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Edition 3 | Spring 2016

Looking at the Sunny Sid3-Up

Getting Growing with Urban Roots

New Beginning: From Syria to Govan

Plus fun puzzles, games and recipes!

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2SPRING 2016 | GOVAN VOICE ISSUE 3

This print is a publication by the people of Govan for the people of Govan.

It is a grassroots way for people who care about Govan and the arts to get their voices heard. We aim to promote free and open

communication which connects with others through creative writing, journalism, visual art and other means of expression.

We hope in some small way that this magazine will help to create friendships, build networks and further strengthen the community of Govan.

Interested?If you would like to know more about Govan Voice, whether

to submit an article, poem, artwork, photography or to join the team, then please contact us at [email protected]

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CONTENTS

URBAN ROOTS 4-5THE Q&A MARCEL TADFI 6-7GLASGOW LIFE 8FRIENDS OF ELDER PARK 9AUSCHWITZ TRIP 10-12HUMANS OF GOVAN 13SUNNY SID3-UP 14-15SPRING FASHION 16-17APRILS FOOLS 17RECIPE/CAMPING 18PUZZLE 19

Welcome to the third edition of Govan Voice Community Magazine, the Spring edition!

Spring is here and with it the hope of longer days, a little more sunshine and new life springing up in our parks and gardens.

It has been great to hear your feedback and comments, please keep them coming, as we would love to hear from you all.

It is another packed issue with lots of stories, puzzles, poems and thoughts from folks around Govan. In this third edition we hear about some fantastic projects in Govan including the inspiring story of Chris Feeney and how the work he began still serves the community here in Govan through the dedication of his friends and family in Sunny Sid3 – Up.

Those involved with Urban Roots tell us how getting your hands dirty can be a fun and beneficial activity. Local man Steven sits down for a chat with a fellow Govanite Marcel who talks about his journey from Syria to Govan. Pupils from Govan High School reflect on a ‘life-changing’ and thought- provoking trip to the concentration camp Auschwitz in Poland.

Folks at Glasgow Life and Friends of Elder Park tell us about ways we can get involved in the goings on in Govan. Not forgetting the young people at Preshal Trust have some tips as to what the fashion world has in store for us all this Spring Season; All this and much, much more!

So grab a coffee, pull up a chair and enjoy this collection of creative talent that Govan has to offer!

WELCOME!

Happy reading!

The Editorial team x

4WINTER 2015 | GOVAN VOICE ISSUE 2

It started with Moogety Garden. In April 2014, volunteers from the local community helped to transform a piece of derelict wasteland to a magical space where people could grow food, make friends, have fun events and encourage wildlife.

With the help and support of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Urban Roots, Elderpark Housing Association and volunteers from the local community, it is now transformed into a vibrant community garden.

It has a social space, wildlife area and raised beds and a polytunnel for growing vegetables to be used by the local community. There is an outdoor fire pit and pizza oven, also built by volunteers, where there have been many events, outdoor cooking and live music and children’s activities.

Since Moogety garden was brought to life, two other facilities were established in 2015, to make up the Moogety Grub Hub.

Moogety Grub Hub comprises No.30 (30, Elderpark St), Dig In (193 Crossloan Rd) and Moogety Garden (corner of Uist St/Nimmo Drive). It is a food hub, whose philosophy is summed up as Growing, Cooking, Eating Together.

In No. 30, we hold cookery courses, training, cookery demos and community meals. Dig In is a community greengrocer’s, run by volunteers, with the aim of making fresh, healthy food accessible and affordable. Moogety Garden is a community garden, open to all, and giving people access to growing beds, advice and gardening support and a social space. Moogety Grub Hub is a partnership project between NHS, Elderpark Housing Association and Urban Roots.

Dig In is now open daily, Monday-Friday, open from 2-6pm, thanks to the great bunch of volunteers who are running it. We could still do with more help, though, and would like to extend our opening hours even more, so give us a shout if you can help out.

Moogety Grub Hub – Growing, cooking and eating together! Govan’s new Food Hub.

