Student Development – Gibson Street

Yesterday the 93 bed student development entered a new phase as the huge crane at it’s centre was removed by an even bigger crane ! All levels have now been built, so the construction team from Chard will now be concentrating on completion of the interior and exterior.
The facade facing out onto Gibson Street will [...]

Independent Spirit

The passing of a cat has spawned a neighborhood memorial. The cat was known as Ginger, Dave, Atkinson, or Fonzworthy III. A shrine of flowers and notes have gathered at Holloway Street in Bath, England as the many who fed the ginger tom mourn his death.

“I’d like to stop receiving e-mail on Fridays.”

In a new survey, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) identified the most unusual requests they or their support staff have fielded. The survey shows that it takes more than technical expertise to interact with end users – especially those who confuse CD-ROM drives with coffee trays.
The survey was developed by Robert Half Technology, a leading provider [...]

Landlords – What Makes a Community ?

From the turn of the century tenants have been renting in the streets of Gibson, Otago and Westbank Quadrant. The complex relationship between landlords, tenants and resident owners has changed over the years. Over the past ten years the decrease of family homes within this area is part of that change.
But what makes a community [...]

Tales from the Spinster of this Parish – Cultural Exchange

Bring Out the Dancing Girls !

February 2008
As many regualr reader know, I am very supportive of how the improvements have gone in the backcourt and I enjoy the little parties and celebrations that happen just outside my window. However, I have to say that I was rather taken aback by the dancing that went on [...]

What is GOW?

GOW is the community group established by those who live around the backcourt bordered by Gibson Street, Otago Street and Westbank Quadrant.

Why ?

We work for the physical and social improvement of our community. Our journey began with the transfomation of our shared backcourt.

If the piece fits

We had a great day with Jan Fitzpatrick, who came again to lead a wonderful mosaic workshop. For all those who could only come along at the weekend, apologies. Jan’s expert services are in great demand and we could only book her for a Friday this month.

Recycling Containers

So you want to recycle but you don’t know how to store the items in your flat ?

Local Amenities

Not only do we all benefit from having a lovely green area to enjoy, we’re a skip from Kelvingrove Park and Museum, The Gilmorehill Theatre, Glasgow University and the Hunterian, Great Western and Byres Road. Woodlands Road, Charing Cross, The Art School and the McLellan Galleries are all accessible within 5 to 20 minutes walk.
Travel
We [...]

GOW Makeup

GOW comprises of the adjoining tenemental blocks on Gibson Street, Otago Street and Westbank Quadrant and of course our shared backcourt.

There are 85 flats, 12 closes; 18 flats in Gibson Street ; 30 in Otago Street and 34 in Westbank Quadrant. The exact number of residents fluctuates as people move in and out but there [...]