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HALF of the children in some areas of Glasgow are grow-ing up in poverty according to new figures released this week.

A child poverty map, created by the End Child Poverty campaign, reveals a huge divide between rich and poor districts.

Based on Council level wards, Calton has one the highest levels in Scotland with 49% of its children growing up and living in poverty.

Other parts of Glasgow are badly affected with Spring-burn (51%), Canal (42%), East Centre (42%) and Drum-chapel/Anniesland (40%) all registering high levels.

Local Councillor Yvonne Kucuk, who represents the Calton Ward, reacted to the news. She said:

“The news that so many children in the East End are growing up in poverty is shocking in a wealthy coun-try. The UK Government’s policies such as slashing

the real value of benefits and tax credits for low-paid families with children will make things much worse in the coming year.

“The average wage in the area is less than £18,000 a year, and falling. We need to see urgent action by both of Scotland’s Governments on improving access to affordable childcare, more apprenticeships and college places for local people, introducing a living wage in more parts of the economy, action to cut energy bills given soaring fuel poverty, and creating better-paying skilled jobs.”

The survey by the End Child Poverty campaign says one in five children in the UK are living below the bread-line. And experts are pre-dicting the number will rise from 400,000 to 800,000 by 2020 because of the govern-ment’s benefit cuts.

Enver Solomon, chair of the End Child Poverty cam-paign said:

“Far too many children whose parents are strug-gling to make a living are having to go hungry and miss out on the essentials of a decent childhood that all young people should be entitled to.

“The huge disparities that exist across the country

have become more en-trenched and are now an en-during reality as many more children are set to become trapped in long term poverty and disadvantage.”

Barnardo’s Chief Executive Anne Marie Carrie added: “Today’s statistics mask the individual stories of mil-

lions of children, whose life chances are being compro-mised by our nation’s failure to tackle child poverty effectively.”

A family is classed as being in poverty if its income is 60% or below the national average household income of £359 a week.

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PUPILS and parents are set to benefit from a huge refurbishment programme in Primary, Nursery and ASL schools as Glasgow City Council announced the first phase of its £250m investment in the school estate. Several East End schools and nurseries will be refurbished this year with work beginning as early as next month on some sites. The pledge was a major pre election commitment from the Glasgow Labour to rebuild or refurbish every primary school in the city, and is expected to take 5 years to complete.59 schools across the city will be upgraded as part of the Education Estate Strategy, including St

Bridget’s Primary School in Baillieston and Thorntree Primary school in Greenfield. Glasgow East MP Margaret Curran welcomed the news. She said: “I am pleased by this news and am looking forward to the pupils and parents at all the affected schools enjoying the benefit of increased investment and improved facilities. I have been campaigning for upgrades to St Bridget’s for a number of years now and Thorntree primary school over the past 6 months. I welcome the fact that facilities will be of the standard that we have come to expect in Glasgow schools.”

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Shandwick Shopping Centre Gives Support to Easterhouse ProjectsFUNDING from the Shandwick Shopping Centre in Easterhouse has been used to provide activities for the Women’s Centre as part of its commitment to supporting the local community. The Shopping Centre, owned by British Land, has provided nearly £9,000 per year for 3 years to help run classes and a drop in centre for women in Easterhouse.Shandwick Centre Manager, Renia Tysler said:“We are proud to help projects that help the local community that we serve. The Centre is rooted in the

community and working hand in hand with groups like the Women’s Centre is an important part of what we do.”In previous years the Shopping Centre has given funds to Easterhouse Army Cadets for their summer camp, Easterhouse Kinship Group for respite activities and £8,000 for CORE.

Ms Tysler, who has worked at the centre for 13 years, added:“The funding provides great activities for women in Easterhouse. Whether it is knitting, cooking or if you just want to drop in for a cup of tea and a chat, it doesn’t matter what age you are, you will be given a warm welcome.”

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY ASDA Parkhead

has recently received a cheque on behalf of the ‘Cash for Kids’ charity. The £5,000 donation came courtesy of one of ASDA’s bread suppliers Warbrutons. Pictured here receiving the cheque from Lynn at Warburtons are ASDA staff Toby and Peter.The ASDA Foundation is a charitable trust established in 1988 to support local good causes chosen by ASDA colleagues. Causes like

Cash for Kids prides itself on its community focused funding. The Foundation is funded by profits from the mid-week National Lottery.The ASDA Foundation has donated funds for the past two years to

support Cash for Kids. The donations have been used to purchase lanyards and pin badges which have increased the revenue to the charity and made a real long-term difference to the lives of many children.

A LOT OF DOUGH FOR KIDS CHARITYPOPULATION OF GLASGOW GROWS IN 2012

GLASGOW’S population has grown by 1% in the past year new figures have shown. The National Records Of Scotland have revealed the births, deaths and marriages for the whole of Scotland for 2012. The number of people living in the city has reached 598,830 people, up 6000 on the year before. Birth rates dropped to 7543, around 100 fewer than 2011, and an increase in deaths of 6403 to 6499. Tim Ellis, chief executive of the National Records Of Scotland, said: “Although the

number of deaths increased in 2012, they are not high in historical terms.“From the mid-1940s to the mid-1990s, there tended to be between 60,000 and 65,000 deaths per year, and larger numbers before then – far more than in recent years, when the annual totals have been below 55,000.“There is usually some year-to-year fluctuation in the number of deaths. In 2011, Scotland recorded its lowest ever total (53,661), so an increase in the number registered in 2012 was not

unexpected.” The figures also showed a reduction in deaths attributed to heart attacks and stroke across Scotland. However cancer deaths have increased. The number of people choosing to get married has decreased in Glasgow going from 2846 to 2795 couples tying the knot. This is despite an increase across Scotland with marriages increase overall from 29,135 to 30,534. Civil partnerships in the city increased slightly going up from 96 to 102.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS TO GET REFURB Investment will initially centre on refurbishing the estate and the quality of learning and teaching areas. This includes upgrading of roofs, exterior walls and decoration, playground and paths, fences and walls, drainage, dry rot, asbestos control and the removal of pigeon droppings.Margaret added: “This news is a much needed boost for pupils and parents across the area. I am encouraged by the fact that further schools, including in Calton, Shettleston and Baillieston are also going to be upgraded. I look forward to visiting in the near future to see how the refurbishments are progressing.” Other schools included in Phase 1 include Alexandra Parade, St Denis’, Ashcraig Secondary Onslow Drive Nursery, St Michael’s Primary, Carmyle Primary, Mount Vernon Primary, Caledonia Primary, Sandaig Primary and Eastmuir

Secondary. Paul Martin MSP, whose constituency includes Alexandra Parade Primary also welcomed the news. He told the ReGEN:“I know how improving the fabric of a school can be a great benefit to staff, parents and pupils. Having a modern learning environment will really help all the kids attending reach their potential.”Detailed surveys are now being carried out across the estate and schools requiring major refurbishments and the details of the work plans for years 2 - 5 will be announced in the autumn.GARROWHILL PRIMARY UPDATEIn another decision made by councillors, City Building has been appointed as the developer to build the new Garrowhill Primary School. The £12m campus will include an Early Years Learning Centre and state of the art facilities for pupils and use for the local

community.The funding of the school had attracted controversy since Glasgow City Council were forced to pay a larger proportion of the building cost than expected when the Scottish Government revealed it would only provide £3.8m. Cllr Coleman, who represents Labour in the Baillieston Ward said:“I remember when the SNP use to say they would match Labour’s school building programme ‘brick for brick.’ By giving less money towards this project they are penalising the East End, and we deserve better.”

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Margaret Curran MP and Frank McAveety MSP high-light the proposed changes to vital community lifelineMargaret Curran and Frank McAveety visited Baillieston post office at the weekend to congratulate Mark Adrian and his staff on the service run from and the success of Baillieston Post Office. They know how valued the local post office is to the people of Baillieston. This is great news in Baillieston but legislation recently passed in the House of Commons will mean the privatisation of Royal Mail. This leads to doubts over the future of the Post Office network which can no longer be guaranteed in the years to come. Margaret who spoke in the debate made clear that the legislation is a big mistake and is not supported by the public. Margaret and Frank took the opportunity to make passing shoppers aware of the change to legislation and asked for them to pledge the support by signing a petition. Barlanark Post Office is currently for sale and unless a buyer is found its fate remains uncertain. Margaret Curran says “

Urban Post Offices often face different challenges from those in rural communities, they too deal with isolation and represent a lifeline to their communities. We need to take action now to ensure that we do not end up in a situation on which a large retailer steps in and takes over the service. An elderly

person living in Barlanark may be unable to get to any of the large retailers in the community. A single mother with 3 children and without a car relies on local services that the Post Office provides. This legislation is a forerunner of many Post Office closures because we are not taking the necessary

steps to protect the service.”Frank McAveety says “ Privatisation of the Royal Mail has the long term threat to jobs and services at a local level. I will be working with Margaret to ensure the voices of the east end are heard and all the local post offices are protected”.

AMAZING WINS FOR GLASGOW DENTAL PRACTICE AT TOP UK INDUSTRY AWARDS

The team at Spring Grove Clinic in Barrachnie Road Garrowhill is celebrating the fantastic achievement of winning two of the top UK Private Dentistry Awards of 2010, namely Practice of the Year and Best Patient Care. It was also awarded runner up in Best Community Charity Project and Outstanding Individual of the Year along with being shortlisted for Most Attractive Practice and Best Team. Winning the Practice of the Year and Best Patient Care Awards is a great endorsement of the Spring Grove Clinic teams’ commitment to providing affordable, value for money, community based, professional family oral and dental health care, advice, support and treatment to an exceptionally high standard. The award winning practice prides itself on its patient focussed approach which is always courteous, efficient and friendly, set within surroundings that are luxurious, comfortable and welcoming. Heading up the clinical team is Dr David Cunningham who established his practice in Garrowhill over 14 years ago. Winning these two Awards recognises his firmly held belief that a community based dental practice, where patient relationships and trust are key, using the latest dental technology,

can provide the same level of treatment options, care and surroundings as a large city centre based dental practice. Commenting, David Cunningham said, “The team has worked incredibly hard to make Spring Grove Clinic a fantastic place for our patients. I am delighted that our efforts have been recognised by the top UK industry professionals.” “My focus has always been to provide excellent patient care with the very best dental advice and treatment. I believe in spending time with my patients, fully explaining preventative and treatment options to them and supporting them as they choose their treatment plans. I am very grateful to our patients for their fantastic comments in support of our Awards application.” At the Awards presentation, the Spring Grove Clinic team were commended for excellence across all of the categories, for the state of the art facility, and being a team who strive to provide excellent patient care. Its’ efforts in raising funds to support Yorkhill Children’s Hospital ECMO Unit won the runner-up award for Best Community Charity Project. Spring Grove Clinic is a leader in providing dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, invisible braces, tooth whitening and family dentistry.