Patrica and Laurence

5WINTER 2015 | GOVAN VOICE ISSUE 2

Moogety Garden - access is at all times, but you will find Paul, the gardener there on Wednesdays 2-4pm and Saturdays 12-4pm. He will help you get started if you want to help in the garden or grow your own veg. Paul will be running a Grow Your Own course, an introduction to growing your own veg, free of charge, at No. 30, starting on Wednesday 24th February, 12-2, which will run for approx. 6 weeks.

I’ve been volunteering at Dig In for about six weeks. I like working with customers but I’m usually a bit shy so working in the shop helps me break those barriers. I never used a till before and now I’ confidant with it but I’m still getting to grips with the scales. My colleagues here always help me which I really appreciate. I’ve also learnt some things about fruit and veg that I didn’t before, like spring onions also being called Syboes. There is a great improvement in shop compared to what it was before. The packaging and display looks attractive and makes a big difference.

By Patricia

I’ve been living in Govan for about 3 years. I’ve never felt community spirit like it. I’ve been volunteering in the shop since it opened in October and like how I’ve seen it come on leaps and bounds. The turnover has increased greatly and I enjoy working in the shop as I get to work with nice people and get to meet great customers. I’ve learned a lot about certain fruit and veg that I didn’t know before. I also really enjoy helping customers with recipe ideas. I’m now on the management committee and enjoy the meetings and being involved in the decision making. I’m also involved with the hub and making the community meals. I’m also looking forward to taking training to help with cookery classes.

By Laurence

When I went to the garden for the first time at a Moogety event, as a life- long city dweller, I had no idea about the process of growing food. In my mind, food production needed large plots, industrial machinery or a garden- All of which were out of my reach.

After talking to Paul McArthur briefly about it, he suggested I took part in his next “grow your own” course. Over the course of one summer season, I learned everything I needed to know to grow my own food in raised beds and containers. My family quickly became involved and we started growing tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce on our window sills.

The experience changed my life and I fully intend on growing as much as I can, where ever I can, because nothing tastes as good as what you grew yourself.

By Robyn

Moogety Garden has been a place for me to come and feel a sense of belonging. There is always a friendly face to meet you there. The volunteers are not just volunteers any more we are friends, we are part of the Moogety family.

Being a parent to younger children can sometimes be lonely and children tend to consume every part of your life, but the garden has given me something for myself and my family. We have and will continue to learn so much and enjoy the garden.

I have volunteered at the garden since the first day we walked on site. I feel so proud to see how far the garden had come along. It was a dumping ground and together we have made something beautiful. I will never forget the early days; tirelessly clearing the rubbish and weeds, week after week in the rain, it felt never ending.

My son loves to visit the garden. Living in a flat were don’t have our own garden to play, explore and grow things in and Moogety garden has given us that space. It is great that Noah can get dirty digging for worms and feel safe and free to explore the garden. He learns so many things in the garden, not only about growing food but about team work, patience and perseverance. He loves to help and has felt a great sense of achievement seeing a task completed and harvesting the crops.

In the new year we are looking forward to the new growing season and to see the garden grow and change with it too.

by Rachel

If you would like more information on any of these activities, please email this address, or come and speak to me at No. 30 (phone 0141 440 1259). Anne Philbrow (Food and Health Co-ordinator, Urban Roots). [email protected]


Steven a Govan man born and raised sits down with his new friend Marcel to find out what it’s like to move to a completely new place and begin a new life, in the delightful Govan!

Steven: What is your name and what does it mean?Marcel: My name is Marcel and it means young warrior.

Steven: Where are you originally from Marcel?Marcel : I am from Syria, a part called Aleppo

Steven: What is your favourite Scottish food?Marcel: Fish and chips and Scottish breakfast

Steven:What is a traditional Syrian meal?Marcel: We eat a lot of lamb, yes lamb and rice probably

Steven: Have you got used to the weather in Glasgow?Marcel: Not yet (laughs)

Steven: Do you have any family here with you in Glasgow?Marcel: Yes I have family here with me in Glasgow. I came here with my wife and 2 children.

