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Apprenticeships Support Businesses to Develop and Grow
Posted on August 6th, 2010Every business understands that in order to develop and grow they need to invest in their people. On-job training, staff development and a dedicated training route for young people are key components for long term business sustainability.
Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency (GSWRA) is serious about supporting local businesses and they are dedicated to providing positive [...]
Staff at Local Agency Raise Funds for Macmillan
Posted on July 23rd, 2010Tommy Docherty presents Rob Cartwright from Macmillan with a cheque for £4006.36
Staff from Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency have been putting the fun into fun-draising for Macmillan Cancer Support. The agency staff participated in the Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning, volunteered support at the Glasgow half marathon, hosted a charity golf event and raised money at [...]
Posted in News |Bridging the Gap in the South West Glasgow
Posted on July 1st, 2010Glasgow South West Regeneration Agecny project, South West Bridging Service has successfully secured a further two years ESF funding to continue the excellent work in assisting clients from the early stages of the employability pathway into personal development, training, education and employment.
The South West Bridging Service is a fantastic person-centred project aimed at supporting people [...]
New artwork to mark Pollokshaws regeneration
Posted on July 1st, 2010A piece of artwork marking the history of Pollokshaws is set to be unveiled as part of an £11million regeneration programme. A slate sculpture is the first piece in a three-part series of work by two Glasgow artists to mark the changes to the south side community over the past year.
Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) and [...]
Three local ladies have something to smile about
Posted on July 1st, 2010Thanks to the recruitment support from Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency (GSWRA) a new teeth whitening business based in Silverburn Shopping Centre, hired the right staff to get their new venture off the ground.
From the outset, owner of Crystal Smile, Frank Rameshni, knew that for his business to succeed in south west Glasgow he would [...]
Change For Life
Posted on July 1st, 2010Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency recently celebrated the opening of their new office at Pollokshaws Burgh Halls with a Change for Life event. The event gave local residents and school children the opportunity to come along and meet with advisors and staff of the agency in a relaxed and informal setting.
Councillors, Alistair Watson, Stephen Curran [...]
Agency is Committed to Excellence
Posted on July 1st, 2010Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency recently picked up the Quality Scotland Committed to Excellence Award.
Tommy Docherty, Depute Chief Executive commented, ‘this is a massive achievement for us and something that we’ve all worked really hard to get. Everyone on the team was 100% dedicated to the cause and their contribution over the last year has [...]
Learning Services participates in Adult Learners Week
Posted on May 18th, 2010Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency (GSWRA) celebrates Adult Learners Week between 15th and 21st May. The Learning Services team are creating opportunities for adults to participate in learning through encouraging them to try something new. Events including information sessions, taster sessions and group activities will take place at various GSWRA locations to attract adults back [...]
Posted in News |Agency creates dynamic vision for Househill Park
Posted on May 17th, 2010Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency (GSWRA) recently hosted a workshop where school children from St. Paul’s High School, council members and local agencies came together to discuss local areas of green space with Placemaking Scotland. The workshop focused on identifying how to create a lively, secure and attractive area as part of the housing renewal [...]
Posted in News |Spanish Councillors Exchange Visit to Govan
Posted on May 17th, 2010Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency recently hosted a group of high-level delegates from Barcelona. The Spanish Councillors were in Govan as part of an Economic Development and Regeneration exchange programme organised by Glasgow City Council. There are a great deal of similarities between Glasgow and Barcelona and the delegates were keen to learn from the [...]
Posted in News |Personal Enterprise Show is a Big Hit
Posted on February 9th, 2010Local businesses from across the south west of Glasgow turned out in force last month to attend the annual Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency’s business show. Over 75 delegates attend the event and enjoyed the taking part in the workshops, networking and meeting with partner agencies that can offer help and support to fledgling businesses.
Three local [...]
Sir Alex Ferguson Visits Orkney Street Enterprise Centre, Govan
Posted on February 1st, 2010Manchester United FC Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson visited Orkney Street Enterprise Centre, Govan to perform the official opening of this iconic Govan building.
Sir Alex had a tour round the former Govan Police station and jail and was joined by a host of Government ministers and local councillors to mark this special occasion.
Orkney Street Enterprise Centre [...]
A place of beauty
Posted on December 17th, 2009Beauty Trainer Angela Wood was one of the first to set-up as a new business in the former cells at OSEC.
After working from home for sometime Angela was keen to get a place of her own. As soon as she stepped into the revamped Orkeny Street police station she felt it had the WOW factor [...]
Enterprising Glasgow
Posted on December 17th, 2009GLASGOW’S Local Regeneration Agencies collected a prestigious award last week from Dragons Den star Peter Jones and Lord Davies, the Minster for Trade, Investment and Small Businesses.
The LRAs were named Scotland’s regional winner in the Enterprising Britain Awards 2009 at a prize-giving ceremony held in Millbank Tower in central London.
The nationwide competition was run by [...]
South West Business Hub at Orkney Street
Posted on December 17th, 2009The new enterprise centre at Orkney Street has only been open for a few short months but already it is fast becoming a fantastic business hub for the local community. Orkney Street Enterprise Centre is home to Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency’s Business team and they have a full range of services available for local [...]
Posted in News |A bright future for Angela
Posted on December 17th, 2009After a really difficult marriage breakdown Angela Williams didn’t know which way to turn. Four young children, financial difficulties, low self-esteem, no support, lack of training and little work experience – Angela felt her situation was pretty hopeless.
Then she went into see Anita Rennie at Civic Realm in February 2009 and things began to change. [...]
The Chair-Man Retires
Posted on December 17th, 2009John Mclaughlin has served Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency well for many years. He was the former Chair of Govan Initiative and latterly on the GSWRA board. However, the time has come for John to step down and hand over the reins.
John’s commitment to local regeneration was recognised at the recent Business Awards ceremony at [...]
Helping Hands at Orkney Street Enterprise Centre
Posted on November 2nd, 2009The youth and adult employability teams at Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency may have a new home but they are still offering the same great service to local Govanites. Anyone from the age of 16 – 65 can call into the office five days a week and get free help, support and advice on routes [...]
Posted in News |WIN Are the Winners
Posted on November 2nd, 2009A big well done to Glasgow South West Regeneration Agencies WIN project for winning the Public Service Team, Evening Times Community Champion Award last month. The WIN team joined others from around the South West for the awards ceremony at Pollok Community Centre and were delighted to have walked away with the trophy.
WIN stands for [...]
Charity Golf Day Big Success
Posted on November 2nd, 2009The annual Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency Charity Golf Day was a big success this year with over 65 local business people pitching up to join in the fun. 17 teams tee’d off at Renfrew Golf Club last month in a bid to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
‘What a great day everyone had the Renfrew [...]
Glasgow Regeneration Agency help charity raise £8m − by putting the kettle on!
Posted on November 2nd, 2009Staff from a Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency joined together to help Macmillan cancer charity raise a massive £8 million, simply by putting the kettle on.
Last week staff from four Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency offices hosted a range of Coffee Mornings and Afternoon to help Macmillan Cancer Support hit its fundraising target of £8m [...]
Cath Offers Support to Local People
Posted on November 2nd, 2009Meet Cath Lawrie, she is the newest edition to the Glasgow South West Regeneration family. Cath has recently joined the agency to work alongside the local housing associations offering help and support to their tenants. Cath comes to Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency with a first rate track record in recruitment and has worked for [...]
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