For Auld Langside

It's great, since starting this wee blog we have been finding out all about the multitude of local goings that there are in the Southside and the range of different opportunities there are for people to get stuck in and make a difference. And we just received an email for Langside and Battlefield people to do just that.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS

"Friday 14 September is the deadline for the receipt of applications to become a community councillor for Langside Battlefield and Camphill. Nominations forms are available from the Chair, Evelyn Silber (easilber2249@yahoo.co.uk) or the Secretary, Andy Russell (puffertrain@aol.com). If you are interested in improving the environment where you live why not take a more active role and meet other like-minded people. The Community Council meets once a month, on the first Monday of the month at 7.30 at 81 Carmichael Place. The next meeting is 1st of October."

We also received news of a very interesting project which will be available soon - the Langside heritage trail. When we get more info about when exactly it gets launched we'll let you know.

LANGSIDE HERITAGE TRAIL

"Find out Langside's mysterious ancient past, how it grew from a tiny village with a couple of big estates to the present day. This 40 page illustrated booklet, will help you explore with maps and fascinating details of 21 places of special interest, from the Battle of Langside to Battlefield Rest, from church and synagogue to park and villas.
Available free from late October from Langside Library and other venues. "

The above photo is of the old village of Langside which was Algie Street near the Battlefield Monument, a view from around 1900. The view looks towards what is now Langside Place but was then called Colquhoun Street. (Image courtesy of Mr & Mrs Shand)