Steven: That’s good.Steven: How have you found it here in Govan?Marcel: It’s been quite tough. It has been tough leaving my home and my family and everything I have ever known to come to somewhere totally new and different. Also when I moved here I started my own business to support my

family. Near the beginning people broke in to my shop which was so upsetting to me. We felt like giving up but my neighbours and people here in Govan told us to stay and supported me. They helped me clean up and get things back together again. I will never forget it.

Steven: So have there been difficulties here in Govan?

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Marcel: Yes in the beginning, but now we know a lot of lovely and good people here.

Steven: You are starting to get to know people who are nice people, that’s good and I hope that continues for you Marcel.Steven: What are the differences between where you are from and where you live now?Marcel: It is all different! Different traditions, cultural differences and the language.

Steven: the language barriers!Marcel: Yes the language barriers can be tough.

Steven: What do you miss the most?Marcel: I miss everything, all my family back in Syria, I miss everything really.

Steven: What do you like the most about being here?Marcel: A fresh beginning, I first went to England but then back here to Glasgow as here people are friendly.

Steven: So you like it here in Scotland because you find the people more accommodating and friendly, that’s nice to know.

Steven: Just to sum up, what are your plans for the future Marcel?Marcel: I don’t have any plans but my plan and my life are in God’s hands and he has a plan for me.

As a Christian I have learnt that my life is in the hands of God and I am happy to

trust my future to him. I take each day as it comes and ask for the strength and wisdom to do his will as best I can in all the areas of life where I find myself.

Steven: it has been a pleasure speaking to you Marcel.Marcel: thank you so much.


Community based adult learning is alive and well in the Govan area!

Glasgow Life has community learning classes to support local people to learn a range of life skills. If you want to know more…….read on!

People can brush up on their reading, writing and numbers, learn or improve computer skills or learn English to support their integration into the community, or even try their hand at creative writing or scrap booking.

Community based adult learning aims to make a difference to people’s lives by working with them to build confidence, self-esteem, aspiration and skills for life and work.

Classes run on a weekly basis with qualified and experienced tutors in local, community venues at times that suit people.

Adult learning is nothing like school. Over a cup of tea or coffee, people can chat to their tutor about their learning needs and goals and where they want to be. People shape their own learning and decide what they want and need to learn, so the adult learners are really in the driving seat!

Current classes run at Elder Park and Ibrox Libraries, but classes also include working and linking with other local agencies such as Govan Help and Plantation Productions. Local agencies come together and work in partnership, sharing resources and jointly supporting the local community.

It’s a great way to build skills and confidence to get back into work, or to support your children with their homework, or learn how to use computers to apply for jobs or set up email accounts to keep in touch with family and friends – you let us know what you want to learn.

Some of our learners have said:

“I can now read a newspaper or a wee book and I can read some of my mail”

“I read things every day now, like menus in cafes. I couldn’t do that before.”

“I’ve made a lot of friends and love coming to the group every week.”

“I am now more confident using English with school teachers and doctors”

“The class has taught me to be more patient and read the computer before making decisions”

If you are interested in finding out more about adult learning in the South of Glasgow or would like to make a referral, please phone Claire at Glasgow Life on 0141 276 1330 for an informal chat.

You can also visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk or www.glasgowslearning.org.uk

You can find out more about our partners Plantation Productions and Govan Help here:

http://plantation.org.uk/

http://www.govanhelp.org/


Elder Park was given to the people of Govan by Isabella Elder, known affectionately by locals as Lady Elder, in 1885. Friends of Elder Park is a voluntary community group whose aim is take care of that gift. We strive to uphold Isabella’s wishes, as detailed within the deed of gift. We do this by promoting education and community development, supporting environmental protection and improvement, and providing recreational activities that are free to all.

Since the group was established in 2008 we have initiated and supported improvements to Elder Park, and worked with local and national partners to host activities and events that celebrate the park,

and the amazing community that is Govan!

