Jan - Mar 2013
Community activities
at the Albany Centre
Something for everyone, at the heart of Woodlands
44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS
Featuring:
FREE community activities for 15 - 24 year olds, a family cookery club hosted by Tom Shields...and much more!
Welcome
to the Albany Centre Community Programme
Our aim is to provide a range of vibrant activities for the local Woodlands community and beyond! The current programme runs from January to the end of March 2013. For up-to-date listings and more information:
Visit the what’s on section of GCVS website: www.gcvs.org.uk Check out our facebook page: www.facebook.com/TheAlbanyCentre Or follow us on Twitter: @TheAlbany_GCVS Any questions? Call 0141 354 6521 or email outreach@gcvs.org.uk
The Albany Centre
The Albany Learning and Conference Centre is operated by Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector. Its main role is to provide a dedicated development centre for Glasgow’s voluntary sector organisations. The Albany Centre also functions as a venue for meetings, events and conferences.
The Enterprise Growth Fund
The Albany Centre Community Programme is supported by the Enterprise Growth Fund, a Scottish Government Fund. The Fund aims to make strategic investments in ambitious and enterprising third sector organisations across Scotland enabling them to develop, grow and become more sustainable.
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Healthy and Happy
Personal Safety Workshops
Wise Women in partnership with GCVS are providing a series of Free Personal Safety Workshops for women in Glasgow. This 2 hour workshop will teach simple but effective techniques and shock tactics that will help you identify, avoid and escape potentially dangerous situations and is open to women of all ages, fitness levels and abilities. Book in advance to guarantee a place: email outreach@gcvs.org.uk or call 0141 354 6521 Dates: Saturday 23rd Feb, 1pm - 3pm or Tuesday 12th Mar, 6:30pm - 8:30pm or Tuesday 19th Mar, 12:30pm - 2:30pm Cost: £Free
Zumba
Learn skills to help you stay safe
An easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness class that’s moving millions of people towards happier and healthier lives. Led by Azumi MacDonald. Ditch the workout - join the party!
Advance booking not required.
Dates: Thursday, 6:15pm - 7:15pm Cost: £3 per session
Aikido
Aikido is a non-competitive martial art, based on the principles of non-violence and harmony. This weekly class is suitable for children aged 5 – 12. Led by Naoko Ueda. Dates: Saturdays, 10am - 11am Cost: £3 per session
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Healthy and Happy
Tai Chi – with a difference!
A unique 5 week course - learn the basics of Tai Chi and improve posture and coordination by applying methods from the Alexander Technique. Taught by Michal Segal, experienced Teacher of Alexander Technique & Tai Chi Practitioner. Spaces limited to 10 participants. Book online at: www.glasgowalexandertechnique.co.uk Dates: Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 7pm (20th Feb – 20th Mar 2013) Cost: £75 (book before 6th Feb) or £80.
Alexander Technique
A four week introductory course. Learn the principles of the technique and its effective and practical application to sitting, standing, bending and walking. The Alexander Technique is a self-help method. It helps you to identify and learn how to prevent harmful postural habits that aggravate or cause stress, pain and under-performance. Taught by Michal Segal. Spaces limited to 10 participants. Book online at: www.glasgowalexandertechnique.co.uk Dates: Saturdays, 11:30am – 1pm (16th Feb – 9th Mar 2013) Cost: £60 (before 2nd Feb) or £65
Community Focus
Community Radio Workshops
An 8 week course of community radio workshops for local people of all ages. Learn how to develop, produce and present a radio programme. Create a radio feature celebrating people, groups and organisations in the Woodlands area. Led by Sunny Govan 103 Community Radio 103.5FM. Dates: Tuesdays, 6pm – 8pm (from 5th Feb – 26th Mar 2013) Cost: £Free - supported by ARISE Glasgow
Citizens Advice Outreach Clinic
Welfare benefits advice clinic led by Maryhill Citizen’s Advice Bureau. By appointment only – call 07551904892 to arrange. Dates: Tuesdays, 5:30pm – 8pm Cost: £Free 4
Community Focus
Broken Biscuits Cookery Club: withTom Shields
Journalist and food-lover Tom Shields hosts his monthly cookery club at The Albany Centre. A community project on a tight budget supported by help from local businesses. Families are invited to come together to find out about tasty food through lively demonstration and hands-on experience. Suitable for adults and children aged 5+.
