Lisa's Great Scottish Run!

In just under three weeks, our fantastic fundraiser, Lisa will be barrelling the streets of Glasgow with thousands of others in the Great Scottish Run!

In this blog post, Lisa tells her story of why she has decided to take part in the race and kindly donate some of the proceeds to With Kids.

Read Lisa's story below...

As a lone parent, back in Canada, organisations like With Kids really helped me. Now, I'd like to help give something back.

I've not set a goal, as I believe that every donation counts and I will be proud to donate any amount.

I will be running the Glasgow 10k in just under three weeks and so far the training is going well, with not too many hiccups along the way.

In just under three weeks I’ll be barrelling through the streets of Glasgow with thousands of others in the Great Scottish Run.

I’ll be doing the 10k event, and though not a feat for some, for me this was a huge undertaking to get my fitness up to snuff and not to mention I genuinely detest running.

As a complete non-runner at the start, I have set myself a goal of completion time of 70 minutes.

I had a slight set back in training with a sprained ankle followed on with a flu, which took three weeks out of my training time last month. So now I am training six out of seven days and it's tough going, but worth it.

On top of the physical training I have been on a pretty strict diet and can count on one hand the number of Alcoholic drinks I've consumed over the past three months!

On my journey I've dropped two dress sizes and lost nearly two stone,  pretty pleased with that so far!

Anyhow, if anyone would care to make a donation to either of the charities I am running in support of, it would be most welcome.

Please click HERE to visit Lisa's Just Give page to donate to With Kids!

If you'd like to find out more about how you can help to raise vital funds for With Kids please click HERE.

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Help pick the #WKMemories winner...!

We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported and took part in the #WKMemories photo competition!

For those who don't know, we launched an online photo competition aimed at encouraging the public to reminisce and share their favourite childhood memory a couple of weeks ago.

We caught up with David Eustace over the weekend in order to choose the lucky winner.

Unfortunately, he picked a member of the With Kids team as the winner! Obviously, it would not be fair for them to win, so David has picked his next top five favourite photos and we are leaving the difficult task of choosing a winner down to you!

Below are David's top five favourite photos! The photo which gets the most combined 'Likes' on our Facebook page will win the overnight's stay for 2 at the CitizenM Hotel Glasgow.

As a massive thank you to everyone who entered, David has also kindly donated an exclusive print from his Highland Heart NYC show back in May 2013, which will be gifted to the person who gets the second most amount of 'Likes' on their photo.

This print was only available to guests who attended the opening night of David's show in May 2013, which was opened by Alex Salmond, the First Minister of Scotland, and this print cannot be purchased.

David has said that "You're all winners for leaving memories and moments which are special. I love some of the images and they remind us of a moment in time, even if it's just a tiny photo as in the case of Laurie Hancocks image of her father and sister on the last day of the streetcars running in LA."

Click HERE to vote for the photo you think should win and remember to share the photo with your friends so they can help pick a winner too! Please note that you must 'LIKE' the With Kids Facebook page as well as the photo in order for your vote to be counted!

Good luck everyone! The voting competition will run until Monday 9th September until 12 noon and we will announce the winner and runner up at 3pm that day.

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Ross is living his dream!

One of the With Kids ambassadors, Ross Morrison, who is a very talented athlete and was a Coca Cola Flames torch bearer in the Olympic Torch Relay has been living his dream.

Find out in this blog post how Ross has overcame his own personal struggles to become a professional basketball player and believes that all children deserve a chance to fulfil their dreams...

Recently there has been a lot happening with our young ambassador. His parents moved to be closer to him but he's left the country!

He got the opportunity to go to Dallas for a few days to meet up with his cousins and to give him a much needed break from the hectic year he'd just had. 

By chance while he was on holiday, he got spotted!

He has been asked to go back for 3 months and to train and play for TX Bluechips in the Summer Tournaments in Los Angeles and Las Vegas which has been an absolutely amazing opportunity for him!

He also met one of the former Glasgow Rocks players Rob Yanders whose team Ross was playing against.

So much for the guy who joined a basketball club over here and was told he would never play and remain a printer.

