looking a little different of researching and preparing for his addition our on-site support has late, as the construction of the interview as well as passing his ensured the highest levels of job M74 extension gathers pace. Construction Skills Certification retention. It’s a model that clearly Foundations for the four mile Scheme test, Stuart got the job, works and we look forward to stretch of motorway are snaking where he is currently training to more success”. their way from Tollcross, through become a fully-qualified Councillor George Ryan, Cambuslang, Rutherglen and scaffolder. “I’m doing the job I Executive Member for Business , before the link is have always wanted,” he said. and the Economy with Glasgow completed at late next “The staff at GERA believed in City Council stated: “The M74 year. Scores of skilled workers me and, in return, I have proven employability partnership is a are employed on the project, and to everybody that it can be done good example of the employment at the heart of it is Tollcross man but it takes hard work and a lot and training benefits which can Stuart, who joined the project last of support.” be delivered for local Some of the young people who have been placed in November, with the support of communities by effective joint employment by the Employability Partnership Glasgow East Regeneration OPPORTUNITIES working between private sector Agency. Stuart is one of 27 young local employers and public agencies.” extension has not only provided Athletes Village and the new “I became unemployed last people recruited in recent months me with a career with real Indoor Sports Arena, this part of year for the first time and found to work on the M74 extension BENEFITS prospects, but as a local guy I Glasgow is changing beyond myself struggling to get into an thanks to the signing of the M74 Another of those local people know that people in my recognition, and if it keeps industry which demanded Employability Partnership referred to is 19-year-old Damien neighbourhood will also see long bringing jobs then there are a lot experience and qualifications”, Charter, a literally ground- Murray, who is able to walk to term benefits from the new of people like me willing to put said Stuart. I had some breaking deal agreed between the site from his home in road”, said Damien. “Along with in the effort”. construction experience, and construction consortium M74 Dalmarnock. “The M74 the Commonwealth Games really wanted to complete my Interlink JV, Glasgow, South training to become a scaffolder, and Renfewshire but everywhere I looked Councils and Glasgow East BY ROY BOYD employers were laying off Regeneration Agency. According THE OTHER EASTENDERS workers, so I felt I had no to the partners the onsite support chance.” provided by GERA staff has After contacting GERA’s ensured a higher standard of Employability office in performance from the recruits. Easterhouse Stuart secured a “In challenging economic temporary position with the conditions the agencies involved hugely successful Community have delivered life changing Janitors project. “It was great just employment opportunities for to be earning a wage again, but I workless residents like Stuart also enjoyed the work. The East who are based in the Works team were always on the communities local to the M74 lookout for jobs I could apply for development,” said Ronnie Saez, and that’s where the Interlink GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009 • 11

Scottish Champion Kimberly Johnstone

Spotlight on Eastbank Karate Club Eastbank Karate Club was Scottish, and Commonwealth club’s young female students founded in the late 1980s by Champions and members ready to advance into the Scottish Gerry Fleming, 5th Dan representing Scotland at Squad is Lara Davidson, 15, who Shotokan Karate, and other International level. The Club now has real talent. squad members so that they has more younger children At Eastbank Gerry Fleming, could have extra training. At attending and the standard has 5th Dan Shotokan Karate, has that time Gerry was competing never been higher, with more always worked hard to maintain for Scotland and Great Britain, champions than ever before. a high level of technique and taking part in European and Young athletes of note include fitness and a good level of World Championships. Scottish Champion Kimberly mutual respect between himself Word soon got about and Johnstone, 11, (pictured above) and the students. He points out younger people started to attend and James Coulter, Ciaran Haze that all of this is made possible the classes. Over the years they and Carl Drown (all Scottish with the help of his advanced have achieved more than 50 Open TEAM Champions). David instructors, including Charlie black belts, and Eastbank Karate Myles and Steven Murray are Bailey, working hard for the club Fare’s fare Club is well known all over the current Scottish Team members. and all its members. FROM THE OUTSIDE, IT help reduce the gang problems in country for its high standards. Steven got through to the last It’s a successful club and at LOOKS JUST LIKE ALL the local and surrounding areas. Their successes are remarkable four at the World Championships the same time it’s a fun and THE OTHER SIX-BLOCK This has been done by and they have had British, in Japan last year. One of the enjoyable atmosphere to train in. ON THE implementing a territorial history STREET, SLIGHTLY project for Primary 7s in the local DILAPIDATED AND RUN schools and by targeting young DOWN. HOWEVER, ASK people either in, or on the ANY LOCAL PERSON IN periphery of joining a gang. EASTERHOUSE WHERE Sport also features highly with FARE IS AND WITHOUT FARE who run the annual Mini HESITATION THEY WILL Olympics where Primary 7s from POINT YOU IN THE all over Glasgow’s East End take DIRECTION OF THE BIG part in a full day of Olympic YELLOW DOOR. events.