In a time where parks funding is increasingly uncertain, the future of Elder Park really is in the hands of its owners; the people of Govan. The community has more responsibility than ever before to work together to ensure that this important green space continues to be a safe, healthy and happy place for people of all ages to play, learn and grow.

We recently held a competition in local primary schools to design our logo. We were delighted by the entries, particularly that of our winner Kayleigh Irvine, P6, of Pirie Park Primary School. In 2016 we will continue working with

local primary schools to beautify the park and promote a healthy habitat for wildlife. We are currently working with St Constantine’s Primary School’s 'Eco Committee' on a project to encourage people to respect and celebrate their park.

We hope that you will also follow the lead of these young Govanites! Do you have an idea that could improve the Elder Park? And how the park can help to make Govan a more vibrant place? If you would like to get involved in determining the future of your park then get in touch at [email protected] via Facebook/Friends-Of-Elder-Park or twitter @ElderParkGovan.

Friends of Elder Park


Our trip started at 5am at Glasgow airport where we met our group leaders. After a quick breakfast and look around the duty-free, it was time to board the plane. We took off from Glasgow at 7am and landed in Krakow, Poland at 11am (10am UK).

After boarding the bus and an hour’s trip, our first stop was a Jewish cemetery. The cemetery had been destroyed by the Nazi’s to make way for a road. After the war, the Polish government built the ceremony again, using what limited knowledge they had to try and put the gravestones back to where they were.

Our trip to the cemetery was followed by the most important part of our trip, the trip to the death camp. Upon arrival of the camp, our group leader, along with our guide led us in to the main entrance of Auschwitz 1.

Our first stop was the famous sign ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (‘Works makes you free’). Here we learned that this was the first thing that many of the inmates saw when they first arrived. However, as we know, this was not true. Our next stop on the tour was a visit to the only standing gas chamber left across both death camps.

Both the Germans and Soviets had destroyed the six other gas chambers. A visit to the gas chambers was one of the eeriest and coldest parts of our trip. Thousands of innocent men, women and children were murdered within ten minutes in here; this shows how destructive humanity can be.

Our gas chamber experience was followed by a visit into several barracks that still existed. These barracks were not used to house the prisoners but to commit horrific crimes to many

Govan High School TripAuschwitzOn the 28th September, Matthew McGlave, Melissa Rice and I travelled with the Holocaust Educational Trip to Poland to visit the death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau.


of them including starvation, medical experiments and physical torture. The barracks now act as museums and hold many items that the Nazis confiscated from prisoners (Jews, Roma Gypsies, Poles, communists, disabled, homosexuals) such as shoes, suitcases, pots and pans, glasses and show brushes. One room, at which photos was not allowed, held real human hair. Huge piles of hair that was found by the Soviets after they freed the camp in 1945.

It was then onto our second part of the tour, Auschwitz 2, or, more commonly known as Birkenau. Birkenau has become synonymous with the transportation of over 1 million people by trains, arriving at the front gates of the camp to be selected either for instant death by poisoning in the chamber or to be worked to death at the camp.

All children under 14, the elderly, pregnant women and the disabled were selected for death as soon as they were taken off the trains.

They were told to walk to the ‘shower rooms’ where they

thought that they were being showered and then taken to their living quarters, however, it was not until they were stripped naked and put into the chamber that it was realised that this was going to be their last few minutes on earth.

The second part of our trip lasted almost 3 hours, due to the sheer size of the camp. Our group walked around living quarters that could barely fit 200 people in, yet, almost 2000 people were made to live here. In addition to living, this is where they were made to go to the toilet. However, they were only allowed to go twice per day,

one in the morning and one in the evening.

We were also taken to the wash rooms where prisoners were required to wash themselves in freezing water in the coldest of winters, causing many to die of pneumonia.

Seeing this in the cold and darkness made a huge impact on all the visitors, with many falling silent at the scale of the tragedy.

Our final part of the visit to Birkenau took place outside the six gas chambers that were destroyed by the Germans and Soviets. All


that remains are pieces of huge concrete that have been blown up in an attempt to destroy the evidence of what happened. It was here that we were led in a service to the victims by a Rabbi.

