This is an open letter from Mount Florida Community Council to those involved in major events at Hampden Park:   more »

Mount Florida Over 50s Club meets in Battlefield East Church Hall on Battlefield Road on Wednesdays from 1-3 pm. Club members enjoy a wide range of activities including bus trips, lunches, musical entertainment, indoor bowls, pool, darts, table tennis, line dancing as well as a nice wee cup of tea.

All residents will be made very welcome.

The Bridge Project is a voluntary project set up to provide free and confidential information on Benefits Advice, help with form filling, making phone calls, and carers support. They can be contacted on 569 1200 (Mon-Thu 10am-12 noon)

The Befriending Service was founded through listening to our community, residents, and those working in the area. Many people in Mount Florida were found to experience isolation and loneliness. This was confirmed through discussion with the local Medical Centre, and so in conjunction with them a Befriending Service was established. Thisis administered by a project co-ordiinator and trained volunteers.

The service has been in operation since 2003 and is now based at 4 Clincart Road (old Post Office). Members of the community can call in for a chat, a cup of coffee and find out more about befriending. Volunteers come from all walks of life. No experience is necessary, full training is given and expenses are paid.

Make a difference in someone’s life. Be part of a caring team in your community.

If interested call the volunteer co-ordinator Monday-Friday 10am-12noon:
The Church in the Mount Befriending Service
4 Clincart Road
Glasgow G42 9DJ
0141 649 8800
07906 065818

The residents of Florida Avenue/Crescent - Cathcart Road have come together with the support of Strathclyde Police to form a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. The advantages of such a scheme are that neighbours can support one another. Residents can share concerns regarding personal safety, youth disorder or home security. Runnign the scheme does not require a large amount of time and support is readily avvailable from the Police. Any residents wishing more information about this scheme or interested in setting up their own scheme should contact PC Nick Quinn, Community Police on 0141 532 5022.