Summer2014

Glasgow’s Summer of SportNow that the Commonwealth games are over have a look at some of ourphotos here in Roystion and around the games on Pg 6-7.

You DecideRoyston will go to the polls, in just over a week, to vote on Scotland’sfuture. Will we go it alone or keep the status quo?Our opinion at the Rag is of little importance, however we would askyou to consider this...

Only 36% of people in the local area voted to elect an MSP in 2011,and only 49% voted to elect your MP to Westminister.

As this is a once in a lifetime vote, and whatever way you are voting –it is up to us to encourage our friends, families, colleagues tomake their vote count in what is expected to be the biggest vote in ageneration.

Come the morning of the 19th September 2014, we will see.

18th Sept

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Free

Scottish RefugeeWeek celebrated at

St Rollox

To celebrate ScottishRefugee Week 2014, inlate June, over 50 peo-ple came together for asmall exhibition andlunch event at St RolloxHouse in Springburn.People from all over theglobe came together

and listened to the St Roch’s Samba Band, open the event, beforeenjoying lunch and a chat in the sun. Volunteers from the NGCFI*and Rosemount helped to prepare food from around the world,ranging from Hungarian Goulash, Colombian soup, and Iraqi bis-cuits.As well as their dishes, English Learners also shared their stories oflife in Glasgow in a small poster and photo exhibition, to otherswho use the centre. The posters gave great insight into daily lifefrom the perspective of people often fleeing danger and trouble intheir home country. It illustrated the warm welcome refugeeshave received in the city and their fondness and warmth of feelingfor their new home.The day was a great success thanks to a group effort in preparingand organising the event. Hopefully this will be the first of manyevents at St Rollox.

*North Glasgow Community Food Initiative.

Learners of NortheastGlasgow cometogether forcelebration

Food, music, fun atlocal event,

English for Speakers of Other Lan-guages Classes. Various days and times available. Pleasecome along to an assessment session be-tween 12 noon - 2pm every Friday to findthe right class for your level of English.Please phone for an appointment.

Jewellery class.Every Wednesday 10 am – 12 noon start-ing at the end of August,.Learn a varietyof techniques to create professionally fin-ished pieces including rings of your owndesign.

Adult Literacy and Numeracy.1:1 and group sessions daytime andevening are available to support you tobrush up on reading , writing and num-bers. Free.

ComputingFree SQA qualifications in ‘Using a Key-board’ and ‘I.C.T Core Skills’ at nocharge.

For the more experienced computer userwe offer the European Computer DrivingLicense which can be paid for by apply-ing for an Individual Learning Account.

All qualifications are delivered on a flexi-ble learning basis. The IT room is openMonday to Friday 9.30am -5pm andTuesday - Thursday nights 6-8pm. Pleasephone to book a place.

The above are all open to adults 16 andover living in the North East Glasgow ar-ea. Please phone Rosemount LifelongLearning Community Learning Serviceon 0141 553 0808 or emailsam.ross@rosemount.ac.uk

Free CommunityClasses

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Come and audition!

Royston’sRoyston’sG t TalentG t Talent

Yes it’s that time again, toget together and have somefun!

Spireview and CopperworksHousing Associations, Roys-ton Youth Action and

arecoming together to celebrateour wonderful communityhere in Royston.

We have a fantastic fun dayplanned which will includeDavro the clown, Face Paint-ing, animal magic, badgemaking, caricaturist, bubbleworkshop and much, much

more at Glennconner Park,Royston.

Due to the overwhelming suc-cess of last year, and fabu-lous talent which was ondisplay, we will be hostingagain – yes you’ve guessedright! Royston’s Got Talent2014! –

So all you amazing singers,dancers, comedians or what-ever your talent is – and what-ever age you are come alongand share it with us!

There are cash prizes availa-ble ranging from a 1st prize

£150 to a 3rd prize of £50, soget practicing – you neverknow, a new star may be bornin Royston.

If you want to book your audi-tion before the event, justcontact the Spireview officeon 0141 552 7928 and oneof the staff will be more thanhappy to complete an audi-tion form for you.So make sure you mark thisdate in your diary and getpracticing – for you neverknow, you could be the 2014winner of ROYSTON’S GOTTALENT.

Funday6th Sept

GlenconnerPark

Pictures from last year’s eventitorci

Do you have a local event you want to publicise,are you interested in photography is there aburning issue that you want to write about?

