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Advice
Alcohol support
Asylum seekers/refugees
Befriending
Careers guidance
Caring
Childcare - Pre 5s
Children
Community Arts
Community centre
Community engagement
Conference Facilities
Credit union
Disability
Domestic violence
Drugs
Employment training
Environmental projects
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Health

Healthy eating
Housing and Support
Internet Access
Learning
Learning centre
Mental health
Music
Out of school services
Physical activities
Play
Recreation
Recycling
Sport
Stress
Transport
Victim support
Volunteer centre
Women
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Other


Advice

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MARYHILL CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Provision of advice, information and advocacy. Representation at social security/employment tribunals,
criminal injury appeals, sheriff court representation, small claims evictions etc.

Negotiation on multiple debt, consumer benefits, employment, housing, immigration tax, relationship and fuel debts amongst many other areas of client's enquiries.

opening hours
Monday 
open door from 10am to 1pm
appointment only from 1pm to 3.30pm

Tuesday
open door from 10am to 3.30pm
appointment only debt clinic from 4.30pm to 7pm

Wednesday
appointment only from 10am to 3.30pm (for existing clients only)

Thursday
open door from 10am to 1pm
appointment only debt clinic from 4.30pm to 7pm (for clients in employment)

Friday
open door from 10am to 3.30pm

Outreach locations

Possilpark Health Centre
Monday - open door from 10am to 1pm
appointment only - 1.30pm to 4pm

Springburn Health Centre
Tuesday - open door from 10am to 1pm
appointment only - 1.30pm - 4pm (funded until 31st March 2006)

Friday - open door from 10am to 1pm
appointment only from 1.30pm to 4pm

CONTACT
Maryhill Citizens Advice Bureau
1145 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
G20 9AZ
t. 0141 946 6373

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MARYHILL CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU - OUTREACH PROJECT

A holistic Citizens Advice Bureau project providing advice on benefits, employment, housing, consumer problems, debt and money advice.  Representation offered in benefit appeals, employment tribunals and sherrif court proceedings.

Outreach locations

Rosemount Flexi-centre, Royston
Monday - 1pm to 4pm
Tuesday - 4pm to 7pm

Wyndford Centre, Maryhill
Wednesday - 10am to 1pm (for centre users only)

North West Women's Centre, Maryhill
Thursday - 10am to 12pm (for women only)

Shawpark Resource Centre, Maryhill
Thursday - 1pm to 4pm (for centre users only)

Woodside Health Centre
Friday - 10am to 1pm (for patients registered with the health centre)

CONTACT
Maryhill Citizens Advice Bureau
1145 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
G20 9AZ
t. 0141 945 5739
e. lorrainemacdonald@maryhillcab.casonline.org.uk

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MARYHILL REPRESENTATION UNIT

Provide advice and information on welfare benefits, employment, housing, assistance to make claims, assistance to appeal decisions, representation at appeals.
Can make house visits to housebound people in the Maryhill area.  Also provide training on benefits to community/voluntary organisations.

opening hours
Monday to Thursday - 8.45am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Friday - 8.45am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 3.30pm

CONTACT
Maryhill Representation Unit
Quadrangle
59 Ruchill Street
Glasgow
G20 9PX
t. 0141 276 6230

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MILTON ADVICE CENTRE

Offers a welfare benefits, debt counselling and consumer advice service.  An outreach worker can visit housebound people in their own homes.

opening hours
Monday - Friday  9am - 4.30pm

working in
Milton

CONTACT
Milton Advice Centre
15 Scaraway Drive
Milton
Glasgow
G22 7PY
t.   0141 564 1463
e.  miltonadvice@yahoo.co.uk


NORTH GLASGOW ADVICE CENTRE

 This is a joint initiative between Central Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and Legal Services Agency (LSA).  The Centre provides independent advice and representation on:

  • Debt / Money Advice and Negotiations
  • Benefits Advice
  • Consumer Debt
  • Employment Law
  • Housing: including
  • Defended eviction arrears
  • Defended eviction anti-social behaviour
  • Homelessness
  • Mortgage Rights Act
  • Mortgage Arrears
  • Claims for compensation 
  • Mental Health Detentions / Capacity Issues
  • Dementia: Incapacity
  • Asylum & Immigration
  • Rights of Victims of Violence
  • Criminal Injuries Compensation and Related Issues
  • Chidren/social work

Main office at 1169 Royston Road
Drop-in surgeries
Monday - 2pm to 4pm
Wednesday - 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
Friday - 10am to 12pm
Generally during these times there will be a Citizens Advice Bureau worker and a Legal Services Agency lawyer.  If none of these times suit, please telephone 0141 770 7869 for an appointment

Molendinar Community Centre
Drop in Service
Monday 1.20pm - 4.30pm

Royston Corridor Homes, Unit M8, 143 Charles Street
Drop In Service
Monday 2pm - 4pm

Spireview, Tharsis Street, Glasgow
Drop In Service
Tuesday 1.30pm - 4.30pm

217 Wallacewell Road, Glasgow G21 (Unity Housing Association)
Citizens Advice Bureau drop-in surgery
Tuesday - 2pm to 4pm
Deals mainly with benefits and money advice, although general advice will be provided on any topic

Copperworks, 284 Royston Road
Drop In Service
Wednesday 1.30pm - 3pm

Blochairn Housing Co-operation, 311 Roystonhill
Drop In Service
Wednesday 3.15pm - 4.45pm

North Glasgow Local Housing Office, 10 Vulcan Street
Drop In service
Thursday 10am - 12pm

Balornock LHO, 350 Darnick Street
Drop In Service
Thursday 10am - 12pm

North Glasgow Housing Association, 50 Reid Street
Drop In Service
Thursday 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Asylum seekers can see one of LSA's specialists at 193 Springburn Way on Thursday morning a month by appointment.  Phone 0141 353 3354 and ask for Refugee Legal Project

opening hours of main office: 1169 Royston Road, Glasgow G33
Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm

CONTACT
North Glasgow Advice Centre
1169 Royston Road
Glasgow
G33 1EY
t. 0141 770 7869
f. 0141 770 7976
e. ngac@btconnect.com


SIGHTHILL COMMUNITY ONE-STOP SHOP

SCOSS is a project under development, aiming to provide:
  • improved integration in all sections of the community
  • improved space for community meetings and activities
  • information, support and advice from statutory, community and voluntary service providers
  • a place for recreation and socialising through the café, clubs and leisure activities
  • access to ICT points

Until the project is fully operational a limited service is provided from the SCOSS Office at 6 Fountainwell Square

opening hours
Monday & Tuesday:  9am – 5pm
Wednesday:  9am – 7pm
Thursday & Friday:  9am – 5pm
Saturday:  11am – 2pm

working in
Sighthill

CONTACT
SCOSS
Flat 5,6,
6 Fountainwell Square
Glasgow
G21 1RB
t.   0141 558 1226
f.   0141 558 1226
e.  scoss@btconnect.com

 


 

SUNNYLAW ADVICE CENTRE

Provides confidential information and advice, assistance and representation, including:

  • Disability living allowance
  • Attendance allowance
  • Income support
  • Tax credits
  • Incapacity benefits
  • Social fund
  • Consumer issues
  • General housing advice

opening hours of main office in Saracen Street
Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Friday - 9.30am - 3.30pm

Hours from 3rd April will change (3 month pilot period)
Monday -Thursday 8am - 8-pm
Friday 8am to 3.30pm

Outreach surgery
Drop-in surgery held at Sighthill Community One Stop Shop, Fountainwell Square.
Thursday - 1pm to 4.30pm

Also provide home visits

CONTACT
Sunnylaw Advice Centre
160 Saracen Street
Glasgow
G22 0AS
t. 0141 336 3405
e. sunnylawadvice@hotmail.co.uk


 

 

Alcohol Support

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NORTH GLASGOW ALCOHOL SUPPORT SERVICE

Supports people to reduce the harm associated with alcohol misuse,  providing advice, information, education, prevention work and referrals for support.

opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9am - 9pm

CONTACT                                             
North Glasgow Alcohol Support Service
Hydepark  Business Centre
60 Mollinsburn Street
Glasgow
G21 4SF
t. 0141 558 7744
e: ngass@thegca.org.uk


REALISE COMMUNITY PROJECT

Supports people whose lives are adversely affected by drug and/or alcohol misuse. An advanced skills programme assists people to get involved in vocational classes or take advantage of volunteer opportunities with the project.

opening hours  
Monday to Friday  9am – 5pm

working in   
North Glasgow – all areas

CONTACT   
Realise Community Project
808 Garscube Road
Glasgow
G20 7ET
t. 0141 579 5101
f. 0141 579 5102
e. grace@realisecommunityproject.co.uk

 


ROSEMOUNT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROJECT

Supports women who have addiction problems or have family members with addictions.   The programme of activity is developed in response to expressed need with the aim of promoting well-being and improving mental and physical health.

working in  
North Glasgow – all areas

 

CONTACT     
Rosemount Lifelong Learning
221 Millburn Street
Royston
Glasgow
G21 2HL
t.  0141 552 3090
e.  admin@rosemount.ac.uk
w.  www.rosemount.ac.uk


ROYSTON & SIGHTHILL ALCOHOL SUPPORT SERVICES

Offers advice, information and support to people with alcohol problems and their families.  Activities include a prevention and education programme, diversionary events, signposting to other services, parents groups and youth groups.

opening hours  
Monday - Friday     9am – 5pm

working in
Royston Corridor

CONTACT
Royston & Sighthill Alcohol Support Services
Millburn Centre, Unit RCCB2,
221 Millburn Street
Glasgow
G21 2HL
t. 0141 553 2339
w. www.roystonalcoholsupport.info


RUCHILL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT / NEXT STEPS PROJECT

Works with young people, 14-18 years in Ruchill and Possilpark, providing a needs-led, holistic approach to the intervention of drug and alcohol misuse as well as other risk-taking, anti-social behaviours by providing advice, support and diversionary activities, through street work, thematic based group work and individual work.

