Shops & Venues on Edinburgh Road

Find out what people are saying about places on Edinburgh Road.

• I was here in early 70s - review of Springboig St Johns School by Patrick mc daid

  My name patrick mc daid from clydebank.in my time here we had mr bulb and the great staff guy called mr myers who was good man,i remember the govener who was ok and... More »

• Ok ...not the best - review of Vito Fast Food by Anonymous

  I have used this place many times for a delevery the food is ok the prices or not bad the only thing is every order i have phoned takes over 1 hour... More »

• I stayed here!!! - review of Springboig St Johns School by Cr

  I stayed at the johns till 2009 n it was the best years like miss aw the lads n sum eh the staff anaw like. so what is st johns noo? take us... More »

• The fat lady is belting it out - review of Springboig St Johns School by Benny

  Yip it has all now come to an end. No claim, no big payout, all the puff the union had people believe all gone.... More »

• What's going on? - review of Springboig St Johns School by Gerry

  Why are staff staff still working at St. John's when it closed on the 30th June 2010? Who is paying their wages and why?... More »

• The end of Kelvin !! - review of Springboig St Johns School by Tommy

  What a shame the Johns had to close. Skullduggery or Feasibility ! Will we ever know ! I spent a happy and enlightened few years of my life with some fantastic individuals, boys and staff... More »

• VITOS IS AMAZING - review of Vito Fast Food by Giovanna Ambrose

  The portions are decent sized, the food is the best quality for a fast food in Glasgow and I would highly recommend you try it if you like good quality classic italian food!... More »

• Love it - review of Springboig St Johns School by Janice

  I worked in St Johns, i can honestly say, i loved it, im the same as Laura miss the young people more than the staff, lol i cannot believe that it has come... More »

• Pope visit - review of Springboig St Johns School by Benny

  It's going to be announced from the rooftops on mosspark boulevard during the popes visit that there is to be educational provision from 2011 in springboig st johns. You heard it here first!!!!... More »

• What next 4 st john,s.mm? - review of Springboig St Johns School by Appostle

  Is the rumour true,could there really be education and other services on the campus of St john,s january 2011?.maybe pope benedict will announce this to the people on 16th september?... More »

• Vitos owner goes to marinis pizza takeaway for his dinner - review of Vito Fast Food by OLD VITO CUSTOMER

  JUST A THOUGHT FOR THE OWNER OF VITOS WHO I HAVE SEEN IN EVERY TAKEAWAY SHOP IN BAILLIESTON TONIGHT LIFTING UP MENUES!!! IT IS NOT YOUR PRICES THAT ARE THE PROBLEM BUT THE... More »

• Were i am today !!! - review of Springboig St Johns School by Stuart connal

  Back in the day early 90s there was a good bunch a lads in the johns run by sum brill staff.to date i would like to thank the builders john morgan n wee... More »

• DON'T DON'T DON'T - review of Vito Fast Food by James McDonald

  Average food,very small portions,slow service and do not expect a cheery welcome when you walk in the door. Plenty of better take away shops in the area. I would not recommend this place.... More »

• St johns 1979 - review of Springboig St Johns School by Eddie brogan

  I was in st johns 1978-79 eddie brogan, played jesus in the passion play. anyone out there? bod1888@btinternet.com... More »

• Smoke and Mirrors - review of Springboig St Johns School by Sick As A Parrot

  Cora & the Board of Managers are the Great Illusionists. They have spun a web of tales and promises, and the majority of staff, with a very few exceptions, are stuck to it.... More »

• What's going on? - review of Springboig St Johns School by Member of staff

  These two consultants Cora brought in are a strange pair. Why are they not being challenged by staff? Why do they not call a meeting with all staff and explain what's going on?... More »

• Papal's visit - review of Springboig St Johns School by Member of staff

  Give the staff what they deserve and stop messing us about. Monsignor Smith,Chairman of CORA can you tell me what the cost of the papal’s visit to Scotland will be? I’ve a feeling... More »

• Treating staff disgracefully - review of Springboig St Johns School by Member of staff

  Four weeks and the school closes and staff still don’t know what the future holds for them except that they are getting a pathetic redundancy settlement. The school Board of Managers and CORA... More »

• Chairman of CORA - review of Springboig St Johns School by Anonymous

  Monsignor Smith answer to the observers comment will be that the decision to close the school was taken by the Board of Managers of St.John’s and not the Cora Foundation. Who appoints the... More »

• What about the planned meetings. - review of Springboig St Johns School by Worried staff.

  We were told about the planned meetings and sub groups to establish the new Cora approach in being involved in care and education. Well, what about the job prospects for the current... More »

• Still spending loads of money - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  For a school that is closing and claiming they have no money to keep open or pay staff a decent redundancy package they are continuing to spend loads of money at the school.... More »

• Treating us like fools - review of Springboig St Johns School by Anonymous

  I totally agree with the observer but the majority of the staff have been shafted so much that they have lost heart and the will to fight. We are being treated shamefully and... More »

• Staff deserve much better treatment - review of Springboig St Johns School by Anonymous

  I am a teacher at a Secondary school in Glasgow. I have been following with great interest the comments about Springboig St. John’s School. I have to say that there is no question... More »

• Talking nonsense - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  It’s good to see that someone called the scarecrow and the pigeon (nice names) have made a comment with regards to the observers comments. At least this tells me that this person can... More »

• What action. - review of Springboig St Johns School by The pigeon.