The young star has said that no matter how often someone says you can't try for your dream, if it's within reach, then go for it! 

Sometimes it just happens when you are not expecting it - so never give up!

After everything Ross has been through trying to become a basketball player it's taken a world class coach and a chance meeting to spot his true potential.

We hope you enjoy the photos of Ross going all out and living his dream!

We are currently running a competition on the With Kids Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the #WKMemories where you could win an overnight's stay for two at the CitizenM Hotel in Glasgow.

You can choose to upload an old photo, or you can take one of a place which you remember fondly from your childhood - it's completely up to you! To find out more about the competition please click HERE.

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The 'you know what' has hit the fan!

This weekend, our fantastic supporter, Samantha Sheridan was meant to be taking part in the London Triathlon to raise money for With Kids.

However, things didn't go to plan and after months of hard work and dedication, unfortunately for Samantha illness got in the way.

But all is not lost - read all about what other challenge she is taking part in below.

So after 2 months of training, cycling, running, squeezing wetsuits on and then off again... a virus seems to have taken GOLD!

Over a week of not being quite right has left me exhausted and dehydrated... I continued to run but 'runs' of a different theme have got in the way. My supporters who have kindly flown down from Glasgow sporting a banner have even commented on my muscle loss!!! Can I hide behind the banner???

I am gutted. My number is 2508 and my bike was serviced last week, it's all shiny and ready, plus my new Lycra tri-suit arrived which matches my wetsuit. I cant believe the weekends swimming in the cold outdoor pools of London has been a waste (way before the heatwave too!!!). 

However ALL IS NOT LOST!!! I am not a quitter and when I say I'll do something, and get sore bum cheeks from training so hard doing it, then I am not about to say 'oh well never mind'. And I want to compete for With Kids - its a charity I really believe in and want to do something for. 

So my friend Natalie has signed me up for the Brighton Triathlon - it's LONGER, TOUGHER and sea swimming!!! I'm scared, as all training has been for a sprint distance, but I do feel like I want and need a bigger challenge and I can assure you this time I will NOT be eating seafood or going near any busy virus filled places and in fact will maybe lock myself in a darkened room a week prior to race day. 

On a positive I think it will give more time for donations and it's definitely a life lesson,  because sometimes we work hard at something only to be halted by something else out-with our control - get up and aim higher!

I do thank everyone who has supported this far and I can't express how sad I am but please lets all keep momentum up. Brighton is in September and I'll keep you all updated soon... x

If you'd like to donate please visit Samantha's Just Giving page HERE.

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£200 of toys for With Kids!

At the weekend we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to take part in a trolley dash at the opening of The Entertainer Toy Shop in Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow.

Characters Ben 10 and Wizard Hazard officially opened the shop and some of our kids got to meet them!

The kids managed to bag around £200 of toys from the trolley dash which they get to keep - but best of all they had such a good time!

Below are some photos of the kids looking chuffed with their new toys and having good fun!

We'd like to thank The Entertainer Toy Shop for donating the toys to With Kids - it's greatly appreciated!

With the summer holidays now in full swing - we're starting our summer programme next week and we're looking for volunteers.

If you'd like to help out please contact Suzy on 0141 550 5770 or s.blair@withkids.org.uk. Or you can let us know on Facebook and Twitter.

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How With Kids Can Help

At With Kids, we wanted to reinforce the vital importance of the work we do for families in both Glasgow and Edinburgh.

With Kids is based in the East End of Glasgow and in South West Edinburgh which have some of the highest levels of poverty in Scotland and the UK.

Although the facts and figures may seem bleak, not all families will have the same issues. Living in or near an area of high poverty can affect you directly or indirectly through crime, lack of amenities, poor educational facilities etc.

As well as this, the sheer volume of families who may need help means that sometimes children and families might not get the support they need; a parent struggling with a child with a learning difficulty or emotional issue might not know where to turn, a parent who's a former addict may be afraid to ask for help in case social services intervene.

How We Can Help You

All families, regardless of background find that they have difficulties from time to time and too often parent's may not be aware of available support or the best action to take. With Kids aims to fill that gap and to provide flexible support that is suited to the needs of children and parents.