The project operaties various afternoons and evenings (see below)

Monday
Street work, 5.30-8.00pm
Girls drama/art group, 5.30-7.30pm
Body combat, 7.45-8.45pm

Tuesday
Boys group, 6.00-9.00pm
Internet cafe, 5.00-8.30pm
Football group, 6.00-7.00pm

Wednesday
Girls group, 5.00-7.00pm

Thursday
Girls basketball, 5.30-6.30pm
Boys group, 7.00-9.00pm
Girls group, 6.00-8.00pm

Friday
Street work, 5.30-8.00pm
C-card, 5.30-7.30pm

CONTACT
Ruchill Youth Project
671 Bilsland Drive
Glasgow
G20 9NF
t. 0141 945 1461/1540
e. karen@ruchillyouthproject.org


Community Arts

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DEPOT ARTS COMPANY

Provides a year-round programme of arts and drama workshops for the 5-16 age group in Ruchill and Possilpark.

CONTACT
Depot Arts Company
P.O. Box 16516
Glasgow
G22 9AA
t. 07931 456 864
e. depotartsco@hotmail.co.uk


 FAB PAD

Fab Pad is an interior design project for young people aged 16 – 35 with a tenancy who have possibly experienced homelessness.

Fab Pad helps give you the skills necessary to make your house into home.  Weekly workshops, access to an Interior Designer, £100 budget and support throughout your time with us.

opening hours

Range from 12pm - 4.30pm dependant on office, please visit here to see our webpage

CONTACT

Linda McBride  linda@impactarts.co.uk
Anne McGrath  anne@impactarts.co.uk

Maryhill and North Glasgow Fab Pad Coordinators
Impact Arts
The Factory
319 Craigpark Drive
Dennistoun
G31 2TB

Tel:  0141 575 3001
Fax: 0141 575 3009


 IMPACT ARTS

service
In return for a weekly wage and travel expenses, you will be involved in a 6 month project and have the opportunity to experience a variety of creative arts including:

Home
You will design and create a range of furniture pieces learning a range of skills including Sourcing old pieces of furniture Furniture restoration

Eco chic fashion freak
This is a creative fashion project that will give you the skills to create original pieces of clothing as well as customise older clothes. The project will end in a fashion exhibition / catwalk in a city centre location with the option of selling your unique pieces! Activities include:

Sourcing items
Design
Manufacture
Clothing retail
Environmental issues when producing clothes

Community Challenges
You will undertake creative projects, such as public art, film making and others which will improve local communities. Each challenge will end in a celebration event to showcase the work you have carried out. Key skills include:
Creating a piece of artwork within a specified community Working as a team Responding to clients’ requests Engaging with community members Finishing tasks to a high standard within deadline.

There will also be workplace visits, inspiration trips and help with getting a job or into college.

OPENING TIMES
Tuesday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm Details of Outreach Activities/Home Visits:

Target Age:
16 - 19yrs old Living in Glasgow

CONTACT
The Creation Zone
Unit 8 St Lukes Place
The Gorbals
Glasgow
G5 0TB
e: lisa@impactarts.co.uk
w: http://www.impactarts.co.uk

t: 0141 420 6657

 


NORTHERN ROCK FESTIVAL GROUP 

Increases access to music making and music tuition. NRFG offers free music tuition in a variety of instruments. Rehearsal space and use of the recording studio are also available at community-friendly rates.

opening hours
Open to the public Monday to Friday 12am - 6pm for rehearsal and Internet access. Class timetables are available on the website or by calling NRFG. The Recording Studio is open weekdays 'til 6pm or after 6pm and weekends by special arrangement with the sound engineer. Bookings are taken by calling NRFG on 552 7197.

outreach
Free classes run throughout the North Glasgow.  Additionally tutors are avilable for hire to provide activities at community organisations at community-friendly rates. Tutors are certified by disclosure Scotland and are trained to diploma and/or degree level and have a wide experience of music performance and professionalism.

criteria for use of service
Northern Rock Festival Group's services are available to all ages and all levels of musical ability. We work in partnership with a variety of community groups including those with physical,mental and behavioural difficulties.

fees/costs for using service
Classes are free to attend. Prices for tutor hire to organisiations start from £99.00 but are negotiable.

CONTACT
Northern Rock Festival Group
The Millburn Centre
221 Millburn Street
Glasgow
G21 2HL
t: 0141 552 7197
e: info@nrfg.co.uk
w: http://www.nrfg.co.uk  



PREMIERE PRODUCTIONS

We pride ourselves on having high quality tutors who are all professionally trained, involved in theatre and television production and are sure that you will all enjoy the classes. It is our aim to provide classes that are exciting, interesting and varied.

The class curriculum is outlined as follows: Each week, the class will begin with a gentle warm up, followed by an hour of dance- usually a popular song, in this everyone will be divided into specific groups.

For the second hour, we will focus more on modern stage with the opportunity to focus on musicals with singing and acting through dance. We welcome ideas and suggestions from all pupils: if there is a song or play you like, then tell us. If you like to write your own pieces, then tell us.

All pupils participate in festivals and events

STRIVE FOR SUCCESS

opening
Saturday mornings 10.30am - 12.30pm
For ages 5 - 18

fees/costs for using service
£5.00 for 2 hours!

CONTACT
Premiere Productions
Barmulloch Community Centre
Barmulloch
Glasgow
t:  07753416181
e: Premproductions1@aol.com
W: www.premiere-productions.co.uk


SIDEKICK DANCE CREWS (charges are made)

Provides dance classes in tap, disco, cheer and show dance for children, 2.5 – 6 years.   Junior and senior classes, 7 - 25 years are available in hiphop, disco, tap and show dance.  Open to boys and girls.  Fees, £2 per hour.  For details of times and venues, contact Linda Kesson below.

CONTACT
Linda Kesson
t. 07751052483
e. lindakesson@hotmail.com

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SPRINGBURN LOCAL HISTORY CENTRE

Springburn Local History Centre is situated in Springburn Leisure Centre.  Springburn Local History Group meet once a fortnight.  For further information please contact the Open Museum (details below)

opening
As for the leisure Centre

 CONTACT
The Open Museum GMRC
200 Woodhead Rd
South Nitshill
Glasgow
G53 7NN
t: 0141 276 9370
e: elaine.addington@cls.glasgow.gov.uk


TOONSPEAK YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATRE

Provides drama and theatre activities for young people, aged 11-25 living in North Glasgow.  All young people living in the area are welcome, regardless of their social or cultural background.  We aim to be a participant-led project, with the young people taking an active role in decision making.   We run weekly workshops, outreach projects, annual productions, an empowerment programme and adult drama training programmes.

opening hours
workshops and rehearsals usually take place in the evenings during term time and throughout the day during school holidays in local community centres and venues in North Glasgow.

 office opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm

working in
North Glasgow – all areas

CONTACT     
Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre
Unit 1A
Millburn Centre
221 Millburn Street,
Glasgow
G21 2HL
t. 0141 552 0234
e. info@toonspeak.co.uk
w. www.toonspeak.co.uk


WALLACEWELL HOBBIES & CRAFTS

Offers arts and crafts classes, theatre outings, rambles and summer outings.

opening hours
Tuesdays 1.30pm-4pm

CONTACT
Ishbel Bridges
Wallacewell Hobbies & Crafts
Northgate Church Hall
Northgate Road
Balornock
Glasgow
G22
t. 0141 586 2208


 ROYSTON ROAD PROJECT

Provides a programme of arts-based activities in community-owned parks in Royston and Molendinar, bringing together young and older people with the aim of developing skills and confidence and promoting community cohesion. 

w: www.roystonroadproject.org



various techniques including Woodwork Upholstery Paint techniques Enhancing and decorating furniture Creating new pieces of furniture from scratch Furniture retail You will also take part in organizing sales events at HOME and in the HOME shop on High Street.NORTHERN ROCK FESTIVAL GROUP
Royston Community Music & Milton Music Action Zone

Asylum seekers/refugees

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NORTH GLASGOW ASYLUM SEEKERS NETWORK

A networking forum for organisations providing services to refugees and people seeking asylum.  Meets monthly in St Rollox Church in Sighthill. Works in co-operation with the North Glasgow Framework for Dialogue Group.

CONTACT
Norma McKinnon
Social Work, Community Development Team
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
Glasgow
G22 5QG
t. 0141 336 3316

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ST MUNGO'S DROP-IN CENTRE

Provides a drop-in facility on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 10.45 and 1.00pm, offering tea, coffee and play facilities.   Although the centre principally covers the Sighthill area anyone is welcome to attend.   The drop-in features particular activities on specific days and a creche is available .   There is a free minibus service to and from the drop-in with pick-up points at Fountainwell Road bus stop,  Petershill Road and Royston Road.

