East End MSP, John Mason, has congratulated Gardeen Housing Association and its residents on a “brilliant” gardening competition which he helped judged in July along with Kenny Sewell, a retired Barlanark Community Cop.

During his visit, John also presented the Scottish National Standard’s Information and Advice Award to Gardeen Housing Association Chairperson, Rena Quinn.

Commenting, local MSP John Mason said:

“I was very impressed with a number of the gardens that I saw.

“The East End often gets a bad reputation but it is events like this that highlight the enormous good work and pride in our local community.

“As a Barlanark resident myself, I suppose the pressure is on my neighbours and me to beat the high standard which Gardeen tenants have set!”