TOM joined the celebrations at Glasgow City Chambers tonight as Castlemilk Time Bank was named as a recipient of the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Lord Provost Bob Winter paid tribute to the Timebank team, led by co-ordinator, Gloria Murray. He presented the award in his role as Lord Lieutenant, representing the Queen.

Tom, who joined local Labour councillors at the ceremony, said: "I was present at the inaugural meeting six years ago when Castlemilk Time was launched, ad it has gone from strength to strength ever since.

"Volunteers have done a tremendous job in making the scheme a success. Thanks to them, hundreds of people in Castlemilk are able to swap and share their skills and expertise, making a genuine contribution to improving people's quality of life.

"Castlemilk Timebank is a tremendous example of how a community can work together for the greater good," he added.