If so, write to us here at the RoystonRag@gmail.com

CONTRIBUTORS WANTEDWe can give you training on social media, onlinepublishing, and how to advertise and marketevents and businesses in your community.We will publish your stories, pictures, give yousome free training to help with your CV in returnfor a few stories.

We have volunteer positions available from 1hr amonth and upwards. We are interested in yourhobbies, sports teams, days out, community issuesand gripes. Give us an email here at theRoystonrag@gmail.com to get involved.

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Toonspeak Young People's Theatre isdelighted to be the winner of theScottish Charity of the Year Award atthe SCVO Scottish Charity Awards,2014.

Jasmine Main, young board memberof Toonspeak, said: “We are thrilledto win this incredible award.

“We would like to thank our staff,volunteers and board for all their hardwork in making our organisation evenbetter over the last year.

“But most of all thanks to all our tal-ented and imaginative young partici-pants who really make ToonspeakYoung People’s Theatre.”

For 26 years, Toonspeak has prideditself on providing high quality, freetheatre and arts activities for youngpeople in Glasgow from it’s base inRoyston. Toonspeak aims to createunique exciting theatre that releasesyoung people’s potential, expandsimaginations and inspires changewithin our communities.

Over the past year, like a lot of volun-tary organizations, Toonspeak hashad to overcome a decrease in fund-ing from major funders. Toonspeakput a lot of resources into finding newfunding streams and managed to suc-cessfully begin new projects to broad-en its reach across Glasgow. Theyhave produced their most ambitious

play yet, LOCKDOWN and launcheda new website, working with over500 young people over a 12 monthperiod.

By winning Charity of the Year,Toonspeak hopes that it will raiseawareness of the opportunities foryoung people in Glasgow, and espe-cially in Royston and the Northeast.

Organised by Scottish Council forVoluntary Organisations (SCVO), theAwards celebrate the important workof charities, community groups andindividuals dedicated to making Scot-land a better place to live.

Phone 0141 552 0234 for info

Toonspeak namedScottish Charityof the year 2014

Representatives from Toonspeak receive the SCVO charity of the year award

Free Classes available for youngsters

Toonspeak Tuesday is a weekly drop-insession offering a variety of informal youth-led activities ranging from creative master-classes to drama games.

You can find out more about ToonspeakTuesday and blogs from previous sessionsat the following link:

http://toonspeak.co.uk/production/toonspeak-tuesdays/

Participants will work with a professionaltheatre maker to learn new skills, have funand play drama games!http://toonspeak.co.uk/event/balgrayhill-theatre-workshop/2014-09-10/

We are also currently recruiting young peopleinterested in music, sound & film, performingor production (training in music editing soft-ware will be provided) for a new large scaleproject in Townhead. If interested- pleasecontact the office!

Free Drama in North East for Young People

Beginning September 15th, Toonspeakwill be running two sessions every Mon-day: an early session from 6.00-7.30pmfor anyone aged 11-14 and a late sessionfrom 7.30-9.00pm for anyone aged15+. Both sessions will work with pro-fessional theatre makers to focus on ex-perimenting with sound and voice.

http://toonspeak.co.uk/event/toonheid-speaks-11-14-year-olds/2014-09-15/

Chris Doherty our resident photographer and a friend of the Rag,

Scott Robinson, have shared a number of their pictures from the

Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Scott has included many from

his time as a volunteer in the Velodrome, with Chris covering the

Baton relay whilst in Royston and the cycle road race in Hogganfield.

Local Walking group looking for MembersThe Royston Walking group is looking for new mem-bers. The group meets every Wednesday morning at10am outside Royston Library. Walkers take shortlocal routes in Glasgow and are lead by Chris, aqualified volunteer walk leader.

If you wish to find out more, phone 0141 553 0808and leave your details for Chris to contact you.Otherwise pop along on Wednesday morning to thelibrary.

On yer bike pal!It was all go as the Commonwealthmen’s individual time trial passedHogganfield Loch on Thursday the31st of July. The event was won byEnglish man Alex Dowsett, who had amuch duller bike.

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Free Welfare Advice

If you are worried about money, your housing, or are having

trouble whilst searching for a job, which could affect your

benefits; you can get free and informed advice to help you.

Barmulloch Community Development Trust are offering free

and confidential advice throughout the North Esat of the city

to give you advice no matter your sitaution.

