‘News’ Articles
Written by Stephen (Admin) on 27 January 2012
FORK AGM 1 October 2011 New officers elected,Convener –Sally Johnston,Secretary – Alan Peach,Treasurer –Allan Twigg,Deputy Convener – Laurence King OSCR Annual Returns FORK has submitted all outstanding Annual Returns and OSCR Website now shows these as received and checked. NEXT CLEAN UP Next Clean Up Saturday 4th February. Meet at [Continue]
Written by 123 on 07 July 2011
Property developers plan to build a towering seven-storey block on the site of the Pewter Pot pub in North Woodside Road. It will house 114 people in individual residences. It has communal dining and kitchens. It’s being built just feet away from the precious tree-lined river frontage on the Kelvin. See Image below. If built, [Continue]
Written by Charles Thompson on 23 March 2011
Come along to the Ha’ Penny Bridge on Saturday 2nd April 10.30 am This is the start of FORKs 5 Saturday Clean Ups for the Keep Scotland Tidy Campaign [Continue]
Written by Charles Thompson on 20 February 2011
At War Memorial, Kelvingrove Park, Off Kelvin Way at Toilet Block, Glasgow G3 Come along and help clean the River kelvin Banks within Kelvingrove Park. Wear stong foot wear and warm clothing. Litter Grabbers, yellow bibs, waterproof gloves, safety instructions and lots of bin bags will be provided. If you have a whistle or pocket alarm please [Continue]
Written by Stephen (Admin) on 19 January 2011
FORK Can Earn £1500 with your help! All You Have to Do is turn Up at Ha’penny Bridge House on Friday 28 January at 10.30am for 2 Hour Work Shop on Sustainable Communities [Continue]
Written by Stephen (Admin) on 14 October 2010
Autumn Canoe Safari Please note that the Canoe Safari has been moved to the 26th October. Every autumn FORK members are entitled as part of their membership to head out with our associates Wild by Nature on a fantastic adventure experience exploring the remote volcanic Islands of Loch Lomond on what is termed as a [Continue]
Written by Stephen (Admin) on 10 October 2010
Members Only Canoe Safari - 27th October 2010 Every autumn FORK members are entitled as part of their membership to head out with our associates Wild by Nature on a fantastic adventure experience exploring the remote volcanic Islands of Loch Lomond on what is termed as a Canoe safari. The trip is an all inclusive day [Continue]
Written by Stephen (Admin) on 30 March 2010
Sat 3rd April 10.30 a.m. As part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful National Spring Clean, there will be a clean up every Saturday in April. The launch Event will be at Ha’penny Bridge House on Saturday 3rd at 10.30. Clean Glasgow, Local Community Police, Fire Brigade, Politicians, the Press, members of Partick Football Club and Wild [Continue]
Written by Stephen (Admin) on 18 March 2010
Sponsored walk in aid of the small Animal Hospital The University of Glasgow is organising its fifth sponsored dog walk on Saturday 8 May taking place at Garscube Estate, Bearsden. Participants can choose between a 5k or 10k walk along the banks of the River Kelvin, following a safe and stewarded route. It’s a fun, [Continue]
Written by Cliff Giddings on 24 January 2010
On 21 JAN three volunteers under the direction of the depute convener Charles Thompson met up at HBH to do a mend , fix and recycle day . Charles said the aim of the day was to highlight some changes with the use of HBH and also to get our hands dirty by sorting broken [Continue]