European & International Bulletin March 2005 Glasgow Takes European Economic Development Lead. In December 2004, Glasgow took the Chair of the Eurocities Economic Development Forum. As its We have set out a clear mission statement for the name suggests, Eurocities is the network EDF, namely to organisation which represents the major cities of Develop and promote Eurocities’ Europe, and its Economic Development Forum is economic development policy, including its mechanism to develop policy and solve pursuit of the objectives of the Lisbon problems collectively in the fields of the economy, agenda. employment and urban regeneration. Other Use that policy to lobby and influence member cities of the Forum include Budapest European and national decision-makers (Vice-Chair), Berlin, Lyons, Vienna, Genoa, Prague, on behalf of Europe’s larger cities . Stockholm, Rotterdam and Oslo. Promote urban regeneration as an essential part of the Eurocities economic The new Chair of the Forum, Cllr Dr. Malcolm development agenda. Green, the Council’s Spokesperson on European and International Affairs said: “Glasgow will support EDF Working Groups to achieve these aims. We will also act to promote “Glasgow is pleased to take the Chair of the Forum, the Forum, and to recruit a wide and with Budapest as Vice-Chair, especially just as representative cohort of member cities to share in Europe is seeking to live up to the objectives of the its work.” Lisbon and Gothenburg agendas on competitiveness and sustainability. We are The first meeting under Glasgow’s leadership will convinced that the role of cities in meeting these be held in our twin city of Turin in March 2005, with aims will be crucial, and we are looking forward to further meetings planned for Gdansk (Poland), the opportunity to work with our colleagues in other Madrid and Stockholm. It is expected that Glasgow member cities on these issues. will host a meeting toward the end of the City’s period in the Chair, in the autumn of 2006. Ambassadors Civic Reception On 6th December 2004 Glasgow hosted a reception for Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Dover House, Whitehall, London. The main aim of the reception was to promote the City of Glasgow. The reception was organised by the Lord Provost’s Office, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, DRS and CLS and the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board. Staff worked closely with officers from the Scotland Office and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to ensure that the event was successful. Speaking at the event were the First Minister Jack McConnell, and Scotland Office Minister Mrs Anne Maguire The Lord Provost meets the Hungarian Ambassador MP alongwith Lord Provost, Liz Cameron. Sixteen ambassadors and senior diplomats from a range of Feedback from the Scotland Office was very positive and countries, 11 London based foriegn correspondents, six the event was such a success that Glasgow MP’s present MPs and other guests attended on the evening. initiated an early-day motion in the House of Commons urging people ‘let’s go to Glasgow!’ TWINNING NEWS Burns Supper 2005 Nuremberg Twin Cities Festival Following the launch of Glasgow’s International & European Strategy, Glasgow City Council’s International Office held a Twin Cities Festival last October to help raise awareness, promote and celebrate Glasgow’s links with its twin cities. There were a number of different cultural, dance, musical events and workshops held with artists from our twin cities entertaining audiences throughout the city. 20 Years Celebrations with Nuremberg Don Cossack Balalaika In 1985 Glasgow City Council signed the first Twinning Don Cossack Balalaika gave a glorious celebration of Russian Folk Agreement with the German city of Nuremberg. Glasgow Art, combining music, song and dance in an exciting experience from has enjoyed a very fruitful and successful relationship with Glasgow’s Twin City of Rostov-on-Don. Nuremberg with a huge number of events being held over The Midden this time. The celebrations kicked off this year with the A band that makes traditional music look as good as it sounds! This famous Glasgow Burns Supper in Nuremberg and there will talented trio of young Glasgow musicians entertained their audience be a number of events and highlights held both in with great instrumental playing and soulful harmony singing. Nuremberg and Glasgow throughout 2005 to mark the 20th Anniversary Celebrations.... Memories of Earth A unique promenade performance by The Working Party and Stalker Theatre (Turin) took place in the giant Polmadie Recycling Centre, inspired by Poet Laureate Edwin Morgan’s Memories of Earth. The One World Youth 'site specific' performance involved theatre, music and visual arts Camp 2003 created by artists working with people living nearby in Toryglen and Govanhill, and performers from our twin city of Turin. Nuremberg - Glasgow Football Match 2002 National Story Telling Day This was an opportunity