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You beauty! Wee Shannan


all grown up A YOUNG girl pictured in one of the original GHA documents is now a beauty queen.


Shannan Finnegan was pictured along with her dad and brother in the consultation document sent to council tenants in 2001 outlining plans to set up GHA.


The photo, above, was taken outside their home in Lenzie Terrace, Springburn. The family now live in Balornock. Shannan, far left, was fi ve and Derrick junior, fourth from left, was eight.


Shannan was recently named Balornock’s Dazzling Beauty Teen – pictured below – and is entered into the UK contest. Young Derrick is now 19 and studying computer animation.


Dad Derrick, pictured leaning out of the window, said: “We’re very proud of Shannan and of Derrick. It would be interesting to see if anyone else recognises themselves from the picture.”


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Are you one of the youngsters in the picture? If so, let us know. Email feedbackcomms@gha.org.uk or phone 274 5706.


Are you interested in becoming a member of Glasgow Gold? If your rent account is up-to-date, or you are on a payment plan, contact Sarah McVey on 274 6743 or email glasgow.gold@ gha.org.uk or speak to your Housing Offi cer about signing up.


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Pensioners’ Waverley trip after Glasgow Gold lifeline


GROUP of pensioners from the South Side enjoyed sailing doon


the watter.


Almost 60 members of the Castlemilk Pensioners’ Action Group took a trip on the Waverley after they received a £500 community chest grant from Glasgow Gold. Castlemilk Pensioners’ Action Group Project Manager Melanie O’Donnell said: “This is our seventh year going doon the watter and our members get really excited.


“The trip helped our members reminisce about their own lives and gives them an insight into Glasgow’s history.


BIG HELP: Student Iwona Majzuk- Soska is urging


other Glasgow Gold members to apply for education grants


“It’s a good way of bringing people together. Everyone really enjoyed it. It was an opportunity they wouldn’t have had without Glasgow Gold. We’re very grateful.” Glasgow Gold Community Chest grants of up to £500 provide a much-needed boost to groups all over Glasgow. The 70 young people who make up Gold Star Cheer and


Make sure you claim your Spree discount book


Glasgow Gold members can take advantage of discounts in shops and restaurants across the city.


The book of discounts – called Spree books – includes around £5,000 worth of savings available to members. If you are a Glasgow Gold member and want to get your hands on one of these little gems, just fi ll in the form (right) and send it to GHA Freepost, NAT22631, Glasgow, G1 3BR. No stamp is required. Alternatively, email glasgow.gold@gha.org.uk and include your name and address.


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