  What are these three craws good at, well, seems to be sitting on a wall observing and making negative comments on forums.... More »

• The three teachers, well. - review of Springboig St Johns School by The scarecrow.

  I would like to add to the comment about the three teachers. Sitting on a fence, hoping for others to make decisions for you. How about three craws sitting on a wall. The... More »

• We only have ourselves to blame - review of Springboig St Johns School by I'm ashamed to say

  I have to agree with the observer’s comments. This person calls it as it is and have a point about about staff sitting back and doing nothing.....I’m one of them. I have read... More »

• Nice one - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  A number of the care staff took the enhanced redundancy package that was once on offer at the school....don’t blame them. However this backfired on management as it led to a shortage... More »

• In response to "Ed" - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  Ed, you say ..... the education staff who have vacated their positions prior to closure have also benefited financially with a sound package. Who are you referring to? You go on to say....In... More »

• Could this be the end of the John's. - review of Springboig St Johns School by Ed.

  The staff numbers have certainly depleted over the recent past. All staff have been notified with redudancy and the clock is ticking away until the 30th of June 2010. Even the most optimistic... More »

• In response to ”interested party” - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  Maybe your right and the observer does not represent the feelings of the staff group in any way, shape or form. The observer has never implied that he does. To suggest the observer... More »

• Who does the "Observer" represent? - review of Springboig St Johns School by Interested party

  The "Observer" offers their opinions as fact but it is clear to anyone working in St John's that the bile put forward by this person does not represent the feelings of the staff... More »

• Spot on - review of Springboig St Johns School by Robert

  The observer got it "spot on" with their comments. Who is he/she? I for one would like to shake their hand.... More »

• Talking a load of bull - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  In response to the "enthusiastic staff's" comments. "New Education Establishment Planning for Excellence” was the headline. The observer response to this person is that you are having a laugh. You imply that the... More »

• New Education Establishment Planning for Excellence.. - review of Springboig St Johns School by Enthusiastic staff .

  It is an exciting time at St John's. Plans have been made to improve the facilities and implement teaching, and caring to the most effective manner too benefit the young people, who... More »

• Support the observer - review of Springboig St Johns School by Frank

  This observer geezer seems to know what he is talking about. I say support him and the teachers. The management in that school are not to be trusted judging by the observers comments.... More »

• Support for the teachers - review of Springboig St Johns School by Johnny

  The anonymous persons comments are way of the mark. The teachers actions are to be commended. They are trying to save all staff jobs not just their own. They are trying to keep... More »

• Beginning to touch an nerve - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  I think the anonymous persons comments are very much flawed but it’s good that management ......oops sorry some people are hurt by my comments are voicing an opinion. To start their comments by... More »

• Give us peace - review of Springboig St Johns School by Anonymous

  The Observer has to take a long hard look at him/herself. The plans that are being put in place for a new school on the Springboig campus far outstrip the current provision at... More »

• Great school,must stay open. - review of Springboig St Johns School by Kenny

  I was a pupil at the johns in the 80,s and i can truthfully say that if it wasn,t for that school and everyone of the staff i dont know where i would... More »

• Woosies - review of Springboig St Johns School by Edward P Smith

  I could’nt agree more with the “observer’s” comment. What a bunch of woosies (with the exception of the teachers.......well not all of them it would seem by previous comments) the staff must be... More »

• Wee sacks - review of Springboig St Johns School by Iain joseph farrell

  Ah was a student social worker at st johns, and ah enjoyed every minute. st francis staff were excellent. dunno too much bout the resi staff. the boys were sooperb. every young person, too... More »

• Time is running out - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  I hope the penny drops for all the staff at St. John's during the holidays and they realise that to sit back and do nothing about redundancy and school closure then they deserve... More »

• WHO'S KIDDING WHO? - review of Springboig St Johns School by Craig

  As Gerry Savage would say "who’s kidding who?" To all the staff at St. John's I can only say that the big gate at the top of the road is closing. Don't be... More »

• Keep the johns open - review of Springboig St Johns School by Gazza

  I woz there an the teachers were bril wee gerry was the man and woz a funny guy PLEAZE KEEP THE JOHN'S OPEN... More »

• Disappointing - review of Springboig St Johns School by The

  Some of the teachers showed their true colours on Monday. They’ve not only let themselves down but their colleagues. Maybe they firmly believed that if they didn’t continue industrial action (which they voted... More »

• Support for the teachers & care workers - review of Springboig St Johns School by Robert -D-

  I went to the johns many moons ago and it made me into a better person. If it shuts what will happen to the boys and who is going to help them to... More »

• The "Observer" - review of Springboig St Johns School by The "Observer"

  I’m assuming this “concerned” person’s comment is tongue in cheek. The problem with Robert Rae is that he does not contact his members to encourage them to support the teachers. Instead he... More »

• The second phase of industrial action by teaching staff. - review of Springboig St Johns School by Concerned.

  Should teachers be allowed to go on strike at Springboig St John's School. As a member of the social work team suggests 'we have a great union leader in Robert Rae who refuses... More »

• Support for the teachers - review of Springboig St Johns School by John B

  Support the teachers. Without them there would be no school. They do a great as well as the care staff.... More »