Archive for October, 2008

Remember, Remember the 1st of November

Remember, Remember the 1st of November

Let’s do it !

What a difference a day makes

What a difference a day makes

Cold snap or not, following the inclement, wild weather, sunny blue skies came as a welcome change today.
The high winds and hail have hastened the autumnal leaf fall and clogged many a Glaswegian drain. By Friday, the bottom of University Avenue was flooded on both sides, forcing pedestrians to make well judged sprints to avoid [...]

21 October

21 October

At HMO court hearing licenses were refused for two premises within GOW. This is very unusual and in one case reflects the concerns and efforts of residents who objected and attended the hearing.

20 October 2008

20 October 2008

Email sent to Community Council and Principal of University of Glasgow regarding anti-social behaviour on Saturday 18th October outside the Hive.
Graffiti removed from wall behind Glasgow University building at back of car park.

Get Recycling!

Get Recycling!

Let’s all make sure that we’re recycling as much as we can.
If you haven’t already START NOW !
A cursory glance at our refuse bins indicates that a considerable amount of recyclable materials been put into the bins which will end up in landfill.

15/18 October 2008

15/18 October 2008

Check of refuse bins indicates that a considerable amount of recyclable materials been put into the bins which will end up in landfill. The materials comprise beer cans, glass and plastic bottles and some newspapers and would significantly reduce the volume of rubbish.

14 October 2008

14 October 2008

Meeting held by GOW in left bank with traders from Gibson Street and budget holder for Council’s LES (Land and Environmental Services). This was  to initiate work to improve Gibson Street once the major developments are complete and to organise action on repairs.

Mouse Skills

Mouse Skills

Can you judge a right angle by eye ? Know what a parallelogram should look like ? Great at guessing the centre point of a circle ?
You don’t have to be a mathemetician, a woodworker or draughtsman to have an accurate eye. See how good your mouse-eye co-ordination really is, with this fun game from [...]

GOW Community Impact Video

GOW Community Impact Video

View the video made by GOW to demonstrate the benefits and challenges of community involvement in green space development in an inner city environment.

13 October 2008

13 October 2008

Flyposters for a public meeting in Hillhead Library by Socialist Party on lamp posts and telephone boxes all over Hillhead. Complaint to Library who were already dealing with this as it against their letting agreement and will follow it up. Graffitti sprayed on wall behind Glasgow University building (former church at corner of Gibson St. and University Avenue [...]