Times are available every Monday afternoon at the St Rollox

building beside tesco and Lidl on Springburn Rd and you can

book a time by phoning 07725 944 661 or by emailing

bcdcadvice@outlook.com

Macmillan offers Cancer support at Local Libraries

Macmillan Cancer Support and Glasgow Libraries are working together to provide can-cer information and support. At Glasgow Libraries, we offer anyone affected by can-cer, including patients, relatives, carers and friends, a free and confidential service withaccess to high quality information and support, in a relaxed, comfortable environmentin their local community. This volunteer led service is available in library venues acrossthe city from Monday to Saturday. We aim to provide the following:

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Your local services are:

If you would like to find out more about your nearest service, please contact us on0141 287 2999, or find us on the web at www.glasgowlife.org.uk/macmillan

Advertise HereAttractiveRatesroystonrag@gmail.com

Additonal Advice Sessions @ Royston Library

Free money and welfare advice sessions are also available atRoyston Library every Thursday between 1-4pm Call in to

organise an appointment.

TobermoryRag

Out & About

What’s the story in…….

One of our readers recently travelled aboard ayacht, and ended up in Tobermory, perhaps best known for being part ofthe Children’s programme, Balamory.

The town is on the Isle of Mull, has a wonderful interactive Marine Exhibi-tion , an interactive experience for both adults and children, demonstrat-ing the life of Tobermory community’s working harbour and local waters.,where live undersea creatures can be touched in their environment.

NEW EVENTS SPACE & LEARNING CENTRE FOR ROYSTONNEARING COMPLETION

The new Events Space and Community Learning Centre at 102 Royston Road isprogressing well. The completion date is now scheduled for late October and it isexpected that classes and events at the centre will be up and running and open to thepublic by the start of the New Year.

Rosemount’s Community Learning Centre (formerly known as the Flexicentre) willprovide a range of community learning activities including a free-to-access ICT LearningSuite where people can learn basic computer skills at their own pace. As well as learningnew IT skills people at the Suite can gain certificates in IT.As well as IT, the Centre will continue to provide courses ranging from counselling toadult literacies as well as our extensive range of classes for the many members of theRoyston community for whom English is not their first language.

Complimenting the Learning Centre will be the Events Space that will be able to providea range of local events for up to local people including training, workshops, culturalactivities, film shows, get-togethers and a range of other activities.

To find out more about more the Events Space, which has been funded by the BigLottery to be your Events Space, Rosemount Lifelong Learning will be hosting a publicmeeting in October. As well as finding out more about the Events Space, this will be yourchance to put forward your ideas and suggests for activities that could take place there.All are welcome to the meeting and we look forward to seeing you there. Phone 0141553 0808 with any questions or for detailsAlex Meikle: Chief Executive Rosemount Lifelong Learning

Royston of Old

One of our readers hassent in a picture of Mill-

burn house which we be-lieve is on the site of thecurrent Millburn Centre

at Rosemount. Do anyreaders have additional

information on this?

If you have any old photosof the area please send

them toroystonrag@gmail.com

Picture above new centre on Royston Rd.

Picture below Millburn house.

Come along to the nextmeeting of the Royston Rag on

Wednesday 24th September.6.30 - 7.45pm

|Royston Library

Let us know your views andhow we could improve the Rag.

Royston RagNext Meeting

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two of them you say?

Front page stuff !!

Post: African Youth Cultural Diversity Leadership Project Officer

Terms & Conditions

Fixed term contract: to October 2015

Hours: Part-Time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £17,710 (21 hours per week for 14 months)

Pension: 3% pension after 6 months probationary period.

Office Base: Glasgow with travel across Scotland

Next Step Initiative is committed to being the leading African-Focused charitable organisation working in partnershipwith the African Communities/other partners in Scotland to build healthy, productive and sustainable African Communi-ties and lives and to be a leading voice in addressing Africans development and policy issues in Scotland.

We have recently received funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a Young Roots programme. Our African YouthCultural Diversity Leadership and Heritage project “ The Way Back To My Roots” is an innovative project seeking to inspire,nurture and create potential future ethnic minority leaders from the African communities in Scotland.

We are seeking a person with knowledge and experience to be responsible for the delivery of the ``African Youth CulturalDiversity Leadership Project; ``The Way Back To My Roots`` Aims and Project Plan, as set out in the bid to the HeritageLottery Fund and in line with HLFs Managing your Grant guidelines.

Your role will be to lead, develop and deliver the ``African Youth Cultural Diversity Leadership Project; The Way Back ToMy Roots``, as outlined in the bid to the |Heritage Lottery Fund. To include: volunteer training, volunteer management,empowering 40 young people from Afro-Scots between the ages of 11-24 to lead on the project exploring the differentmusical instruments, oral history recording through music to involve and empower young people in understanding culturalheritage of African communities in Scotland and the interconnection, archive & music compilation, website developmentand exhibition planning and delivery.

