St Philomena s Primary pupils have created their local area in Minecraft WHIZZKIDS in Glasgow s north have taken things to the next level by creating their local area in a popular videogame. Pupils at St Philomena s Primary brought their school and surrounding streets to life in Minecraft as part of a unique project to develop proposals to improve the community. And the youngsters hope it will soon be time to press start on their idea for a public square on nearby Langdale Street, which they believe could help to create a greener Glasgow. Adele Flynn, depute headteacher, said: “The project has allowed our pupils’ voices to be heard within their local community. This unique approach has allowed the children to develop their skills for learning, life and work in the real world and in a virtual setting”
Garthamlock Post Office Local representatives have welcomed a u-turn on the closure of a vital post office. The Glasgow Times reported last month that Garthamlock Post Office was set to close on Saturday February 13. However, the current operators have decided to delay the closure indefinitely. Councillor Ruairi Kelly for Glasgow North East said: “I welcome the decision by the operator to delay the closure of this service and hope that it leads to the long term security of the Post Office in Garthamlock. This is clearly not the right time to be altering this service given that we are being asked not to make unnecessary journeys and the ability to carry out as many activities locally is an important factor in keeping us all safe during this pandemic.”
Garthamlock post office set to close A VITAL post office in an ‘isolated’ part of the city is set to close next month. Garthamlock Post Office will close on Saturday, February 13 after the current operators decided to hand in their keys. Post Office are now looking for applications from retailers in the area who would be interested in running a branch of the much needed facility. Local representatives have raised concerns about the move. Disappointing to hear that the @PostOffice in Garthamlock will be closing on 13th February. Information and alternatives are shown below but hopefully a new partner will be found to take it on in the area pic.twitter.com/DS7MsdeEnY Cllr Ruairi Kelly (@RuairiKelly ) January 12, 2021