McAveety Slams SNP Games Funding DecisionGlasgow Shettleston MSP Frank McAveety has hit out at a decision by Scottish Enterprise to slash Commonwealth Games legacy funding by almost half. Clyde Gateway, the body responsible for regenerating the East End of Glasgow, has been hit with a 46% cut in funding for urban regeneration in 2011/2012. The agency has been told it will share around £6.8 million with five other agencies, instead of the £7 million it was initially promised. Frank said: “The Enterprise Minister seems to be more interested in facilitating meetings for his friend the Education Minister, who he wants to succeed him as an MSP than he is in the well being of the people of the East End. At this very moment he should be pulling a meeting together with Scottish Enterprise to demand that they withdraw this ridiculous proposal and get around the table with all the partners to fulfil the promises made.”Frank added: “Unlike any other renewal programme in the country commitments were made to ensure that Glasgow could make the best of the opportunities for the Games and regeneration investment. There is no better case for having an impact on Scotland’s economic performance and I am demanding an urgent meeting with the Scottish Government to urge them to ensure Scottish Enterprise withdrawal the proposal to make a massive cut in their previous commitments to the area.”

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BANK BOSSES URGED TO THINK AGAIN ABOUT CLOSURERESIDENTS in the East End were this week being urged to sign a petition that is aiming to save a local branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland. This comes after it was announced that the Shettleston Road branch of RBS was close. Politicians from the East End joined forces with campaigners as they spent a rainy Saturday morning gathering the support of local people against the closure. Sandyhills Community Council organised the petition signing outside the threatened bank and were joined by Glasgow East MP Margaret Curran, Shettleston MSP John Mason and Councillors Frank McAveety, George Ryan and Anne Simpson.

In the last edition of the ReGEN, we reported that Margaret Curran MP was seeking an urgent meeting with the Chief Executive of RBS in a bid to save the branch. 100’s of signatures were gathered over the course of the morning and copies of the petition are being placed in the shops along Shettleston Road.

Members of the community council will also be seeking support by visiting local community groups, bowling clubs and other venues. Cllr Frank McAveety said:

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if people wanting to sign the petition that there is a huge level of support in keeping the bank open here. All politicians from all parties are working together here to try and save the branch.

“It is always busy so the decision by the management to close the branch makes absolutely no sense to local residents.”

Once the petition has finished collecting signatures, it is to be presented to the management of RBS in a bid to halt the closure. Margaret Curran MP said:

“I was pleased to support the Community Council’s petition against the closure of the Royal

Bank of Scotland on Shettleston Road. Despite the weather we received a lot of support from the local people who are angry that this vital service is under threat.

“Local banks are integral to the local economy and in the current economic climate it is vital that we encourage business to come to Shettleston, not move away.

“I hope that the Royal Bank of Scotland listen to the concerns of the community and rethink this decision as quickly as possible. I will be meeting with the bank and will ensure that they know how strong the support in Shettleston is to keep this branch open. “

ARTIST SEES OLD BOTTLES IN A DIFFERENT LIGHTA GLASGOW artist has found a new way of recycling his old Buckfast bottles - by making them into lamps. Aaron Hodgson, 33, got the idea one day nursing a hangover in his friend’s shed, which has been converted into a Rangers pub known as The G-Spot. He said: “I was sitting there one night and there was about nine or 10 bottles that we’d been drinking and thought, something could be done with them, what could I do.”The high caffeine drink is often linked with violence but Aaron said his lamps are “something positive” associated with it. He said: “It’s something a bit different - when I collect the empty bottles from people I tell them ‘I’m just doing a bit of recycling’ “For every bottle I recycle there’s one less on the streets that can

potentially be used as weapons or clogging up the streets in general. I like a bottle myself, I have done since I was 18. It’s all down to the people who drink it and if they act responsible.” Only two weeks after making his first Buckfast lamp - which can be snapped up for £20 - and advertising on Facebook they’re flying off his shelf. Artist Aaron - who sells his hand painted murals and Pop art worldwide - makes his new line of art from other used bottles too including vodka and Jack Daniel’s, making them to order and combining some of them with his artwork. He caters for football fans making Rangers and Celtic lamps too. Aaron added: “In Glasgow the Buckfast lamps are the most popular, but in other places my Jack Daniel’s lamps with my painting of Doors singer Jim Morrison on them and Queen lamps are popular.” Last year writer Ian Pattison saw Aaron’s work on Facebook and asked him to paint a Che Guevara style Tommy Sheridan to be the centrepiece for his show I, Tommy. He said: “Des McLean who played Tommy was on my page originally and he put me onto Ian who checked out my stuff and asked me to do it.” The ex-security worker from Shettleston, in Glasgow’s east end, moved to Australia in 2006 and started painting Pop art and murals

to earn money to get by and has made it his full-time job since moving back to Scotland in 2008. He said he was commissioned by a local bookshop owner to paint a version of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper with big names including former President JF Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Marilyn Monroe and John Lennon on Darby Street in Newcastle, Australia - across the street from the Newcastle City Art gallery. He’s now expanding his business with the quirky lamps and hopes the future is bright for him. Aaron said: “I’d love to get a studio, with a shop at the front to display my art and living quarters above it.”

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Now that Mercury is direct, you may receive a call from someone you had fallen out with, this leads to reconciliation and a calmer time on the emotional front, with the sun moving into your sign on Thursday, you are fired up and ready to take on the world.

This is a time of action, no more procrastinating over what might be, use your intuition and decisiveness this month to get project set in motion, you’re on a role now, so embrace this new phase and let go of what no longer serves you.

Your ruling planet mercury is now direct and any delays or feeling of being stuck now move away, Mars in Aries gives you courage and determination to start to make plans for your long term future, time to embrace all new opportunities.

Time to listen to those who are wiser, you may be in need of some advice on your current financial situation, now mercury id direct allows the clarity of the situation to come to the fore to be dealt with.

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Finances are at the forefront of your mind this month and some of you may be planning for long term future goal, some of you may be dealing with financial advisors too. Try to remember to have some family time and relax a little.

You seem to be carrying too much responsibility, why not ask others to do their share, your energy is needed elsewhere and as you can’t be in two places at once you will need to delegate some of your workload, on a more positive note there is a little ray of hope shining on you and lady luck pays you a visit.

Time for a new journey, a fresh start, which area of your life, needs attention; this is the ideal time to freshen up stale energy in your life and to push forward to any new opportunities that may present themselves.

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This month is all about staying calm and focused, be clear about what you want and how you are going to achieve it, self-discipline and will power are your key strengths, mercury is retrograde in a few days so make sure you’re your communications are crystal clear.

A new opportunity, possibly career advancement, this is as good a time to take risks in order to follow your dreams, if you want to change your life, do it now. A time of self-expression and a fresh start.

Your ruling planet mercury is about to go retrograde and you have to make decisions now, being unwilling or unable to make decisions will cause you to stagnate, have faith in your own wisdom and move forward, Intuitively you know what to do.

Too much work, not trusting others to help you, will cause stress related illnesses, believe it or not you are not invincible, time to look at the softer side of yourself and allow that charm and wit to manifest help in your life. There is a need to balance work and play.

Things are looking up, the end of a difficult situation, the winds of change are blowing and it is a favorable wind. This is a good time to make changed in your career, there could be a resolution of conflict now which allows you to move on.

Learning from past endeavours is a key success for the future, knowing a situation or a subject well will help you sort out the pit falls a time of relaxation after a period of stress, ending contracts and fresh starts prominent now, your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde from the 24th so make sure all paper worked is double checked before signing.

Time out is required in order to maintain a balance, in both home and working life, something is lingering in your thought which is causing you distress time to vocalize how you feel and mercury retrograde at this time is actually helping you to speak up.

Time to open up to the world around you, both your heart and mind, as you listen to others and accepting them for who they are and their “Story” will inspire you to ret depths of understanding and truths, someone may offer you excellent even though it is a little unexpected. Listen!

Something suddenly needs your attention immediately a time of the unexpected events, even though haste is required it is important that no decision is rushed, careful consideration is also important, passion is great self-assured wonderful but timing is impeccable?

You seem to be in the past more than the present and it is fine as long as you don’t spend too much time on issues you cannot change, time to take life full on and make decisions to ensure a happy and secure future for you, and if that involves others, then ensure it is on your terms.

A project you started in the last few weeks is now coming to fruition and with that some public recognition for all your hard work, a time of success and personal achievements; self-esteem is increase, the feel good factor and some unexpected luck too of the good sort!!

The universe seems to be bringing in a shift of relationships, new and interesting people are now in and around your current social and family circle, a happy time ahead, positive emotions and a feeling of achievement.

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RecipesIrish Lamb Stew11/2 lb of stewing lamb or shoulder cut into medium sized chunks2 tbsp of flour½ cup of barley2 onions chopped roughly2 carrots cut into 1 inch chunks1 ½ pints of lamb stock 2 tbsp oil1 tsp dried rosemarySeasoning

Toss the meat in the flour and fry in the oil until well browned. Add the barley and vegetables to the pan. Cook for a further 5 min. Add the barley, rosemary and stock. Bring to the boil and cover with a tight fitting lid. Reduce heat and simmer for 11/2 hours ensure you stir it occasionally to prevent it sticking.

ColcannonCooked mashed potatoesCooked shredded kale or Savoy cabbageButterCream

Mash the potatoes with plenty of butter and a dash of cream before beating in the cabbage. I like to pop under a hot grill to brown or into a hot oven for 10-15 min.

ChampCooked mashed potatoesButter Cream3 finely sliced scallions or spring onions

Again mash the potatoes with plenty of butter and a splash of cream before beating in the onion. Again I like to pop under a hot grill to brown or into a hot oven for 10-15 min.

Irish Soda Bread8oz plain flour1 carton of buttermilk1 tsp of bicarbonate of soda½ a tsp salt1 large egg

Sift the dry ingredients together. Make a well in the middle and add the buttermilk and egg. Fold in from the sides. You don’t have to work the dough, in fact the less you mix it the better, lighter and fluffier it will be. This is a rough almost wet dough.. Flour a baking tray. Flour your hands and mould into a rough circle. With a blunt knife Cut a large cross into the bread and bake in a hot oven 170c for about 30 minutes and it is golden brown. Tap the bottom and if it sounds hollow then it’s done. Allow to completely cool before slicing. I love a few slices with my stew, and a few slices with jam with a nice cup of tea later on.

Mussels with Garlic & Herb Breadcrumbs• 2kg mussels , cleaned • 50g butter , frozen and grated • 50g fresh breadcrumbs • 1 garlic clove , crushed • small bunch parsley , chopped • 1 lemon , cut into wedges, to serve • crusty bread , warmed, to serve

1. Make sure all the mussels are alive before you cook them - if any are open, tap them on the work surface, if they don’t close, throw them away.2. Heat a large, wide pan, tip in the mussels with a splash of water, cover and cook until opened. Throw away any that won’t open. Remove the top shell from each mussel and dis-card. Mix the butter, breadcrumbs, garlic and parsley.3. Put a layer of half mussel shells on a baking tray. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over each one then flash under a very hot grill until just golden. Serve with lemon and crusty bread.

Roast Lamb Studded with Rosemary Ingredients• leg of lamb weighing 2.5kg/5lb 8oz • 1 garlic bulb • 1 bunch rosemary • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • 2 carrots , cut into large chunks • 1 onion , cut into quarters • 1 glass red wine (about 150ml) • 1.2l beef or lamb stock 1. The first job is to stud the lamb with garlic and rosemary. Use a sharp pointed knife, make at least 30 small incisions all over the meat. Peel 4 garlic cloves, thinly slice them and prod a slice into each incision. Next, pull off small sprigs of rosemary and push into the incisions, too. If done in advance, cover the lamb well and refrigerate. Remove from the fridge 1 hr before roasting2. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Heat a large frying pan, add a little oil and brown the lamb all over. Scatter the carrot, onion, remaining garlic and rosemary in a large roasting tin, pour in the wine and stock, then place the browned lamb in the tin.3. Roast for about 1 hr 45 mins. Turn the lamb halfway through so by the time it’s cooked, each side has been in the stock. When cooked, remove the lamb and allow to rest in a warm place covered in foil for about 30 mins.4. While the lamb is resting, make the gravy. Pour all the stock from the tin through a sieve into a saucepan to remove all the vegetables and herbs. This stock should be rich, slightly thick and have a great lamb flavor. Reduce it a little on the hob if you feel you want to concentrate the flavor, skimming off any fat that comes to the surface. Serve the lamb with the gravy, potatoes, leeks and butternut squash .

Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Cake• 225g/8oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces• 2 tbsp golden syrup• 50g/2oz butter• 75g/3oz cornflakes • 36 mini chocolate eggs

1. Line a 12-hole fairy cake tin with paper cases.2. Melt the chocolate, golden syrup and butter in a bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, (do not let the base of the bowl touch the water). Stir the mixture until smooth.3. Remove the bowl from the heat and gently stir in the corn-flakes until all of the cereal is coated in the chocolate.4. Divide the mixture between the paper cases and press 3 chocolate eggs into the centre of each nest. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour, or until completely set.


FROM DESK TOP TO DJ BOOTHFOR Tenants of Milnbank Hous-ing Association, you may know Anthony Taggart as the helpful member of the Housing Manage-ment Team who has been work-ing with the Housing Association for 2 years. However, to many party goers in Glasgow, he is known for his ability to turn good tunes into a great night. And now Anthony (20), from Sandyhills in the East End, has been rewarded by being one of the main acts at city centre nightclub Victoria’s. Speaking ex-clusively to the ReGEN, Anthony said: “I am really excited about this opportunity. I have been DJ-ing since I was 16 and this is the biggest club night I will have played.“To be play at Victoria’s will be a great chance and I know I will have to give it everything I’ve got to make it a great event for

everyone.” Having recently being booked to play alongside big names such as DJ Scott Brown, DJ Vance & GBX’s George Bowie Anthony knows that with determination, he too can reach the heights of the Glas-

gow Club Scene. He added: “I love my job at Milnbank Hous-ing Association, but it has always been my dream to be a top DJ. Getting the chance to show a big-ger audience what I can do will be a great boost for my confidence.”

MAKEOVER FOR GLASGOW’S REGENRATION AGENCY

New name and new focus for jobs and business agencyTHE organisation tasked with helping Glaswegians into jobs and training has received a name change as the city continues to develop its economic strategy in response to the unemployment crisis. Glasgow’s Regeneration Agency (GRA) is now to be known as Jobs & Business Glasgow. The new organisation is hoping to increase the competitiveness of Glasgow’s residents in the jobs market by equipping them with the skills that employers value, as well as working with small businesses to increase the number of start-ups. Bailie Jonathan Findlay, chair of the Jobs & Business Glasgow board, said:“This isn’t just about a new name; it is part of our wider strategy to ensure we meet the needs of the city’s residents and businesses. The new name came about following extensive consultations with our clients, funders, partners, staff and stakeholders. The clear message from these sessions was that we needed to have a strong voice and consistent message across Glasgow to ensure that we remain focused on what it now says over our door – helping to create jobs and supporting businesses in our city.” Before 2011, five separate regeneration agencies across the city were tasked with

‘DEAR GREEN PLACE’ FOR EASTERHOUSE RESIDENTS A community garden in Easter-house has been recognised for its contribution to the local en-vironment. The “Back to Front Street” Gar-den Club was set up by parents from Corpach Place in Easter-house with the aim of making green space available for their children to learn and play. Now into its 5th year, the group was recently presented with a Community Championship Award. Local Councillor Maureen Burke paid a visit to the garden

to congratulate those involved. She said: “It is great to see such a won-derful project like this blossom. I know how hard all the kids and parents involved work to make the garden look so good. And that is before we even think about the Scottish Weather!” The community garden recently received a grant from Glasgow City Council as well as donations from local residents and Lochfield Garden Housing Co-op so that they can expand what activities

are available for the local kids. The children have now set up a remembrance garden for resi-dents of the street who have passed away. They have begun planting and growing their own vegetables on the available ground. Cllr Burke added:“I just want to add my congratu-lations to all those involved in making and keeping this com-munity garden a success. The children have raised funds by running the 5k, organising spon-sored walks and washing resi-

dents’ cars.“This kind of effort is down to a number of residents but I espe-cially like to pay tribute to Jane Boyce, Margaret Mallan and Michele Patterson.” From the ReGEN, well done boys and girls. You are doing your bit to make Glasgow and Easter-house our dear, green place. Pictured here are Amber Benson (15), Amber Mallan (12), Holly McGibbon (11), Chloe Aitken (11), Kara Leonard (11) and Kara Ben-son (4).

getting Glaswegians “job ready”. However, during the last two years, these functions have moved to a single organisation. Following a review of operations which included extensive consultations with users and stakeholders, it became clear that a name change and rebranding process was vital. As part of its work, Jobs &

Business Glasgow is one of the organisations helping to deliver the council’s £25m Glasgow Guarantee - which aims to ensure all Glaswegians between the ages of 16 and 24 have access to a job, training or an apprenticeship. Last year the organisation helped 17,000 Glasgow residents into training or employment.

Ambitious Anthony to play at nightclub party

WHENEVER any new business opens up, it is a sign that someone sees potential in an area and is a vote of confidence in the local community. So when the optician Specsdirect2u opened their fourth outlet, Alexandra Parade seemed like the perfect location. Specsdirect2u Opticians now occupy the former Eye Candy shop at 636 Alexandra Parade and has undergone a complete refurbishment and shop fit to create a modern and appealing

service for residents in the East End.Having first started in 1990 in Cambuslang, Managing Director and owner Stuart Cameron said: “We have a long experience of working in the East End of the city. We are still a family run business and we know that our great reputation relies on staying customer focussed and offering a great service. “Opening this new shop will be a great jobs boost for the area and we hope that we can go

from strength to strength.” The latest shop on Alexandra Parade will be the companies third in the East End with other practices in Tollcross and Duke Street. With the wide range of

fashions and frames, there is no doubt that we will continue to see growth with small businesses like Specsdirect2u carry on investing in the East End.

Seeing Business Grow on Alexandra Parade

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DIRTY DOG OWNERS BEWAREA zero tolerance campaign which saw an irresponsible dog owner evicted has won a prestigious innovation award. Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) has recognised a pro-active initiative which tackles dirty dog owners as part of the city’s Clean Glasgow campaign. The anti dog fouling campaign has attracted huge public support with disgusted Glasgow residents phoning the Clean Glasgow hotline to report dog owners who allow their pets to foul public places. Since the Glasgow-wide crackdown began in August 2011, 1075 people have been issued with Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs). In the first two months of 2013 alone, 250 people have been caught failing to clean up after their pets and issued with £40 penalties. Elderpark HA has long been tough on dog fouling and has been exceptionally proactive as part of the Clean Glasgow campaign. The association is the first in the city to evict a tenant who made a communal backcourt area a No Go zone for neighbours by refusing to clean up after his pet. The 29-year-old man was evicted from a tenement flat in Elderpark Street, Govan, in early 2012 after the housing association spent two years trying to get him

to clean up his act. The man, who lived alone, had no permission to keep a dog as required by his tenancy agreement and he let it roam unattended in the back court area – refusing to pick up its faeces. Appalled neighbours were unable to use the drying green area as it was so unhygienic. The man was issued with several FPNs by GCSS enforcement officers but refused to pay them and he also refused to re-home the mixed breed dog. As the tenant refused to co-operate, the association took court action and used antisocial behaviour legislation to obtain an eviction order. CCTV footage and neighbours’ statements were used as evidence in the case.

Councillor Gordon Matheson, Chair of the Clean Glasgow Campaign and leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “It’s fantastic that GCSS and Elderpark Housing Association have won this award. The Clean Glasgow anti dog fouling campaign aims to change people’s behaviour and make them clean up after their dogs.“The majority of dog owners are respectful of other people and pick up after their pets. However, those that don’t must face the consequences which in extreme cases can include eviction.”Members of the public are urged to report irresponsible dog owners by calling the Clean Glasgow hotline on 0800 027 7027.

Tenant evicted in ‘zero tolerance’ crackdownGLASGOW DOES ITS BIT FOR RED NOSE DAY

THE Lord Provost, Cllr Sadie Docherty, turned her office in the City Chambers into a tea room for the day as she donned her pinnie and poured cuppas to raise funds for Comic Relief. The event attracted some special guests all the way from Shieldinch as she was joined by Shellsuit Bob (Stephen Purdon) and his on screen wife Stella (Keira Luchessi). The stars of the BBC Scotland’s River City drama were joined by dozens of others who had bought tickets to have tea and cake with the Lord Provost, with all the proceeds going to Comic Relief. Lord Provost Sadie Docherty said: “It was great that everyone was able to pop along and have a cup of tea. Doing something funny for money is a great way of raising cash for Comic Relief and I am delighted to be promoting it.”Elsewhere in the city, Maryhill Housing Association Staff had their own Alice in Wonderland inspired ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party.’ Staff paid £10 for lunch, cake and tea and it is hoped that hundreds of pounds will have been raised for the annual Red Nose Day appeal. Colleagues

Michelle Welford, Charlotte MacDonald and Heather Duff enlisted the help of other staff to make sure the tea party was a great success. Michelle who is a Housing Officer at Maryhill said:

“We thought a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party was something different and everyone has been very supportive. It was a wonderful occasion to get everyone involved and doing our bit for Comic Relief.”

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ACTION NEEDED ON FOOD POVERTY SAYS LOCAL MPMARGARET CURRAN MP has called on the UK and Scottish Government to take action on food poverty, after presenting a petition to the House of Commons demanding the government gets to grips with the problem in Scotland. The petition contained the names of people across the community who are angry at the lack of action on poverty in Scotland. With more and more people using food banks, Scottish Labour is calling for detailed analysis of the profound effect food poverty is having on communities across the country. Figures on the amount of people using food banks are not currently available. Margaret said:“I have been struck by the concern people are showing across Glasgow East at the worrying rise in food banks across Scotland, they know all too well the damaging effects of this governments policies. “It is time that the Scottish and UK Governments came to grips with the rising food and

fuel prices that are squeezing low and middle income families more than ever.” Since April 2012, 6196 people have received emergency food parcels, according to data from the Trussell Trust; including 1901 children. While over 2000 people are resorting to food banks because of delays in benefit payments, a significant number of people are in work, but on low incomes that do not last the month. Ms Curran added: “A significant number of people resorting to food banks are in work but on low incomes that do not last the month. Whilst we applaud the wonderful work done by the hard working volunteers and staff who deliver these services, it is clear that the government must take this situation seriously before it gets worse. “With the bedroom tax being the latest bombshell to hit vulnerable people, it is clear that the Scottish Government must do more to protect people from the policies being implemented by the Tory-led coalition.”