Monday
drop-in with computer course

Tuesday
drop-in with English classes and arts & crafts

Wednesday
drop-in with keep fit and a health visitors clinic

working in  
Sighthill, Royston, Petershill Road

CONTACT
Sister Maureen McNally
St Mungo’s Retreat
52 Parson Street
Glasgow
G21 2HL
t.  0141 552 1823

e.   stmungosdropin@btinternet.com


ST ROLLOX CHURCH DROP-IN CENTRE

Provides the following services for asylum seeker families.

Monday
Kids Club, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Youth Club, 7.45pm-9.00pm

Tuesday
Food co-op and drop-in shop, 12.30-2pm

Wednesday
Drop-in cafe and shop, with creche, 10am-12noon
Computer class with creche, 10.15-12noon
English Class, 1pm-3pm

Thursday
Parent & toddler group for 0-4 years and craft activities, 10am-12noon

Sunday
Church services, creche room, children's and young people's club (all welcome)
Bibleclass every Sunday.  Social breakfast once a month (ring for details)

Outreach
St Rollox has activities for young people in Springburn Academy on Mondays and Sighthill Primary on Wednesdays.  Call for more details

CONTACT
St Rollox Church
9 Fountainwell Road
Glasgow
G21 1RG
t. 0141 558 1809
e. strollox@btinternet.com


TRON ST. MARY'S DROP-IN CENTRE

Provides the following services for asylum seeker families

Monday
English conversation classes (with childcare) 7-9pm

Tuesday
Nearly new clothes and household items for sale and cafe, 11am-1.00pm

Wednesday
Parents and toddlers group with creche and activities for parents, 10am-12noon

Drop-in for everyone.  Activities for children, 3-5pm

Sunday
Church service at 11am in English, everyone welcome

All of the above close during school holidays

working in
The Red Road area

CONTACT 
Tron St. Mary’s Church
128 Red Road
Glasgow
G21
t.   0141 333 9459
e.  helenhughes@fish.co.uk


RED ROAD WOMEN'S CENTRE

Individual Support to asylum seekers and refugees on a range of issues such as NASS Welfare Benefits Status Health Housing Childcare Education Training
Also range of english and literacy classes and a Womens Support Group
Mother Toddler on Thursday afternoons.
Intepreting Services available

Times of opening: 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9pm to 12pm Friday 
Open to all asylum seekers refugees in North Glasgow

Contact
Red Road Women's Centre
10/20 Petershill Court
Glasgow
G21 4PY
t: 0141 557 5571 (Nicola)
e: rrwc@btconnect.com


Befriending

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SPRINGBURN VOLUNTEER & BEFRIENDING PROJECT

The project offers volunteer placements on their 'Volunteer Involvement in Befriending Elderly Scheme (V.I.B.E) Programme' to local people.  Volunteer Befrienders offer a few hours company to an elderly person on a regular basis, which is a vital link to people in the community who are at risk of becoming socially isolated.

Volunteer Befrienders are provided with training, ongoing support and out-of-pocket expenses.

opening hours 
Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm
Friday, 9am-4pm

working in   
Springburn & East Balornock

CONTACT   
Springburn Volunteer & Befriending Project
10 Angus Street
Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4DN
t. 0141 557 3684
e. springburn@volunteerglasgow.org
w. www.volunteerglasgow.org



STOP SMOKING BEFRIENDING PROJECT

The project provides a befriending service to support smokers from low income areas in North Glasgow who are attempting to quit through NHS Services. It offers at least 15 hours of training in communication & befriending skills, smoking cessation, relapse, health issues, nicotine replacement therapy and more.

opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5pm
The Project Co-Ordinator is available on her mobile and for befrienders support outwith these hours

CONTACT
Stop Smoking Befriending Project
Royston Stress Centre
Unit E10
145 Charles Street
Royston
Glasgow
G21 2QA
t: 0141 552 4434
e: gillianhyland@roystonstress.org.uk

We hope to recruit befrienders with an empathetic attitude and non-judgemetal view but no specific skills or experience necessary.

Befrienders may be required to meet the stoppers for a chat. They will have all expenses re-imbursed weekly or when required. Some expenses may include- travel, child care costs and tea, coffee and cake.


Careers guidance

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CAREERS SCOTLAND

Provides careers advice and guidance on employment, training and education issues.

Outreach facilities
Springburn Enterprise & Learning Centre, 179 Ayr St

opening hours
Monday to Friday 9-5pm

CONTACT
Careers Scotland
9 Renfield Street
Glasgow
G2 5EZ
t.  0141 226 2050
e.  renfield.street@careers-scotland.org.uk
w.  www.careers-scotland.org.uk



WORKING LINKS

Provides advice and support to find and keep suitable employment.   Assists people to set goals, create and update CV's, complete application forms, prepare for interview, cope with setbacks and generally provide support to people looking for work. 

criteria for use
People who are unemployed, claiming JSA or income support, incapacity benefit, SDA or pension credit, any new deal participant or anyone who has not been looking for work because of domestic responsibilities for 2 years or more

opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm

CONTACT
Working Links
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
GLASGOW
G22 5QG
t. 0141 446 5223
e. billy.halliday@workinglinks.co.uk
w. www.workinglinks.co.uk

 


 

YOUTHSMART PROJECT

Offers a course to help young people (16-18 years) 'Get Ready for Work' through an integrated programme of personal development
and vocational skills training, leading to Work tasters and work placements.  The project also provides
information on routes to further education, modern apprenticeships, I.T and other training and employment
opportunities.  Literacy and numeracy tuition, jobsearch skills, interview skills and motivational training are also
available.

 CLIENTS ARE REFERRED THROUGH CAREERS SCOTLAND

opening hours
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 4.45pm
Friday - 9am to 3.30pm

CONTACT
Youthsmart Project
Glasgow North Regeneration Agency
1073-1075 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
G20 9AX
t. 0141 587 6127
e: l.duffy@glasgownorth.org

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Caring

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C.A.ST. (Carers All Stand Together)

Our group provide:
Generic Carers  Information, Support,Campaigning and Networking Forum
We are a non-funded volunteer group supported by the North West Carers Project.

T: North West Carers Project: 0141 946 5612
E: castcarers@hotmail.co.uk


 

COOK n CARE

Offers a high-quality 3-course nutritious meal to people who would otherwise find it difficult to cook for themselves.  The food is prepared by a professional chef and delivered by a team of trained volunteers.  Special dietary requirements are catered for and customers choose their menu one-week in advance. Volunteers also provide an early alert service; reporting on individual support & care needs identified while visiting vulnerable people in their own homes.

CONTACT    
Cook n Care
74 Closeburn Street
Glasgow
G22 5ST
t.  0141 336 3562
f.  0141 336 6991
e. possilmilton@aol.com


CROSSROADS SCOTLAND

First point of contact for Carers for up to date relevent information , signposting to local support services, support and a friendly listening ear.

opening hours
Monday-Thursday 09.00am - 05.00pm
Friday 09.00am - 04.00pm

CONTACT
t: 0141 353 6504
INFORMATION PHONE LINE SERVICE ONLY
w: http://www.crossroads-scotland.co.uk/cislmain.htm

EMMAUS GLASGOW

Provision of accommodation and work for people who have been homeless.

From mid October 2005 the project will operate a community for homeless people at 101 Ellesmere Street.  This will include a retail area for refurbished furniture, white goods and bric-a-brac; a community cafe and internet cafe.

CONTACT
Emmaus Glasgow
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
GLASGOW
G22 5QG
t. 0141 353 3912
e. info@emmausglasgow.org.uk
w. www.emmausglasgow.org.uk


GLASGOW NORTH WEST CARERS PROJECT (SOCIAL WORK)

Are you looking after a relative or friend?

Glasgow North West Carers Project can assist you with:

  • information & advice
  • benefits claims
  • emotional support
  • training to help you cope
  • short breaks
  • ways to ensure that your views are heard

CONTACT
Glagsow North West Carers Project
29 Shakespeare Street
Maryhill
Glasgow, G20 8TH

T: 0141 946 5612
W: www.glasgow.gov.uk/carers


GOOD MORNING NORTH GLASGOW

Provides a free daily telephone care and alert service to older people, disabled people and people with mental health problems.   Carers monitor the well-being of members and are alerted to potential health problems at an early stage.  The project aims to reduce isolation and exclusion while making people feel safer in their home.  Members are kept well informed of local opportunities and activities.

project hours  
8am – 12 noon  (not open to the public).
Visits by appointment 12 noon to 3pm

working in
North Glasgow, Springburn, East Balornock
Milton SIP areas, Lambhill & Parkhill

CONTACT
Good Morning North Glasgow
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
Possilpark
Glasgow
G22 5QG
t.  0141 336 7766
f.  0141 336 7838
e.  nickyt@goodmorningproject.org
w. www.goodmorning.org.uk

 


 

HOME-START GLASGOW NORTH WEST (SUPPORTING FAMILIES)

Aims to increase the confidence and independence of families who are experiencing difficulties (families must have at least one child under the age of five0
The organisation train and support volunteers who:

  • visit families in their own homes
  • offer friendship, support and practical assistance
  • encourage the parents' strengths and emotional well being for the ultimate benefit of the children
  • encourage families to widen their network of relationships and to use effectively the support and services available within the community

CONTACT
Home-start Glasgow North West
76 Dunard Street
Glasgow
G20 6SH
t. 0141 948 0441
e. homestart.glasgownorthwest@tesco.net
w. www.homestartglasgownorthwest.org.uk

 


 

KINSHIP FOR THE FUTURE

We are a group of grandparents and extended family members who are the main carers of children. Our members work hard at creating help, support and encouragement for all those in similar situations throughout the North.

