What's On in the City Centre/Citywide
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For a normal pdf of the GRANDweek'11 programme, click here
GLASGOW IS GRAND
Event description:
Sunny Govan Community Radio will deliver a series of radio
roadshows in 3 community venues across the city to provide
information, signpost and raise awareness of alcohol and drug
issues. Venues Asda The Fort, Asda Maryhill, Asda Govan. Tune into
Sunny Govan Community Radio on 103.5 FM during the GRAND Week for
further details and times.
Who is it for:
Open to all
FAMILIES TOGETHER CONFERENCE
When:
Tuesday 13th September 10am-2.30pm
Where:
Parish Halls 266 George St, G1
Event description:
The conference will bring together Glasgow's 15 family
support and kinship groups as well as the key Recovery aftercare
groups and give them the opportunity to showcase their own group
and network with each other through a "speed dating" format. Guest
speakers include Eric Steele, Head of GlasgowAddiction Service,
David Crawford, Executive Director of Social Work and Sister Gail
from Notre Dame. There will also be personal stories from family
members and those who are on their road to recovery.
Who is it for:
Families who are or have been affected by addiction.
People already on their road to recovery. Event is free, however
registration is required.
For further details contact Brenda Gavigan, Family Addiction
Support Service
Telephone: 0141 420 2050
RECOVERY - A HOLISTIC APPROACH
When:
Tue 13th and Wed 14th September 11am-3pm
Where:
SAMH, Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1
1UZ
Event description:
The event will showcase presentations and information
stalls including Glasgow Life/NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde on
the Live Active Referral Scheme, SAMH Get Active, Lifelink, Esteem,
Glasgow Council for Alcohol. Opportunity for people to try taster
sessions in the therapies and talks around stress management from
Lifelink.
Glasgow Life and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde will host 'Walking
into Wellbeing' in five parks in Glasgow during GRAND week. All
walks will meet at the Leisure Centre reception.
Monday 12th September 1pm
Gorbals Leisure Centre, 275 Ballater Street, Glasgow
Tuesday 13th September 1pm
Tollcross Leisure Centre, 350 Wellshot, Road Glasgow
Wednesday 14th September 1pm
Scotstoun Leisure Centre, 72 Danes Drive, Glasgow
Thursday 15th September 1pm
Springburn Leisure Centre, Kay Street, Glasgow
Friday 16th September 1pm
There will also be a Photographic Exhibition 'Glasgow - Ma Hame' at
the Bridge in Easterhouse during GRAND week. Bellahouston Leisure
Centre, Bellahouston Drive, Glasgow
Who is it for:
Service users, carers, families, staff and general
public
For further details contact Pauline McCulley. Telephone: 0141
945 4090
Email:Pauline.mcculley@samh.org.uk
HEPATITIS C AWARENESS DAY
When:
Wednesday 14th Sept. registration 9.45am, 10.15am start -
4.00pm.
Where:
Albany Conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, G3 6DS.
Event Description:
Hepatitis C information and awareness day looking at the
various barriers to testing and treatment and lifestyle changes
required. The day will consist of presentations, workshops and
shared experiences. Opportunity to access support from both
professionals & peers in relation to Hepatitis C & related
issues. Holistic therapies will be available; lunch and
refreshments provided.
Who is it for:
Event is free and open to all. Registration required.
In order to confirm your place please contact Deborah Ski by 7th September 2011. Telephone: 0141 332 2520 or info@c-level.org.uk
LGBT SCOTLAND COMIC STRIP & ANNUAL DRY BALL
Event Description:
Prior to GRAND week there will be a series of workshops
within LGBT Youth Scotland, 30 Bell St on alcohol and drug
awareness. A weekly group will create a short comic strip outlining
the dangers of alcohol and substance misuse. GRAND week will
conclude with an alcohol and drug free ball for young LBGT people
where information stalls and the comic strip resource will be on
display.
Who is it for:
LGBT young people across Glasgow. Partner organisations
invited also.
For further information, please contact LGBT youth offices or look at www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
RECOVERY THROUGH THE LENS
Where:
Library at the Bridge, Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse (12th
- 14th September);
Pollok Library, Pollok Civic Realm, 27 Cowglen Road (15th - 17th
September).
Hillhead Library, Byres Road (8th - 10th September);
Event description:
An exhibition of photographs telling the stories of
peoples' recovery journey and showing a different perspective to
the negative imagery often used.
Images created by people engaged in participatory photography
workshops co-ordinated by Scottish Drugs Recovery Consortium and
Open Aye photography.
Who is it for:
Exhibition open to all members of the community.
For further details contact Luiza Burns, Communications Manager,
Scottish Drugs Recovery Consortium - Telephone: 0141 226 1662
Email: luiza.burns@sdrconsortium.org