Breaking Down the Facts and Figures

In some postcode areas in the east end of Glasgow, 60% of children live in workless households, almost 50% of adults of working age are on incapacity benefit and life expectancy can be as low as 54. - Glasgow Herald.

Over 90,000 children in Scotland live in severe poverty - of these:

• 72% of children parents’ are not in work
• 66% of children are in families claiming income support, job seekers allowance and incapacity benefit,
• 45% of mother’s of children have no educational qualification,
• 1 in 2 children live in single parent families,
• 10% of children are from an ethnic minority, compared to 2.6% not in poverty,
• 41% of children live in families with a disabled adult, compared to 17% of children not in poverty. - Living Below the Radar:Measuring Severe Child Poverty in the UK - Save the Children

Poorer children are five times more likely to regularly miss school. - BBC News

To find out how we can help you, give us a call on 0141 550 5770 or you can contact us on Facebook and Twitter.

The actual cost of running With Kids is some £320,000 per year. That means we must raise around £27,000 each month just to keep the doors open. 

If you'd like to make a donation to With Kids you can do so HERE. 

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St Patrick’s Day Charity Ball Fun!

On the 16th March 2013, the With Kids team were dressed to impress as they attended the 11th annual St Patrick’s Day Charity Ball held in the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow.

The ball takes place each year to raise vital funds for children’s charities across the Glasgow area, and we were very grateful to be chosen as one of the organisations to benefit from this year’s funds in which over £35,000 was raised. Thank you to all who helped and organised the event. Your support is invaluable to us!

A lovely dinner was enjoyed by all, and St Roch’s Ceilidh Band ensured that our feet never stopped tapping! We were thoroughly entertained by young Irish dancers from the Steward School of Dancing alongside a band called Funk Nation who definitely got us in the mood for a party!

There was even a cartoonist there to ensure that all the guests never forgot the evening by drawing very glamorous pictures! An auction was also held where some very desirable pieces of artwork were up for grabs, and there was no shortage of bids!

Everyone had a fantastic evening, and there couldn’t have been a more positive way to raise money for so many worthwhile children’s charities. Thanks again to everyone involved, and we hope you all had a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Your help goes a very long way...

Christmas is a time of the year that can be really tough financially. Each year we provide families that are struggling by providing presents, food hampers and credit towards utility bills for families that will otherwise go without.

Here at With Kids, we hear some heartbreaking stories of people left in desperate situations with literally nowhere to turn.

Last year we worked with many families who were in great need of support.

One particular family had 6 children and the mother had become so severely ill with MS that the father had to give up work to care for her and the kids.

Another woman's husband had walked out on her and their 3 kids taking every penny with him and leaving them with nothing. They'd planned to use his wage to go out shopping at the beginning of December but he used it to set up a new flat. She tried desperately to get loans but couldn't and finally heard about us 5 days before Christmas.

One woman had bought presents for the kids but at the expense of her electricity. She had a meter but every time she spent £10 on her card, £7 was taken towards her debt leaving her with just £3. She couldn't afford it in the run up to Christmas so stopped buying the cards, cutting herself off and leaving her without any heat or light.

Sadly, these stories aren't isolated incidents, you hear variations of them time and time again.

All families, regardless of background find that they have difficulties from time to time and too often parent's may not be aware of available support or the best action to take. With Kids aim to fill that gap and to provide flexible support that is suited to the needs of children and parents.

That is why we wanted to  take the time to thank our friends who have supported us and donated to the charity. We could not do it without you so from the bottom of our hearts, thank you!

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End of Summer... means PARTY!

It is nearing the end of With Kids' Summer Programme for another year, and in order to celebrate the fun-filled summer we have had, we are going to throw another End of Summer Party!

Our End of Summer Party is one of the highlights in the With Kids calendar; a time where the kids, families and all of our supporters can relax, enjoy themselves and reflect on the good times we have shared.

And what good times we have had! Even though the sun has been posted missing for the majority of the summer, we have still had an amazing time visiting Glasgow Science Centre, The Riverside Museum, Kelburn Country Park and Edinburgh Dungeons to name but a few.

