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helping people through welfare reform

This event has been organised by Glasgow’s Poverty Leadership Panel and North West Area Delivery Group. These organisations have produced a ‘what you need to know’ pocket guide and postcard, as well as a pack to make it easier for … Continue reading

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Sunday trains at Kelvindale from May

details in this letter from Bob Doris:

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Beaconsfield Toddlers

New mums – we need you! Lots of our little ones are graduating to nursery so we have lots of space and toys that want to be played with. Come and join us at our very friendly toddler group in … Continue reading

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Dorchester Avenue mineshaft

There’s been some concern about the fenced-off ground on the site of the old Gibson Hall on Dorchester Avenue. Councillor Martin Rhodes has taken this up with the Coal Authority who have confirmed that the shaft has been capped and … Continue reading

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new rules for parks

Glasgow City Council is proposing a new set of rules for its parks, and the consultation period is now open. The draft rules are here, and you can send your comments on them to les@glasgow.gov.uk by Friday 14 February. Many have … Continue reading

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Happy New Year! And is this your parrot?

A few people have spotted a rose-ringed parakeet flying around Kelvindale over the last month or two. This morning it was captured on camera … and it looks like it’s doing OK.

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details of sports facility closures for 2014

Glasgow Life have posted details of which sports facilities will be closed for the Commonwealth Games, and when – click here for the info.  Douglas Anderson has found out that the ‘remainder of building’ dates for Scotstoun include the swimming … Continue reading

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damaged wall at Kelvin Walkway

Councillor John Letford notes that Land and Environmental Services are now aware of the bulging wall by the walkway and have reported back as follows: I can advise that any loose or unsound masonry at Bantaskin Road will be taken … Continue reading

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bus latest

As you’ve probably noticed, the short-lived M11 bus is already no more, replaced by a service between Clydebank and Gartnavel Hospital via Kelvindale. Obviously, this means that the bus service from Kelvindale into the city centre is gone. Despite First … Continue reading

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Kelvindale station UPDATE

4 November This message from Bob Doris MSP: Dear all, I wanted to write to you following recent speculation in the media over the Maryhill train line. I would be grateful if you would distribute this information to the Community … Continue reading

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