A call is being put out to programmers, researchers, artists, educators, and thinkers within the Dennistoun community who are able to participate with the exciting new ‘Skill/Trade’ project based at Duke Street’s Market Gallery. Skill/Trade will have an emphasis on trading and exchange rather than monetary transactions.
A borrow-a-bike-for-free scheme has arrived in Glasgow’s East End. It’s the ideal chance to indulge in cycling fever, following on from the successes of Chris Hoy and Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Bradley Wiggins in the Tour de France, and ahead of the forthcoming opening of the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome that will be used for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Continue reading Alexandra Park Bike Club’s Borrow A Bike Service
The Leader of Glasgow City Council, Councillor Gordon Mathieson, has established a Factoring Commission, chaired by Mrs Jean Charsley (Hillhead Community Council), with the aim of establishing a blueprint for how common property can best be managed and maintained in our city.
Continue reading Glasgow Factoring Commission – Call for Written Evidence
Long Hot Days is here to get you into the holiday mood in the East End of Glasgow this summer, with a wave of fantastic fun days, gala days and community festivals taking place amongst our local communities.
The Friends Of Glasgow Necropolis have announced their guided walking tour dates for July to December 2012.
Continue reading Glasgow Necropolis Tours: July to December 2012
Glasgow City Council is inviting residents from the North East, North West, and South areas of Glasgow to stand as candidates for inclusion on the Local Licensing Forum.
All nominations returned by the deadline (4pm Friday 27 July 2012) will then be compiled; if the number of nominations returned results in a contested election; then a postal ballot process to elect the community resident members will be undertaken.
DCC’s gallery of photos taken at the Dennistoun Big Lunch 2012…
The next ordinary meeting of Dennistoun Community Council will take place on Tuesday, June 12th, 7pm in Whitehill School library.
Full agenda available here. Topics for discussion include: Paton Street showpeople site planning application, Treasure Hunt, bulk uplift, community donations, Big Lunch debrief, and Action Plan review.
Ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food but not had the chance? Live in a flat with no space to grow? Love to eat healthy food but find it too expensive?
In conjunction with Glasgow Life, Macmillan are opening a new Cancer Information and Support Service within Dennistoun Library.