The Rabbi passionately spoke about the victims and the need to humanise each and every person as their stories were important. He also spoke about the need for today’s humans to appreciate what we have and to accept people from all over the world.

The trip left Matthew, Melissa and I with a fresh perspective in life. It is hard to describe how we felt on this day, I can only describe it as a mixture of emotions – glad that I went, sad and upset for the human misery and what was witnessed and relieved that I was able to go home that evening and live in safety, knowing that I was going to see my family again.

Mr Beattie, Matthew McGlave and Mellisa Rice

1) Can you select a couple of words to describe your trip?Interesting, life changing, informative

2) Why did you decide to go on this trip? What attracted you to this project/trip?

We wanted to further our knowledge about the holocaust and learn more about what happened to the victims.

3) Did anything surprise you on this trip?In the camps the buildings that had been built looked like ordinary building where ordinary people would stay and work – like offices and so on - but there was nothing ordinary about what happened in these buildings.

4) Why do you think it is important for young people to learn about the holocaust?

So that is never forgotten and never happens again.

5) Now that you have had time to reflect on your time in Poland have you changed your opinions/thoughts on anything?

We think all young people should get the opportunity to take part in this experience because it is so much more important to physically be there instead of just learning about it in the classroom.

Melissa and Matthew


Disappearing words

“ Punty ”helping someone up and over a high wall, or something similar, by clasping your hands together and lifting their

feet up.

“Gimme a punty up”

Govan memories

I am the parish priest of St Antony’s here in Govan. I have been here for about 11 years. I didn’t know much about Govan at time I first moved here but I’ve grown to love it and the people. It is a wonderful area to work in and community to be a part of.

The people are tremendous, lots and lots of wonderful people here. When I am out and about giving talks here and there, in Edinburgh for example, there are often many people with connections to Govan. It’s a very old and historic area and I’m very happy to be here and I hope it continues.

We are at the heart of the community and we have a great relationship with others like the church of Scotland and the Salvation army, it’s a working collaboration and we do things together which is important to me.

What does an ideal day look like for you?

Getting up nice and early in the morning and walking my dogs, hoping that the sun will be shining. It’s a good day for me, any day I can get up and begin it with prayer, which I do. The rest of the day is just being available for people.

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of GovanFather Peter Dowling


Through meeting his brother Paul in the bustling shop on the Govan road and reading articles that have been written it is clear to see that Chris Feeney is a man dearly loved by his family and friends.

The fact that he went out of his way to help others less fortunate than himself, and that he gave thousands of hours volunteering in New Orleans, Mexico, India, Haiti and Sri Lanka testifies to his character.

Sadly, Chris passed away in Sri Lanka in May 2012, at only 43 years old. But the valuable work he started is being carried on by his brother Paul and others. The Sunny-Sid3up charity can be found in a shop unit on Govan Road. It is full of exciting DVDs, tailored suits that look brand new and lots of other little treasures all for a very low price.

Chris began his working life in Leverndale hospital, stopping off in the world of retail for a bit before moving onto life as his own boss. Chris bought himself an ice-cream van and set about starting his own business and serving folks in the southside of Glasgow. It was during this time, through Chris’ close relationship he developed with the community, that helped to direct him towards his true passion; helping others.

One of the first projects that Chris got involved with was helping a young man with cerebral palsy to raise the money needed to purchase a new wheelchair. He launched a campaign called ‘Don’t be stingy, gie’s yir gingies’ in which he collected old Iron Bru bottles which at the time had a

rough value of 5p per bottle. Chris encouraged local businesses, friends and neighbours to get involved by handing over their old bottles and managed to raise enough money to buy a new specialised wheelchair.

The next adventure was a fundraising trip for the Asthma Society which involved walking part of the Sahara desert. This was followed further with a project with Habitat for humanity in India. Working alongside other volunteers, Chris helped to rebuild a community with over 100 houses, a community hall and a medical centre in Chennai, a small fishing village that had sadly been wiped out by the tsunami in 2004.

