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Pollokshaws Road bus stops upgrade

19th February 2013 / / 2 Comments

There are plans afoot to introduce bus stop enhancements in various parts of the city, including the key route along Pollokshaws Rd.

The stated aim is to provide a reliable, safe and high-quality bus service. Providing a high-quality waiting environment at bus stops is seen as a key factor in achieving this aim.

Included in the enhancement scheme are the following bus stops in and around Strathbungo:

1. Pollokshaws Road, north of Albert Drive
2. Pollokshaws Road, south of Kingarth Street
3. Pollokshaws Road, south of Torrisdale Street
4. Pollokshaws Road, south of Nithsdale Road
5. Pollokshaws Road, north of Langside Avenue

The work involves upgrading the existing bus stop clearway and installing high-access kerbs. The consultation ended yesterday and involved posters being placed at the bus stops affected and a letter drop in the immediate vicinity of the stop where required (although the writer of this post lives close to one stop and did not receive a letter).

From the sound of things, the aim is to mimic the improved bus stops on Paisley Road West, although this is a quieter and wider road than Pollokshaws. Perhaps it might also limit the perennial problem of potholes at well-used stops!

Queens Park Arena – Get Involved

19th February 2013 / / 0 Comments

After a successful opening event in October last year, the Queens Park Arena (QPA) are looking for people to get involved with planning events, shows and activities in the arena over the coming year.

Their AGM will be held on March 20th but in the meantime you can download a leaflet on volunteering opportunities here: QPA_volunteering

The Strathbungo Society part-funded the arena and are keen to work in partnership with them on events and activities. Unfortunately, their meetings tend to clash with our committee meetings so we’ve been unable to send a regular representative.

If you’re reading this and are interested in the QPA and the Society, why not attend meetings as the Strathbungo rep? All we ask in return is an account of the meeting for the committee and that you raise any issues the Society might have to bring to the group. Get in touch via the comments here, Facebook or email chair@strathbungo.co.uk if you want to help.

Friends Of Queens Park

13th February 2013 / / 0 Comments

A new group has recently been established to bring together people interested in improving and protecting Queens Park. Made up of community organisers already involved in the Community Council and Queens Park Arena, they’re looking for new volunteers and members. If you want to get involved, contact Tony Halifax via the Shawlands and Strathbungo Community Council Facebook page.

The Queens Park Arena steering group is also keen to draw in new members and supporters. Their AGM is planned for 20th March. We’ll update the blog with details, or get in touch with the Society at chair@strathbungo.co.uk and we will pass on email contact details.

Mine Workings = Free Energy?

13th February 2013 / / 0 Comments

Oh, the irony… Last Spring, while our mine workings were being filled, I’d heard there was an idea being formulated to use the many abandoned mine workings to provide geothermal energy. At the time it seemed rather fanciful but it looks like it could be a viable option, providing the ability to meet many of the energy needs of cities like Glasgow. The BBC are reporting on the story today.

St Bride’s Swimming Pool Closure Plans

4th February 2013 / / 2 Comments

Glasgow City Council is planning to close St Bride’s Primary School’s pool, in the basement of the listed building. Four such pools are earmarked for closure, putting pressure on an already limited resource, especially in the Southside.

Many community groups and local schools, not just St Bride’s, use this valuable community facility to teach primary school pupils to swim and a decision on the closure is expected to be made on 7th February.
What can you do to help?

  • Write to your councillors by post or by email, asking them to help save the pool at St Bride’s.
  • Go to your local councillor’s surgeriess and let them know you want to help save the pool.
  • Join us from 12 noon on 7-2-13 outside the City Chambers before the full council votes on the budget.
  • You could also print and distribute this  flyer: swimming pool next

Bungo In The Back Lanes – Bring It On!

30th January 2013 / / 0 Comments

The ball is well and truly rolling on Bungo In The Back Lanes 2013. We did get a number of volunteers in response to our newsletter ad (thank you!) but we can always handle more, so we’re holding a planning meeting this Tuesday 5th February in Grianach on Nithsdale Rd from 7.30pm.Please come if you want to see the event happen this year.

We already have volunteers for the media tasks, finance and insurance applications, but we still need people to volunteer to mastermind the following:

The children’s garden – we need a new venue and someone to put on activities like face painting, story telling, the bouncy castle (if you have space), games etc.

Health and Safety – not as onerous as it sounds, the main duties are contacting the police, fire, St Andrew’s Ambulance and environmental health department, making sure we do all we can to minimise risks to the public and ourselves.

Logistics – booking tables and chairs, safety barriers, making sure high-vis vests, gazebos, banners etc get to the right places at the right time. This will be the most hands-on role during the day itself.

Entertainment – booking and paying bands, making sure they have PA systems and power.

Community – working with residents on the day and beforehand, helping resident stall holders and businesses find a spot and making sure they get added to the interactive Bungo map.

Crew – folk to help out on the day, manning Society fundraising stalls, setting up and taking down gazebos, tables and chairs, acting as stewards to help people find their way around, taking photographs of revellers.

We do have contacts, form letters and tonnes of experience to share so volunteers do not need any previous experience, just enthusiasm, a small amount of spare time in May/June and to be available on the day of the event, Saturday 22nd June.

I know people don’t like to hear this but this year, without question, the event will not happen without help from the community as well as the committee. Most of the above tasks were managed by one person last year (who will be having their third child in May this year), so a group of people should find organising the Southside’s friendliest, quirkiest local event a doddle!

Can’t make the meeting but still want to be involved? Get in touch here, via facebook, or email chair@strathbungo.co.uk

Cash Machine Converters

29th January 2013 / / 0 Comments

The eagle-eyed among you will have spotted that the free cash machine in the shop window on the corner of Pollokshaws Rd and Nithsdale Rd (obscured by the bus stop and pollution monitor – both installed without planning consideration) has been removed and replaced with a picture of a cash machine!

This is due to enforcement of planning regulations, however there is a free cash machine inside the shop which can be accessed during opening hours and the shop owner plans to work with the planning department and apply afresh for planning consent, so Strathbungo can once again have 24-hr access to cash.

The nearest alternative free cash machines are at Maxwell’s on Nithsdale Rd, the BP Garage and the Sainsbury’s Local shops. We’ll keep you posted of developments as the Society is well aware how well-used the machine was and how difficult it is for some residents to make a one-mile round trip just to get hold of their own money!

Brighter Bungo Clear Up – this SUNDAY 20th January 11am-1pm

16th January 2013 / / 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again – dig out your wellies and waterproofs and get together with your neighbours to give the streets and back lanes an early spring clean.

Our Brighter Bungo volunteers will be meeting this Sunday 20th Jan between 11am and 1pm at the corner of Nithsdale Rd and Moray Place to start a fresh quarterly clear up.

If you can make it do come along at any point to don hi-vis vest, protective gloves and pick up a litter picker. All ages welcome. Whatever we gather will be collected by the City Council’s Clean Glasgow team and taken away.

Shawlands Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2012 / / 0 Comments

Shawlands is switiching on its Christmas lights tomorrow night from 4-6pm.

The event will be held in the Arcade with carol singers, card making, Christmas market, entertainment and maybe a visit from a certain man in a red suit.

The Arcade is also hosting a Santa’s Grotto on Saturdays and a pop-up Craft shop showcasing the work of local artisans.

Why not pop down and see what’s going on?

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