Reasons for the need of Kinship Care include:

Parental substance abuse
Parental incarceration
Teenage parents who are not ready to be parents
Domestic violence
Mental illness
Bereavement

Contact us for more information

CONTACT
Jessie Harvey
t: 0141 564 8504
w: http://kinship.sitekit.net

 


 

MILTON ACCESS PROJECT

Provides free transport to hospitals, doctors and shops.  This service is for the elderly, disabled and infirm or for anyone who may feel socially excluded through illness.  They can also provide an escort service.   The project leader visits clients to register them with the service and to assess how the service may help with their individual needs.

opening hours
Monday – Friday  9am – 4.30pm

working in
Milton

CONTACT
Milton Access Project
15 Scaraway Drive
Milton
Glasgow
G22 7EY  
t.   0141 564 5044
f.   0141 564 2959
e.  liz@miltonaccessproject.org


MILTON VOLUNTEER & CARE PROJECT

Recruits and trains volunteers as escorts and befrienders.  Also provides a low-cost care and repair service to vulnerable, elderly, disabled and low-income families living in Milton where the client is expected to provide the materials for the job and the labour costs are met by the project.    The aim is to reduce common accidents in the home, which can occur when older people and disabled people attempt basic maintenance and health & safety checks are provided through routine home maintenance visits.  

Provides advice and advocacy generally to older people, including assessments for the use of orthopeadic chairs and the lending of wheelchairs.   The service overall assists elderly people who have no other means of help.

Referrals come from statutory agencies and from clients themselves.

opening hours
Monday – Friday  9am – 4.30pm
Drop-in activities for older people, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-12noon

working in
Milton 

CONTACT
Milton Care & Repair Project
123 Castlebay Drive
Milton
Glasgow
G22 7LP
t.   0141 772 6503
f.   0141 772 6482


 


Childcare - Pre 5s

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For full details on all childcare provision in North Glasgow

CONTACT
Childcare Development Officer
Glasgow North Ltd
St Rollox House
130 Springburn Road
GLASGOW
G21 1YL
t. 0141 552 5413
w. www.glasgownorth.org

RED ROAD WOMEN'S CENTRE

Afterschool Care for ages 3 - 12 years old
Day care ages 6weeks - 5 years old.
Half day care for working parents or parents in Education
Free childcare for women attending classes in the centreRespite Care - referral by GP's, Health Visitors, other health care professionals, and Social Workers
Times of opening: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Contact Childcare Manager Pamela Marshall
(Afterschool Care Costs available on request)

Red Road Women's Centre
10/20 Petershill Court
G21 4PY
t: 0141 557 5571
e: rrwc@btconnect.com


Children

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CHILDRENS INCLUSION PARTNERSHIP

Works with children and families, helping them to think, learn and speak out about community issues that matter to them, supporting them in practical activities and helping them to make contact with relevant forums and decision-makers.

CONTACT    
CHIP
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
Glasgow
G22 5QG
t. 0141 336 8612
e. angus.wood@barnardos.org.uk


HAMILTONHILL FAMILY LEARNING CENTRE

Provides high quality childcare and education for children 0-5 years.  Also offers support services for parents and carers, for example: basic cookery skills, money advice, careers guidance.

opening hours
Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm

CONTACT
Hamiltonhill Family Learning Centre
115 Ellesmere Street
GLASGOW
G22 5QT
t.  0141 332 2797
e. ForrestI@seemis.net

 


 

 MARYHILL MOBILE CRECHE

A mobile community childcare service to assist parents/carers to participate in activities outside the home.
Also offers a 2 hour respite service for children under 3 years (referral through agencies).  Creches must be booked by a group/organisation and are for community use, not private functions.

opening hours
Monday to Friday - 9am to 9pm
Saturday - 9am to 4pm

CONTACT
Maryhill Mobile Creche
35 Avenuepark Street
Glasgow
G20 8TS
t. 0141 945 1888
e. sally@mmcreche.fsnet.co.uk

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YOUNG POSSIL FUTURES

Supports young people in Possilpark to take an active part in community life by enabling them to get involved in decision-making processes.  Also provides an information and advice service to young people locally. 

CONTACT
Young Possil Futures
c/o 249 Hawthorn Street
GLASGOW
G22 6HF
t.   07931 456864
e.  jain.mcintyre@ntlworld.com


Community centres

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BALGRAYHILL TENANTS HALL

A Glasgow City Council venue for community use.

CONTACT
Balgrayhill Tenants Hall
139 Balgrayhill Road
GLASGOW
G21 3AE
t.  0141 557 0475


BALORNOCK EAST COMMUNITY  - BROOMTON ROAD COMMUNITY SHOP

A community café, community hall and information point for services and agencies who are encouraged to have outreach surgeries on the premises.   Also provides: extended lifelong learning opportunities for local residents; supported education; core skill development opportunities; access to the Internet and a homework club for school-aged young people.   A full programme of community events is available on a weekly basis

opening hours  
Monday – Friday  9am – 5pm & 6pm – 9pm
weekend lets available

CONTACT
Balornock East Community  - Broomton Road Community Shop
42/44 Broomton Road
Balornock
Glasgow
G21 3RU
t. 0141 563 5120
e. balornockeast@yahoo.co.uk


BARMULLOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE & LIBRARY

CONTACT
Barmulloch Community Centre & Library
46 Wallacewell Quadrant
GLASGOW
G21 3PX
t.   0141 558 1772
e.  lil@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
w. www.glasgow.gov.uk


CALEDONIAN COMMUNITY HALL

A community hall providing activities, 5 days a week for all ages.  Meals are available between 11am and 1.30pm each day and snacks are available at all times.  A programme of recreational activities is on offer Monday to Friday and on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.  The hall is also available for rental at weekends.

working in                                        
Royston

CONTACT                                               
Caledonian Community Hall
80 Charles Street
Royston
Glasgow
G21 1PX
t. 0141 552 2775


GERMISTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

A community facility providing access to volunteering opportunities and a range of educational, recreation & leisure activities for all age groups.  Local people are actively involved in the management of the centre, which is used as a meeting place by Germiston Community Council, Germiston Estate Management Group and a number of other community groups.   The centre is also available for let by community groups and association members for fundraising activities or special events.   Services include:

Monday-Friday - 9am-3pm  Pre-five childcare
Monday-Friday -   Meals on wheels 
Monday-Friday - 9am-3.30pm Access to two computers
Tuesday - 1pm-4pm  Young people's/adult career guidance
Tuesday -  7pm-8.30pm Junior youth club (7-11 years)
Wednesday - 9am-10.30am Fresh fruit & veg. on sale
Thursday - 7pm-8.30pm Senior youth club (11-16 years)
Sunday - 7pm-9pm  Bingo

In addition to these services, on every second Wednesday of the month (except council recess and holidays) Councillor John Moynes holds a surgery between 7pm and 8pm.

opening hours 
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am-4.30pm and 7pm-9.30pm
Friday, 8.30am-4pm (evening lets available)
Saturday, 9am–12noon
Sunday, 7pm-9pm

working in  
Royston and Germiston

CONTACT
Germiston Community Association
297 Forge Street
Glasgow
G21 2AH
t. 0141 770 4575
e. info.gca@btconnect.com
MILTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

A Glasgow City Council venue for community use.

CONTACT
Milton Community Centre
424 Liddesdale Road
GLASGOW
G22 7BX
t. 0141 772 9100


POSSILPOINT COMMUNITY CENTRE

A Glasgow City Council venue for community use.

CONTACT
Possilpoint Community Centre
130 Denmark Street
GLASGOW
G22 5LQ
t.  0141 336 4057


RUCHILL COMMUNITY CENTRE

A Glasgow City Council venue for community use.

CONTACT
Ruchill Community Centre
671 Bilsland Drive
GLASGOW
G20 9NF
t.  0141 946 8161


ST MATTHEW'S CENTRE

A multi-purpose community centre, services include: support and information for homeless people, ex-offenders and people who are disadvantaged by drug and alcohol misuse; a lunch club for older people; adult education and training opportunities; sporting, recreational and cultural opportunities for children and young people.   Local people are actively involved in the management of the centre, which is used as a meeting place and support agency by a number of local community groups

opening hours 
Monday                  9am – 10pm
Tuesday – Friday    9am – 10pm
Saturday                 9am – 3pm         
Sunday                   2pm – 7pm

working in
North Glasgow – all areas

CONTACT
St Matthew's Centre
200 Balmore Road
Glasgow
G22 6LJ 
t.   0141 347 1726
f.   0141 347 1726
e.   stmatthews@btclick.com


SIGHTHILL DROP-IN CENTRE

CONTACT
Sighthill Drop-In Centre
Fountainwell Square
GLASGOW
G21 1RF
t.   0141 558 6910
e.  lil@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
w. www.glasgow.gov.uk


WESTERCOMMON RESOURCE CENTRE (ALSO KNOWN AS 'THE COURTYARD')

A community-managed offering a large multi-purpose hall, small meeting rooms, I.T. suites and a kitchen and cafe facility.