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East End’s Emirates to host premier Judo EventsTHE British Judo Association has announced that from 2013 our Major International Events will take place in the East End of Glasgow. The new £113m Emirates Arena will play host to the 2013 Glasgow European Open. As one of the key events on the international circuit the event, the sport’s leading male judoka are expected to compete including London 2012 Olympic champions and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games hopefuls. Glasgow is also the proposed host city for the 2015 European Judo Championships and will support British Judo in their bid to stage this crucial competition ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Chair of Glasgow Life and the Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games, Councillor Archie Graham, said: “Since opening its doors last

October the Emirates Arena has played host to a range of international events and we are looking forward to adding the Glasgow European Open to that list. “As one of the world’s leading sporting cities we have a proud track record of delivering events and developing sport at all levels. October’s European Open will see judo make its debut at the venue and will showcase what the city has to offer as part of its bid for the 2015 European Judo Championships.” This bid will be supported by EventScotland and is also part of UK Sport’s Lottery Funded Gold Event Series. Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland said: “Scotland is the perfect stage for major international events and we can now proudly add judo and the Glasgow European Open to our ever-growing portfolio. It becomes

the latest event to be confirmed for the new Emirates Arena, which is already delivering a legacy for events from Scotland hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The Glasgow European Open will attract the world’s top judoka and it will undoubtedly help us make the case for Glasgow’s bid for the 2015 European Judo Championships.” British Judo Chairman Kerrith

Brown said:“I am delighted that Glasgow Life and EventScotland has joined us in partnership to host our annual major international event in the city from 2013 to 2016. Also Glasgow as the proposed host city are key partners in our 2015 European Championships bid and so will play an important role in our bid process and event delivery.”

COPS SEIZE DRUGS IN BLACKHILL BUSTSTRATHCLYDE Police Officers have seized drugs up to the street value of £215,000. The drugs are thought to include Heroin, Cannabis Resin and Cocaine. The raid happened at around 6pm last Thursday 14 March on Moodiesburn Street in the North East of the city. Police have also

seized equipment used for the mixing and prepara-tion of controlled during the operation. Two men and four women have been arrested in con-nection with this operation and were detained in police custody. A full report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.

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NAVIGATE THE EASTER HOLIDAYS WITH THE REGEN’S GUIDE FOR KIDS SPRING ACTIVITIES

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Venue:Dalmarnock Community Centre

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Provider:Dalmarnock Futures Forum

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Age:10+ years Gaming Session and Health Eating5-9 yearsArts & Crafts 5-9 years

Swimming Sessions

10+years Footie tourna-ment

5-9 years Arts & CraftsJewellery Making

5+years 10+years Day Trips5-9years Fun & GamesCookery Classes10+years Drop in Sessions

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6.00pm-9.00pm12.00am-4.00pm4.30pm-6.30pm

7pm-9.45pm

5.30pm-6.30pmCommittee Meeting7pm-10pm Drop In

5.30pm-6.30pmCommittee Meeting7.pm-10pm Drop In

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Dalmarnock Futures Forum Easter Timetable - Week 2:

Dalmarnock Futures Forum Easter Timetable - Week 1:

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Spring Holiday Programme 2013

Week 1Date Trip/Activity Age Group Meeting PointTues 2nd April Induction Day (12pm-1pm) 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock CentreWed 3rd April Football 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock CentreThurs 4th April Tubing 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock CentreFri 6th April Glasgow Green 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock Centre

Week 2Date Trip/Activity Age Group Meeting PointMon 8th April Bowling 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock CentreTues 9th April Swimming/Time Capsule 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock CentreWed 10th April Basketball 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock CentreThurs 11th April Cinema 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock CentreFri 12th April Lazer Tag 5-11 yrs. Dalmarnock Centre

Spring Holiday Programme 2013

Week 1Date Trip/Activity Age Group Meeting PointTues 2nd April Induction Day (12pm-1pm) 12+yrs Dalmarnock CentreWed 3rd April Drop-In 12+yrs Dalmarnock CentreThurs 4th April Sports Activity Session 12+yrs Dalmarnock CentreFri 6th April Go-Karting 12+yrs Dalmarnock Centre

Week 2Date Trip/Activity Age Group Meeting PointMon 8th April Lazer Tag 12+yrs Dalmarnock CentreTues 9th April Sky Park/Climbing Wall 12+yrs Dalmarnock CentreWed 10th April Drop-In 12+yrs Dalmarnock CentreThurs 11th April Sports Activity Session 12+yrs Dalmarnock CentreFri 12th April M&D’s Theme Park 12+yrs Dalmarnock Centre

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STAFF from youth organisations, pre-5 establishments, primary, secondary and Additional Support for Learning schools across the North-East area took part in a special event for staff working with children and young people at The Bridge, Easterhouse on 19th March. The event was in response to requests from staff for health related information & resources for young people and was organised by H4U Youth Health and the wider Youth Health Improvement Team from the North East Sector of Glasgow City Community Health Partnership, part of

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC). After a presentation by Margaret McGranachan of the NHSGGC Public Health Resource Unit on the recent Glasgow Schools Health Survey, participants took part in workshops on the

following subjects:• Drugs – delivered by Glasgow Council on Alcohol • Money Advice (Glasgow East Money Advice Project) • Tobacco (North East Tobacco Team & Urban Fox)) • Youthbank (YoMo) • H4U resource library (H4U) • H4U showcase (H4U and Fuse Youth Cafe)Jennifer Johnstone, from H4U Youth Health said: “The Child and Youth Event was a huge success and was a good opportunity for youth providers to come together to look at health topics and what local services offered to children and young people.” For more information about H4U Youth Health contact 0141 232 7213.

Working Together to Improve Youth Health

It’s that time of the year again when flowers begin to blossom and the birds begin sing a little louder as spring has sprung. It is traditionally a time when we can recover from the long dark nights of winter, take the opportunity to spring clean our house and get ready for the warm summer ahead.However, as parents and guardians well know, the combination of the longer days, better weather and

the Easter holidays can mean that we have bored children. And as parent knows, bored children can lead to stressed parents. So here at the ReGEN, we have compiled a list of local groups who will be running a whole range of activities for the youngster of the East End. There is a massive variety of things to do, and the parents can even get involved as well, so there is no excuse for kids being

bored this Easter break.So keep this guide handy as you try and navigate the next two weeks of school holidays. Stick it on the fridge or keep it next to your TV so that if you hear the words “I’m bored” you know exactly what to do.And remember readers, that the clocks go forward on Sunday 31st of March, so you will have even more daylight to enjoy even if the Scottish weather lets you down!

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THE Shettleston group Fuse Youth Cafe is set to receive £250,000 to rejuvenate their facilities. The award was made by the Big Lottery Fund and announced earlier this week. This award, combined with £50,000 from Land Aid, means that the project has nearly reached the required figure of £378,000 for a refurbish-ment and extension of its East End premises. Speaking to the ReGEN about the award, Project Manager Gerry Bald-win said: “This is great news for everyone at Fuse Youth Cafe. I know how hard everyone has been working at the project to make this refurbishment a reality. “We have spoken to a lot of people

locally about their ideas for the future of the Fuse Youth Cafe. The hope is that we can get a really first class facility for the whole of Shettleston with new fitness and education spac-es for adults as well as youngsters. “It is an exciting time for the whole team at Fuse.” The project is confident of acquir-ing the rest of the funding that will then allow them to start work on the extension. The addition of a multi-purpose space will allow more activities to be made available to a wider cross-section of the community including adult education, physical activities, parent support groups, money and benefits advice, music, health and beauty activities, and cof-fee mornings.

FUNDING BOOST FOR FUSE YOUTH CAFE

Spring Programme

For young people aged 8-11 and 12-16 years

Activities may vary depending on the weather

Swimming • Ice Skating Laser Quest • Tubing • Fun Days Out

And more… Trips out may vary depending on the weather

Register for activities from Thursday 28th March after school. Spaces are limited.

For more information call into the base at 132/134 Westmuir Street, Parkhead,

or call 0141 550 2621 or email [email protected]

Please note the office will be closed Friday 29 March & Monday 1 April

Youngsters in Parkhead get Lottery AwardTHE Parkhead Youth Project has been successful in receiving two Big Lottery Fund Grants. The first of the grants totalled £47,132 from the ‘Young Start’ scheme and is to be used over two years for a Streetwork and Positive Activities programme. The other award was £9,680 for a year long “Yuck to Yum” Healthy Eating Programme where young people will be involved in the planning, shopping, cooking and sampling a variety of healthy meals and snacks. The £57,000 funding boost has been welcomed by service users and local groups and will allow PYP to increase services for new and existing activities. The Project will be running their Spring Programme over the holiday period and in the term time we have Youth Clubs in Calton Parkhead Parish Church on a Monday and Saturday evening 5.30pm – 7.00pm for 8-11years and 7.00pm – 8.30pm for 12 years and over. From everyone at the ReGEN, congratulations to a fantastic East End institution!

Where are we?? NAZARENE Meeting in John Wheatley College Duke St. ST. MICHAEL’S Gallowgate CHURCH of SCOTLAND Helenvale Street CONGREGATIONAL Westmuir Street NEW LIFE CHURCH Shettleston Road SALVATION ARMY Tollcross Road

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As Christian Fellowships in the Parkhead Cross “area” we invite you to share with us in

celebrating God’s gift of LOVE, FORGIVENESS, NEW LIFE and HOPE found through the Cross of

Jesus Christ.

All are welcome to join us at these Easter services/events and also our regular weekly

gatherings for worship and fellowship.

Jesus has risen -- just as he said he would!

As Christian Fellowships in the Parkhead Cross “area” we invite you to share with us in celebrating God’s gift of LOVE, FORGIVENESS, NEW

LIFE and HOPE found through the Cross of Jesus Christ.All are welcome to join us at these Easter services/events and also our

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NAZARENE10.30am @ John Wheatley College -

Interactive Kids and Family Service with Crafts & Easter Egg Hunt 6.30pm @ John

Wheatley College - Celebrate Easter! Music and Worship for all ages.

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CHURCH of SCOTLANDMaundy Thursday Service at 6.30p.m.,

Good Friday Service at6.30p.m. Easter Sunday Service at 11.30a.m. in the

church.

CONGREGATIONALMon to Fri of Holy Week (25th – 29th March)

Church open for prayer and reflection from 12 – 1p.m. (short act of worship at 12.45a.m.)

Thursday evening Communion service at 7p.m.Easter Sunday morning worship 11 a.m.

NEW LIFEPassover meal and communion on Good Friday at

6pm. No charge but RSVP to [email protected] Sunday

SALVATION ARMYTues 26th March 7pm Meditation led by Russell & Mary ChalmersWed 27th March 7pm Meditation

led by Captain Allan DunlopThurs 28th March 7pm Medication

led by Captain Linda DunlopFriday 29th March 7pm Meditation

led by Dan WrayEaster Sunday Morning Worship 10.30am.

PARKHEADCHURCHES TOGETHER

Easter Morning - Sunrise Service 8.00 a.m. Tollcross Park (by flag pole)

What’s going on “around the cross” this Easter

Football Camps

To register for events contact Michael McCourt (Initiative Manager or Debbie McGowan (Programming

Co-ordinator) @ Helenslea Community Hall.Call 0141 556 1195Spaces Limited.

Trips OutMountain Biking

HealthyFox Cubs

Residential

Kayaking

All Services FREE of Charge

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EASTER PROGRAMME

2013The Urban Fox

The Urban Fox Programme encourages kids of all ages and from all areas in the East End to mix together in breaking down barriers, whether territorial, religious or racial. Experienced team leaders and volunteers make it a point to encourage the kids to take part in activities, thereby fulfilling the undoubted potential each young person has.

