Health and Wellbeing

Find out more about programmes available to help support positive physical and mental wellbeing for tenants and residents. 

Spring Events - Glasgow Life

April Themed Walks Programme

Put a spring in your step and enjoy a lovely stroll discovering the city’s heritage, art, architecture and wildlife along the way.  All walks last around 2 hours and start and finish at the same point unless otherwise stated.  Booking is essential, please email walking@glasgowlife.org.uk or call 0141 287 0963.

• Tues 7th The Gruffalo Trail & Kilmardinny Loch Enjoy the newly installed Gruffalo sculptures around Kilmardinny Loch. Meet: 11am, Bearsden Train Station.
• Wed 8th Maryhill Heritage Trail, Forth & Clyde Canal & Stockingfield Bridge Who was Mary Hill & how important was the canal for the area’s development? Meet: 11am, Glasgow Club Maryhill, Gairbraid Avenue.
• Thurs 9th The Barras Queen & Barrowlands Murals Learn about Maggie McIvor who founded the Barrowlands and all her stories. Meet: 11am, Outside Morrisons, Barrack Street.
• Tues 14th Glasgow’s Churches & Cathedrals Visit our churches and impressive cathedral. Meet: St Mungo’s Museum of Religious Life & Art. Finish: 11am, outside Café Nero, St Enoch Square.
• Wed 15th Drumchapel Bluebell Woods Enjoy the best woodland bluebells in the city. Meet: 11am, Glasgow Club Donald Dewar, Gascadden Road.
• Fri 17th The New Renfew Bridge & River Cart Walk Explore the new bridge and south bank of the River Clyde. Meet: 11am, Yoker Community Campus, Kelso Place.

April at The Nook

The Nook (from SAMH) has a programme of events coming up over April. Please check their website for more information - visit The Nook online.

Murray’s Initiative at Glasgow Libraries

Murray’s Initiative provides alcohol support and aims to reduce harm and empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilled lives. They will be offering free, confidential screenings in libraries offering practical, non-judgemental advice on reducing alcohol or stopping altogether. They can also signpost to advice and support. 

For more information, or to have a chat, visit rethinkyourdrink.org.uk. Find library drop in sessions here. 

HomeStart and Lifelink Wellbeing Sessions (May - June 2026)

HomeStart and Lifelink are offering wellbeing sessions weekly on Mondays starting 11 May 2026.

Sessions will run 10.30am - 11.30am at the HomeStart Early Years Hub (35 Avenuepark Street, Maryhill, G20 8TS):

• 11 May - Art of Relaxation
• 18 May - Coping with Change
• 1 June - Gratitude and Self-Compassion
• 8 June - Improving Motivation
• 15 June - Improving Resilience
• 22 June - Financial wellbeing

Registration is recommended - sign up for sessions online at Lifelink Well Being Classes. For more information, please email info@homestart.org.uk

Discover, Learn, and Thrive with the Be Well + Programme (Possilpark)

Join Glasgow Life's newly expanded Be Well + programme, designed to support, inspire, and empower you in your community. Through a blend of library inductions, digital skills training, adult learning workshops, financial guidance, and engaging community activities, you will gain valuable tools for everyday life.

Held in Possilpark Library, each session is a stepping stone to greater confidence, connection, and opportunity. With tailored support and pathways into wider Glasgow Life services, Be Well offers more than just a programme, it opens doors to a healthier, more connected future.

For further information please contact Jonny Howes

Email: jonny.howes@glasgowlife.org.uk

Mobile: 07551 039117

Drop in sessions - Citizens Advice Bureau

Home-Start Early Years Hub has partnered with the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) to provide dedicated support for families with children under 5.

What’s happening?

CAB appointments will be available every Thursday morning - these sessions are by appointment only and tailored to families with young children.

Drop-in support available - Advisor Heather from CAB also sets aside time for families who need immediate assistance.

To arrange an appointment, please call 0141 948 0204 or email advice@gnwcab.org.uk. 

Weekly Drop in Sessions - Maryhill/Possilpark

Drop-in sessions are available weekly betwen 9:30am - 12:30pm on a first come, first served basis - spaces are limited.

Tuesdays: Maryhill Ruchill Parish Church (1990 Maryhill Road, G20 0EF)

Thursdays: Possilpark Parish Church Hall (124 Saracen Street, G22 5AP)

For more information, please call 0141 948 0204 or email advice@gnwcab.org.uk. 

Dads Rock Antenatal Workshops

Workshops run monthly at the Home Start Hub in Maryhill. These workshops are there to support Dads-to-be. They cover a wide range of practical skills as well as having room for discussion and questions about being a Dad.

Sessions at the Maryhill hub take place once a month in the annex at the Hub from 7-9pm -the next session in Glasgow will be 24 February 2026. Spaces are limited - book your space online.

Learn about Dads Rock online including advice, workshops and more.

North West Glasgow Recovery Communities - Weekly Activities