Local Stories

Two free youth clubs are taking place every Friday at Easterhouse Sports Centre, offering a welcoming and supportive space for young people to spend time, have fun, and socialise.

Recently, we’ve joined forces with neighbouring councils to stand up for our area - including opposing the proposed landfill expansion that affects us all. Here’s some of what we’ve achieved so far: Organised community litter picks and local clean-ups Provided feedback on planning and building proposals Secured extra support and funding from Glasgow City Council Donated to local charities and community groups Worked closely with councillors, police, and fire services Helped i

Danny’s Convenience Store at 222 Main Street in Baillieston has increased how often it provides free food bags, following support from the local community. After hearing about the initiative, members of the public began making cash donations. These contribution

MCR Pathways is an award-winning, relationship-based mentoring programme, working in high schools across the East End of Glasgow to level the playing field so all young people can achieve their ambitions. The programme is looking for members of the community to register and s

Welcome to the first update of 2026. Christmas is now a dark and distant memory, and we can all start to look forward to brighter mornings and evenings, and hopefully some decent weather.

It’s been another busy month for those of us at Morrisons Baillieston. We donated wet food to Dogs Trust so the dogs in their care could enjoy a treat while waiting for their forever homes. We also provided a range of raffle prizes, snacks and sweets for local schools, infant groups, care homes and resp

It was a 'wickedly' good day in Baillieston as children from the east end of Glasgow joined the annual Halloween parade on Saturday, 25th October. Costumes weren’t just for the kids - adults and even dogs got i

Well, there’s no escaping it now! Trees are decorated, lights are up, and the kids are getting more excited by the day. What a quick year this has been - it feels like we blinked in February and suddenly it’s October! Some days in-store are just as hectic, organising donations and events until I fee

We were delighted to support SAMH with donations for their new walk-in centre, The Nook, which opened in Glasgow in October. Donations also went to Barlanark Family Centre, Caledonia Primary (supporting Rise and Shine, an autism charity), Garrowhill Primary, Swinton Primary, St Francis of Assisi Primary, Swin

Dravet’s Syndrome is a severe neurological disorder, with seizures often starting in the first year of life. These seizures are difficult to control and resistant to medication, making daily care a constant challenge for families. Treatment options are limited, and the impact on both the individual and

Summer has gone, Autumn is here, and the store is already preparing for the man in the big red suit! At this time of year, requests for donations increase significantly, with most asking for selection boxes. Along with Easter eggs, these are items we don’t donate, simply due to the volume of requests. However, I’m always happy to arrange a raffle prize for fundraising event

Community Transport Glasgow offers friendly, reliable transport for day trips around Scotland. Whether you want to explore picturesque towns, bustling cities, or hidden gems, you can travel in comfort wit

Caboodle Eyecare is delighted to be taking part in a recycling scheme for your old glasses. And it’s all for a good cause. These specs can’t be processed in the usual way and, according to Zero Waste Scotland,shouldn’t be included in the household’s waste units or at local council recycling centres.

This month, the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital put out a call for knitted hats for newborns. The Knit and Natter group at St Andrew’s Church kindly donated three big bags of hats and jackets for the babies, which I delivered on their behalf. I also handed over donations of tea bags and biscuits for the hard-working staff - hopefully they were enjoyed!

A Men’s Mental Health Group meets every Tuesday evening at Easterhouse Sports Centre on Auchinlea Road. Running from 6pm to 9pm, the drop-in session offers a safe, judgment-free space where m

We love seeing new community initiatives making a real difference, and Right There’s latest project is just that. The homelessness prevention charity has launched Furnish Forward - a brilliant scheme based in Royston b

Hello everyone - can you believe the year is more than halfway over? I’m sure many of you are also looking forward to the kids going back to school (woohoo!). What have we been up to? We had a very successful display for FareShare. I made up bags of items that customers picked up, paid for at the till, and donated in our permanent donation basket. This time, I

Back in June, we held an Alzheimer’s Awareness Week and raised £663 for this amazing charity. I would like to thank Sandra, Jane, and Hugh, our kind volunteers, for all their help!

Since April, Garrowhill Community Council has been running free first aid classes – and they’re already making a big impact. Led by paramedic Andy McKinlay, the sessions have taught over 50 local residents how to p

Eileen Hannah has lived in Baillieston for over 30 years and is a proud member of Baillieston Bowling Club. Having lost many friends and family members to brain tumours, Eileen has been dedicated to fu