Jan Macdonald would like to invite all Glasgow Network members to a Guided Walk in the Seven Lochs Wetland Park on Sunday 21st August, meeting at Easterhouse train station, 2pm.

Claire Quinn will be taking us on a guided walk of approximately 2 hours from Bishop Loch Local Nature Reserve to Drumpellier Country Park. There is a small car park at Easterhouse train station if required (Queen Street line). This is a linear walk so we will catch a train back from Blairhill to Easterhouse at the end. The whole walk from Easterhouse station to Blairhill station is about 4.5/5 miles, so two and a half hours gives us plenty of time for those who walk at a slower pace and also time to take in the views and come of the cultural history.  There are no toilets along the route, including at both stations so I would advise walkers to go before they come to the meeting point. Good sturdy footwear is recommended. The paths are all good quality and the route is relatively flat, with a couple of long slopes in places.

You can see more information here:
http://www.gcvgreennetwork.gov.uk/seven-lochs-wetland-park/introduction
http://sevenlochs.org/interactive-map – we’ll be walking along the bottom bit – Bishop & Drumpellier
It would be helpful to know if you intend to come, so I can let Claire know.

Despite a rather wet August, allotments throughout the city are hosting Open days in the next month or so – an opportunity to connect, support and get growing at one near you!

Hamiltonhill, Victoria Park Scotstoun 13th August

Mansewood & Family Fun Day at Shettleston Community Growing Project 14th August

New Victoria Gardens Pollokshields 20th August

Kennyhill 27th August

Kirklee Sept 3rd

more information can be found on the Glasgow Allotments Forum Web site http://glasgowallotmentsforum.org.uk

Castlemilk Parish Church will be celebrating the official opening of the new church on 4th September 2016 at 2pm. All are welcome to join them for this long awaited day!