For further information and registration for activities contact Michael McCourt (Initiative Manager)

or Debbie McGowan (Programming Co-ordinator)

0141 556 1195

EASTER PROGRAMME 2013Date Venue Activity Time AgeTue 2nd April Helenslea Community Hall Play the Game 4.00 - 6.00pm 5 - 11& Tues 9th April Helenslea Community Hall Drop - In 7.00 - 9.00pm 12 -16 Bridgeton Community Learning Campus Healthy Fox Cubs 3.00 - 5.00pm 5 -11

Wed 3rd April Helenslea Community Hall Healthy Fox Cubs 3.30 - 5.30pm 5 -11 & Wed 10th April Helenslea Community Hall Foxy Dancers 6.00 - 8.00pm 5 -16 East End Healthy Living Centre Football Camp 5.00 - 7.00pm 5 -11 Thurs 4th April Dalmarnock Community Centre Foxy Dancers 2.00 - 4.00pm 5 -16& Thurs 11th April

Fri 5th April Helenslea Community Hall Drop - In 4.00 - 5.30pm 8 - 11& Fri 12th April Helenslea Community Hall Drop - In 6.00 - 9.00pm 12 -16 Bridgeton Community Learning Campus Drop - In 6.00 - 9.00pm 12 -16 Tollcross Youth Centre Drop - In 6.00 - 9.00pm 12 -16 Cranhill Beacon Drop - In 6.00 - 9.00pm 12 -16 Celtic Park Urban Stars 6.00 - 8.30pm 12 -16

Sat 6th April Helenslea Community Hall Drop -in 6.00 - 9.00pm 12 -16& Sat 13th April Tollcross YMCA Drop -in 6.00 - 9.00pm 12 -16

Mon 8th April Aberfoyle (day trip) Mountain Biking 9.00am - 4.00pm 12 -16

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Come along and find out about the range of free activities and services available!

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The dreaded ‘bedroom tax’ will be coming into effect from April 2013. It is important to know if you will be affected. As part of the ReGEN’s Welfare Reform Awareness Campaign, we are highlighting this week the changes to those who are in receipt housing benefit. It is im-

portant to contact your housing officer if you think your benefit might change.Shelter Scotland and other housing charities have already highlighted the dangers that reform will bring. They have produced this guide for those with questions about ‘the

bedroom tax.’If you have a spare bedroom and you’re renting from the council or a housing association and getting housing benefit, then the amount of benefit you receive may be reduced. This is commonly known as ‘the bedroom tax’.

Reduced housing benefit if you have a spare bed-roomFrom April 2013 if you’re of working age, receiving housing benefit and renting a property that’s bigger than you need, it’s likely that your benefit will be reduced. If you have more bedrooms than you need for your household then you’ll lose a percentage of your housing benefit. This is referred to as ‘under-occupying’ your home or ‘the bedroom tax’.

How many bedrooms can I get housing benefit for under the new rules?These ‘under occupancy’ changes mean that you can only claim housing benefit for one bedroom for each of these people who live in your home:• a couple• an adult• two children of the same sex• two children under 10• any other child, except foster children and children who don’t normally live with you• a carer providing over-night care. This is the same as for people claiming housing benefit in the private sec-tor. However, the rules for people under 35 claiming

housing benefit and the limit on the number of bedrooms you can claim for won’t apply to council and housing associa-tion tenants.

How much will be hous-ing benefit be reduced by?If you have more bedrooms than you need then a percent-age reduction will be applied to your eligible rent for the purposes of your housing benefit claim:• 14% will be taken off if you have one extra bedroom than you need, or• 25% will be taken off if you have two extra bedrooms than you need. These deductions affect housing benefit claims for both new and existing claims from April 2013.

How can I pay for the rest of my rent?If you’re going to be affected by a deduction to your housing benefit then it’s very impor-tant that you prepare for the change before April 2013. There are several things you can do:• take in a lodger – renting out a spare room would bring in extra income, but get the agreement of your landlord first and check whether this will affect any other benefits that you’re currently receiving, the first £20 of any rent you receive won’t count as income on your benefit claim• ask for a contribution to your rent - your family members may be able to pay more towards your rent• move to a smaller property – you may be able to transfer to

a smaller property, speak to your council or the housing association you’re renting from to see if you can apply to do this • apply for a discretionary housing payment – your local council may be able to give you temporary support to help you stay in your home through a discretionary housing payment. If you can’t pay all your rent after the reduction you may have to think about finding somewhere else to live or you will risk falling behind with

your rent and possibly being evicted. Speak to an adviser in your area as soon as possible if you’re worried that this may happen to you.

Are there any exemp-tions to the ‘over occu-pancy’ changes?The reduction to housing ben-efit for households with extra bedrooms will not apply to:• pensioners• people living in shared own-ership properties• people living in accommoda-tion like caravans, houseboats• temporary accommodation• some exempt supported ac-commodation.

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213 Braidfauld StreetTollcross, Glasgow G32 8PS

Tel: 0141 763 1317

For General Enquiries please call:

0844 892 0321www.westscot.co.uk

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) is currently exploring the benefits of a partnership with Gentoo Group. The two organisations are currently in discussions to find out what a partnership could mean and the benefits it could bring to tenants.

Duncan McNaught, Chief Executive of West of Scotland Housing Association said: “We are exploring a potential partnership because we are looking to the future and the financial challenges that all housing associations will face in the next few years. These challenges include welfare reform which is likely to reduce the income available to all associations, and the need to invest more money in our houses to achieve higher energy efficiency targets which could help protect our tenants from rising energy costs.

“We need to adapt, and believe it is not an option to do nothing in the face of the challenges ahead.” WSHA believes that making this positive change will make the Association fitter for these challenges. It will help ensure the Association continues to be able to provide the best homes and services possible for its tenants and communities in the long term.

Gentoo Group is a well established housing provider and regulated in England by the Homes and Communities Agency. With a strong track record, throughout the years it has demonstrated commitment to high standards, good quality homes, and strong communities. More than just a housing association, Gentoo is about improving lives by investing in people, the planet and property based activities.

The two organisations therefore share similar values and a strong cultural fit with similar aspirations around creating sustainable communities and homes that are fit for the future.

Duncan continues, “We have been impressed by what we have seen in our discussions with and visits to Gentoo. We are now looking in detail at what real benefits a partnership with Gentoo could provide.”

If West of Scotland Housing Association joined Gentoo Group it would stay as a housing association registered with the Scottish Housing Regulator as well as keep its name and ownership of its housing. WSHA will still employ its own staff, work from its present offices and remain being governed by its own Management Committee. Most importantly, tenants will keep their existing rights and their landlord will remain as West of Scotland Housing Association. Gentoo Group would be WSHA’s parent body and set the overall Group strategy.

Duncan concludes, “These are exciting times for the Association, this partnership has the potential to provide new solutions to the challenges we face.”

Association to explore benefits of a partnership

“Providing the best homes, services and communities for our tenants”

If you would like any more information on the proposed partnership with Gentoo please call us on:

0141 550 5600 or send an email to [email protected]

For General Enquiries please call: 0844 892 0321

www.westscot.co.uk

GHA Shop,173 Trongate ,Glasgow ,G1 5HF

Tel: 0141 274 6460 www.gha.org.uk

Bridgeton Citizens advice bureau: 35 Main Street,

Glasgow, G40 1QB 0141 554 0336

Easterhouse Citizens advice bureau: 46 Shandwick Square,

Glasgow, G34 9DT 0141 771 2328

Parkhead Citizens Advice bureau: 1361-1363 Gallowgate, Glasgow, G31 4DN 0141 554

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Money Advice-are you having problems with money & managing your debts, are companies writing/phoning you. Are you unable to pay them, we can help-Gemap Scotland offers a free, independent & confidential service

Benefits-are you sure you’re on the right benefits, do you know your ESA from your JSA-if not, we can offer a free, impartial & independent benefit check for you and help you to apply for them-remember this is money you could be due.

Financial Capability- we offer a range of tailor made financial capability workshops, available in your community. We offer advice on budgeting, banking, debt and the cost of credit. We can help with bank accounts, savings strategies and goals.

Legal Advice-Are you in danger of losing your home or face becoming evicted. Do you need legal assistance, advice or court representation-we can help. We offer a free, independent & impartial legal service.

Fuel Poverty we’ve all seen the massive price increase from the power companies recently, are you struggling trying to pay your fuel bills- are you on the right tariff and the best supplier, we can help, we can arrange a home visit for you for advice

Are you worried about debts or your fuel bills, maxed the plastic. Bills, Bills and more Bills, as we shudder from our festive financial hangovers and bills not yet paid. Maybe it’s time to get some help.

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THE date of April 1st may be well known as a day to play jokes on our friends and family, but this year it will be more than just a harmless joke when thousands of East Enders begin to feel the bite of welfare reform.The Government at Westminster are changing the rules around how benefits are paid and who is entitled to them. One of the most controversial changes has been to Housing Benefit, with reductions in support for those in socially rented houses who are deemed to have a spare room. This change is

known as the “Bedroom Tax” and is particularly controversial since as many as 40% of tenants in receipt of housing benefit are set to be affected. Campaigns are underway to get Councils, The Scottish Government and Housing Associations to try and find a way around this rule change since it will be the poorest in society that are affected. The average shortfall in rent will be £16 per week meaning huge rent arrears for tenants and big problems for housing associations. Jim Strang, the Chief Executive

of Parkhead Housing Association, spoke to the ReGEN earlier this week to give us his view on how the dreaded “Bedroom Tax” will affect people in the East End. He said:“The Bedroom Tax is the most toxic of all reforms – unfair and unjust to its core and yet even fails to achieve its basic goal of saving money for the taxpayer. “The money supposedly saved from Housing Benefit in social housing will be spent in added costs in costly homelessness units and higher private sector rents as people move out of the social rented sector. “In addition, local businesses will take another hit that they can ill-afford as disposable incomes of communities are savaged by the cuts to real-terms benefit levels. “The recent SIMD report showed shocking levels of poor health amongst the residents of the East

End – cutting the incomes and spending power of individuals and families will further weaken the fight against health inequality, income deprivation and social mobility.” Recently, the government has made a few small concessions with families with disabled children and some foster carers to receive an exemption however these minor changes only served to highlight how illogical and unfair the bedroom tax is in the first place. The new rules allow one bedroom for each adult or couple. Children under the age of 16 are expected to share, if they are the same gender. Those under 10 are expected to share whatever their gender.Disabled tenants will be allowed a bedroom for full-time live-in or overnight carers. If a full-time carer is a husband, wife or partner, then they will be expected to share

a room. There is a discretionary housing payment that can be applied from the local authority if the disability means the partner needs to sleep in another room, however this has already been described as completely inadequate by opponents of the rule change.For those who are over 60, there is some positive news. If either half of a couple are of pensionable age, they will not see reductions to housing benefit. But with more welfare changes expected with the introduction of universal credit, both will need to be over pensionable age, or one will need to be in receipt of pension credit, in order to qualify for the maximum benefit. One thing is for sure, you need to know how you will be affected. If there is any doubt in your mind, contact your housing officer and they will be able to assist you.

