That's me with Catherine a lovely 80 year old lady who lives on the short road that leads into the main Village entrance. As this is the main entry point into the Village virtually everyone entering the Village on foot or by car passes her house.
Catherine is out there most days, leaning on her wall, enjoying the constant flow of visitors & workers & athlete coming & going. Couldn't resist stopping and having a chat with her.
Catherine's a warm, friendly lady, I was amazed to find that none of the families who live on the perimeter of the Village - right up against its fence - have been given a thank you from the Games. I say that as I am sure her life and lives the people of Dalmarnock have been turned upside down with the arrival of the Glasgow 2014 Athletes Village literally on thier doorsteps. Not to mention the restricted access to thier homes as roads are closed and check points in place to secure the Village during the course of the Games.
Later I recognised her on the TV as Scottish TV interviewed her over her wall, questioning her on the Games impact on her life. Catherine was a brilliant advert for the folk of Glasgow - full of praise and a welcome for the Games, no justified anger or compliants.
Carherine's an engagjng, friendly lady who I always stop a say hello to when ever she's out.
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