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Morrisons Baillieston Community Update
We recently visited the Maggie’s Centre to donate tea bags and cream eggs, which were used in their knitted chicks sold before Easter to raise funds for this amazing charity.
Since we couldn’t donate Easter eggs directly, we set up a donation station in the staff canteen. Thank
Victoria Queen
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Morrisons Baillieston Community Update
At the end of January, Morrison’s Community Champions were invited to Robin House in Balloch for an afternoon tea as a thank-you for the mon
Victoria Queen
Apr 3, 20251 min read


Tesco Shettleston Community Update
Hello everyone, and hope all is well! The clocks have gone forward and we can look forward to better weather and lighter evenings. I was del
Luzier Jeffrey
Apr 3, 20252 min read


Tesco Shettleston Community Update
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Thank goodness January is behind us, giving us the chance to look forward to daffodils, crocuses, and hop
Luzier Jeffrey
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Morrisons Baillieston Community Update
We certainly had a busy end to 2024! In November we took part in Lorraine’s Big Baby Bank Appeal, by delivering seven full trolley-loads of
Victoria Queen
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Murder Central Launch Event
Join local author and award-winning journalist Ashlie McAnally as she launches her debut novel, Murder Central. Ashlie will be joined by

Hoolit Admin
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Baillieston Juniors Academy Grand Opening!
Baillieston Juniors Academy was launched on 1st December 2024 to offer local boys and girls the opportunity to participate in physical sport

Hoolit Admin
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Scouts Thank Smurfit Kappa Foundation
On Thursday, 5th December, members of the 144th Scout Group visited the Smurfit Westrock plant in Tannochside, Uddingston, to express their

Hoolit Admin
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Costa Baillieston - Ready for 2025!
The team at Costa Baillieston is delighted to share the incredible success of their Christmas Giving Tree initiative. Thanks to the overwhel

Hoolit Admin
Feb 1, 20251 min read


FARE Fundraising Campaign Launched
The award-winning FARE Community Allotment in Easterhouse, located on Drumlanrig Avenue in Easterhouse, suffered extensive damage in Novembe

Hoolit Admin
Feb 1, 20251 min read


John Mason MSP Update: St Mary's Ukrainian School
There are over 20,000 Ukrainians in Scotland and many of them are women and children. The kids attend our local schools, but it is important
Craig Horne
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Morrisons Baillieston Community Update
It’s been a busy month at Morrisons Baillieston! Our partnership with CHAS has come to an end. We, at Morrisons Baillieston, raised an incr
Victoria Queen
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Tesco Shettleston Community Update
It’s Chrissttmmaasss! I know, I’m sorry, but I love this time of year. The shop is full of lovely treats and gift ideas, and hopefully, you
Luzier Jeffrey
Dec 1, 20241 min read


The Fifth Annual Hunt for Boo
On Saturday, 26th October, hundreds of local families descended on Baillieston’s Main Street for the fifth annual Halloween Ghost Trail. It

Hoolit Admin
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Community Hub at St Paul’s Open for ‘A Wee Blether & Bite’
A group of parishioner volunteers has established a community hub in the church hall at St Paul’s in Shettleston, known as ‘A Wee Blether &

Hoolit Admin
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Swinton Primary Launches Food Pantry
Swinton Primary is proud to be recognised as a Rights Respecting School. Acknowledging that not everyone has access to nutritious food, they

Hoolit Admin
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Lorraine Embraces Lifesaving Role
When Lorraine Cieslar from Garrowhill found herself between jobs, she decided to take a first aid course to enhance her CV. During the cours

Hoolit Admin
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Bannerman High Introduces New Groups
During this session at Bannerman High, a new form of captaincy was introduced, offering students the opportunity to participate in one of ni

Hoolit Admin
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Tesco Shettleston Community Update
Well, I think we can all say goodbye to summer (not that we had one) and start counting down til... nope not yet! The past couple of mont
Luzier Jeffrey
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Morrisons Baillieston Community Update - Oct/Nov 24
We've had lots of great things happen this month at Morrisons! Firstly, I would like to thank the ladies from St Andrews Knit and Natter
Victoria Queen
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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