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JOGGERS, cyclists and mums with prams happily go about their daily routine in Glasgow's Queen's Park. The tranquil, open surroundings sees dozens of people come and go, but never far from their thoughts is the horror that unfolded in the park exactly one year ago.

Today is the first anniversary since the body of businesswoman Moira Jones was found in the South Side park.

Already floral tributes have been laid by friends in her memory at the spot where she died.

The bustling park of today is a far cry from the events of May 28 last year which led to the park being cordoned off for weeks as police searched for clues.

Bright clear skies on the late spring day last year would have brought people out in their droves but the grim discovery of Moira's body at 9.45am on May 29 changed the community forever.

Moira was attacked after parking her car yards from her flat in nearby Queen's Drive. She was forced into Queen's Park and assaulted before being dragged deeper into the park.

A year ago today, a park ranger found her partially-clothed body lying face down behind a hedge as he did his morning rounds.

Her killer, Slovakian Marek Harcar, was last month jailed for a minimum of 25 years.

One floral tribute placed near the scene where she died reads: "Dear Moira, we'll remember you always."

Another says: "You will be in our thoughts forever."

They sum up the feelings of a community drawn together by the tragedy.

Since then, life has gradually been breathed back into the area.

Just last weekend the park was alive with the sound of laughter and chatter as hundreds of families attended the South Side Festival, which came close to being cancelled last year in the wake of Moira's murder.

Weekly events such as Buggie Fit, an exercise group which attracts a host of new mums with their tots, reflects how the community is getting back to normal - and reclaiming its park.

Local resident Rosalyn Ross, 31, said: "At that time I used the park here daily, whether it be walking or jogging through. I remember that particular morning well and, when the park reopened to the public, there was still a police presence and I think I felt safer with them around.

"Now I come walking here with my baby son and the dog and you do think back to what happened. I would like to see police walking through the park on a regular basis, just for reassurance."

Bobby James, 45, who has a dog walking business, uses the park frequently.

He said: "I still remember what happened every time I walk past here. That day I came by to help look for a friend's dog and I remember coming down here and the park being closed off with police already here."

Regular park user Karen Goodwin remembers the events of last year vividly.

She said: "I was heavily pregnant with my daughter when it happened and it sticks in my mind. I have always used this park and now I am back here most days walking my little girl, who is almost one. Events like the South Side Festival brought people in last weekend but I don't think the park is used as much as it could be."

The poignant first anniversary is being marked, but in a private way.

Moira's parents Bea and Hugh sought solace in visiting the park during the trial and are expected to pay their own tribute ahead of a memorial walk next month.

Local councillor Danny Alderslowe said: "Moira will be in everyone's thoughts today and the anniversary is being remembered in an individual way. We haven't organised official services as everyone will be coming together for the memorial event in June."

Moira's mum Bea is expected to make a personal tribute to her beloved daughter at the event on Sunday, June 7.

It will come almost a year after the park reopened to the public with a similar event as a tribute to Moira.

The walk will begin at the Victoria Road entrance to the park and lead through to the orchard area where last year a tree was planted in memory of Moira.

It, the floral tributes and the thoughts of most park users will ensure she is never forgotten.

LEIGH MILLIGAN, 30, visits the park most days with her three-month-old son Harry and also meets other mums through a Buggie Fit class. She said: "I live nearby and am here just about every day and I do feel safe coming back. There are a few of us who attend the class during the day and it does make it feel safer."	MARIANNE LOVE, 31, accompanied by four-month-old Summer, said: "I come to meet friends through Buggie Fit or, if I am going for a walk, I tend to meet other mums and we go round together. It is reassuring to come here as part of a group, but I think you do tend to think about the murder as it was such a high-profile case."	LINDA HALL, 53, remembers Moira Jones every time she passes the park. Mrs Hall said: "I would pass on the bus daily as my brother lived near here and I think about Moira every time. I will never forget her face or her when I pass Queen's Park. It is now somewhere I just won't go in. I couldn't bring myself to do it after what happened."	MICHAEL ANGUS, 31, has been living in the area for a couple of years and feels the community is now back on its feet. He said: "It is something you think about from time to time, but it is a busy area and I think it has got back to normal everyday life."