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MSP CALLS ON OSBORNE TO AXE THE TAXTHE Glasgow MSP Humza Yousaf has signed a letter calling on the Chancellor George Osborne MSP to scrap the Bedroom Tax in this year’s Budget Statement. The ‘Bedroom Tax’ penalises those who in socially rented housing and are in receipt of housing benefit as tenants who are deemed to have a spare room will face reductions in support from April 1st. A report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Information Centre in January showed that the ‘Bedroom Tax’ – which will be introduced at the beginning of April - will affect almost 40% of Glaswegians who receive housing benefit. Commenting, Humza Yousaf said: “I am pleased to have signed this letter, and I urge the Chancellor George Osborne to scrap this deeply unpopular, damaging policy.

“People in my constituency are already struggling with other benefit cuts as well as rising food and utility prices, and this extra penalty will make a huge difference to so many families in Glasgow and across Scotland. “The support the letter has gathered from trade unions such as the STUC and groups such as Age Scotland and Carers Scotland shows the deep rooted opposition to this policy, and I hope the Chancellor listens to our call.”

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BEDROOM TAX COMING SOON, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE CHANGESWelfare Reform a ‘social disaster’ for GlasgowBy William Bain, Labour MP for Glasgow North EastHISTORICAL figures from both wings of the Coalition Government would have much to say about the policies being conducted by their successors in office now in the name of “welfare reform”. The last Liberal Prime Minister Lloyd-George would have been appalled at the casual disregard for growing want in our country, of which the doubling of the use of foodbanks since David Cameron and Nick Clegg took power is a powerful emblem. Similarly, former Conservative Chancellors such as Iain MacLeod would not recognize George Osborne’s punitive welfarism, and crude divide and rule politics between what he sees as a deserving and undeserving poor, as consistent with a genuinely One Nation Government. The problems which bedevil the Scottish and UK economies are a lack of demand, declining real wages, low business investment, and slumping productivity. Policies to increase demand by boosting spending power of those on

low and middle incomes, and to rebalance the economy with a proper industrial policy, are urgently required. However, the Chancellor has placed undue burdens on the Bank of England and monetary policy to generate the required “escape velocity” to avoid the country being sucked into a death spiral of non-existent growth – he has delivered a mere tenth of the increase in output there should have been since 2010, according to the independent Office of Budget Responsibility, which recently rebuked the Prime Minister for his assertion that austerity did not harm growth. In his desperation to cut into a stagnant economy in his vain attempt to restrain soaring debt, Osborne has hacked into a rising welfare budget with ever-decreasing skill. The reason the welfare budget is rising is two-fold: first, unemployment at around 2.5million is substantially higher than predicted than at this stage of what should be a recovery; and second; the surge in involuntary part-time working,

together with declining wages and living standards are drawing more people into eligibility for housing benefit. Real welfare reform would be led by two principles – real work for those long-term and young jobless who can work, and sustaining the living standards of the vulnerable who cannot. In Sweden in the 1990s, the country was faced with the aftermath of a financial crisis starting in the banking system and 10% unemployment, but managed to increase growth as well as cut its deficit by active labour market policies, including jobs guarantees for the long-term jobless. Decades of investment in a near-universal childcare system meant female employment levels were high, and wage growth recovered in a fuller employment society. Instead we have a Government which is skewing childcare support through the tax and benefits system to the wealthiest, while ordinary families in Scotland, paying a bigger chunk of their disposable income on childcare than other

parts of the UK, saw just 1p in extra support in the year to last December. The cumulative effect of Coalition policies on wages, tax, and benefits have been to cost average Scottish households £28.63 a week or £1,488 a year by 2015, while the TUC has estimated the collapse in real wages will cost workers on average salaries nearly £6,000 until 2015.

The Government’s flagship Work Programme is so poor, getting only 2.5% of participants in my constituency into sustained jobs, it would have actually been better doing nothing, while 600 of my constituents have been out of work for 2 years or more. Universal Credit is turning out as markedly less generous than Iain Duncan-Smith first indicated, with lone parents working part-time, and second earners in couple households with children, facing disincentives from finding full-time work, even if they can.

By far the worst elements of the Government’s slash and burn efforts on welfare policy have been the bedroom tax

and the benefit uprating cap at 1% for the next three years – effectively a 4% real terms cut in tax credits and many in and out of work benefits, and taking as much as £5 a week on average away from 800,000 Scottish households, and 5.1m working age households across the UK.

The bedroom tax is a calamity of policy-making by the Government, but threatens to be a social disaster for people in Scotland, and across the rest of the UK. As many as 5,000 homeless people in temporary council accommodation in Scotland could be forced to pay the tax, despite being in severe rent arrears and destitution. The meagre exemptions drawn out of the Government last week – for the families of service personnel, and for some, but not all, foster carers - are not good enough.

Over the past few weeks I have met disabled constituents in adapted properties, some in tears, who have received demands from the DWP asking for anywhere from nearly £10 a

week extra to £25 a week extra in April should this appalling tax on “spare rooms” be introduced. The Government have set conditions that they know 655,000 poor and vulnerable people across the country cannot meet, and are instead forcing them to pay, while 8,000 people earning over £1m a year are rubbing their hands in glee at the thought of the £2,000 a week tax cut they will receive from April 6.

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Would you trust a motor me-chanic to perform heart surgery on you? A bricklayer to apply a spray-tan? No of course you wouldn’t. So why on earth would anyone trust the millionaire toffs in the ConDem government to devise social housing policy? These political space cadets wouldn’t know a council or housing as-sociation house if it fell on their swollen heads. Their cruel and economically illiterate bedroom tax proposal proves just out of touch with ordinary lives they really are. With 23 members of the 29 member cabinet being millionaires what else do you expect? It is one of the most unrepresentative governments in history.

Make no mistake these people are not cutting housing benefit to over 660,000 of the poorest families in Britain because they support or want to improve so-cial housing provision. They have refused to build much needed new homes and now plan to turf poor families and the disabled out of their homes if they can’t find an extra £14 a week for one bedroom deemed too many. Children will be forced to share bedrooms in smaller houses or families face eviction. To receive housing benefit you must prove

you are poor. How then will these families be able to pay additional rent? It is a cruel and cold attack on the poor and over two thirds of those who will be adversely affected are disabled.

The Welfare Reform Act which introduces the Bedroom Tax, caps benefits below inflation, scraps Disability Living Allow-ance and attacks the poor.

A tidal wave of anger against what this government is doing to further impoverish millions of families is rising. You may not personally be affected by the bedroom tax but you will know someone who is. Your own job, pay, benefits and wider commu-nity are under attack. We must resist. We must fight back.

The ConDems have to be forced to drop their bedroom tax proposal. Any individual family threatened with eviction for being unable to pay has to be protected by the wider com-munity. Physical walls of human solidarity will have to be erected to prevent sheriff officers carry-ing out evictions. Collectively the anti-poll tax movement stopped poll tax warrant sales. Now the anti-bedroom tax campaign will have to prevent evictions.

We can win this campaign. It

is not enough to get angry. We now have to get organised and get even. The SNP have said there will be no bedroom tax in an independent Scotland. That is welcome. But in the meantime the SNP government has the power to change the Housing Scotland Act to treat bedroom tax arrears as ordinary debt not rent debt.

That small change would prevent evictions. They have to stand up for the poor and disabled now. Properly opposing the Westminster government’s bedroom tax is not only the right thing to do it would also convince more people of the just case for independence.

Twenty four years ago many of us got ourselves organised to fight Thatcher’s hated and unfair poll tax. We were dismissed as irrelevant at first but proceeded to deliver mass non-payment and melted the ‘Iron Lady’ and forced her into the political scrap yard into the bargain. Mass op-position is now required against the Tory/Lib Dem attacks on the poor and disabled. Success-ful resistance could get rid of that sorry lot of spivs and silver spooned brutes as a positive by-product of the struggle.

TOMMY SHERIDAN: WE MUST FIGHT-BACK AGAINST CON-DEM PROPOSALS

Are you ready?

From April 2013, the UK Government will cut Housing Benefit paid to people of working age who are deemed to have spare bedrooms in their homes.

If you’re a GHA or Cube tenant - we’re here to help. If you think this change could affect you please talk to your local Housing Officer or call our Welfare Reform Helpline on Freephone 0800 597 3777* anytime. Remember, these changes are coming - we’ll help you get ready.

*If you’re calling from a mobile 0141 444 0110 might be cheaper

Under OccupancyBig changes will be made to benefit payments next year

THE Leader of Glasgow City Council, Cllr Gordon Matheson, has slammed the UK Govern-ment’s proposals to penalise families with the ‘Bedroom Tax.’ And as the Leader of the big-gest local authority of in Scot-land, he has condemned the Scottish Government for failing to protect Scots from the Hous-ing Benefit changes. Speaking to the ReGEN he said: “The Tories and Lib Dems should scrap their unfair Bedroom Tax. It is a regressive tax which punishes our most vulnerable people, particularly low-income working families and the disabled. “Not only is it unfair and unworkable, but it’s becoming clear that the tax won’t even work financially and might even cost more than it will save. The SNP Government must also act to protect our must vulnerable citizens from the impact of the tax. This isn’t the time for them to sit on their hands and simply blame Westminster.” It is not only councillors who have condemned the move, as local MPs and MSPs from both

Labour and the SNP, and across the city have united to urge the UK Government to drop their policy. Glasgow East MP Margaret Curran said: “The bedroom tax is cruel and unfair. 100,000 tenants across Scotland will be hit, 40,000 people face rent ar-rears and thousands could be made homeless. Scottish Labour is clear – we want the Tories to scrap the bedroom tax and if we were in Govern-ment today we would get rid of this policy. “The responsibility to get rid

of the bedroom tax lies with the Tories in the UK Parliament and we will continue to argue against them, but the SNP Government in Edinburgh need to do all they can to make sure people are protected from the unfairness of the bedroom tax. Last week they had the chance to vote for Labour’s call for more money to be made available to local govern-ment to help people hit by the bedroom tax. Instead of voting with us, they voted against. “The SNP promise jam tomor-row, but they are failing to help people in the East End today.”

Council Leader speaks out against ‘regressive tax’

While David Cameron is prepar-ing to give millionaires a £2000 a week tax cut, a single parent who shares the care of their children will now either have to restrict access to their child or find on average £728 a year to pay a ‘Bedroom Tax’.

Two thirds of the households affected are home to someone with a disability, and the families of soldiers and foster parents have to cough up but prisoners get off. The Prime Minister and his Secretary of State need to explain to Glaswegians how that can be fair?

Scottish Labour will work with all Local Authorities who are trying to find ways of halt-ing this attack on the poorest in our communities; caught between an uncaring Coalition Government and a Scottish Government more interested in a referendum than protecting

Scottish families. This policy was not based

on people’s needs but purely on cutting an arbitrary figure. And like all of the Government’s policies thus far, it will hammer families in Glasgow already struggling to make ends meet and still fail to accomplish their own aims.

With a chronic shortage of social housing people cannot move to smaller homes and are trapped through no fault of their own facing an average bill of £728 per year. And if they cannot afford this then they will be forced into the private sector at greater government expense. The policy is simply a shambles.

Iain Duncan Smith must now swallow his pride, stand up for the most vulnerable in our communities and scrap this draconian tax on 15,000 of the poorest Glaswegians.

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City Council this week about the first phase of investment in the school estate is a welcome boost for pupils parents and staff in my constituency. There is £40m to be spent this year alone with primaries, nurseries and ASL schools across the whole of Glasgow benefiting. I am particularly pleased to see Alexandra Parade, St Denis’ and St Martha’s primary school’s being included in the first year of refurbishment. Kids at Ashcraig Secondary and Onslow Drive Nursery are set to be refurbished this year too. This is just the first phase of the 5 year programme that will see £250m spent on refurbishing every primary school in Glasgow.