Since 1989, FARE have been New premises providing services with an aim to This is only a small slice of the enhance the lives of the local work FARE does and as a result, community. This has included they have been successful in a youth provision, sport, family bid for new, bigger premises. support and befriending amongst This purpose-built building, others. which will be situated in Drumlanrig Avenue, will host a Café larger café for the use of the At the heart of FARE is their community, still with the same community café, a place people welcoming, informal atmosphere can go to get a cheap breakfast or and will also feature a brand new have a chat over a cup of tea to a multi-purpose hall and IT suite relaxing backdrop of traditional for local residents to access. décor and friendly staff. Happy birthday! Over the years, as FARE’s FARE celebrates its 20th birthday standing in the community has this summer and will be in brand become more rooted, the services new premises for its 21st. This they have to offer has also grown next phase in FARE’s evolution and as a result have touched will ensure that they will still be more people’s lives. a positive force in the community for another twenty years. Gang problems Their highly successful For further information please Integrational Project, which first contact us on 0141 771 9151 started six years ago, has been or www.fare-scotland.org working with young people to 12 • GLASGOW EAST OUTLOOK • SUMMER 2009

Identify the good guys from the bad guys…

Scottish Water is committed to helping reduce crimes carried out by people impersonating Scottish Water workers. Our Bogus Caller campaign is designed to provide handy hints to ensure you and your property stay protected from people impersonating our employees.

Anyone calling on behalf of Scottish Water will always carry an identification card with a photograph and they will usually drive vehicles clearly marked with our logo.

Our employees will not ask for, or accept, any money from you at your home.

Scottish Water is reminding householders of their ‘Three C’s’ advice – Chain, Check and Call, if they want to beat the Bogus Callers.

It’s easy to remember:

1. Chain - Use a door chain if you have one and ask to see the caller's identity card. If they do not have one then send them away! Croftcroighn hootin’ 2. Check - Check the identity card carefully: Is the photo on the card the same as the person at the door? scootin’ bikers rally Does the card contain the Scottish Water Customer Helpline number? Has the card been tampered with in any way? Saturday 28 March saw a spectacular cavalcade of almost 150 bikers on mopeds and scooters, all of which were decorated and 3. Call - If you are in any doubt about the caller's identity please call our Customer adorned for the occasion, make their way from George Square in Helpline on 0845 601 8855. The caller should not be allowed access. the city centre to Croftcroighn school, for their annual charity If you are still suspicious contact a neighbour or call the police. scooter rally. What a spectacle! As crowds waited outside the school for their arrival, they could hear In a bid to help protect customers against Bogus Callers, the thunderous roaring and revving of bike engines making their way Scottish Water is offering an Anti-Bogus Caller Pack which up through the streets of towards the school. The stream of contains a personal electronic alarm,window sensor, door scooters seemed to go on forever! There were bikers from Lambretta viewer, UV Marker Pen and guard bar. clubs all over central Scotland, including Ayrshire, Stirling, Renfrewshire and beyond. Packs are available to the first 50 customers contacting Scottish In recent years, the Glasgow Globetrotters’ Scooter Club has Water’s Customer Marketing Department by emailing sponsored a variety of organisations, including hospital. This [email protected] year they decided to support Croftcroighn school. or writing to us quoting Bogus Caller Pack, Customer Marketing, As well as gathering donations on the day, the bikers were running a PO Box 8855, EH10 6YQ. variety of fundraising events over the weekend, the proceeds of which are being donated to the school for the purchase of outdoor play equipment. Staff at the school wish to say thank you to all of the parents/carers and children who came along on the day to help show their appreciation. It was a great fun day for everyone! www.scottishwater.co.uk/boguscaller However, the biggest thank you of all is for the members of the scooter club who turned out in their hundreds to support the children of Croftcroighn school. We also received support from local businesses who supplied us with goods to help provide refreshments on the afternoon. A huge thank you CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY REFERENCE to: • Mortons Rolls, Great Western Retail Park GROUP MEETINGS, MAY - JULY 2009 • Tam Halliday, Fruit Market There are 5 Community Reference Groups (CRGs) that cover the whole of Glasgow East. CRGs are • Lennon’s Butchers, Shettleston groups of local residents that are passionate about improving their community. If you would like more • Cameron Water, Bellshill. information or would like to attend one of the meetings below please contact;

Baillieston, Shettleston and Greater Easterhouse: Jack Simpson 0141 781 4194 or [email protected] East Centre or Calton: Leah Rooney 0141 781 4193 or [email protected]

All meetings are 6.30-8.30pm. MEETING DATE VENUE Baillieston Thurs. 7 May Bannerman High School Greater Easterhouse Thurs. 21 May Westwood Business Centre East Centre Tues. 2 June John Wheatley College, Haghill Road Calton, Bridgeton, Wed. 3 June Kilburnie House Fire Station, 30 McFarlane Street, Calton Parkhead, Dalmarnock Baillieston Thurs. 4 June Bannerman High School Shettleston Wed. 17 June MILNBANK KIDS SHOW US THE WAY!

East Centre Tues. 21 July John Wheatley College, Haghill Road Children from Milnbank Monday Club recently took part in a Calton, Bridgeton, Wed. 22 July Kilburnie House Fire Station, 30 McFarlane Street, Calton Heartstart Session with St Andrew’s Ambulance in the Parkhead, Dalmarnock Community Hall as part of their club activities. The children, who are all under 12 years, entered into the swing of things and were Baillieston Thurs. 23July Bannerman High School soon learning how to administer basic first aid. The trainers were Shettleston Wed. 29 July Eastbank Acadamy impressed with the numbers of children taking part (over 30) and Greater Easterhouse Thurs. 30 July Westwood Business Centre with their willingness to learn how to save a life, as our picture (above) shows.