PARK LANE MARKET
With the Farmers Market at Langside Hall on hold until the Civic Square has been completed we were delighted about the launch of Park Lane Market with an interesting range of stalls including food, clothing, coffee, jewellery, art and much more. With a laid back vibe, fairy lights and tunes in the background this will be a real asset to Shawlands.
With the Farmers Market at Langside Hall on hold until the Civic Square has been completed we were delighted about the launch of Park Lane Market with an interesting range of stalls including food, clothing, coffee, jewellery, art and much more. With a laid back vibe, fairy lights and tunes in the background this will be a real asset to Shawlands.
FESTIVE FUN
To celebrate the switch-on of our new lights we had some festive fun with Santa and his reindeer visiting Shawlands. They were joined by The little Fawn Caravan Theatre, face painters, bubbles the clown, balloon modelling along with craft activities and glitter tattoos for the kids. It was a fun evening with many businesses taking part handing out goodie bags, reindeer dust and refreshments.
To celebrate the switch-on of our new lights we had some festive fun with Santa and his reindeer visiting Shawlands. They were joined by The little Fawn Caravan Theatre, face painters, bubbles the clown, balloon modelling along with craft activities and glitter tattoos for the kids. It was a fun evening with many businesses taking part handing out goodie bags, reindeer dust and refreshments.
CHRISTMAS TREE SWITCH-ON
We were very lucky to have choirs from Shawlands Primary and Langside Primary join us for some songs around the Christmas Tree. It was a very cold night however the kids and teachers did a great job, a big thank you to everyone who took part including Shawlands Kirk and Destiny Church who opened their doors and provided refreshments. Brass, Aye? played some tunes while others danced around the tree.
We were very lucky to have choirs from Shawlands Primary and Langside Primary join us for some songs around the Christmas Tree. It was a very cold night however the kids and teachers did a great job, a big thank you to everyone who took part including Shawlands Kirk and Destiny Church who opened their doors and provided refreshments. Brass, Aye? played some tunes while others danced around the tree.
SHAWLANDS SHINES!
At last Shawlands has seasonal winter lights. We are delighted with the feedback regarding the lights throughout Shawlands and look forward to their return next year. We intend to extend the lights into Minard Road in 2018, this was put on hold last year as we are still waiting for permission from the owners of one of the buildings.
At last Shawlands has seasonal winter lights. We are delighted with the feedback regarding the lights throughout Shawlands and look forward to their return next year. We intend to extend the lights into Minard Road in 2018, this was put on hold last year as we are still waiting for permission from the owners of one of the buildings.
MY SHAWLANDS AGM
In October we had our first AGM followed by a meeting, open to all businesses and organisations in the business improvement district. This video shows our journey so far, highlighting some of the projects that have been fulfilled from the business plan. We also look to 2019 and what is planned for the next year, we welcome your ideas so please get in touch.
In October we had our first AGM followed by a meeting, open to all businesses and organisations in the business improvement district. This video shows our journey so far, highlighting some of the projects that have been fulfilled from the business plan. We also look to 2019 and what is planned for the next year, we welcome your ideas so please get in touch.
SKIRVING STREET FAIR
As part of the Playing Out Initiative we managed to secure a free road closure from GCC for the Skirving Street Fair on the 24th June. We had a fantastic day with a bouncy castle, hula hoop workshops, punch & Judy shows, face painting, giant outdoor games and entertainment by Goals and Pure Gym. It was a fabulously sunny day and it was great to see the cafes full and local shops busy.
As part of the Playing Out Initiative we managed to secure a free road closure from GCC for the Skirving Street Fair on the 24th June. We had a fantastic day with a bouncy castle, hula hoop workshops, punch & Judy shows, face painting, giant outdoor games and entertainment by Goals and Pure Gym. It was a fabulously sunny day and it was great to see the cafes full and local shops busy.
SHAWLANDS STREET PARTY
Carment Community Group hosted an amazing Shawlands Street Party on Saturday 23rd June with live music, food, stalls and crafts for the kids. This event raised money towards heritage lighting for Carment Drive and brought many visitors to the area.
Carment Community Group hosted an amazing Shawlands Street Party on Saturday 23rd June with live music, food, stalls and crafts for the kids. This event raised money towards heritage lighting for Carment Drive and brought many visitors to the area.
