Issue 2

January 2015

Welcome!

Id like to welcome you to the first Linkes newsletter for 2015. We hope you enjoy reading it and find it interesting. Theres lots going on at Linkes if youd like to join any of our groups or would just like more information

please drop in to our office at block 200 or contact: 0141 9544833

Many thanks to our funders again for helping to make Linkes a successful

project in so many ways we couldnt do it without you.

Tickets for our Ceilidh on Sat 24th January at Knightswood Congregational

Church, are still available from the Linkes office only 5/adult, 2/child or 10/family -price includes Ceilidh band, dancing, food, tea, coffee and soft

drinks. We hope you can come along. 7pm-11pm.

Robert Smith, Linkes Chairperson

NEW COURSE!

Do you want to find out

about:

Linkes is running a new

free course - its only 2

hrs a week for 6 weeks day and time to be

agreed.

Youll have the chance to find out about your op-

tions and decide whats best for you.

If youre interested and want to book a place or

just find out more

contact Lori @ Linkes

Volunteering

The Glasgow West Area Volunteer Experience is a joint project

between LINKES, the Dumbarton Road Corridor Environment Trust and The

Whiteinch Centre to develop and promote new volunteering opportunities,

Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and make a

difference in your local community. Theres something for everyone, from

bike repair to toddlers groups, marketing to composting.

*Chrissy was interested in welfare rights she spoke to Katherine and is now volunteering at Linkes benefits and advice sessions and

is going to start training with the CAB.

*Susan , Nicki and Jen all volunteer at Linkes play

sessions heres why: I retired about a year ago and wanted to work with kids - Im learning new skills. Its the flexibility that suits I met Katherine for a chat about opportunities she was very cheery and wel-coming.

If you want to find out more about volunteering in the local area you can

email Katherine at katherine@dumbartonroad.com.

Theres also the new Glasgow WAVE Volunteer Map. You can find out about different organisations in the local area offering volunteering opportuni-

ties whether youre interested in youth work, environmental projects or community action there'll be something happening that takes your fancy.

Printed versions of the map will be available soon. Or you can see the online

version at- www.opengreenmap.org/greenmap/glasgow-wave-volunteer-map

College

Training

Jobs Courses

How to build your

confidence

Learning

Volunteering

LINKES NEWSLETTER

NEED

BENEFITS

ADVICE?

Drop-in sessions

every Wednesday

2.00-4.00pm

DRC advisors are here

to help.

Do you need help

with:

Job seekers claims

Housing rent arrears

Bedroom tax

ESA medical assess-ment forms

Family tax credit

Or any other benefits

or welfare advice

why not drop in? Jim

and George are here to

help you.

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Computer drop-in sessions

Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am and Wednesdays

6.00-8.00pm

Want to learn new skills? You can learn

all about computing and also how they

can help you job hunting. Its a small relaxed group where people learn what

they want- at their own pace with support from the tutor. A group member

said Stevie is a great tutor with a lot of patience.

Sessions are open to all ages and you dont need any equipment laptops are

provided for the sessions.

You can learn how to use a laptop, email, the internet, skype etc or if you

want to job search or make your CV why not come along. All ages

welcome - and its free!

WOMENS

GROUP

Tuesdays 6.00-8.00pm

Lots of activities

for all ages.

Why not drop in for a

chat or a cuppa - theres

always lots going on...

Trips

Cooking

Exercise

Baking

Zumba

I came along to meet

new people

All activities are free

crche available but must be booked in

advance.

ESOL WANT TO LEARN

ENGLISH?

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10-12

Register first to be assessed to find out

which level is for you contact Linkes to arrange this. If you need a crche space, you can book this too.

Students attend 3 sessions a week at Linkes, which are run by Clyde

College.

Learn new skills for life:

Using the bus or train

How to register with a doctor or dentist surgery

Phoning for house repairs

Youll learn English in a small group with lots of help and support

MENS GROUP Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm

For all ages a night to get together Learn practical skills e.g. - railway, boat and plane model making.

The next project is a model railway- so if

youd like to get involved or just come

along to watch and have a chat why not

drop in.