This ambitious plan was a key part in Glasgow Labour’s manifesto at the local elections last year so to see the first signs of work next month will be a real boost to the whole of the city. I know from speaking to many in my constituency of the benefits of having a modern up to date school, and the potential for local communities to use new and improved facilities included on the campus. But it is not just the pupils, parents and staff that can benefit from this kind of investment by the Labour council. Construction jobs and tradesmen will have a better chance of getting work when such a huge project is undertaken.

It is because of the primary school refurbishments, along with other schemes like the Glasgow Guarantee for 16-24 year olds that youth unemployment in our city has fallen whereas it is increasing practically everywhere else in the country. The promise is to complete every primary school in 5 years so hopefully we will continue to see an improvement in the fabric of our schools. If there is a school you are interested in that is not on the list then feel free to contact me and I will ask about the status of when it is due to be refurbished. If you would like to contact me about this or any other issue then please do not hesitate to get in touch with me via [email protected] or on 0141 564 1364.

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WITH many families struggling in the current economic climate, there is a temptation for some to search for easy credit. However, the danger for many is that they fall prey to the quick sell from adverts for payday loan firms.Around a million people in Britain use short-term loan companies every year and more than 10,000 are from Glasgow, so it is vital that these consumers are properly protected.Payday loans can offer a useful, short-term, way for people to borrow money, but there are significant problems in the industry.That is why Glasgow City Council’s announcement last week that it

will block adverts from around a hundred payday loan websites on all its computers is a welcome step in reigning in the industry.This will protect around 20,000 council employees and the thousands of members of the public who use computers in the city’s libraries every day. It is an important first step, but thankfully the UK Government has recognised that much tougher protection must be put in place to better protect the consumer.My colleagues in the Westminster government have announced the creation of a new body to oversee the industry, with strong powers to crackdown on any companies who do not obey the rules.

Language used by companies in adverts is to be more tightly controlled, which should hopefully see an end to misleading or irresponsible phrases such as “Instant Cash” and “No Questions Asked”.Companies will also have to share information on applications to prevent people talking out multiple loans which they cannot afford.People should have the freedom to access short-term loans when they need to, but with clear and transparent terms and conditions.We must allow people to access credit when they need it but it must be fair credit.

This week, George Osborne delivered his fourth budget and once again we were disappointed at the lack of vision, imagina-tion and desire to help the most vulnerable people in the country. We need the govern-ment to bring forward long-term infrastruc-ture investment in schools, roads and trans-port - the very ties that bind communities like ours together. So far we have seen little in the way of movement in this regard. People in the East End of Glasgow know as well as anyone that theGovernments economic plan just isn’t working. All they need to do is look around them and see the stinging affect that their wel-fare reform is having on both vulnerable people and those trying to make ends meet on low wages. It has been clear for a long time now that thisGovernment has the wrong priorities and is not interested in helping people who are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living rises. I have been inundated with correspon-dence over the last year from people

worried about how the Governments lack of progress on the economy is affecting them. Be it young people looking for their first job or hard working families who are concerned that price freezes and lack of support they are receiving is hindering their ability to raise their family in the way they deserve. We need to get builders back to work and creating houses in communities that need them. We need to build homes for young families and people making their first steps on the property ladder, and although the chancellor has made a move on housing with his statement, we know that it is not enough to make up for the inclement af-fects of his governments bedroom tax and how this will affect people across the coun-try. There are simply not enough properties out there for people in social housing who cannot afford to pay extra for their spare room. No matter how many times we have re-minded the Tory Government of how peo-ple in areas like Glasgow East are suffering, he refuses to change track, sticking blindly

to the same failing plan that simply is not working. Since December this Government has halved its growth forecast and this is having a profound effect on people’s ability to find work and provide for their families. The brave thing for the chancellor to do was to admit his mistakes and u-turn quickly. Cutting the top rate of tax for millionaires across the country is sim-ply wrong when the bottom 10% in the country is amongst those hardest hit by the Government’s economic policies. The reality is that families are being hard hit in a perfect storm of reduced spending on services and welfare. They want to see how the Government can help create jobs and opportunities whilst ensuring that the country starts on a path of recovery that has so far been lacking. There is nothing in this budget to provide reassurance to people in the east end of Glasgow that this Government is looking after them. The Chancellor should stop playing politics with economics. This budget saw increased borrowing to pay for his fail-ures by a downgraded chancellor who is refusing to admit that he is on the wrong course. The people of Glasgow East de-serve better.

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DEATHS ATTRIBUTED TO DRUG KNOWN AS ‘ROCKSTAR’

Strathclyde Police are issuing another warning to members of the public about the dangers of taking a substance known as ‘Rockstar’ after being linked to the death of a 35 year old male in Lanarkshire last week.

These pills are red or yellow in colour and are being sold as ecstasy. The exact contents of the pills are as yet unknown but they could contain a cocktail of different substances.

Superintendent Grahame Clarke said, “These substances are unreliable, unpredictable and potentially very dangerous.“Users may believe that they have taken ecstasy and it is very likely that they will suffer from a significant negative reaction.Symptoms reported recently include increased heart rate, elevated core temperature and seizures. These pills are not covered by any form of quality control and this is supported by past forensic analysis. Users need to be aware of the dangers and understand the potentially devastating effect these tablets can have on their health. Whether bought online or from a regular supplier, there is no guarantee the user will be safe.Anyone who has taken these tablets and feels unwell should seek immediate medical attention. We are continuing to take this matter extremely seriously and extensive police enquiries are ongoing to establish the source of these drugs, and every effort is being made to track down and arrest those responsible for selling these drugs as quickly as possible.”

MALE ASSAULTED BELLS BAR

Around 9pm on Friday 15 March 2013, a 21 year-old male had been drinking within Bells Bar, Springburn Way, Glasgow when a fight broke out within the toilets. The male was struck on the head with a bottle and sustained a fairly serious head injury requiring hospital treatment.

CID from Baird Street police office are looking for information from anyone who was within the public house on the night in question or who may know the identity of the suspect to come forward. All calls can be directed by dialling number 101.

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On Saturday 16 March 2013, Constables Craig Donaldson and Mark Young from Baird Street police office had cause to speak with two males aged 26 and 27. The males

were searched and nearly £500 of counterfeit cash was recovered. A search of the males’ houses revealed that they had been printing themselves off reams of counterfeit notes. Both were charged with various offences including forgery and counterfeiting and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

CELEBRATING STRATHCLYDE

To celebrate our Force’s 38 years, selected police stations are staging open-door events for the public to enjoy. On Sunday 24 March 2013, Partick Police office, Dumbarton Road, Glasgow will host such an event between 12noon-4pm. Attractions for this event include:

•Station tours•Officers from specialist departments including; Marine Policing, Road Policing Motorcycle Unit and Public Order•Face painting and finger printing for kids•Strathclyde Police pipe band•Music from Strathclyde Police Choir•An entertainment stage•Food stalls There have been a number of these events across the force area in preceding weeks and they have been well attended and received with great feedback from the public. If you have every been curios about the insides of a police station now is your chance to satisfy that curiosity and have a great day out into the bargain. Bring family and friends along and help us to celebrate Strathclyde Police in its final days before the creation of Police Scotland on 1 April 2013.

LAUNCH OF NEW NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER

The non-emergency number 101 launched across Scotland last month and replaces the range of existing police force non-emergency numbers which will gradually be phased out.The introduction of the 101 non-emergency number gives the people of Scotland a new way to contact the police, seek advice, speak to a local officer or to report a crime that does not need an emergency response, for example:•car theft•damage to property •a minor traffic collision•suspected drug use or dealing•information about crime in their area

The 101 non-emergency number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It costs a flat rate of 15p per call and connects the public to a police service centre in their local

area. The number is also widely used throughout England and Wales.

The key reasons for introducing the 101 non-emergency number in Scotland are to:

• help keep people safe by giving them on easy-to-remember number for contacting the police, wherever they are in Scotland• make the police more accessible, while reducing pressure on the 99 system•help the police cut crime by making it easier for the public to pass on information• support the creation of a more efficient and effective police service for the people of Scotland•increase interoperability with England and Wales, with 101 becoming the nationally recognised non-emergency number for contacting the police across the UK The public should continue to call 999 in an emergency – when a crime is in progress, when someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when life is in danger or when violence is being used or threatened.

BTP LAUNCHES NEW TEXT SERVICE

For the first time, rail passengers across Scotland can report incidents via text - following the launch of a new national non-emergency text number by British Transport Police (BTP). The new text short code - 61016 – gives passengers an additional tool to report incidents in real time wherever there is a mobile phone signal. The number is designed to capture low level, non emergency incidents, similar to the non emergency 101 phone number. By introducing a text capability, BTP hopes passengers will be more likely to report incidents, such as anti-social behaviour, giving police a better understanding of the nature, number, time and location of incidents which would previously have gone unreported. Further information on the new text service can be found on the BTP website.

STRATHCLYDE POLICE CURRENTLY RECRUITING SPECIAL CONSTABLES

The Special Constabulary is a powerful means by which the local community can be represented within the police force. As a trained volunteer with full police powers you can add real value by supporting our regular police service. It’s

important that our officers reach a certain standard and quality – and that we can assess them to make sure this is the case. There are two intakes a year for Special Constables in March and September. The selection process is involves an entrance test, interviews, background checks and a medical. This process, although rigorous, ensures that we appoint only the most suitable candidates to the office of Special Constable. What makes a good Special Constable?

Whatever your background or age, we need your commitment. Obviously you must be interested in police work, physically fit and at least 18 years old. There is no upper age limit. You’ll also need a good all round education, and the ability to keep a clear head, even at the most challenging times. This is a role where who you are, is so much more important that where you’re from or what you qualifications are. Strathclyde Police who cover Glasgow North East currently employs 36 special constables, 20 male and 16 female. They work along side regular officers, wear the same uniform and are trained to use their officer safety equipment to the same standard as their full time counterparts. Their commitment to Strathclyde Police and their own communities is demonstrated by the number of hours they selflessly dedicate to keeping people safe and they do all this in addition to holding down full time jobs, families, friends and leisure pursuits. If you are interested in joining the Special Constabulary, more information can be found on Strathclyde Police website www.strathclyde.police.uk.