SHAWLANDS COMMUNITY THEATRE PROJECT
With a successful application from the Vibrancy fund we were able to have some fun street theatre performances over a weekend that brought a lot of smiles, laughter and participation from the visitors, local residents & businesses. We had Hoppy Shoppers, Fish Fandango & Private Detectives out and about the streets of Shawlands.
With a successful application from the Vibrancy fund we were able to have some fun street theatre performances over a weekend that brought a lot of smiles, laughter and participation from the visitors, local residents & businesses. We had Hoppy Shoppers, Fish Fandango & Private Detectives out and about the streets of Shawlands.
SHAWLANDS BID MEETING 24th APRIL
MY SHAWLANDS CAR BOOT SALE
The first ever My Shawlands Car Boot Sale was held on Sunday November 25th. We managed to collect a whopping 158 kg of food for the Glasgow South East Foodbank so well done to those who 'Brought a tin to get in!' 158 kg is an amazing amount of food, according to the internet its 0.00000000000000000000003 the weight of earth which is not bad we say!
A very big thank you again from everyone at My Shawlands to everyone who made the effort to bring down a tin and the sellers that pitched up at 7am on a crisp sunday morning, and finally Goals Glasgow South who hosted us and helped make this all possible.
The first ever My Shawlands Car Boot Sale was held on Sunday November 25th. We managed to collect a whopping 158 kg of food for the Glasgow South East Foodbank so well done to those who 'Brought a tin to get in!' 158 kg is an amazing amount of food, according to the internet its 0.00000000000000000000003 the weight of earth which is not bad we say!
A very big thank you again from everyone at My Shawlands to everyone who made the effort to bring down a tin and the sellers that pitched up at 7am on a crisp sunday morning, and finally Goals Glasgow South who hosted us and helped make this all possible.
HANGING BASKETS
Our Hanging baskets have brightened up Shawlands this summer - just waiting for the planters to arrive... These were due mid July however I have just been advised by our supplier that there was a manufacturing delay and now the factory is shut for the long European holidays. Very very frustrating!!!
Our Hanging baskets have brightened up Shawlands this summer - just waiting for the planters to arrive... These were due mid July however I have just been advised by our supplier that there was a manufacturing delay and now the factory is shut for the long European holidays. Very very frustrating!!!
MY SHAWLANDS COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
The Shawlands BID organised another local community clean-up on Sunday 3rd June. A big thanks to the businesses and local residents who took part. This is just the beginning of a collaboration between businesses and residents to tackle the issue.
The Shawlands BID organised another local community clean-up on Sunday 3rd June. A big thanks to the businesses and local residents who took part. This is just the beginning of a collaboration between businesses and residents to tackle the issue.
Our first business support workshop was free to all BID members and covered the basics of Social Media. We worked in collaboration with Economic Development from GCC to bring this resourse to Shawlands free of charge for the BID Members.
Please click here for information on other workshops provided by Business Gateway
Please click here for information on other workshops provided by Business Gateway
SHAWLANDS BUSINESSES VOTE YES TO BECOME THE 37th SCOTTISH BID
Proposals for a Business Improvement District (BID) in Shawlands have taken a significant step forward after a ballot of local businesses saw almost three-quarters voting in favour. The Shawlands BID is expected to raise £741,000 over a five year period which will be spent on a variety of activities detailed in the MyShawlands Business Plan. This includes a number of events to increase footfall, advertising and PR campaigns to raise awareness of Shawlands offering and streetscape projects such as seasonal lighting, shopfront improvement grants and 'Keep Scotland Beautiful' audit to improve cleanliness. Joint collaboration will give the businesses of Shawlands a unified voice to raise concerns as well as working on money saving projects such as bulk procurement of utilities, advertising and waste contracts. A BID can also allow the local business community to attract additional funding and resources that they would otherwise be unable to do so.