for local school children to find out more about their twin cities through their traditional stories and poems, with Glasgow poet Donny O’Rourke .. Drunter & Druber This duo of street performers from our twin city of Nuremberg, mesmerised their audiences with their talents of juggling, unicycling, illusion and delusion. It was Comedy Magic!!! Dalian Evening, Burrell Collection In partnership with the Scotland-China Association, this Nuremberg Christkind was an opportunity to hear about Glasgow’s twinning links with Dalian and to hear Chinese music and taste The Nuremberg Christkind travelled to Glasgow to open the some Chinese delicacies. German Christmas Market at St. Enoch Square formally. During her stay she was able to spread Christmas joy to Twin City Sketchbook Aselection of work by artist and musician John Gahagan from his children in schools, nurseries and hospitals. travels around Glasgow’s European twin cities was shown at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Havana & Sea Painting Exhibition An exhibition of the work of Nicola Atkinson-Davidson from her experiences in our Twin City of Havana, Cuba was held at the City Chambers Mitchell Library Twin Cities Exhibition Featuring Paintings from Glasgow’s twin cities school children Russian Cultural Centre, Russian Artists painting exhibition St. Timothy’s Primary School - They had an exhibition in the school hall for parents, visitors and pupils which allowed them to understand more about other cultures in our twin cities. The event finished with a grand ceilidh held in the City Chambers which was attended by our International guests, local residents and Nuremberg Christkind in the City Chambers school pupils, one St. Timothy’s pupil said that he “felt privileged to be in the presence of so many different cultures” and that their class “took great delight in teaching our international friends such For information on any twinning news please contact favourites as ‘Strip the Willow’ and ‘The Dashing white Sergeant.’ Marjukka Fryer on 287 8545 or by email at The International Office would like to thank all those who contributed [email protected] to making Glasgow’s first Twin City Festival a huge success! 2 Youth for Europe Exchange – The ‘Roots for Wings’ project developed communication, relationships and knowledge base of 24 students from Eastbank Academy in Glasgow and the I.S.S. Galileo Ferraris in Turin, Italy. The theme of the project was to share understandings of each other, their cities, heritage and culture. They wanted to explore the differences and similarities between the young people, the fears, hopes, dreams and futures they are experiencing as they grow up in large industrial cities. 14 Italian young people and two teachers came over to Glasgow in February 2004 and ten senior pupils and three Eastbank pupils waiting for 120 year-old 'rack tramway' train to the Basilica Superga, teachers from Eastbank Academy made the trip over to Turin Turin over eight days at the end of September 2004. For more information on this exchange please contact Ann Pettigrew, Depute Head Teacher, Eastbank The exchange was a huge success and in addition to the Academy on 0141 582 0080. life-enhancing experiences for the students there have been ongoing benefits to the school and the local community. The project has encouraged awareness of the young people’s New links with Pakistan identity, their roots, their cities and their cultures. InNovember 2004, Councillor Hanzala Malik, Convener of Development & Regeneration Services, and the Nazim of Lahore, Pakistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between their respective cities to develop future co- operation. The visit, the first by the Glasgow delegation, was judged “an outstanding success” by Councillor Malik. It followed previous trips to Glasgow by politicians and officials from Lahore. The party included representatives from Zero Tolerance work in Turkey Strathclyde Police and the Fire Service, Cardonald and Reid Kerr Colleges, Radio Awaz, as well as Council officials. The At the end of November 2004 Ann Hamilton, Principal MOUsets out the actions to be taken towards developing a Policy Officer and ZT Trustee, undertook interesting more formal link between the cities. voluntary work in Turkey on the subject of 'killings in the name of honour'. The work was part of a programme of Due to the scope for the development of trade links in areas work which the Active Learning Centre, based at Glasgow such as IT/Software, education and training services, and the University, is undertaking with NGOs in Turkey with development of business collaborations a second delegation financial support from the British Council. made a Trade Mission to Lahore in February 2005. At the end of the seminars, agencies agreed to establish With a population of 7.5 million, Lahore is the second largest local hot lines and to respond urgently to reports of 'orders' city in Pakistan and the provincial capital of Punjab. It is which had been made.