Sunflowers at Woodlands Community Garden

The sunflowers were stunning on my visit to the Woodlands Community Garden. It is a very enjoyable outdoor space to meeting people for a chat amongst the flowers, vegetables and trees.

Sunflowers staked in the garden.

Thanks to all the gardeners who have supported the garden to thrive and grow such beautiful flowers. It provides a vital boost to the local community's health and wellbeing.

Construction of the North Kelvinside Primary School

During my walkabout on Queen Margaret Drive, I noticed the progress on the construction work on the new primary school.

View of the new school building

From this month, the new school's Primary 1 Class are temporarily located at St. Charles Primary until the building is opened.

Cobbled Lane at South Woodside Road

This month, there have been discussions involving Scottish Water to resolve the problem of surface water in the cobbled lane. This is a busy route for cyclists, commuters, and dog walkers getting around the West End.   

View of the entrance to the cobbled lane at Kelvinbridge.

It is proposed that an additional connection to the sewer on North Woodside Road will be completed. This should prevent the ongoing issues in the lane.

Outdoor Surgeries planned for September 2021

Update on my surgeries for Hillhead Ward

During September, I will be available to meet residents with concerns in the outdoors in line with Covid-19 guidance. 

Please note the following information:-

Wednesday 1st September from 7 - 8pm, at seating in Woodlands Community Garden, West Princes Street, G4 9BY

Friday 3rd September from 2 - 3pm, at seating in Wilton Street Community Garden, Wilton Street.

Wednesday 15th September from 7 - 8pm, at seating next to Lord Kelvin Statue, opposite the toilets, on Kelvin Way.

Friday 17th September from 2 - 3pm, at seating in Cresswell Street Playpark, Cresswell Street, Hillhead.

Please wear a mask, bring hand sanitiser and maintain 2 metres distance.

You can drop - in or book an appointment in advance by email or text message. Thank you.

Reopening of Glasgow Club North Woodside

The re-opening of the Glasgow Club North Woodside is a boost for residents. I am very grateful that the oldest public swimming baths in Glasgow has opened its doors for swimming, and workout classes in the fitness studio and gym.

View of the entrance to Glasgow Club North Woodside

All activities must be booked in advance via the Glasgow Club app or online booking page for Glasgow Life. 

New wildflower meadow at Kelvingrove Art Gallery

This week, I found the new wildflower meadow in full bloom at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. This has been supported by RSPB Scotland and Conservation Volunteers to encourage small mammals, birds, pollinators, invertebrates and a wide range of plant species. 

View of the wildflowers

An extension of the coverage of wildflower meadows is part of activities in the city’s local Biodiversity Action Plan.  

Official opening of Claypits Nature Reserve

Today, there was an opening event held at the Claypits Local Nature Reserve, on the Forth and Clyde Canal. I attended to join in the celebrations and heard from various people involved from local groups e.g. Butterfly Conservation, Froglife, Youth Canal Forum, and Queens Cross Housing Association.

View of new path from the canal towpath to / from Garscube Road at Woodside Health Centre

There is a map showing the layout of the nature reserve.

View of the nature reserve with surface water drainage and the path to Hamiltonhill

I have been a long-term supporter of this greenspace having participated in the consultation workshops or charrettes discussing plans for the area during 2014 and 2015. 

The nature reserve is providing much needed accessible open space connecting Woodside and Hamiltonhill. It is helping canal regeneration for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.