CONTACT
Westercommon Resource Centre
2 Westercommon Drive
GLASGOW
G22 5PQ
t. 0141 336 3444


Community engagement

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NORTH GLASGOW YOUTH STAKEHOLDERS' GROUP

North Glasgow Youth Stakeholders' Group represents around 60 agencies working with young people across North Glasgow.  The group acts as an information sharing forum for youth providers and takes individual strands of partnership work forward through its sub-groups.  The main area of focus is youth participation, involving young people in the decision making processes in their community.  

The Stakeholders' Group has monthly meetings, supported by quarterly networking events, based around themes identified by the group.  To be a member of the group you must belong to an agency currently working with young people, aged between 10 and 25 in North Glasgow.

CONTACT
Community Planning Partnership
Unit W7
141 Charles Street
Glasgow
G21 2QA

t. 0141 564 1030
f. 0141 564 1088
e. April.McCauley@gcpl.org.uk
w. http://ngysg.sitekit.net


Credit union

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RUCHILL CREDIT UNION

Encourages saving through a credit union and offers access to low-interest loans to members.  Information and a signposting service is available on all aspects of debt and money management.

opening hours
Monday – Friday  11.30am – 3.30pm

pay in points
Wednesday  1pm – 3pm
Thursday   6pm – 7.30pm

working in
Ruchill

CONTACT
Ruchill Credit Union
Ruchill Community Centre
671 Bisland Drive
Glasgow
G20 9NF
t.   0141 946 2832
f.   0141 946 2832



GREATER MILTON & POSSILPARK CREDIT UNION LTD

In the absence of banking facilities in Milton, the credit union offers affordable and reliable financial services to the community, regardless of people’s resources or their level of income.   Low interest loans are available to members.   Any surplus the credit union makes on its activities during the year, can be returned to the members in the form of a dividend.  Members can save as often as they like and, up to certain limits, as much as they like.   The Project operates from 2 additional areas:

Milton Unemployed Community Resource Centre:  Thursday and Friday
Possilpark Parish Church:  Saturday

opening hours  
Monday to Friday  9am – 5pm

working in   
Milton, Possilpark

CONTACT 
Greater Milton & Possilpark Credit Union Ltd
1 Westray Circus
Milton
Glasgow 
G22 7BE
t.   0141 347 0671
f.   0141 336 6777


Disability

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COOK 'N' CARE

Provides fresh home made meals to the home of service users who are housebound / disabled or isolated people within the community in North Glasgow. 

This service is available to any one in the North Area of Glasgow and costs £2.50 per meal.

opening hours
Monday - Friday

CONTACT
Cook 'n' Care
74 Closeburn Street
Possil
Glasgow
G22 5ST

t: 0141 336 3562
e: d.canning@disabilityforum.org.uk


GOOD MORNING NORTH GLASGOW

Provides a free daily telephone care and alert service to older people, disabled people and people with mental health problems.   Carers monitor the well-being of members and are alerted to potential health problems at an early stage.   The project aims to reduce isolation and exclusion while making people feel safer in their home. 

project hours 
8am – 12 noon  (not open to the public)

working in
North Glasgow, Springburn, East Balornock, Milton, Lambhill & Parkhill

CONTACT
Good Morning North Glasgow
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
Possilpark
Glasgow
G22 5QG
t.  0141 336 7766
f.  0141 336 7838
e.  nickyt@goodmorningproject.org
w. www.goodmorning.org.uk


MILTON ACCESS PROJECT

Provides free transport to hospitals, doctors and shops.  This service is for the elderly, disabled and infirm or for anyone who may feel socially excluded through illness.  They can also provide an escort service.   The project leader visits clients to register them with the service and to assess individual needs.

opening hours
Monday – Friday  9am – 4.30pm

working in
Milton

CONTACT
Milton Access Project
15 Scaraway Drive
Milton
Glasgow
G22 7EY  
t.   0141 564 5044
e.  liz@miltonaccessproject.org


MILTON KIDS D.A.S.H. CLUB

Offers a range of sport and social opportunities for young people with physical and learning disabilities, through the provision of after school, lunchtime and holiday programmes.

opening hours
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 3pm – 5pm

working in
North Glasgow - all areas

CONTACT
Milton Kids DASH Club
Milton Community Centre
424 Liddesdale Road
Milton
Glasgow
G22 7BX
t.   0141 772 8121
f.   0141 772 8675
e.  kath@mkdash.fsnet.co.uk


OPENING

Supports unemployed disabled people to gain and sustain the paid employment of their choice.  Offering one-to-one support, the project assists people to gain confidence and motivation, to prepare a c.v., gain interview skills and conduct employment searches, they also provide a job monitoring service. 

Opening is open to anyone who lives within the Glasgow City boundary, who has a disability, health problem or impairment, is unemployed and wishes to work for 16 hours per week or more.  There is no charge for this service. 

CONTACT   
Opening
Unit W5, Rosemount Workspace
141 Charles Street
Royston
Glasgow
G21 2QA
t. 0141 552 8382
f. 0141 552 4951
e.  keithjones@opening.org.uk
w. www.opening.org.uk


POSSIL & MILTON FORUM ON DISABILITY

A drop-in centre with a cafe serving food.  The project offers a wide variety of activities including educational classes such as computing and sign language, recreational and sporting activities. All activities are open to the general public as the Forum actively encourages integration.

The Out and About Club offers children and young people (8-18) with physical, learning or sensory impairments, the support they require to take advantage of local youth programmes and facilities.

opening hours:

Café  
Monday - Friday  10am – 4pm

Youth Project 
Wednesday  7pm – 9pm

working in
North Glasgow, Milton

CONTACT
Possil & Milton Forum on Disability
74 Closeburn Street
Glasgow
G22 5ST
t.   0141 336 3562
f.  0141 336 6991
e.  possilmilton@aol.com


REVIVE SCOTLAND

 

Revive Scotland is a charity dedicated to providing care, support and practical assistance for people with multiple sclerosis, their families, carers and friends.  They provide counselling, physiotherapy, complementary therapies, dietary advice, podiatry and oxygen therapy.  Group work for - newly diagnosed, fatigue self-management, pain management, exercise and leisure classes.

opening hours
Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Thursday, open until 8pm

CONTACT
Revive Scotland
Unit 16
Chapel Street Industrial Estate
Glasgow
G20 9BD
t. 0141 945 3344
e. info@revivescotland.org

The meals are delivered by a small staff and a very loyal hard working group of volunteers who have daily contact with the service user.

Domestic violence

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RED ROAD WOMENS CENTRE

Provides education and training, group work, information & advice, support on welfare benefits, housing/homelessness, health, counselling, relationships, domestic & sexual abuse, debt counselling and legal advice.

The centre also provides childcare and after school care.

opening hours 
Monday to Thursday   9.30am – 8.30pm
Friday     9.30am – 4pm

working in
North Glasgow - all areas

CONTACT
Red Road Womens' Centre
10/20 Petershill Court
Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4PY
t.   0141 557 5571
f.   0141 557 3307
e.  rrwc@btconnect.com


Drug Advice

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ADDACTION

Provides a specialist community rehabilitation service for individuals with drug/alcohol problems.  They offer a structured day programme designed to support individuals to maintain stability, cope with detoxification, explore treatment options and maintain a drug/alcohol free lifestyle.

The project supports individuals to build confidence and self-esteem.  They provide individually tailored care packages promoting drug/alcohol education, relapse prevention, anxiety management, coping with depression and trauma.   Addaction provides links to various other services, including: education, employment training, leisure & creative activities, community groups, volunteering opportunities and family support.  They also offer alternative therapies, structured group work sessions and one-to-one support.

All clients must be referred through the local Community Addiction Team .  

opening hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
evening and weekend opening can also be arranged

CONTACT
Addaction
200 Balmore Road
GLASGOW
G22 6LJ
t. 0141 437 2255/2256
e. d.graham@addaction.org.uk


REALISE COMMUNITY PROJECT

Provides a full-time structured day programme to assist clients in their personal, social and employability skills, aiming to assist people to move away from alcohol and drug problems into further education and employment.  Clients have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities and, through this to develop a range of new transferable skills that can be applied in a work or social setting.   

Referrals are accepted from social work, community addiction services, criminal justice teams, community rehab services, health services, housing and self referral.

The project holds 3 evening classes a week which are open to the public and free of charge, these include:

CERAMICS, Mondays 6.30pm-8.30pm

DRAMA, Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm

VISUAL ARTS, Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm

working in   
North Glasgow – all areas

CONTACT  
Realise Community Project
808 Garscube Road
Glasgow
G20 7ET
t. 0141 579 5101
f. 0141 579 5102
e. grace@realisecommunitproject.co.uk
w: http://realise.sitekit.net


ROSEMOUNT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROJECT

Group work and one-to-one support for women who have addiction problems or have family members with addictions.   The programme of activity is developed in response to expressed need with the aim of promoting well-being and improving mental and physical health.

