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Glasgow Times
19 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
New care home boasting 'champagne bar' and 'cinema' to open in Glasgow
The 58-bedroom facility in Anniesland, Glasgow is being delivered through a partnership between CCG (Scotland) and Morrison Community Care Group, who have been on site since August. The scheme is one of four currently under construction across Scotland's Central Belt. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause David Wylie, managing director of CCG (Scotland), said: "Despite the challenging nature of the site, our contract team has done an excellent job, and I am delighted with the progress made to date. 'Key to our success - on this site and others like it - is the integration of our in-house expertise. "Our core main construction and manufacturing divisions work seamlessly with our building services and utilities contractors, as well as our joinery, plumbing and flooring teams, to offer a comprehensive, one-stop-shop approach to delivery. "I give thanks to our much-valued design team members Holmes Miller, Cowal Design, Design Me, and CRGP for their continued support, and look forward to seeing how the development progresses over the coming months." Morrison Community Care Group, one of the UK's leading care home developers, has operated as a developer since 2017 and formed a joint venture with CCG in 2021 under the name Morrison Community Care (CCG) Holdco Ltd. The Anniesland care home is located on Anniesland Road, beside the Yarrow Recreation Club, and forms part of the group's strategy to address growing demand for elderly care. Each new facility is designed to provide residential, nursing, and dementia care in a purpose-built environment. Amenities at the Anniesland home will include en-suite bedrooms, dining rooms with professionally prepared meals, a cinema room, hair salon, champagne bar, visitor café, and landscaped gardens. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Plea issued for 'vital' foster carers as Glasgow numbers drop Paul Sokhi, managing director of Morrison Community Care Group, said: "Morrison Community Care began its journey in Anniesland. "Our very first care home opened on Anniesland Road in 1988, not far from where we are now, and over a 20-year period, we formed a strong and lasting relationship with the local community. "It is hugely significant that we are back where it all started. "It serves as a reminder of where we have come from, however, the nature of our return is evidence that the challenges that faced this community four decades ago not only remain but have become even more deeply rooted." Mr Sokhi highlighted the ongoing shortage of care home beds and carers, noting the impact on the wider health system. He said: "Like many areas across Scotland, Anniesland is experiencing a growing ageing population, yet continues to struggle to meet localised demand with a shortage of care home beds and carers, adding to the pressure on our already overburdened NHS."
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Property firm raised nearly £130,000 for Glasgow charities
HFD, a commercial property firm, organised the event through the HFD Charitable Foundation on May 23. More than 170 players from the construction, property, and engineering sectors attended the event at Gleneagles to raise funds for charities across Glasgow and the surrounding area. Read more: Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause Teams competed across the venue's three championship courses, while a record-number of participants took part in non-golf activities like tri-target shooting, which included archery, rifle shooting, and clay pigeon shooting. The fundraiser, now celebrating its 15th year, is part of HFD's initiative to support local communities. Recently, the fundraiser has benefitted several charities including Alive & Kicking, Venture Scotland, Nil by Mouth, HopScotch Children's Charity, Shakespeare Street Youth Club, Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association, The Children's Heart Federation, and Starter Packs Glasgow. The funding will aid these organisations in providing services such as volunteer training, wellbeing therapies, family support groups, and improvements to community facilities. Read more: Plea issued for 'vital' foster carers as Glasgow numbers drop Lauren McKenzie, HFD Charitable Foundation ambassador, said: "Our annual golf day continues to grow in impact, and it's fantastic to see such strong support from our industry peers year after year. "A huge thank you to everyone who took part and played a role in making it another brilliant day. "Every pound raised allows us to give to charities making a real difference – and with another record-breaking total this year, we're looking forward to supporting even more good causes in 2026." This year's fundraiser was supported by several sponsors, including AM Tiling, Gardiner & Theobald, Landscape and Contracts, Net Zero Facades, Wallace Whittle, and Woolgar Hunter.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Glasgow Times
42 Glasgow new volunteers join Victim Support Scotland
A total of 42 new volunteers in Glasgow have applied to join Victim Support Scotland (VSS) following a recent recruitment appeal. The response was part of a wider campaign across the country, which saw hundreds express interest in volunteering to help individuals and families impacted by crime. Read more: Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause It comes as Volunteers' Week begins, running from June 2 to 8. James Whyte, head of volunteering at VSS, said: "We are thrilled to see this level of enthusiasm and interest in our volunteering opportunities across Scotland. "Our volunteers do such vital work for people affected by crime, and to see more people willing to contribute their time and skills to supporting victims and witnesses is amazing." VSS is an independent charity offering emotional and practical support to people affected by crime. Read more: Glasgow and Lanarkshire groups to perform for National Theatre's 30th anniversary Its volunteers provide trauma-informed assistance in courts, including Glasgow's High Court and Sheriff Court, as well as through in-person services and remote options like helplines and webchat. James said: "Thank you to everyone who has registered to volunteer. "And if anyone else is keen to get involved, we welcome more applications from people in Glasgow." "If you are compassionate, resilient and a great listener, and can commit to a minimum of four hours a week, please visit our website to apply."
