This is a Strathbungo card from c. 1976 which was drawn by Robin Ward for his column in The Herald. Robin attended Glasgow School of Art, but subsequently emigrated to Canada, where he was the architecture critic for the Vancouver Sun from 1988-1999, Many thanks to Robin for producing such a lovely image and getting in touch via the blog to correct some errors in this piece! He is now living in Edinburgh.
The 2009 AGM will be held on Monday the 24th of August at 7.30pm in the Queens Park church hall, 180 Queens Drive.
I was burgled today – someone took my bike from my back garden. I have reported this to the police and it is the second such incident in a couple of days. Some people are seeing us as an easy target – I have been here 4 years with no trouble but something has changed. looking back over the recent blog comments people have noticed bin raiders more and more – are they now trying their luck a bit more? Please repeat anything you see to the police – this is the only way that they will take any notice. Please keep an eye out.
I was walking my son in his pram for his afternoon nap and saw an ambulance (not in a hurry) coming down the street, side swiping a car, then getting jammed against it, reversing to free the ambulance from the parked car and then driving off, full in the knowledge that they had hit the car and, that I had seen them. Luckily, the driver appeared shortly after and I was able to inform her and give her the licence plate. Does anyone else see stuff like this, does anyone else think that some people tear down the street at a dangerous speed?
Large quantity of excellent quality compost; in new rubble sacks, approx 15-20Kg £2 ea. You can uplift by car yourself;
A stairclimbing sack trolley is available if you are “just along the road”, or I will deliver using my own van by arrangement.
*Small fee applies for handling & delivery. It is extremely heavy after all! Share a delivery with a neighbour. Dark brown,crumbly and odour-free, the compost is excellent for use as a clay soil improver, for tubs etc. Half is already gone, so be quick!!
0141 424 1172 6-10pm
*(Sorry. no answer machine)
07922 347580 anytime.
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Hello, do other people in Strathbungo feel that the level of police helicopter activity above us is escalating at a huge rate ? Today – 21st June – there have been three visits either directly over us, or near us, with the latest one now at nearly 10 pm. Can we ask for information via the Society as to why this is happening so much as it is very intrusive ? Are they traffic or policing helicopters ? I am not sure if there are more visits at the moment because of the M74 extension and various traffic problems, plus big gigs at Hampden etc, but is really quite noticeable. Do others agree ? Rosie
This year’s Bungo in the Back Lanes will be held on Saturday the 20th of June and starts at 1pm.
We’re currently looking for volunteers to help set up, take down and man a stall for an hour or so. Any amount of time is appreciated.
If you fancy running one of the following stalls then we’d be happy to hear from you:
We are also looking for donations for the tombola, bottle and lucky dip stalls. Anything will be accepted, including bottles of shampoo, tins of beans, unused fancy goods and so on. We’re also looking for home-baking. Get in touch if you have anything.
Anyone can set up outside their own back gate and do not need to contact the Strathbungo Society. However for further info or if you are from outwith the three lanes you can contact Joanna on 423 7756.
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