COMMUNITY CEILIDH

Saturday 24th January 2015

Knightswood Congregational Church

7pm-11pm

Tickets available from Linkes Office

5/Adult 2/Child 10/Family

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SENIORS LUNCH CLUB

Thursdays from 11am -2pm

Open to all seniors this lunch club runs with its own members organising the meals and activities.

A superb 3 course lunch is available plus tea and coffee and a bit of company for just 3!

Everyone lends a hand you can set the table peel the tatties cook take the money or help

organise the trips.

In the last year club members have been to the theatre/panto, Christmas lunch, a holiday to Blackpool,

have taken part in chair exercise( with a bit of singing), machine knitting, aromatherapy and more.

YOUTH CLUB

Linkes Youth Club is run from 160 Lincoln Avenue and is open to children and young people from

the age of 5 18years. We run 3 nights a week and have 2 after school clubs. The club works in Part-nership with Glasgow Life and A&M Scotland who provide youth workers and activities in the eve-

nings. Throughout the year, we provide drop in sessions, trips, activity days and

LOTS OF FUN!

Over the last year, we have had snowboarding lessons, been to Blair Drummond Safari Park, worked

with Xchange Scotland to create a mural during our Make Sectarianism a History Lesson sessions and

did lots of cycling, to name a few activities.

We get a lot out of these clubs, for example they are great fun, we meet new friends, learn new things

and you get amazing experiences

We welcome new members to join and all activities are FREE!

Update on demolition of

240 and 280

Lincoln Avenue

Technical Demolition Services Ltd wishes to

thank residents for their patience and under-

standing and will continue to keep all

residents and the local community informed

of the programme of works and other related

items in their newsletters.

Community benefits TDS has continued to engage with Linkes throughout the work.

They gave a generous donation to Christmas

projects and have given items of salvage to

local residents eg steel railings, UPVC win-

dow, steel bench/seat, paving slabs.

TDS have also carried out community litter

picking, clearing leaves from footpaths and

clearing many of the historically blocked

rainwater drainage gulleys.

If you would like more information and/or

have any concerns or questions about the

demolition works and future plans, you can

contact: Kellie ORourke- TDS Resident Liaison Officer 07983 521 111

Police Scotland update: For Ward Area

2014 compared to 2013 - up to Oct 2014

Serious assaults - down 6% Common assaults - down 8% Complaints re drinking in the street etc down 40% Vandalism - down 13% Possession and supply of drugs has increased but po-

lice Scotland say this is down to increased intelligence

and proactivity.

Seatbelt offences - down 66% Mobile phone offences - down 50% Speeding and careless driving offences down Housebreaking - down 30% Vehicle crime increased by 14% which is due to

unlocked cars having property stolen from them an operation is planned in the new year to tackle vehicle

crime.

Officers continue to provide talks to schools on drink,

drugs and internet safety and to community groups on

a range of safety issues including how to protect your-

self from bogus workmen.

Police would like to remind parents when dropping

children off at schools to park safely, away from

school gates and not cause an obstruction.

LINKES & Partners Weekly Timetable

Monday

10-12 ESOL class

English for speak-ers of other lan-

guages.

7 - 8.30pm Youth Club Games, arts & crafts, learning

Tuesday

9.30 - 11.30am

Computer

Drop in

Drop in to use laptops and get IT

help.

Free WI FI.

7 - 9pm Ignite Theatre Drama group

for 14yrs +

6 - 8pm Womens Group Activities & a

cuppa

Wednes-

day

10-12 ESOL class

English for speak-ers of other lan-

guages.

2 4pm Welfare Advice A confidential drop-in advice

surgery

3 - 4.30pm Play Session Arts, crafts,

games for p1 - p4

6 - 8pm Computer

Drop in

Drop in to use laptops and get IT

help.

Free WI FI.

7 - 8.30pm Youth Club Games, arts and crafts, learning

Thursday

11am - 1pm

Seniors Lunch

Club 3

3 course lunch & social activities

6 - 8pm

Youth club Issue based

group work

6.30-8.30pm Mens Club Various activities

10-12 ESOL Class

English for speakers of other

languages.

Friday

3 - 4.30pm Play Session

Arts, crafts, games for

p5 p7

Saturday 11am - 1pm

Ignite Theatre Juniors

Knightswood

community

centre

Drama Group for

8 - 13yrs olds