HUNDREDS OF DRIVERS CAUGHT DURING POLICE CRACKDOWN

A police campaign across Scotland aimed at making Scotland’s country roads safer has detected large numbers of drivers flouting the law by speeding and not wearing seat belts. The three day crackdown was aimed at not only detecting unsafe drivers but also getting the message across that driving at inappropriate speed can cause crashes which in turn can cause death or serious injury. As part of the ACPOS National Campaign Strategy to reduce the number of casualties on our roads, police officers were also on the lookout for drivers and passengers

failing to wear their seatbelts. During the period over 700 drivers and passengers were found to be driving whilst not wearing a seatbelt, including a passenger carrying a one year old child, unrestrained, on her lap. Furthermore, 787 drivers were caught speeding including a 22yr old man detected travelling at 92mph in a 60mph speed limit - the MOT for his vehicle had also expired. 14 drivers were reported to the Procurator Fiscal for dangerous driving (Section 2 Road Traffic Act 1988) and 10 for careless driving (Section 3 Road Traffic Act 1988) including a 17 year old man who drove at speed on an East Lothian country road during wet conditions whereby his vehicle ‘aquaplaned’ and left carriageway coming to rest on its roof. In 2010, 133 out of the 189 fatal road accidents in Scotland (over 70%) happened on ‘non built up roads’, generally with a speed limit greater than 40mph. A contributory factor for a significant proportion of these road deaths was one of the following:

•exceeding the speed limit•not driving appropriately for road conditions drivers and passengers •not wearing seat belts

Chief Superintendent Derek Robertson from Lothian and Borders Police who is the ACPOS lead on Casualty Reduction stated: “At the start of the campaign I stated that I find the number of people showing a blatant disregard for their safety and other road users safety, very worrying. My position has not changed and the figures from across the country clearly indicate that continued police activity is required to drive home the safety message.“These statistics will refocus our efforts as we work to reduce injury and loss of life on our roads. This is unacceptable and it takes everyone to accept personal responsibility for their actions to deliver improvements in road safety for Scotland.“There are still far too many road users speeding, not wearing seatbelts and not driving safely and we will continue to robustly police our roads to ensure the public are protected.”

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TYNECASTLE AFC 3, VICTORIA PARK 2. TWO goals from James Cochrane and a Kevin Taylor penalty won the SSMFL points at Lochend. Tynecastle were beaten 4-1 by St Joseph’s (Clydebank) in the last 16 of the West of Scotland Cup.EASTHALL 4, WEST PARK 1. DOWN 1-0 at the interval, Easthall turned this league clash around with goals from Thomas Deans and Peter Phinn. Darren Fitzpatrick netted a third, and Justin Malin crashed home a 20 yarder. West Park hit their consolation following a mistake.CELTIC B.C. 7, TOWER HEARTS 1. UNDER-14 West Regional Cup Quarter-Final. Celts led 2-0 at half-time and were too strong for Hearts. Scorers: Shaun McCourt (3), Dylan McKinnon (2), Aldo Lynn and Enrico Jannetta. Celtic await a semi-final against Paisley opposition, while Milngavie meet Arsenal BC.CORKERHILL 1, DENNISTOUN AMATEURS 1. AN 88th minute goal from Ryan McCormick secured a League Cup semi-final place after Tony Galbraith was sent off.DENNISTOUN AMATEURS 3, CARDROSS 2. UNBEATEN league leaders Cardross were stunned by a superb

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Dennistoun display. Great work by Ryan Clifford twice set-up goals for Andy Morrison. Goalkeeper Sean Monaghan was sent off, and Cardross hit back to equalise. Kevin Daly hit a 30 yarder screamer for the winner.BROOMHOUSE AFC 1, DRUMCHAPEL UNITED 1 (House won 7-6 on pens). GOALKEEPER Don Scott was the Broomhouse penalty kick hero as the East End club took the scalp of former West of Scotland Cup winners United in a Fifth Round clash at Greenfield. Shaun Fraser fired Drumchapel ahead from 25 yards. Broomhouse equalised after David Quinn and David Omozik helped on a Mark Anderson throw-in, and Craig Scott beat Liam Campbell. The United custodian denied House victory in regulation time, but it was his opposite number who won the cup-tie with a crucial spot kick save.BROOMHOUSE AFC 5, HARMONY ROW 0. ‘HOUSE overcame Row’s robust styple of play and were two up after 29 minutes through a Gary Rae double. Craig McGregor’s run set-up David Omozik after 31 minutes. Jason MacKay outjumped everyone to head home a

Gary Rae corner (53 mins), and a pacey run and finish by David Quinn completely floored Row in 78 minutes.EAST KILBRIDE YM 1, BROOMHOUSE 16. THE visitors conceded their first league goal since October, 2012, but still had too much firepower for E.K. Goals from Gary Rae ( 3), David Quinn (3), Colin Cairns (2), Mark McGeough (2), David Omozik (2), Mark Anderson, Joe McGowan, Darren Hoggan and Steven Baird. Ian Taylor replied for the East Kilbride in 51 minutes.POSTAL UNITED AFC 2, ST MUNGO’S 1. UNITED became the first team to reach the quarter-finals of the sponsored Colville Park West of Scotland Amateur Cup. Michael Anderson scored twice. CASTLEMILK 1, POSTAL UNITED AFC 2. UNITED came back from a goal down against their nearest Premier Division challengers. Scorers: B Hughes and Smith.BONNYTON THISTLE 2, TOWER HEARTS 3. TOWER overcame Ayrshire opposition to reach the final of the National Lady Darling Supplementary Cup. Graham Boyd (2) and skipper Jamie Reid netted for the Under-21 team.

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FOSTERS Scottish Amateur Sunday Trophy, 6th Round - Castlemilk Dynamo 2, Milton 0; Dunalba 3, Harvester 4; Southside Whitecart 1, Drumchapel Thistle 1 (5-6 on pens); Cranhill United 8, Dunfermline Thistle 1; Tayport 3, Rutherglen Vogue 7; Real Mermaid 4, Dundee Argyle 3; Pavilion walk over Commercial AFC; The Songbird 3, Cross Tavern 0. 7th Round - Castlemilk Dynamo 2, Harvester AFC 2 (4-5 on pens); Cranhill United 3, Real Mermaid 4;

TOP 10 Competition: First Round involved singles, pairs, triples and rinks (all in brackets), writes JACK HIGH. Springboig 6 points (7-6, 7-5,2-11, 9-4), North British 2 points; Shettleston 2 points (3-7,3-13,9-11, 20-5), Whitevale 6 points; Mount Vernon 4 points ( 8-9, 7-8,7-6,13-2, Mount Vernon won by virtue of more shots, 35-25). Garrowhill had a First Round bye. Semi-Finals - Springboig 4 points, Garrowhill 4 points (31-31). Springboig went through by virtue of the singles scoreline, 10-2 shots. Mount Vernon 3 points, Whitevale 5 points (30-38 shots). SPRINGBOIG Bowling Club will host the Carpet Bowls League Presentation Night on Thursday, April 4. SHETTLESTON Bowling Club will have their Opening Day on Saturday, April 13, at 2pm. SHETTLESTON Ladies Section have their Opening Day Ceremony on Friday, April 19, at 1.30pm. GARROWHILL Bowling Club opens on Saturday, April 20.

SYFA West Region Under-16 goalscorers against Partick Thistle. Kane O’Neill, Mark Callaghan and David Coyle.

Goldenhill 3, Steins 1.Premier Division - Rutherglen Glencairn 10, Baillieston Juniors 0; Harmony Row 10, South Camlachie 0; Tower Hearts 5, Knightswood 1; Drumchapel Utd 6, Glasgow Ams 3; St Peters Giffnock North 1, Campsie Black Watch 3; Harestanes 3, Campsie Black Watch 3; Knightswood 2, Glasgow Ams 1; Harmony Row 4, St Peters Giffnock North 0. First Division - Bonnyton 2, Drumchapel Ams 1; The Celtic BC 4, Rossvale 0; Renfrew FC 4, Johnstone Burgh 3; Vale of Leven 3, Glasgow University 1; Johnstone

Burgh 3, Glasgow University 2; Renfrew FC 5, Busby 1; Drumchapel Ams 1, Rossvale 5; Clydebank 5, Clydeside 4; The Celtic BC 2, Neilston 0; Busby 2, Rossvale 3.Second Division - Falkirk 7, Port Glasgow 3; EKFC 4, Eastwood 2; Loudoun 0, East End 11; Barrhead Arthurlie 2, Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 2; Vale of Clyde 4, Pollok Juvs 1; East End 4, East Kilbride FC 0; Falkirk Ath 0, E.K.Rolls Royce 2; Vale of Clyde 4, Erskine 0; Kirkintilloch Rob Roy 2, Arsenal 2; Loudoun 1, Barrhead Arthurlie 2; Port Glasgow 3, Kilsyth St Pats 4.

Drumchapel Thistle 2, The Songbird 2 (3-4 on pens); Pavilion AFC 1, Rutherglen Vogue 2. SUNDAY Central Amateur Football League: Premier - Rutherglen Vogue 3, Castlemilk Utd 0; Westburn 3, Beeechwood Ath 2; Westhill 1, MK Dynamo 2First Division - Milton of Colquhoun 14, Polonia Glasgow 2 (Polonia relegated); Rutherglen Vultures 3, Wellshot 5; Castlemilk East 3, Westercommon 5.Division 2A - Gartferry 2, Cumbernauld Colts

Community 0; Southside Whitecart 4, Gorbals 2; Quayside 5, Third Lanark 2.Division 2B - Eastfield 2, Haldane 3; Beechwood Albion 2, AC Volvomax 2; Clyde City 0, Drumchapel Th 6; Westend 1, Northend 10.Division 3 - Cleddans 2, Bellgrove 2; Overlee Partizan 9, Centaur Utd 4; Crownpoint 3, Kirkwood 2; Maryhill Cosmos 3, Redstar 0. GlassCo Cup - Thornwood 4, Cumbernauld Colts 1; Phoenix Utd 2, Eastend 2 (9-8 on pens); Springhall 0, Castlemilk Dynamo 1.

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THE Celtic Boys’ Club will meet Knightswood Juveniles in the semi-final of the Scottish Under-21 Challenge Cup at Holm Park, Yoker, on Sunday. Kick-off 1pm. Both clubs have previously won the national trophy.

OPEN NIGHTTOP city-based Youth Football Development Club are shortly holding an Open Night, and seek players in Primary 3, 4, 5, and 6, who desire to play at a good level next season. Parents should contact the club’s Child Protection Officer on 07772075018 for more information.

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SYFA West Region 1997 defeated Partick Thistle in a floodlight friendly.

area allowed South West to convert the resultant penalty kick. Another set-piece delivery five minutes into the second half was poorly defended, and South West took advantage for a 3-2 lead. The match swung from end-to-end until Kennedy ran clear and equalised again. West missed late chances through Gavin Miller, Kennedy and Crawford. Next Fixture: March 22 - Central Region v West Region at Airdrie Sports Centre. Kick-off 8pm. Meanwhile, West 1997 team warmed-up for their campaign with a hard-fought friendly win against Partick Thistle, who trailed to a 20th minute David Coyle goal.Jags struck back twice. Mark Callaghan equalised, and two goals from Kane O’Neil in an eight-minute spell completed their 4-2 victory.

PLAYERS WANTEDADULT Netball players required for a new team training at Smithycroft Primary School every Thursday (6.30 pm- 8.30pm) Call 07999845557.

ARCHIE MURRAYFORMER Vale of Clyde Boys’ Club founder/official Archie Murray died recently at Fourhills Care Home, and his funeral was well attended at St Michael’s R.C. Church, Parkhead, and Glasgow Crematorium. For many years, Archie lived on Tollcross Road, and was a regular visitor to the old Gen Newspaper Office on a Monday morning with reports and general information about the young Tin Pail.

WELLHOUSE Amateurs produced a high-scoring 5-4 win against hosts Bank Street Athletic in the last 16 of the Fosters Scottish Amateur Cup. Other results: Campsie Minerva 3, Hurlford 2; Colville Park 2, Oban Saints 2; Drumchapel 5, Cambusnethan Talbot 1; Greenock HSFP 1, Dumbarton Academy 2; Shotts Vics 3, Cupar Hearts 2; Star Hearts 1, Giffnock North 3; Westerlands 3, Auldhouse 2. Replay - Oban Saints 1, Colville Park 3.

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