By Tenpin Bowling Proprietors Association President John Ashbridge Brunswick Hampden Bowl Sommerville Drive Mount Florida Glasgow S2 This 32-lane tenpin bowling centre was opened by the Brunswick Corporation on 27th June 1963. It is believed, the centre closed on 15th May 1970. Very popular with the people of Glasgow the singer Lulu was a […]
In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, The Ivy Buchanan Street is hosting an exclusive ticketed dinner and panel discussion with Cat Leaver, Chloe Milligan and Ann-Maree Morrison. Hosted on Wednesday, 11 March from 6.30pm to 10:00pm, the evening will touch upon inspirational stories including their biggest achievements, alongside motivational tips and advice on […]
Former Old Firm players helped launch a new alternative giving scheme for people involved in street begging in Glasgow city centre today (Tues). Ex Ranger striker, Mark Hateley, and former Celtic defender, Tosh McKinlay, joined supporters of Street Change Glasgow to unveil one of three new contactless card donation points installed at Central Station to […]
Payment amount to increase for applications received from April Over 1,500 payments were made from mid-September to late January to help people in Scotland pay for funerals according to latest Funeral Support Payment statistics that were published today. Eligible applicants received an average of £1,516 to help towards the cost of a loved ones funeral. […]
Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “The UK Government came to Glasgow simply to dismiss international expert evidence and the voices of those with lived experiences, frontline clinicians and social care professionals as a ‘distraction’. “Even before the event commenced Mr Malthouse announced that a more assertive law and order approach was […]
Three community projects in Glasgow today received almost £2.75million from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF). The RCGF funding – for community-focused projects in Glasgow – is going to Laurieston Arches (an award of £997,776), Milton Family & Community Centre (£800,000), and Elderpark Learning & Community Centre (£950,000). The Regeneration Capital Grant […]
Youngsters across Glasgow will be able to take part and enjoy free food and fun during the school holidays. Glasgow City Council today (Thursday, 27 February) agreed to fund 70 organisations, through its Children’s Holiday Food Programme, with £2.3m to deliver a wide-ranging programme of healthy meals and activities during school holidays. The Children’s Holiday […]
City chiefs from the public and private sectors, academia and civil society have been mobilised to lead Glasgow’s race to carbon net zero by 2030. The call for joint action across Glasgow came from Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, as she launched the Sustainable Glasgow partnership to tackle the city’s fight against […]
Access to free period products will be much easier as the council announced today the continuing partnership with Simon Community Scotland and an increase period friendly points from 30 to 300 community venues over the next three years to tackle period equity in the city. Since 2017, schools in Glasgow have provided free period products […]
Glasgow City Council has passed a budget that prioritises frontline services and ensures the city is ready to respond to the climate emergency. Members today backed a budget plan for 2020/21 which will see Council Tax rise by 4.64% – below the 4.84% cap. In challenging circumstances, the budget delivers additional cash to support community […]