It would be the events of the 2004 tsunami that would lead Chris to start his charity with the aim of

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reducing the suffering of so many due to this terrible natural disaster. With the help of a fellow aid worker Paul Gill, Chris went about helping the needs of poor villagers inland where international aid was not quite reaching. Chris settled in Sri Lanka and got about raising money back in Glasgow. With the help of family, friends, and Sunny Govan Community Radio generous funds were raised to buy uniforms, bags and books for schoolchildren. The education of these children and the rebuilding of a community was really important to Chris. Sunny-Sid3 Up continued to help those who really needed it, providing families with food parcels and clothing amongst other things.

On his way to the airport for a fundraising trip back home in Glasgow in May 2012, Chris sadly suffered a fatal heart attack from which he wouldn’t recover. With the help of aid worker Paul Gill, Chris’ family ensured that all the

wonderful work Chris had started would be seen through to the end. With the completion of the overseas projects, Sunny-Sid3Up now operates closer to home here in Glasgow. It is a family affair, with Chris’ mother Hilda and brothers Paul and Tony at the steering wheel driving this charity forward as a force of good in the community. Paul has recently reinstated one of

his brother’s original fundraising ideas. Barrs’ recent decision to get rid of the cashback on returned glass bottles prompted Paul to bring back the ‘gingies’ campaign. Paul managed to raise £840. The money has been divided up between, and presented to, two organisations - Glasgow City Mission, to buy winter essentials (scarves, hats, gloves) and sleeping bags for folks experiencing homelessness in Glasgow, and Govan Junior Pipe Band - as Chris was a piper.

Chris’s story is one to challenge and inspire us. This little shop on the Govan road is one that encourages us to look outside of ourselves and to the needs of others.

Charity Website: www.sunny-sid3up.org

Charity Shop: 982/984 Govan Road, Govan, Glasgow, G51

Tel: 0141 282 2622


Best Hairstyles for the Spring Season by Charley, Chloe, Becka, Chantelle, Morgan, Cara.1. Wave/Chopstick curls2. Messy Bun3. Ombre Hair colouring

4. Sock bun5. Bow out of hair6. Fishtail/Dutch braid

1. I like the lace on this dress. This dress would look nice on the beach.

2. I like the tie design down the side. I also like the colour of this dress.

3. I like the shape of the skirt. I have a Skirt like this.

4. I really like the shoes and the t-shirt. I like the pattern on the shoes and I like the t-shirt because it is a polo-neck and short sleeve.

5. I like the high neck and the buttons on the back.

6. This bag is eye catching with the triangle patterns being different colours and pointing in different ways. It’s too cool for school

7. I like it because it is unusual with the zip down the front of the dress. I like the colour.

8. I like this outfit because you could wear it in the summer and to parties.

9. I like this dress because of the bright colour and the cut up the side.

10. I like this outfit because it is match-ing and the shoes make it stand out.

11. I like this outfit because it is unusual. I like the colour blue combined with the black. I also like the cracked design like a zebra of white and black.

Spring Fashion

My name is Chloe. I like fashion, I like it so much sometimes my mum says that I’m fussy with what I wear. Here are some outfits I have chosen which I really like.

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April fools is a tradition which happens every year on the 1st April. It is a day in which people play pranks and jokes on each other. Although it is not a public holiday, it is celebrated all over the world. How exactly April Fools’ Day came about is not known. In Scotland, April Fools’ day was traditionally called Hunt the Gowk day, although the name has faded out. Gowk means cuckoo, and sending a mate on a fool’s errand is the name of the game: You should ask someone to deliver a sealed message asking for help, the contents of which instruct the recipient to pass it along and continue the chain.

Here are some April Fools Pranks:

• Swap the signs of push and pull on doors• You could glue a 50p to the floor so someone will try to pick it up but can’t• You could get someone to ask for tartan paint.• A good old-fashioned whoopie cushion under someone’s seat is hard to

beat.• Switch the sugar and salt around for some of your tea and coffee drinking

friends

Let us know the best April Fools Prank either you have played or that has been played on you by emailing us and if it makes us laugh then we will feature it in the next edition.