 

working in   
North Glasgow – all areas

CONTACT     
Rosemount Lifelong Learning
221 Millburn Street
Royston
Glasgow
G21 2HL
t.  0141 552 3090
e.  admin@rosemount.ac.uk
w.  www.rosemount.ac.uk


RUCHILL DEVELOPMENT / NEXT STEPS PROJECT

Works with young people, 14-18 years in Ruchill and Possilpark, providing a needs-led, holistic approach to the intervention of drug and alcohol misuse as well as other risk-taking, anti-social behaviours by providing advice, support and diversionary activities, through street work, thematic based group work and individual work.

The project operaties various afternoons and evenings (see below)

Monday
Street work, 5.30-8.00pm
Girls drama/art group, 5.30-7.30pm
Body combat, 7.45-8.45pm

Tuesday
Boys group, 6.00-9.00pm
Internet cafe, 5.00-8.30pm
Football group, 6.00-7.00pm

Wednesday
Girls group, 5.00-7.00pm

Thursday
Girls basketball, 5.30-6.30pm
Boys group, 7.00-9.00pm
Girls group, 6.00-8.00pm

Friday
Street work, 5.30-8.00pm
C-card, 5.30-7.30pm

CONTACT
Ruchill Youth Project
671 Bilsland Drive
Glasgow
G20 9NF
t. 0141 945 1461/1540
e. karen@ruchillyouthproject.org


SUSTAINABLE LEARNING & SUPPORT PROJECT

Provides a programme of vocational and non-vocational learning opportunities in community outreach learning centres for people with a history of drug misuse.   Through group work and one-to-one support, the programme offers the first step back into learning for people who want to develop new interests, build confidence and gain employability related skills..

CONTACT  
North Glasgow College
110 Flemington Street
Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4BX
t.   0141 558 9001 
f.   0141 558 9905
e.   infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk
w.   www.north-gla.ac.uk


TAILORED GUIDANCE FOR EX-DRUG USERS

Offers specialist guidance to clients who have experienced drugs misuse, with a view to supporting and moving them into employment via the services of Glasgow North Regeneration Agency and other agencies as appropriate to their individual needs.

opening hours  
Monday, Tuesday    9am – 4.45pm
Wednesday, Thursday 9am – 8pm
Friday   9am – 3.30pm

working in
North Glasgow, all areas
Outreach offices in Possil, Royston, Milton & Maryhill
Surgeries as required

CONTACT
Glasgow North Regeneration Agency
St Rollox House,
130 Springburn Road
Glasgow
G21 1YL 

t.   0141 552 5413
f.   0141 552 0886
e.  info@glasgownorth .org
w.  www.glasgownorth.org




Employment training

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ANDERSTON SKILLSHOP
Offers careers guidance, general employability advice and guidance and I.T. skills/training

opening hours
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4.45pm
Friday - 9am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm

open to
residents of Hillhead, Partick, North Kelvin and Anderston.

CONTACT
Anderston Skillshop
Northwest Economic Network
214-216 Kent Road
Glasgow
G3 7HE
t. 0141 564 5210
e. bob@northwesteconomicnetwork.org
w. www.northwesteconomicnetwork.org

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GLASGOW NORTH REGENERATION AGENCY

  • assists local people to access employment opportunities
  • assists local people to sustain employability by promoting lifelong learning and development
  • supports the formation of new businesses in the area
  • encourages existing employers to grow, develop and increase their competitiveness
  • supports the environmental regeneration of the area

Also offers a range of informal and recognised IT qualifications to employed and unemployed people in North Glasgow.

opening hours
Monday-Thursday, 9am-4.45pm
Friday, 9am-3.30pm

CONTACT                                      
Glasgow North Regeneration Agency
St Rollox House
130 Springburn Road
Glasgow
G21 1YL

t. 0141 552 5413
f. 0141 558 0886
w. www.glasgownorth.org

Royston
117 Royston Road, Glasgow G21
t. 0141 552 8142

Possilpark
18/20 Balmore Road, Possilpark, Glasgow G21 2QN
t. 0141 347 0690

Milton
Milton Resource Centre, 460 Ashgill Road, Glasgow G22 7HJ
t. 0141 762 1238

Maryhill
968 Maryhill Road, Maryhill, Glasgow, G22 7TA
t: 0141 946 9100

Maryhill Shopping Centre Office, Maryhill Road, Glasgow, G20 9SH
t: 0141 579 5551

Wyndford Office, 21 Dunbeith Place, Glasgow G20 8HS
t: 0141 945 5600

Community Central Halls,308-310 Maryhill Road, Glasgow G20 7YE
t: 0141 332 9191

opening hours
  
Monday – Thursday 9am – 4.45pm
Friday 9am - 3.30pm 


WORKING LINKS

Provides advice and support to find and keep suitable employment.   Assists people to set goals, create and update CV's, complete application forms, prepare for interview, cope with setbacks and generally provide support to people looking for work. 

criteria for use
People who are unemployed, claiming JSA or income support, incapacity benefit, SDA or pension credit, any new deal participant or anyone who has not been looking for work because of domestic responsibilities for 2 years or more.  Also partners of  people claiming the listed benefits.

opening hours
Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Initial visit can be anywhere in the North of Glasgow. New office to be Opened in North area soon.

CONTACT
Norman house
1189 Duke Street
Glasgow
G31 5NW


e. information@workinglinks.co.uk
w. www.workinglinks.co.uk




 

Environmental projects

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50+

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ALIVE & KICKING

A community-run day centre, offering recreational and therapeutic sports activities for elderly and physically disabled people.  

CONTACT
Alive & Kicking Project
94 Red Road
Glasgow
G21 4HP
t.  0141 558 0329
f.  0141 557 0310
e.  alive.kicking@gmx.net


MILTON VOLUNTEER & CARE PROJECT

Recruits and trains volunteers as escorts and befrienders.  Also provides a low-cost care and repair service to vulnerable, elderly, disabled and low-income families living in Milton where the client is expected to provide the materials for the job and the labour costs are met by the project.    The aim is to reduce common accidents in the home, which can occur when older people and disabled people attempt basic maintenance and health & safety checks are provided through routine home maintenance visits.  

Provides advice and advocacy generally to older people, including assessments for the use of orthopeadic chairs and the lending of wheelchairs.   The service overall assists elderly people who have no other means of help.

Referrals come from statutory agencies and from clients themselves.

opening hours
Monday – Friday  9am – 4.30pm
Drop-in activities for older people, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-12noon

working in
Milton 

CONTACT
Milton Care & Repair Project
123 Castlebay Drive
Milton
Glasgow
G22 7LP
t.   0141 772 6503
f.   0141 772 6482

 


 

 

Health

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ANAM CARA LIVING CENTRE

Provides a supportive and confidential environment for people coming to terms with the diagnosis of Hepatitis C and HIV/Aids.  Offers a range of social, educational and volunteer/employment opportunities, which enable members to adopt a more stable living pattern.   Also offers members access to a personal development programme, holistic therapies and a healthy eating/nutrition programme in the form of a regular shared meal.

opening hours
Monday, 9am – 5pm
Tuesday, 10am – 5pm
Wednesday, 9.30am – 8pm
Thursday, 10am – 5pm
Friday, 10am – 4pm

working in
North Glasgow – all areas  

CONTACT  
Anam Cara Living Centre
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
Glasgow
G22 5QG

t.   0141 336 8093
e.  anam-cara@btconnect.com
w: www.anam-cara.org.uk


NORTH GLASGOW HEALTHY LIVING COMMUNITY  
 
Following the holistic approach to health and wellbeing, North Glasgow HLC works in partnership with partner organisations to improve the quality of life, health & wellbeing of local people by:

  • increasing aspirations
  • promoting opportunities
  • facilitating positive changes  

Specific priority areas are:

  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • arts & leisure
  • healthy eating

Target groups are:

  • children and families
  • young people
  • carers
  • isolated and excluded people
  • local networks of organisations with an interest in health & wellbeing

CONTACT                                         
North Glasgow Healthy Living Community
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
Glasgow
G22 5QG
t. 0141 336 7000
e. info@healthynorthglasgow.co.uk



YOUTH HEALTH SERVICE

A drop in health service for young people aged 12-19.

When young people visit the YHS they can:

  • See a doctor or nurse, with a friend or on their own, to discuss any particular health problem or issue they may have – without having to make an appointment
  • Talk in private or with friends to our counsellor or drugs and alcohol worker about anything from stress, family problems to questions you might have on addictions
  • Visit the gym for a workout
  • Chat to our youth workers
  • Take part in workshops

opening hours
Every Thursday 6.30-9.30pm

working in   
North Glasgow – all areas

CONTACT     
Youth Health Service
Maryhill Health Centre
Glasgow
G20 9DR
t: 0141 531 8718
web: www.ruhealthy.biz


 KEEP WELL PROJECT

Keep Well is for people aged between 45 and 64 to encourage making lifestyle changes at this age to make a big difference to their future health.

A free health check is offered to look at a number of things including blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and lifestyle issues like exercise and diet. It also gives access to a range of other FREE services to keep you healthy.

Your practice nurse will usually carry out the Health Check, you may also have time with your Dr.

To learn more please visit www.keepwellscotland.com

If you would like to arrange a health check:

Visit your local Health Centre to make an appointment




 

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COOK N CARE

Makes available a home made 3-course meal which can be delivered directly to the home of housebound or older people.  Food is served by a friendly volunteer.  A menu of healthy eating options is available if you are interested in finding out more.  The service operates Monday-Friday, but there is no obligation to commit to 5 days, the services is flexible, offering a combination of days and courses to serve your needs. 