This year, our End of Summer Party will take place on Friday 3rd August at Reidvale Adventure Play Association, based in the heart of Dennistoun. ‘The RAPA’, as it is affectionately known, promotes 'integrational play' to all children and young people by providing a wide range of accessible play equipment, play activities and play resources both outdoors and indoors at their 'playground'.

Although we have this fantastic venue arranged, we are also looking for help in finding donations for party food supplies such as bread, sandwich fillings, cakes, sweets and crisps.

As a charity, we rely on the kind donations from our friends and supporters, and whether you are a local business or just a friendly neighbour, we would greatly appreciate any additional help.

Any donations, of any kind, will help us and ensure that the party will be as successful as possible. Can you help with party food supplies? Do you know anyone who could help? 

If you can help out in anyway, please contact Suzy by email on s.blair@withkids.org.uk or phone us on 0141 550 5770.

Please visit out website to find out more information on the work that we do to support families and children in the East End of Glasgow. You can also follow us on Twitter or join our Facebook community to keep up to date on all our activities and news.

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Torrie Publications donate £500...

Torrie Publications have been a fantastic support to With Kids. Recently Brian Kane visited the office to donate another £500. With our Summer Programme just around the corner this money will be a huge help to providing activities for our families.

Thank you so much to Brian and Torrie Publications for the donation. We rely heavily on donations to keep With Kids running. Without these kind donations our services wouldn't be able to continue and the valuable support that is given to families and vulnerable children in our community would cease to exist. We really are so grateful to Brian and other donators like him for all the support.

If you are interested in finding out more about our services and the work we do here at With Kids check out our recent blog post that highlights our work.

For more information on how to donate please click on this link: DONATE TO WITH KIDS

To find out more about the work we do here at With Kids you can visit our website or you can keep up to date with us on our Facebook and Twitter page.

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Any suggestions for our Summer Party Venue?

We're looking for a venue for our End of Summer Party in the East End of Glasgow. Does anyone have any suggestions on where we can hold the party? Ideally, we'd like to have a venue that has facilities for a BBQ and outdoor games but it would also be handy if there was some space undercover in case of the dreaded but almost certain Glasgow rain (fingers crossed it doesn't). Any advice/suggestions would be fantastic.

Our Summer Party is one of the highlights in the With Kids calender and marks the end of our Summer Programme. It's also a time where the kids and families and all of our supporters can kick back and enjoy themselves.

If you can think of avenue in the East End of Glasgow that has space for a BBQ and outdoor games then please let us know. Please post your suggestions on our Facebook and Twitter. Or you can email Suzy on s.blair@withkids.org.uk.

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Easter Activities...

The Easter holidays have arrived and we have a fun packed week for the kids to enjoy whilst they are off school.



Take a look at what we have in store and be sure to book early because we have limited spaces and we don't want you to be left disappointed!






Tuesday 10th April
What's On: CINEMA CLUB. (How to Train your Dragon. 98 mins, cert PG)
When: 12pm - 2pm
Where: 15 Annfield Place, Dennistoun

Wednesday 11th April 
What's On: FAMILY ARTS AND CRAFTS
When: 10.30am - 12.30pm OR 1.30pm - 3.30pm (Please book one session)
Where: 15 Annfield Place, Dennistoun

Thursday 12th April 
What's On: EASTER EGG HUNT (picnic and games)
When: 11am-2pm
Where: Tollcross Park (meet at gates on Wellshot Rd, across from Wellshot Primary. Weather permitting- if raining please phone to check).

To book your place please call Suzy on 0141 550 5770. 

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Baby and Toddler Club

With Kids Baby and Toddler Club has also made a come back to our calendar of activities!

All of our activities are FREE but places are limited so make sure you PHONE to book. We do recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. If you are unable to attend please let us know so we can offer your place to others. See you soon!

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Let's face facts...

We want to put things into perspective. We are a charity working with kids in the East End of Glasgow and have recently taken the same format to Wester Hailes in Edinburgh. Although not all children and families in these areas are affected by the issues we tackle, there are hard hitting facts and figures that we would like to share with you that highlight the need for us to work with children that are living in poverty and its affects.



