Got problems with your water supply? There’s a burst main in Pollokshaws Road. Some people have lost supplies entirely, others have low water pressure. Not sure if it’s related but there is also flooding at Melville St Early Years Centre which means the centre is closed today (Thursday). If supplies are out for a substantial period, Scottish Water usually provides bottled water to households. 0845 601 8855 is the customer helpline at Scottish Water.

UPDATE: The burst main was fixed this afternoon and the system is recharging. Anecdotal evidence suggests all should be back to normal in Strathbungo at least. If you’re still having problems, we have a direct contact at Scottish Water: charlene.mcbride@scottishwater.co.uk

Some great news from Govanhill Baths Community Trust this week.

They, The Arches and the National Theatre of Scotland have clubbed together to create a “celebratory and interactive community drama production” in the toddler/learner’s pool.

20 performances will take place over three weeks and as part of the production the toddler/learner’s pool will have a £90,000 refit, leaving it fit for use thereafter on “a limited but significant basis”.

The performances will be in October, which means we should have a partially refurbished pool open to swimmers by the end of the year!

http://www.govanhillbaths.com/news/2012/mar/19/90k-investment-re-open/

For those new to the area, you can find out a bit about the long path to this here:

Origins

Glasgow City Council is carrying out a slighty-worryingly-titled “dog fouling initiative” in our ward just now.

Some householders may have received a letter and flyer but for those who haven’t, the initiative means the Council will be stepping up enforcement activity in the area.

Enforcement officers will be “actively” monitoring the area for dog fouling offenders and issuing on-the-spot fines of £40. They will also be making more use of CCTV and are encouraging residents to call the Clean Glasgow hotline to report dog fouling in their area, particularly if they can identify the owner.

The hotline number is 0800 027 7027

or email clean@glasgow.gov.uk

or write (evidently on a very large envelope) to:

Clean Glasgow, Public Relations and Marketing, CEO’s Office, GCC, Room 2, City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU.

It may be churlish to point out that the address is for PR and Marketing and there’s an election coming up…but as my nursery run is also fondly known as “the dog poo buggy slalom”, it’s good to see some attempt to sort out the problem.

Some… Starthbungoites? Strathbungoians? Strathbunyans? are probably aware of the Viennese Ensemble. (At least four people are, since there are two members from Strathbungo and I’m pretty sure our spouses have noticed us slipping out for rehearsals every week.)

The Viennese Ensemble plays pop music so old that my grandfather, who recently passed away in his mid-nineties, may have just barely remembered it from his childhood. Think of European cafe scenes from old films, gas-lit streets, waltzing in nightclubs, that sort of thing.

Though the music we play is as old and durable as Strathbungo houses, the Viennese Ensemble has now entered the digital age! We have:

• an archive of live tracks onBandcamp,
• a WordPress blog for keeping track of upcoming gigs,
• and a Facebook page that you can ‘like,’ and where I’ll post links to new gig and tracks

We hope that you enjoy listening to this music as much as we enjoy playing it- and it is FUN to play.

We’ll be playing at the craft fair at Church on the Hill – kitty corner across Queen’s Park – this Saturday, March 31st, from 2:00 to 4:00.
(Please note that the fair has been moved from Sunday to Saturday.)

Come listen to us for free and buy our new CD!

So what’s opening up on Nithsdale Road? Merry-Go-Round is a not-for-profit organisation selling good-quality used children’s items.

As well as having a gorgeous shop packed full of goodies, they will also have a real nappy library for you to rake through, a toy library that you can borrow from, a fantastic parenting room and space for local groups to meet.

As it’s not-for-profit, the owners are being resourceful in refitting the shop. They have shelves made by Glasgow Wood Recycling from salvaged scaffolding planks, second-hand furniture which they’re repairing and repainting and the shop is being redecorated by volunteers, friends and family.

They’re always looking for extra help, donations of items to sell and to fit out the shop. Right now they’re looking for light grey floor paint, some sheets of MDF and someone with joinery skills to make mantelpieces for the original fires they’ve discovered.

Contact them via Facebook, or pop by the shop whenever you see the shutters open.

The winning artworks in the Children’s Art Competition have gone on display in local cafes. Please enjoy them while you can as they are only on display for a fortnight. Looking for a particular pictures?

Winners in the 0-5 category are on display in Gusto And Relish.

Winners in the 5-8 category are in Tapa.

Winners in the 9-12 category are in The Bungo Bar And Kitchen

Winners in the 13-16 category are on display in Mulberry St.