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Shawlands Academy’s new outdoor digital design studio

Tonight sees the test launch of a new digital art projection facility that uses the  front facade of Shawlands Academy as its canvass. With funding from Glasgow City Council and Shawlands & Strathbungo Community Council and the involvement of Architecture + Design Scotland and the UK’s leading lighting designers Lighting Collective , the ‘Shawlands Gate’ project includes facilities that allow digital art works and designs to be projected onto the facade of the Academy.  Funded as part of the Shawlands Town Centre Action Plan, the aim is to brighten up this major gateway to Shawlands town centre, the “Heart of Glasgow’s (Cosmopolitan) South Side”.  The project has allowed the Academy’s young people to display their digital creativity and, in the future, may allow professional artists to use this unique “canvass” as part of Glasgow’s international arts festival, GI.  

Shawlands Gate has also led to new trees being planted to the front facade of the Academy (and getting rid teacher parking), given its young people the opportunity to to learn and design Public Art and get involved in the local community via their research into the history and businesses in Skirving Street.  And, as a result of the project young people at Shawlnads Academy are giving their views on new plans to upgrade Langside Halls.  Shawlands Gate is the first of many projects whose aim is to develop Shawlands as the Heart of Glasgow’s cosmopolitan South Side.   

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-19557547

http://www.glasgowsouthandeastwoodextra.co.uk/news/local-headlines/lighten-up-1-2521571

 

Firewood

A pile of logs on the pavement
A tree surgeon has dumped a load of logs on the pavement at Nithsdale Road, opposite the junction with St Johns Road. If anyone fancies some free firewood, they’re welcome to take as much as they like.

Building works Nithsdale Road

Perhaps members of the society are already aware of this and have passed it on, but it seems that we will be saddled with the charming building works at the east end of Nithsdale Road for another month. As a reward for their consideration in our neighbourhood, the aptly named Forkers have been offered the contract to carry out the repair work to the lanes, requiring continued use of their infernally bleeping diggers seven days a week.

If it is possible to salvage a silver lining from this situation, it is that Forkers will have to clean the windows in Nithsdale Road once they’ve finished (I’m guessing that this only applies to the outside and that the dust that has forced its way onto inner sills and into closes will revert to our jurisdiction) and those who would like to have their cars washed should make themselves known to the site manager, Willie, for him to arrange it.

Marie’s Fit For Fun Body Sculpting and Toning for Women.

Marie’s Fit For Fun

19 Regent Park Square Strathbungo .

Body Sculpting and Toning.

New Personal training especially for women in the comfort of your own home .

* Fun and effective sessions to achieve your goals.

* Exercises suitable for all ages and abilities.

* Appointments in your own home.

* Work out with a friend. Sessions for 2 people or small groups on request.

* Stretching and relaxation for flexibility and well being.

* Gentle exercise sessions and relaxation.

* Free consultations.

* Healthy eating advice.

Tel 0141 423 2665 or 07521 729434 for more information.

Feel and look better in 2012!

bin raiders

Hi there

I’ve recently noticed a lot of activity around the bins in the back lane of Queen Square.  Groups of men seem to be peering into the bins and removing things on a regular basis and I wondered if we need to do anything about it?

Any advice much appreciated

Thanks.

Cat

Hi there,  if anyone in the Strathbungo area is missing a black female cat with purple/diamonte studded collar, can you please contact Elaine at 423 2741 or Magge at 423 0566.

Thanks. 

Things Happening Round Here, Part 3 – Shawlands Academy Car Boot Sale, Saturday 21 May 2011, 10-12 noon

As part of its fundraising programme,  Shawlands Academy Parent Teacher Association is holding its first ever Car Boot Sale.  If you fancy trying out your selling skills then contact the PTC on 07747 371 430 or log on to the Shawlands Academy website for more details 

http://www.shawlandsacademy.glasgow.sch.uk/ 

Pre-booked tables cost £10 (£15 on the day) and you can set up from 9am.

And, it would be great to see some Young Bungo Entrepeneurs – so come on all you Young Apprentices!  

If you simply want to browse what’s on offer, grab a bargain and get a cup of tea and some home baking then head to Shawlands Academy on Saturday 21 May 2011.  Entry is £1.50 (children 50p).

Anyone Remember Milkmen?

Doorstep deliveriesI am just old enough to remember doorstep milk deliveries as a child. In particular there was my first attempt at catching a burglar with a tripwire and car hubcap, which only served to give the milkman a near heart attack the next morning. I’ve never quite recovered from the guilt.

Well, apparently, milkmen are back. McQueens Dairies have recently started a milk delivery service in the Strathbungo area. They currently deliver around 7am on Mondays and Thursdays, with the usual range, including organic milk.

If you are interested in this service, you can contact McQueens on 0141 332 9608 or at info@mcqueensdairies.co.uk. Their website (www.mcqueensdairies.co.uk) needs a bit of work though.

I have no financial interest in McQueens, and as the BBC never tires of saying “There are other milk delivery options available.” I understand a more local dairy, Youngs Dairy of G42 also deliver in the area, and have done so for some years. I have no information on their service but they can be contacted on 0141 632 2578.

Mind you, neither of them are listed as delivering to Strathbungo at www.findmeamilkman.net, and nor is anyone else.

So, as with any local community service like this, use it or lose it. Just look out for Humphrey (now I am showing my age).

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