Facts and Figures:

• In some postcode areas in the east end of Glasgow, 60% of children live in workless households, 

• Almost 50% of adults of working age are on incapacity benefit and life expectancy can be as low as 54. - (Glasgow Herald)

Over 90,000 children in Scotland live in severe poverty - of these:

• 72% of children parents’ are not in work

• 66% of children are in families claiming income support, job seekers allowance and incapacity benefit,

• 45% of mother’s of children have no educational qualification,

• 1 in 2 children live in single parent families,

• 10% of children are from an ethnic minority, compared to 2.6% not in poverty,

41% of children live in families with a disabled adult, compared to 17% of children not in poverty. - Living Below the Radar:

• Measuring Severe Child Poverty in the UK - Save the Children

• Poorer children are five times more likely to regularly miss school. - BBC News

Poverty in Glasgow is being blamed for malnutrition in almost one in five youngsters who attended a children's hospital in the city. Health experts say many families cannot afford a more varied diet.  - BBC News

Although the facts and figures may seem bleak, not all families will have the same issues. However, living in or near an area of high poverty can affect you directly or indirectly through crime, lack of amenities, poor educational facilities etc.

And the sheer volume that may need help means that sometimes children and families might not get the support they need; a parent struggling with a child with a learning difficulty or emotional issue might not know where to turn, a parent who's a former addict may be afraid to ask for help in case social services intervene.

All families, regardless of background find that they have difficulties from time to time and too often parent's may not be aware of available support or the best action to take. With Kids aims to fill that gap and to provide flexible support that is suited to the needs of children and parents.


To find out more about the work we do here at With Kids you can visit our website or you can keep up to date with us on our Facebook and Twitter page.

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Creation Station make us their Charity of Choice...

We are delighted to announce that The Creation Station's Scottish franchises have named us their charity of choice. They've already given us some fantastic donations towards our Christmas Appeal which will be invaluable to our families this year.

We'll keep you updated with activities or events that we'll be working on throughout the year. thanks You Creation Station for all your support!


Find out more about The Creation Station at www.creationstation.co.uk.

We are still appealing to anyone who can spare some goods for our Christmas Appeal. Can you spare any non perishable food items or maybe you can arrange a collection amongst your work colleagues? 

If you or someone you know can help then please contact us 0141 550 5770 or info@withkids.org.uk

The type of items that go a long way in making a difference are:

• Non perishable food items- to help with winter parcels
• Stocking fillers- for the little extras on Christmas day that make a difference
• Party food- to help make our Christmas Party the best yet
• Wrapping paper/ sellotape/ gift tags- the little things that go a long way
• Gifts for adults (toiletries, perfume, make up) - Parents often go without so a little something will be hugely appreciated.

Donations of any kind are always greatly appreciated. We also take monetary donations which also goes a long way to help help us provide our services at With Kids.

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Thank You for helping us with our Christmas Appeal...

We would like to say a massive Thank You to some very kind people/organisations who have helped us with donations to our Christmas Appeal this year.

St James’ Church of Scotland in Paisley have organised a toy collection for us. Thank you to everyone there who were involved and to those who have donated. We are so grateful for this, as the toys collected will help make the kids at With Kids happy at Christmas and ensure that they don't go without at this time of year.

We would also like to thank Hazel Wynn and all the staff at Hays Recruitment, who are collecting non perishable foods for our food parcels at Christmas. This is a vital part of our Christmas Appeal as the food helps those who are finding things a bit tight at Christmas time and the parcels can help ease the struggle.

The High School of Glasgow have also been very kind to arrange a collection of items that will help make Christmas that little bit easier. Thank You Lorna Lambie for arranging this.

We are still appealing to anyone who can spare some goods for our Christmas Appeal. Can you spare any non perishable food items or maybe you can arrange a collection amongst your work colleagues? 