COST
£2.50 for a 3-course meal

CONTACT
Desmond Canning
Possil & Milton Forum on Disability
74 Closeburn Street
Glasgow
G22 5ST
t.  0141 336 3562
e. dccanning@msn.com

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MILTON FOOD PROJECT

Offers a range of high-quality, affordable produce through a community shop and delivery service.  Encourages people to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in relation to shopping, cooking and enjoying healthy food.   Volunteers have access to a range of training opportunities, including customer service and communications.  Food demonstrations and cookery classes are available on a regular basis. 
 
The project currently delivers fresh fruit and vegetables to over 20 schools, nurseries and community venues in North Glasgow.  In collaboration with local health professionals the project conducts weaning sessions in Health centres throughout the North Glasgow area.   Staff will conduct outreach work on request.

community shop  
Monday – Friday  9.30am – 4pm
Thursday  6.30pm – 8pm

office opening hours    
Monday – Friday  9am – 5pm

working in   
North Glasgow – all areas
Delivery Service only available in Milton

CONTACT   
Milton Food Project
Milton Unemployed Community Resource Centre
460 Ashgill Road
Glasgow
G22 7HJ
t. 0141 772 7423
e. annie_dunlop@anniesland.ac.uk


NORTH GLASGOW COMMUNITY FOOD INITIATIVE  

Aims to have a positive impact on the health of people living in North Glasgow and to strengthen the diverse communities of the area by delivering the range of services listed below:

Fruit and vegetable sessions
Selling low cost, fresh fruit and vegetables at community venues. These are currently St Rollox Church (Tuesday 12.30 - 1.30), Sighthill Library (3-4pm), Germiston Community Association (Wednesday 9-10am) and Elmvale centre (Thursday 10am - 4pm). We also sell fruit and vegetables from the office at all other times.

At Sighthill library we offer a free healthy living kids club alongside the fruit and vegetable session from 3-4pm.

For people that are housebound we offer a delivery service. We also do orders and deliveries for community groups.

Allotment project
Offering activities and programmes for people to get involved in growing their own fruit and vegetables or simply to get out in the fresh air and get active.
A variety of organisations refer their clients onto us to work on the allotment
Cookery groups and demonstrations
Organising cookery groups for people to learn about healthy eating and share recipe ideas.
We offer healthy cookery demonstrations to different groups of people which have included youth groups, men and elderly people.

Outreach
Working in partnership with other organisations we offer food tastings at events, take part in health awareness raising days and do displays and presentations to different groups.
We are involved in a variety of projects, pilot work and networks including a health board weaning project, which gives parents information about feeding their baby and ideas for preparing baby food.

opening hours  
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

working in   
Sighthill, Springburn, Red Road, Royston

CONTACT 
North Glasgow Community Food Initiative
The Millburn Centre
221 Millburn Street
Royston
Glasgow
G21 2HL
t. 0141 552 8817
f. 0141 552 8817
e. info@ngcfi.org.uk
w. www.ngcfi.org.uk


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BALORNOCK EAST COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Provides a range of computing classes and free access to the Internet on a drop-in basis.  

opening hours 
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm & 6pm – 9pm
    
working in  
East Balornock

CONTACT  
Balornock East Community Resource
42/44 Broomton Road,
Balornock
GLASGOW
G21 3RU
t.   0141 563 5120
e.  balornockeast@yahoo.co.uk


BARMULLOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE & LIBRARY

A REAL learning centre, providing computing classes and Internet access.  For full details of activities and opening hours access Glasgow City Council’s website using this link

CONTACT
Barmulloch Community Centre & Library
46 Wallacewell Quadrant
GLASGOW
G21 3PX
t.   0141 558 1772
e.  lil@cls.glasgow.gov.uk


BLOCHAIRN HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE

Provides a computer suite at their offices in Roystonhill, with access to the Internet.

hours of opening
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9am-8pm
Tuesday, 9am-5pm
Friday, 9am-3.30pm

CONTACT
Blochairn Housing Co-operative
311 Roystonhill
GLASGOW
G21 2HN
t. 0141 553 1601


GERMISTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Two computers are available for Internet access and other I.T. uses.

opening hours
Monday – Friday, 9am - 4.30pm
Saturday, 9am – 12noon

working in   
Royston and Germiston

CONTACT
Germiston Community Association
297 Forge Street
GLASGOW
G21 2AH
t.   0141 770 4575
e.  pmcdonald.gca@btconnect.com


MILTON LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTRE

A REAL learning centre, providing computing classes and Internet access.  For full details of activities and opening hours access Glasgow City Council’s website using this link

CONTACT
Milton Library & Learning Centre
163 Ronaldsay Street
GLASGOW
G22 7AP
t.  0141 276 0885


NORTH GLASGOW HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Provides an internet cafe on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5-9pm in their computer suite at 264 Saracen Street.

CONTACT
North Glasgow Housing Association
104 Bardowie Street
GLASGOW
G22 5HJ
t.   0141 336 1300
e.  info@northglasgowha.com
w. www.northglasgowha.com

NORTHERN ROCK FESTIVAL GROUP

Provides five computers for Internet access.

hours of opening
to be supplied by project

CONTACT
Northern Rock Festival Group
Millburn Centre
211 Millburn Street
GLASGOW
G21 2HL
t.  0141 552 7197
e.  info@nrfg.co.uk
w.  www.nrfg.co.uk

 




POSSILPARK LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTRE

A REAL learning centre, providing computing classes and Internet access. 

CONTACT
Possilpark Library & Learning Centre
127 Allander Street
GLASGOW
G22 5JJ
t.    0141 336 8110
e.   lil@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
w.  www.glasgow.gov.uk

 


 

ROYSTON LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTRE

A REAL learning centre, providing computing classes and Internet access.

CONTACT
Royston Library & Learning Centre
67 Royston Road
GLASGOW
G21 2QW
t.    0141 552 1657
e.   lil@glasgow.gov.uk
w.  www.glasgow.gov.uk


ROSEMOUNT LIFELONG LEARNING

Provides a whole range of learning opportunities such as pre-vocational and vocational courses, adult education in an approachable and supportive setting complemented by pre-five childcare, pre-school education, after school care, literacy and leisure classes, computer access, parents groups, asylum seeker support and integration groups, guidance, aftercare and volunteering.

CONTACT   
Rosemount Lifelong Learning
The Millburn Centre
221 Milburn Street
GLASGOW
G21 2HL
t.   0141 552 3090
e.    admin@rosemount.ac.uk
w.    www.rosemount.ac.uk

 


RUCHILL LEARNING CENTRE

Provides drop-in access to the Internet.  Also provides a full learning programme.

opening hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday evening 5pm - 8pm

CONTACT
Ruchill Community Learning Centre
201 Shuna Street
Ruchill
Glasgow
G20 9EY
t. 0141 946 5675
e. sharon_barr@anniesland.ac.uk


SIGHTHILL LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTRE

A REAL learning centre, providing computing classes and Internet access. 

CONTACT
Sighthill Library & Learning Centre
Fountainwell Square
GLASGOW
G21 1RF
t.    0141 558 6910
e.   lil@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
w.  www.glasgow.gov.uk


SPRINGBURN LEISURE CENTRE

A REAL learning centre with Internet access. 

CONTACT
Springburn Leisure Centre
Kay Street
GLASGOW
G21 1JY
t. 0141 557 5878
e. lil@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
w. www.glasgow.gov.uk


WANDERERS YOUTH CLUB

Information to be supplied by the project

opening hours
Monday – Friday, 9.00-4.30pm

CONTACT
Wanderers Youth Club
15 Skerray Street
Glasgow
G22 7PT
t. 0141 762 0991


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LITERACY/NUMERACY/ESOL PROJECT
Provides learning in literacy and numeracy and ESOL to suit individual needs (one-to-one or in a group setting).
Learning is delivered from a number of venues:

 

  • Maryhill Housing Association Offices
  • Cube Housing Association Offices
  • Skills Shop in Maryhill Shopping Centre
  • Skills Shop in Anderston
  • Women's Centre in Maryhill
  • Wyndford Community Learning Centre in Maryhill

opening hours
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 4.30pm
Friday - 9am to 3pm

ESOL evening classes
Tuesday - 6pm to 7pm
Wednesday - 5.30pm to 7.30pm

CONTACT
Lyndsay Cooper
45 Garrioch Road
Glasgow
G20
t. 0141 579 5551 

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NORTH GLASGOW COLLEGE

The College provides an extensive range of learning opportunities from an introductory stage through to accredited learning.  In addition to the College curriculum, courses are delivered in a number of community venues throughout North Glasgow.

CONTACT
North Glasgow College
110 Flemington Street
Glasgow
G21 4BX
t. 0141 558 9001
e. rose.fairley@north-gla.ac.uk
w. www.north-gla.ac.uk


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BALGRAYHILL LEARNING CENTRE

Provides learning opportunities on a flexible basis, offering training in computing, social skills and general education to SQA level.   Course options change on a regular basis, depending on assessed need and local demand.  An up to date listing is available on request.

