Community

Find out about what's happening in your community, including regeneration and community events!

Follow our What's On guide for the latest events taking place in and around North Glasgow.

Aye Mind

Advice from Glasgow's Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Mental Health Improvement Team:

Social Media - Snapchat

NHS Mental Health Improvement Team

Self-care is a phrase most of us will have come across, but what does it actually mean and look like? The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Mental Health Improvement Team have put together tips and resources to help everyone take time to care for themselves:

Prioritising self-care

Lifelink - Wellbeing Classes

Each 90-minute class is delivered via video by Lifelink facilitators. They cover life skills aimed at supporting a fulfilling and productive life. Participants can attend as many classes as they like, and they are open to everyone with a Glasgow postcode.

Find adult and youth wellbeing classes at https://www.lifelink.org.uk/wellbeing-classes

Mindfulness classes

Classes are free and open to all. No prior knowledge or learning is required and all sessions are led by fully-trained, qualified teachers

Starts: Monday 3rd February (runs until the end of March for 8 sessions)

Times: 4.45pm – 6.00pm

Location: Cloud Water Zen Centre (82, Mitchell St, Glasgow G1 3NA)

Help is available with travel costs - please bring a travel ticket or receipt for your journey. Any questions, please email info.cloudwaterzen@gmail.com

Relational Mentoring - Support available for families

Could your family benefit from extra support?

The Wise Group's Relational Mentoring programme is here to help. It's FREE one-to-one support offering support with:

household finance and benefits
mental and physical health
work and social skills
home energy advice
digital skills

For more information, please contact the Wise Group by scanning the QR code on the poster or contacting them by phone on 0141 303 3131 (choose option 8) or by email to relationalmentoringscotland@thewisegroup.co.uk

Community Voice

Creating Hope Together - a survey being conducted by Rosemount Lifelong Learning as part of research into suicide prevention.

They are looking for your help - anyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw for a £50 shopping voucher.

To take part in the survey, please scan the QR code.

Training and Employment Opportunities

Training for Work Programme

Are you aged 16-24 years old living in Glasgow, not in education, employment, or training? This programme is tailor-made for YOU!

It's a great opportunity for you to carry out a work placement as a Leisure Assistant in one of Glasgow’s most iconic sports venues. You will gain valuable skills, knowledge, and experience in the sport and leisure sector, setting you up for a promising career ahead.

Participants will receive the following:

- A weekly training allowance of £55 per week (subject to eligibility)

- A complimentary Glasgow Club gym membership for the duration of the programme.

- Successful completion of the programme will result in SQA Units – The SQA Certificate of Work Readiness.

- Opportunity to work towards your STA Pool Lifeguard qualification following programme completion.

- The chance to try some fun sporting activities including cycling on the Velodrome and Clip and Climb.

To register your interest - Send us the below details to trainingacademy@glasgowlife.org.uk.

Name
Date of birth
Contact details (Telephone number and email)
Postcode

The programme will begin on Tuesday 11th February 2025 and the programme will run for 10 weeks and end on Thursday 18th April 2025.

An information session will be held on Monday 20th January 2025, 1.30pm till 3pm to find more about the programme before it starts. Within this session all interested candidates will be invited along by Jobs and Business Glasgow to attend and learn more about the 10-week Training for Work programme. From here eligible, interested and fully registered candidates will be selected to gain a place on the programme. (12 spaces available).