April Fool’s Dayby Charles and Steven

How to make the perfect Dutch braid by CharleyStep 1 – split it into 3 sections

Step 2- cross the right piece of hair under the centre strand.

Step 3 – Cross the left piece of hair under the centre strand

Step 4 – repeat the pattern and cross the right strand, then the left strand, under the centre strand.

Step 5 – Add more hair each time by picking small strands of hair every time.

Step 6 – continue the dutch braid to the nape of your neck

Step 7 – put on elastic band to tie your hair, then apply hair spray.

Step 8 – finished65

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It was a few days from Easter and the youth club was planning out the rest of the children’s camping trip that would last for 2 days. The final thing to do was to get all the food. The next day it started to rain and not much could get done but the adults started to pack all the bags and didn’t make them too heavy. Finally the day came and 15 kids showed up. The bus ride took 2-4 hours but everyone kept themselves busy.

When everyone got there they started putting up the tents, but the kids were looking around and playing games. All of a sudden, a rabbit with a basket on its back hopped into the camp site. One of the adults went over, picked up the rabbit and took it back to the woods. Moments later it came back and this repeated for 4 minutes until the adults just left the rabbit to it. It stayed around the camp and even

hopped into the lap of some kids, as it grew dark the rabbit went away and the kids went to sleep.

The next morning everyone was going to explore but the rabbit still followed them, so they let it go with them when, they went back to the camp and the kids were playing with the rabbit but after a while it disappeared down a hole. Everyone looked around but couldn’t find the rabbit. They all gathered around the campfire and the leader said “happy Easter everyone” and all of the adults handed out little Easter Eggs for everyone and they all put on big smiles.

Before they left the next morning when they woke up, they saw big eggs everywhere and the adults were confused because they didn’t put them there. Minutes later the rabbit hopped into the camp and in its basket there was large Easter Eggs. It hopped away with a little smile on its face

Method1) Heat the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add the whites of the spring onion, gently fry for 5 minutes until sof-

tened, add chicken, and then fry until lightly coloured. Put the kettle on. Stir in the flour and stock cubes in 750ml of boiling water from kettle until the flour disappears. Add the potatoes, carrots and a pinch of salt and pepper then bring to the boil. Cover, then simmer for 30mins until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the chicken is cooked.

2) Add the green of the spring onions (thinly chopped) and peas, stir well, then return to the boil. Cover, then cook for 5 minutes more, stir in mustard OR pesto and heat through.

Spring Chicken in a Pot (serves 4)

Ingredients8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs1 tbsp oil4 or 5 spring onions2 tbsp plain flour2 chicken or vegetable stock cubes2 or 3 large carrots400g new potatoes200g frozen peas1 tbsp grainy mustard OR 2 tbsp pesto (for the adventurous)

Camping Out by Emma


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Featured in this edition:Urban Roots 0141 440 1259 • Glasgow Life 0141 276 1330

Sunny Sid3-Up 0141 282 2622

Pearce Institute Organisations:Tea in the Pot - 0141 4251709 • Karibu Scotland - 0141 258 2535 • The Mungo Foundation (CASS) - 0141 445 2800

Prophet Scotland - 07948 833 008 • Scottish Maritime Sailing Trust - c/o The Pearce Institute Govan & Craigton Integration Network / Voice Over - 0141 445 3718 • Carers Scotland - 0141 445 3070

MacMillan@The Pearce Café - c/o The Pearce Institute • Ecole Enterprise - c/o The Pearce Institute MacMillan Cancer/Glasgow City Council - c/o The Pearce Institute • Cult Classic - c/o The Pearce Institute

Tara Beall - c/o The Pearce Institute • The Centre for Human Ecology - 0141 445 3700 Urban Roots - c/o The Pearce Institute • Coming Home Centre - 0141 237 8830

Free Church of Scotland - c/o The Pearce Institute • HH Scotland - c/o The Pearce Institute

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