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Dennistoun | Glasgow | Scotland | UK | World | Sport September 2010 
Market Gallery Studio Projects 22 and 23
Preview: 11 September (7-9pm)
Exhibition: 12 September to 9 October Thursday-Sunday (11-5pm)
Features recent Glasgow School of Arts MFA graduates Kari Stewart and Kate V Robertson. Studio Project 22 – Kari Stewart
Using video and drawing to investigate our relationships with institutions, Kari Stewart’s practice highlights life within the cracks of these institutions and investigates the inherent power structures and mythologies within them. For her residency with Market Gallery, Kari intends to undertake a project that will instead explore relationships with landscape and simulated spaces, taking ‘The Sea’ as a starting point.
Kari Stewart received her MFA from the Glasgow School of Art in 2008. Recent exhibitions include Die Show im Oktober, Transmission Gallery, Glasgow (2009) and The Cinema is Nicholas Ray as part of the 2009 Glasgow Film Festival. Studio Project 23 – Kate V Robertson
Kate V Robertson's work often demonstrates failure, futility and pointlessness, in a variety of materials both ephemeral and concrete. For Market Gallery Studio Project 23, Robertson will build a giant rock, which will sit awkwardly, imprisoned in the gallery space. The process of building the rock will be visible to passers-by during the residency, making the artist’s rather haphazard process a performance of sorts. The rock in this work refers to the myth of Sisyphus, whose task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again, was the basis for philosophical theories of futility and the absurd. Kate V Robertson received her MFA from the Glasgow School of Art in 2009. Recent solo exhibitions include Pieces at Galerie Feinkost, Berlin (2010) and What Structures at Intermedia, Glasgow (2010). Market Gallery, 334 Duke Street, Glasgow G31 1QZ
Open Thursday–Sunday, 11–5 www.marketgallery.org.uk August 2010 Closure of Lightburn Hospital
Consultation on the proposed transfer of rehabilitation beds from Lightburn Hospital in Glasgow's East End to Stobhill Hospital has begun. This can result in the closure of Lightburn Hospital and comments on the proposal are invited. The proposal will then be taken to the NHS on 21st December 2010 and will also contain details of the public consultation process and a full summary of all comments received during the consultation period. If approval is given, the recommendation will be forwarded to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing. The Cabinet Secretary will make the final decision as to whether the proposal goes ahead or not. This outcome will then be communicated by mail and email to all people and organisations taking part in the consultation.
Download the consultation document which provides full proposal information and how you can feedback your comments.  The 72nd Boys Brigade Needs YOU!!!
The 72nd Boys' Brigade are recruiting new members for session 2010/2011 which commences on Wednesday 1st September. We are based in the upper hall of Dennistoun New Parish Church, 9 Armadale Street and meet every Wednesday at the following times:
- Boys in Primary 1 to Primary 6 meet from 6pm 'til 7.30pm.
- Boys in Primary 7 meet from 7.30pm 'til 9pm.
- Boys in S1 - S4 meet from 7.30pm 'til 10pm.
Our first night back will be an informal games night which gives new members the opportunity to find out more about what we do throughout the year. To find out more information or enrol a new member please come along any Wednesday or contact me using the details below.
E-mail: p_finlayson@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07533833111 Dennistoun Community Youth Project
DCYP Outreach teams are on the streets of Dennistoun, Milnbank, Wellpark and Reidvale to encourage young people to take part in various activities in the area and to provide information to the young people so they can make an informed choice. Their annual report is available for download.
See the DCYP webpage for the 2010 annual report July 2010 
Traditional Tearoom Opens Saturday 17th July
Baking For You is a busy bakery shop that has been successfully trading in the east end of Glasgow since the early 70's. The shop built its reputation on their quality hand made products baked on the premises and sold to customers over the counter at reasonable cost. Until recently, the fresh selection of hot and cold rolls, pies, soup, toasties and cakes were for takeaway. Now, the business has expanded through to the premises next door and this will provide a traditional tearoom where customers can sit in and enjoy what they sell over the counter. more>>
Baking For You 398-400 Cumbernauld Road tel: 0141 554 1549 June 2010 
Alexandra Parade Closed to City Centre Traffic
A major water main burst in Alexandra Parade caused traffic disruption on Friday 18th June 2010. Scottish Water immediately carried out emergency repairs. The failure of an automatic valve leading to higher than normal pressure caused the burst on the 27inch main pipe. The pipe is a major main that supplies water from the Milngavie Water Treatment Works to Dennistoun and Haghill. Scottish Water carried out repairs to the automatic valve and the pipe on the same day with most properties having their water supply restored. Reinstatement works to the damaged road and footpaths continued to disrupt traffic over the weekend with Alexandra Parade closed off at Alexandra Park Street and Craigpark. 
Inaugural crew (Gordon Simpson, Amy Nolan, Iain Houston, Anina Khamisha, Jack Leask, Claire Baillie, David Ferguson and Rachel Arnold, coxed by Karen Barton) rows away from the boathouse. Picture: Toby Mottram
Oarsome Project launched on the Clyde
Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club is making rowing more accessible to all communities in Glasgow with the purchase of a new club boat and oars. The boat naming and launch ceremony was at Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, West Boathouse, Glasgow Green on Tuesday 8 June at 6.30pm. Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Archie Graham invited Michael and Stephen Abram to name the boat and launch it. Representatives from sportscotland and Culture and Sport were in attendance with all club members. More>> 
Lulu Performs Exclusive Gig for Marie Curie Hospice
Lulu took to the stage at 29 Private Members Club in Glasgow on Thursday 3 June to play an exclusive gig to 100 guests in aid of the Big Build Appeal. The international star was on song as she returned home for this one-off performance which raised a staggering £101,000 for Marie Curie’s Appeal, which has built a new hospice for Glasgow.