You will provide the lead in ensuring the successful delivery of this programme. Therefore, exceptional organisational,communication and planning skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines is essential.

Deadline for applications is Thursday 04th September 2014, Interview Date: Monday 8th September 2014.For an applica-tion pack please contact: beltus@nextstepinitiative.org.uk or call on 0141 440 2700

ManyThanks to:

Chris Doherty &Harry Agyako in theproduction of theRag, and all othercontributors whohave sent theirstories.

Independent African MediaFounded in Scotland 2009

Tel: 07982 806 719

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Blochairn Ready for kick offOne of our resident sharp-shooters at theRag has taken a few snaps of BlochairnStar in the early stages of the season.

Above:Blochairn set upfor a free kick.

Left:Camera-shyfootballer

If you run a team and needplayers, play an unusualsport, or have any othersports stories - write toroystonrag@gmail.com

Get your African food stuff from Sunshine Africana,Royston Square, Royston.

We also do money transfer with MoneyGram, the safeand fast way to send and receive money worldwide.

121 Royston Rd.Tel. 0141-552-6249

Local Juniour Team looking to build onfamous footballing history.

Cameron ready for newchallenge at St Roch’s

After a very disappointing season last year St.Roch’s Juniors have put their faith in ex Blo-chairn Star man Andy Cameron as the new Man-ager.

The Candy finished 3rd bottom of the CentralSecond Division last season and found them-selves on the verge of closing on more than oneoccasion as this proud old club had went 4months without a competitive game due to thebad weather. The bad weather and relatively poorseason had an impact on people going throughthe door which meant the club were scraping byfrom week to week. A number of sponsors werekind enough to offer support and the Candy livedto fight another year – their 96th actually.

Pre –season has been going well with over 30players attending training – many of whom hailfrom local communities like Blackhill, Barmul-loch, Germiston and Royston. Season ticket saleshave been encouraging and due to the numbersof young people who have shown an interest theclub have introduced the Candy Rochers club.Season tickets can still be purchased at theground for £30, with £15 for concessions andunder 16’s (Candy Rochers) are free.

The new manager spoke to the Royston Rag andhe was happy with the developments at the park,Andy said “I absolutely loved my time at Blo-chairn and met some brilliant people and had agreat deal of success – I leave the club in thegoods hands of the new Chairman Gerry Hughes– I know he will do well. When the opportunitycame up to manage St. Roch’s it is not one that Icould refuse – I have always encouraged playersto be all they can be so took my own advice andmade the massive leap to the Juniors. It is a lotdifferent as I now have my own coaching team(Allan, Chris and Robert) who have been bril-liant and a group of committee members who doall the work off the park – this allows me to con-centrate fully on team matters.

I am looking forward to the season and get thefeeling that our group of players have an under-standing of what it means to represent St.Roch’s. Off the park we have seen massive im-provements with 50 odd season tickets (the 1st toFather Joe of the Parish) already snapped up, amural to the great Jimmy Mc Grory completeand some very generous sponsors support uswith new kit and tracksuits – to coin an old foot-ball phrase  - there is definitely a buzz about theplace.

On the park we have done really well in the pre-season friendly recording victories against thelikes of Queens Park, St. Anthony's and Living-stone – the league cup section games start nextweek and it will be a true test for the new squadas we face 4 clubs from higher division whohave given us a bit of a doing the last few years.Our goal is to compete in the section and ensurethat we are ready for the league campaign kick-ing off on the 30th of August. We play Shettles-ton, Bellshill, Petershill and Thorniewood in thesection and if we are not at our very best theycould give is a bit of an early season lesson – thatit why it is important for everyone at the club torealise that we need to work really hard all thetime to get St. Roch’s back on track.

I hope that people from within the communitycan get behind the club and if there are any localbusinesses who would consider offering sponsor-ship it would be great.”

St Roch’s Juniors play their games at the JamesMc Grory Park at the top end of Royston Roadand compete in the Central Scottish 2nd Division– keep up to date with new signings and fixtures@strochsjuniorsfc on twitter

Support your local!Season Tickets £30 AdultUnder 16’s free entry

St Roch’s F.C.@Strochsjuniorsfc Sport

Inside pg 11 - Blochairn Prepare fornew season