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Dumfries father and son raise more than £4,000 for MND Scotland through marathon challenge
Michael Cole, who has motor neurone disease, was pushed round the Edinburgh Marathon in a special sports wheelchair by son Andrew. A father and son raised more than £4,000 for charity through a marathon challenge. Michael Cole was pushed round the Edinburgh Marathon in a special sports wheelchair by son Andrew on Sunday to raise money for MND Scotland. Michael, who is originally from Dumfries, was a keen runner, swimmer and cyclist before being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in November 2022. Despite the weather, the pair completed Sunday's race in less than four hours – but more importantly raised more than £4,600 for MND Scotland. Michael, 73, said: 'The crowds were amazing, there were tens of thousands of them along much of the course. Because we were wearing MND Scotland T-shirts and our numbers had our names on them we received endless cheers. 'I felt terrible because poor Andrew was grafting away doing all the hard work, I just sat there hoping we didn't crash! 'Thankfully he was cheered on and congratulated by many hundreds of our fellow runners. 'He ran a fantastic race, which was made much more difficult because he had to be constantly vigilant to steer me around all the countless potential hazards. 'The final stretch along the straight road into Musselburgh was lined with crowds of people, all of them shouting their support for all they were worth. 'The last two miles were just a wall of sound and smiling faces so I found the highly emotionally charged last few steps of what will very likely be my final sporting event completely overwhelming.' During the race, Michael wore a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service cap as other son David is a fireman in Edinburgh. He added: 'As we approached the finish line the announcer shouted out to all and sundry that, quoting MND's default saying 'here come two runners really making time count, MND is a horrible, horrible disease'. Sunday certainly counted for my family, friends and supporters. 'Try as I might I couldn't help but be in floods of tears for virtually the whole of the last mile but the last hundred metres really nailed it. 'We finished in three hours 56 minutes and three seconds, under four hours which was our goal, and so far we've raised £4,615, not including the gift aid of well over £900. My original target was £1,000 so we're thrilled and extremely humbled that so many people were so generous.' Dumfries Running Club's Sandy Shankland and wife Linda cheered on Andrew and Michael – who now lives in Penicuik – with club members having previously supported the pair when they tackled the Great Scottish Run last year. There's still time to sponsor them at JustGiving.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Record-breaking' golf fundraiser raises nearly £130k for Glasgow groups
A property company has raised nearly £130,000 through its annual golf fundraiser. HFD, a commercial property firm, organised the event through the HFD Charitable Foundation on May 23. More than 170 players from the construction, property, and engineering sectors attended the event at Gleneagles to raise funds for charities across Glasgow and the surrounding area. Read more: Glasgow team complete Edinburgh Marathon for 'important' cause Teams competed across the venue's three championship courses, while a record-number of participants took part in non-golf activities like tri-target shooting, which included archery, rifle shooting, and clay pigeon shooting. The fundraiser, now celebrating its 15th year, is part of HFD's initiative to support local communities. Recently, the fundraiser has benefitted several charities including Alive & Kicking, Venture Scotland, Nil by Mouth, HopScotch Children's Charity, Shakespeare Street Youth Club, Glasgow Riding for the Disabled Association, The Children's Heart Federation, and Starter Packs Glasgow. The funding will aid these organisations in providing services such as volunteer training, wellbeing therapies, family support groups, and improvements to community facilities. Read more: Plea issued for 'vital' foster carers as Glasgow numbers drop Lauren McKenzie, HFD Charitable Foundation ambassador, said: "Our annual golf day continues to grow in impact, and it's fantastic to see such strong support from our industry peers year after year. "A huge thank you to everyone who took part and played a role in making it another brilliant day. "Every pound raised allows us to give to charities making a real difference – and with another record-breaking total this year, we're looking forward to supporting even more good causes in 2026." This year's fundraiser was supported by several sponsors, including AM Tiling, Gardiner & Theobald, Landscape and Contracts, Net Zero Facades, Wallace Whittle, and Woolgar Hunter.