Other services include, access to on-line learning and nationally approved learning materials; free Internet access to users of the centre; a jobs vacancies board and childcare facilities for young people up to 12 years of age.  

opening hours 
Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm
Tuesday, 6pm – 8pm

working in
North Glasgow – all areas

CONTACT  
Balgrayhill Learning Centre
139 Balgrayhill Road
GLASGOW
G21 3AE
t.   0141 558 1117
e.  balgrayhill@hotmail.com


BALORNOCK EAST COMMUNITY RESOURCE

Provides extended lifelong learning opportunities for local residents; supported education; core skill development opportunities; access to the Internet and a homework club for school-aged  young people.  

opening hours 
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm & 6pm – 9pm
    
working in  
East Balornock

CONTACT  
Balornock East Community Resource
42/44 Broomton Road,
GLASGOW
G21 3RU
t.   0141 563 5120
e.  balornockeast@yahoo.co.uk


BARMULLOCH LEARNING CENTRE

Provides access to state-of-the-art ICT facilities, including Internet access.  The project aims to provide a range of learning opportunities, support and guidance to local people, enabling them to overcome barriers to learning, develop self-confidence and experience progression in learning.   

CONTACT
Barmulloch Learning Centre
99 Rockfield Road
GLASGOW
G21 3DY
t.  0141 558 6185
e.  infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk
w.  www.north-gla.ac.uk


MILTON LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTRE

A REAL learning centre, providing computing classes and Internet access. For full details of activities and opening hours visit HERE

Library membership is free to anyone. Please bring something with your Full name & Address (Printed or Typed) & something with your signature

opening hours
Mon: 10.00 - 5.00
Tue: 10.00 - 8.00
Wed: 10.00 - 5.00
Thu: 1.00 - 8.00
Fri: 10.00 - 5.00
Sat: 10.00 - 5.00

CONTACT
Milton Library & Learning Centre
163 Ronaldsay Street
GLASGOW
G22 7AP

t: 0141 772 1410
e: lil@csglasgow.org
w: www.csglasgow.org/services/libraries/Librarylocations/miltonlibrary.htm


 

MILTON RESOURCE CENTRE

A community learning centre offering IT courses and other educational programmes.  For a full programme of opportunities, contact the Centre.

CONTACT
Milton Resource Centre
460 Ashgill Road
GLASGOW
G22 7HJ
t. 0141 762 4413


NORTH GLASGOW COLLEGE OUTREACH LEARNING

Located in easily accessible community venues, North Glasgow College provides a range of SQA accredited learning and vocational training opportunities to local people in North Glasgow and Springburn & East Balornock.  The programme of training on offer is flexible and user-led, putting local people in charge of their learning.  Courses include:  woodworking, literacy & numeracy programmes, computer skills, social care skills, access to the Internet and communications skills.   They also offer courses in art welding, art, drama, aromatherapy, healthy eating, healthy lifestyles, first aid, and elementary food hygiene.

opening hours 
varies depending on venue
   
working in  
North Glasgow & Springburn, East Balornock

CONTACT  
North Glasgow College
110 Flemington Street
Springburn
GLASGOW
G21 4BX
t.  0141 558 9001 
e.   infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk
w.  www.north-gla.ac.uk


POSSIL LEARNING CENTRE

Provides a programme of  learning opportunities, aiming to reduce barriers to lifelong learning for people with little or no formal educational qualifications and those facing particular barriers to education, training or employment.   

opening hours  
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4.45pm

working in   
North Glasgow, all areas

CONTACT
Possil Learning Centre
Ardoch House
25 Ardoch Street
GLASGOW
G22 5QG
t. 0141 336 7201


ROSEMOUNT FLEXI-CENTRE

The centre offers computing classes at all levels as well as courses in: calligraphy, driving theory test course, drug proof  your kids course, English for speakers of other languages, literacy & numeracy, maths, family history, first aid, glass design, homework club, careers guidance, psychology, nail technician course, stress management, study skills, tai chi, yoga and web design.

opening hours
Monday-Thursday, 9.15am-8pm
Friday, 9.15am-5pm


CONTACT
Rosemount Flexicentre
102 Royston Road
Glasgow
G21 2NU
t. 0141 553 0808
e. flexicentre@rosemount.ac.uk
w. www.rosemount.ac.uk
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ROSEMOUNT LIFELONG LEARNING

Provides a whole range of learning opportunities such as pre-vocational and vocational courses, adult education in an approachable and supportive setting complemented by pre-five childcare, pre-school education, after school care, literacy and leisure classes, computer access, parents groups, asylum seeker support and integration groups, guidance, aftercare and volunteering.

CONTACT   
Rosemount Lifelong Learning
The Millburn Centre
221 Milburn Street
GLASGOW
G21 2HL
t.   0141 552 3090
e.    admin@rosemount.ac.uk
w.    www.rosemount.ac.uk
RUCHILL LEARNING CENTRE

Provides education and training facilities for local unemployed people and low-waged clients.  Courses include:  computing, languages, English as a 2nd language and parents and kids computing classes.  The Centre also promotes European funded  courses which include study up to National Certificate level.

There is a well-equipped creche facility for use by parents who are participating in study at the centre.   Courses are free of charge to students who meet Glasgow City Council's criteria for study.  Students not eligible may pay a fee which is approximately £60 for a 40 hour module.

opening hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday evening 5pm - 8pm

CONTACT
Ruchill Community Learning Centre
201 Shuna Street
Ruchill
Glasgow
G20 9EY
t. 0141 946 5675
e. sharon_barr@anniesland.ac.uk
WESTERCOMMON RESOURCE CENTRE

Provide an I.T. suite offering a range of computer courses and access to the Internet.

CONTACT
Westercommon Resource Centre
2 Westercommon Drive
GLASGOW
G22 5PQ
t. 0141 336 3444

 


WYNDFORD COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE
Provides careers guidance, advice & counselling, I.T courses, working for families project, Focus Project, CAB advice

 

hours of opening
Monday to Thursday - 9am - 4.45pm
Fri 9am-3.30pm

CONTACT
Wyndford Community Learning Centre
Glasgow North Regeneration Agency
21 Dunbeath Place
Glasgow
G20 8HS
t. 0141 945 5600
w: www.glasgownorth.org

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FLOURISH HOUSE LTD

A mental health organisation which is part of the International Clubhouse Movement, providing transitional employment placements, supported employment opportunities, work ordered day activities, in-house education courses and supported education at local colleges.

opening hours
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 5pm
Friday - 9am to 4pm

CONTACT
Flourish House Ltd
23-25 Ashley Street
Glasogw
G3 6DR
t. 0141 333 0099
e. info@flourishhouse.org.uk
w. www.flourishhouse.org.uk

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GLASGOW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Provides one-to-one support, group activities and a befriending service to people whose lives are affected by mental health problems.  

Operates in: Possilpark, Springburn, Milton, Balornock, Parkhouse, Hamiltonhill, Barmulloch, Sighthill, Townhead and the East End of the city.

CONTACT
Glasgow Association for Mental Health
North and East Project
Hyde Park Business Centre
60 Mollinsburn Street
Glasgow
G21 4SF
t.  0141 558 0943


LIFELINK, CRISIS INTERVENTION PROJECT

A crisis intervention service, working in the North Glasgow area with people who are in cisis, self-harming and or at
risk of suicide.  Provides a free and confidential service that includes a drop-in, one-to-one support, assessment and onward referral.  Also provides group work, massage and counselling on-site, information on harm minimisation and training on wound dressing.

opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 10am to 4pm
Wednesday - 3pm to 9pm
Sunday - 1pm to 3pm (lunch provided)

Drop-in during office hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 10am to 4pm except Wednesday - 3pm to 8.30pm

There is an under 16s drop-in every Thursday from 4pm to 6pm
Male outward bound activities running throughout the year
Female support groups running throughout the year

CONTACT
Lifelink
Millburn Centre
221 Millburn Street
Roystonhill
Glasgow
G21 2HL
t. 0141 548 1515
e. info@lifelink.org.uk
w. www.lifelink.org.uk

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SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL HEALTH (Glasgow North ESF Project)

Offer core skills development, training, vocational guidance and employment support services to clients affected by mental health issues.   Training is delivered in woodwork, horticulture, information technology and office skills. Open to anyone with a mental health problem, willing to work towards a positive outcome of employment
further education or voluntary work.

opening hours
Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 5pm

CONTACT
Scottish Association for Mental Health
NHS Greater Glasgow Primary Care Division
Hathaway Street
Glasgow
G20 8TD
t. 0141 945 0563
e. glasgow.north@samhservices.org.uk

 

 



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POSSILPARK MILLENNIUM CENTRE

The centre offers an extensive leisure programme, a gym, sports hall and conference facilities.  Details of activities on offer can be obtained from the centre.

opening hours
Monday - Friday, 8am-10pm
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-3pm

CONTACT
Possilpark Millennium Centre
25 Ardoch Street
GLASGOW
G22 5QG
t. 0141 572 0046
e. possilrenewal@hotmail.com


SPRINGBURN LEISURE CENTRE

The centre has a purpose built fitness suite, a sports hall and swimming pool, a health suite and a dance studio.  For full details of activities on offer at Springburn Leisure Centre access Glasgow City Council website using this link

CONTACT
Springburn Leisure Centre
Kay Street
GLASGOW
G21 1JY
t. 0141 557 5878
e. lil@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
w. www.glasgow.gov.uk


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