David Ross, co-chair of the Shawlands BID Steering Group, said: “The Shawlands BID Steering Group is delighted that following the recent ballot, the proposal for the establishment of the Business Improvement District for Shawlands Town Centre has been overwhelmingly accepted by the Businesses. This is a real boost and will allow for the continued recovery and growth of the area. A company will now be established to run the BID, which will be business led and have a dedicated BID manager overseeing and co-ordinating projects and discussions with the stakeholders. We would welcome all business owners to join us in shaping the future of Shawlands.” A council spokesman said: “The creation of a Shawlands BID offers the chance for this vibrant area of Glasgow to make even more of its fantastic resources. Shawlands town centre is undoubtedly one of Glasgow’s most attractive destinations for shops, pubs and restaurants, and this latest news keeps up the momentum for Shawlands’ regeneration.” Ian Davison Porter, Director BIDs Scotland said, "This is a great result for Shawlands and following the investment by Glasgow City Council in the public realm will give the businesses of Shawlands the structure and sustainable funding mechanism to support and improve the overall trading environment and create a better place for local residents. Capital projects such as the public realm in Shawlands benefit from and allow the BID businesses and local community to get the most out of the significant investment made by Glasgow City Council. During the development of capital projects the BIDs funding mechanism should be considered as both a capital and revenue funding model to help deliver the maximum additional sustainable and inclusive economic growth."
Proposals for a Business Improvement District (BID) in Shawlands have taken a significant step forward after a ballot of local businesses saw almost three-quarters voting in favour. The Shawlands BID is expected to raise £741,000 over a five year period which will be spent on a variety of activities detailed in the MyShawlands Business Plan. This includes a number of events to increase footfall, advertising and PR campaigns to raise awareness of Shawlands offering and streetscape projects such as seasonal lighting, shopfront improvement grants and 'Keep Scotland Beautiful' audit to improve cleanliness. Joint collaboration will give the businesses of Shawlands a unified voice to raise concerns as well as working on money saving projects such as bulk procurement of utilities, advertising and waste contracts. A BID can also allow the local business community to attract additional funding and resources that they would otherwise be unable to do so.
David Ross, co-chair of the Shawlands BID Steering Group, said: “The Shawlands BID Steering Group is delighted that following the recent ballot, the proposal for the establishment of the Business Improvement District for Shawlands Town Centre has been overwhelmingly accepted by the Businesses. This is a real boost and will allow for the continued recovery and growth of the area. A company will now be established to run the BID, which will be business led and have a dedicated BID manager overseeing and co-ordinating projects and discussions with the stakeholders. We would welcome all business owners to join us in shaping the future of Shawlands.” A council spokesman said: “The creation of a Shawlands BID offers the chance for this vibrant area of Glasgow to make even more of its fantastic resources. Shawlands town centre is undoubtedly one of Glasgow’s most attractive destinations for shops, pubs and restaurants, and this latest news keeps up the momentum for Shawlands’ regeneration.” Ian Davison Porter, Director BIDs Scotland said, "This is a great result for Shawlands and following the investment by Glasgow City Council in the public realm will give the businesses of Shawlands the structure and sustainable funding mechanism to support and improve the overall trading environment and create a better place for local residents. Capital projects such as the public realm in Shawlands benefit from and allow the BID businesses and local community to get the most out of the significant investment made by Glasgow City Council. During the development of capital projects the BIDs funding mechanism should be considered as both a capital and revenue funding model to help deliver the maximum additional sustainable and inclusive economic growth."
LOGO COMPETITION - WINNER ANNOUNCED WEEK COMMENCING 20th MARCH
We are launching a competition to design a Logo for the 'My Shawlands' Bid proposal. We need a strong image to brand this project which will appear on all communication including leaflets, posters and the website among other things. Whether its a modern take of an iconic image in the area, a photographic illustration or a typographical design we are open to all ideas. Entries can be submitted from established artists and designers, talented local residents or budding artists of the future. The deadline is Friday 19th February and artwork can be emailed to us at shawlandsbusinessassociation@gmail.com or handed in to Art Village, Shawlands Arcade, Kilmarnock Road. We will have an exhibition of all entries after the deadline.
We are launching a competition to design a Logo for the 'My Shawlands' Bid proposal. We need a strong image to brand this project which will appear on all communication including leaflets, posters and the website among other things. Whether its a modern take of an iconic image in the area, a photographic illustration or a typographical design we are open to all ideas. Entries can be submitted from established artists and designers, talented local residents or budding artists of the future. The deadline is Friday 19th February and artwork can be emailed to us at shawlandsbusinessassociation@gmail.com or handed in to Art Village, Shawlands Arcade, Kilmarnock Road. We will have an exhibition of all entries after the deadline.