The songstress, originally from Dennistoun said: “I am honoured to be part of the Big Build Appeal event and to support Marie Curie Cancer Care. This is one of my favourite charities and I completely support the marvelous work they do”
The black-tie evening, hosted by well known Scottish comedian Andy Cameron raised significant funds for the Big Build Appeal which is nearing its end, with only £600,000 left to go to reach its £16.1 million target. May 2010 Robberies in Dennistoun after Woman Abducted
A 42-year-old woman was forced into the back of her car and robbed of cash in the Bridgeton area by two men around 5pm Sunday 16 May 2010. She was held against her will and the car was driven to Dennistoun where the men threatened and robbed several people in the streets. They abandoned the gold coloured Ford Focus in Duke Street at Bathgate Street instructing the woman not to move while they made off. She was unhurt but extremely upset by the ordeal. Detective Inspector Graham Cordner said, “This was a despicable crime which placed the woman in a highly distressed state and was followed by further crimes in the local area”. Anyone with information is asked to contact London Road Police Office on 0141 532 4600. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously. Attempted Murder as Car Mounts Pavement
Police are examining CCTV footage and appealing for witnesses in order to establish the driver of a small black car that struck two men walking along Duke Street on Tuesday 4th May 2010 at 4.15pm. The car mounted the pavement near the Bristol Bar and British Bakeries and appeared to deliberately drive at them before heading in the direction of Haghill and Riddrie. The men, in their early twenties, were taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. One man sustained serious head and back injuries and police are treating the incident as attempted murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact London Road Police Office on telephone number 0141 532 4636. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously. March 2010 The New Variety Bar
Jim Ronald and his wife are set to take over and refurbish Molly’s Bar and aim to re-open mid April as The New Variety Bar. The bar at 304 Duke Street, Dennistoun was originally called the Variety Bar in the 60's and the new bar will have a “variety entertainment” theme with some fantastic old memorabilia of Glasgow theatre shows on display. Jim Ronald said: "To let locals know what is going on with our new project, we are extending an open invitation to one and all to our opening night which is to be confirmed. Anyone who's a karaoke fan will be excited about our karaoke competition which will start on May. The 1st prize will be a holiday to Barcelona for two." Community Film Night - Wednesday 10th March 7pm - showing IN TRANSITION...
What are your visions of a more sustainable and thriving Dennistoun?
In the face of the challenges and opportunities that the changing climate, economic crisis and continual rising energy prices have on our community, what positive responses can we create locally? Imagine Dennistoun with warm, draught free homes and lower bills, thriving and sustainable local shops that meet the needs of the community, more local jobs that are meaningful, local food growing on your doorstep, caring and closer community, better public transport and more cycle routes, and a safer and happier future for all our children... To find out more and join in you are invited to the community film showing of ...
In Transition a film to inspire people in Dennistoun to get together to find collaborative approaches that transition us to a lower fossil fuel dependent community. This will be followed by an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions and look at what we can do together. Wednesday 10th March 7pm - Miau Cafe, 302 Duke St [opposite the Post Office on Ann Bank Place]
The cafe will be open for the sale of drinks and food on the night
Free, All Welcome, including children
Contact: Luci Ransome for more info - 07825 970 004 February 2010 The Boys Brigade Needs YOU!!!
The 72nd Boys Brigade are currently recruiting new members.
We meet every Wednesday (except during school holidays) at Dennistoun New Parish Church.
Boys in Primary 1 to Primary 6 meet from 6pm 'til 7.30pm. Boys in Primary 7 up to S4 meet from 7.30pm 'til 10pm. The Object of the Boys' Brigade:
"The advancement of Christ's Kingdom among Boys and Young People and the promotion of habits of obedience, reverence, discipline and self respect and all that tends toward a true Christian manliness." We want our boys to learn how to become a valuable member of their community and encourage them to respect one another as well as themselves. Through our badgework programme, boys will develop skills and earn badges and awards in the following areas: Body- fit for fun, Mind - think and do, Spirit - God and me, Community - me and my world, Creativity - make and do. For more information contact Peter or come along any Wednesday.
E-mail: p_finlayson@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07533833111 January 2010 Dennistoun Youth Activities for January 2010
Dennistoun Community Youth Project (DCYP) have updated their youth "Whats On" sheet listing activities for young people in Dennistoun. Clubs listed with days and times include: Swimming, Football, Hap-Jitsu, Tae-Kwon Do, Gymnastics, Theatre, Explorers, Girls Brigade, Boys Brigade, Brownies, Scouts, Beaver, Rainbows, Disco Dancing, Guitar, Duke of Edinburgh, John Wheatley Youth Access and many more.
Dennistoun Community youth Project Elderly Woman Robbed in Home
A 79 year old woman was alone in her home in Whitehill Street, Dennistoun when she was robbed of a three figure sum of money. It was around 2.40pm Monday 11th January 2010 when a man entered her home, threatened and robbed her. He then ran towards Duke Street. The elderly woman was not injured but very traumatised by the incident. The suspect is described as white male, 27-33 years, 6’1”, thin with a local accent. He was wearing a red baseball cap and dark coloured padded jacket. Anyone with information is asked to contact London Road police on 0141 532 4600 or CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111.
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