In true bureaucratic fashion, the cultural programme to go with the Commonwealth Games is split into two bits, with different names.
Culture 2014 is the big Scotland-wide festival, and Festival 2014 is the Glasgow bit around the Games themselves.
All the details of both are here!
The Baton will make its way along Great Western Road as part of the Jordanhill Relay at 11.10am (you might recognise a certain Chair of the Community Council running with it at Anniesland Cross), and it will travel between Maryhill and Temple from 3.10pm.
Full details here.
Silver Deal Active is Glasgow’s free Easy Exercise & Active Arts classes, open to all Glasgow residents aged 60+.
Easy Exercise Class is a coach-led class helping to improve mobility, co-ordination, strength, balance & self confidence. The music used throughout the class also allows you to have a sing along and have some fun whilst exercising at the same time.
Active Arts Class is a coach-led class offering you the opportunity to take part in various art projects such as, Glass Painting, Candle Making, Jewellery Making, Card Making, Canvas Painting plus lots more.
Our nearest venues and times are here.
There have been a number of car break-ins recently. Report any suspicious activity to the police on 101 and this will get more police into our area: their current strategy is to flood target areas with officers. If you’re unlucky enough to be a victim, don’t tidy up the damage, but leave it to the scene of crime people to deal with, as they may be able to locate valuable evidence.
The police suggest that when a car has been parked blocking the pavement, you report this by phone on 101.
Community Safety Glasgow’s Environmental Control Unit to report dog fouling is on 0141 287 0354.
Now that Kelvindale station is to be in use 7 days a week from 18 May, The Friends of the Maryhill Line are having their first meeting on Tuesday 13 May at 7pm at Ledgowan Tenants Hall, Ledgowan Place G20 0JZ.
First Scotrail will be present to discuss possible disruption as a result of the improvement works at Queen Street station, and the Association of Community Rail Partnerships will providing advice on the future of the group.
In addition, Laurence King has drafted this Position Paper with suggested improvements based around the use of Kelvindale station. If you want to suggest amendments, let us know by email at kelvindalecc@gmail.com
Host City Volunteers are the ‘meeters and greeters’ who will welcome the world to Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games.
The Host City Volunteers are NOT Glasgow 2014 clyde-siders but will be based around the city near the cultural hubs and sporting venues directing and helping people during Games time.
It’s a great opportunity for anyone who can commit to a minimum of 4 shifts, for up to 5 hours a shift, between 23 July and 3 August to get involved in the biggest event Glasgow has ever seen!
http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/communities/host-city-volunteering/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOcXiRo4D3g
Best Wishes
Games Workforce
Glasgow 2014
Glasgow City Council is developing a city centre transport strategy, and consultation for this is open until 30 May.
Transport Strategy consultation poster
Further details are here.
Glasgow Trading Standards are currently running checks on workmen (workpeople?) to make sure that they are legitimate and have the legal paperwork.
You can report suspected bogus callers anonymously on 0141 287 6681 or on the Police Scotland number of 101. The information they’re looking for initially is:
Trading Standards also have materials, window stickers and a limited supply of call blocking units that can be made available to consumers and those concerned about bogus callers. 0141 287 6681
The Commonwealth Games baton route goes through our area on Monday 21 July, two days before the opening ceremony.
Day 38 Monday 21/07/2014
Ward 10 – Anderston / City
Ward 5 – Govan
Ward 11 – Hillhead
Ward 16 – Canal
Ward 15 – Maryhill
Ward 14 – Drumchapel / Anniesland
Ward 13 – Garscadden / Scotstounhill
Ward 12 – Partick West
For an alternative satirical view of this from the Daily Mash … click here.
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 people to appeal against a benefit decision. The event in the North West is the first of several events to promote the information:
Tuesday 25 March 2014, 9.30am-1pm at
Woodside Hall, 36 Glenfarg Street, Glasgow G20 7QF
Kelvindale Community Council 