If you or someone you know can help then please contact us 0141 550 5770 or info@withkids.org.uk

The type of items that go a long way in making a difference are:

• Non perishable food items- to help with winter parcels
• Stocking fillers- for the little extras on Christmas day that make a difference
• Party food- to help make our Christmas Party the best yet
• Wrapping paper/ sellotape/ gift tags- the little things that go a long way
• Gifts for adults (toiletries, perfume, make up) - Parents often go without so a little something will be hugely appreciated.

Donations of any kind are always greatly appreciated. We also take monetary donations which also goes a long way to help help us provide our services at With Kids.

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What's on at With Kids...

With Kids have a variety of groups, workshops and events that you can join in with, some of which can be seen below. See what takes is of interest to you and come along.

Mondays

10am - 12pm: Baby & Toddler group
A free, relaxed, friendly group for children and their parents/carers from birth to 2 years. A range of activities are provided with tea and biscuits too!

11.30am - 1.30pm: Speakeasy
The how, why, what, where and when of growing up, feelings, puberty, sexual health and relationships. A fun course designed to help parents/ carers advise and safely guide their children through the trials and tribulations of growing up.

Tuesdays
4.30 - 6.30: Cinema Club (alternate Tuesdays)
Films, hotdogs, juice, popcorn and sweets. Great night for all the family. Call us to find out what movie we will be planning for the next Cinema Club.






3.30 - 5.30 Annfield Family Afterschool (alternate Tuesdays)
A mid week meet up where you can get help with homework/ school projects, have a laugh and then some dinner. Beginning 25th October

Thursdays

10.30 - 12.30: Annfield Allstars Live Well

10.30 - 11.30: Exercise/ relaxation


11.30 - 12.30: Diet healthy eating support/ recipe swap and healthy cookery class (includes lunch)

We regularly update and change our programme so why not give us a call to see what's happening this month. Or if you've got an idea for a group or workshop get in touch. Call Suzy on 0141 550 5770 or email her on s.blair@withkids.org.uk. You can also be updated on all our nes and events by joining us on Facebook.

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Allied International Credit (UK) Pedal for Scotland to raise money for With Kids...

Allied International Credit (UK) have 12 members of staff participating in the Freshnlo 'Pedal for Scotland' Event on 11th September. Cycling from Glasgow to Edinburgh (51 miles) to raise money for With Kids.

Allied International Credit (UK) continually show their support by volunteering with us and giving us their time to help with our events and our Kids Summer Programme, which is a major part of what we do. We are so grateful for their continued support and we are delighted that they have decided to take part in the cycle event to help raise money for us and the kids we work with.

Please help the AIC UK team reach their target by donating on their JUST GIVING page.

If you would like to know more about what we do, please visit our website or contact us via our facebook page.

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Have you tagged yourself in the Mid Summer Ball photos yet?

On June 23rd this year the Hilton Hotel played host to With Kids' charity Mid Summer Ball. We are delighted to report that the event was a great success and through the generosity of those who attended, we managed to raise in excess of £17,000. We really cannot thank everyone enough and we are sure you will all agree that everyone looked fabulous.

For those of you who shared the night with us, we have posted some photos of the night on our facebook page and would like to invite you all to take a minute to view the photos and tag yourself or people you know.

The photos seen here are just some of the photos that were taken on the night. To see the rest and to tag yourself, visit our facebook page. Thank you all again, for a wonderful night. The funds raised will go a long way in helping us and the work we do for the kids we support and their families.

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Elaine C. Smith - With Kids Links families of the East End together..

In this final part of two videos, Elaine talks passionately about the East End, and how it is home to very creative, talented and successful public figures. She then goes on to give us her advice to the kids if they want to achieve their goals. Work hard, be creative and be involved.

As the interviews goes on, Elaine talks about how there wasn't an organisation like With Kids when she was growing up, and how they could have benefited many of the families in Glasgow's East End. Towards the end of the interview we begin to discuss how With Kids Links families of the East End together, and their is a strong sense of community there.

Finally Elaine finishes off by talking about how the scottish people never let you forget where you came from, and how important it is to remember where you came from, but for Elaine, it would take a lot more to make her forget where she was born and raised, as she still lives in the East End today.

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