Smoothies and Fajitas
Featuring Natalie Minnis from local café Flavour Co. Ingredients donated by Lidl. Date: Sat 26th Jan, 11am – 1pm
Book in advance to guarantee a place email outreach@gcvs.org.uk or call 0141 354 6521
Flavour Co play it smooth
Cost: £10 per session (parent/guardian and child ticket)
Look out for further Broken Biscuits sessions in February and March
Japanese Children’s Club
A weekly club for children with Japanese mother tongue. Coordinated by the Scottish Japanese Residents Association. Dates: Saturdays, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Woodlands & Park Community Council Meetings
Community councils serve to represent local views to local and central government.The meetings for Woodlands and Park Community council take place at The Albany Centre and are open to the public. Dates: Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm – 9pm. Visit www.woodlandsparkcc.org.uk for details. 5
Broaden your horizons
Trade School Glasgow
An alternative learning space where classes are paid for with barter items
Classes focus on community building and social care and are paid for with barter items requested by the teacher. For more information including details of barter items* and to book a class visit: www.tradeschool.coop/glasgow
Speak with confidence (and a smile!)
Improve your confidence and effectiveness when communicating at meetings, events or in everyday conversation. Led by Jane Cameron, trainer at Speakers Trust.
Date: Cost:
30th Jan 2013, 6pm - 8pm or 27th Feb 2013, 6pm - 8pm or 27th Mar £ Free*
Future life planning - sort your affairs
A spirited look at end of life planning – including options and expert advice. Led by Barbara Chalmers (Final Fling), Lynn Burns (Suddenly Single Money) and Stephen Vallance (Legalbot). Date:
6th Feb 2013, 6pm - 8pm
Cost: £ Free*
Unearth your hidden strengths and unlock your potential
A practical, interactive session is packed with life-enhancing tools, techniques and take-aways. Led by Linda Anderson and Karen McMillan, both qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapists. Dates: 20th Feb 2013, 6pm - 8pm or 7th Mar 2013, 6pm - 8pm Cost: £ Free*
Managing Stress and Creating Mind-Vitality with NLP
Learn how NLP and gentle hypnosis techniques can help you to create the mind-states that you desire. Led by NLP Practitioner Gillian McCamley. Date:
26th Feb 2013, 6pm – 8pm Cost: £ Free* 6 6
Branding Basics on a budget
Explore strategies for successfully presenting your brand - on a budget. Led by Shona MacIver – Director of creative consultancy LocoFoco. Date: 5th Mar 2013, 6pm - 7pm Cost: £ Free*
Facilitation 101
Explore a range of facilitation skills and methods to bring the best out in people. Led by Laura McNaught, a Charity HR Advisor. Date:
13th Mar 2013, 6pm - 8pm
Cost: £ Free*
Singing for Pleasure
If you ever wanted to sing on stage, come along and give it a go! Sing some the best known songs from Broadway and the West End. Led by singer and musical theatre performer Rona Topaz. Date: 23rd Mar 2013, 2pm - 3:30pm
Cost: £ Free*
Impact and Presence
How to give a memorable presentation. Led by Laura McNaught, a Charity HR Advisor. Date: 27th Mar 2013, 6pm - 8:30pm
Cost: £ Free*
Gain Confidence in the Kitchen
Learn new ways to cook your favourite ingredients at this ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’ style class! Expect lots of ‘hands on’ cookery activity. Led by Albany Café chefs Jamie Farquharson and Matt Dawson. Date: 3rd April 2013, 6pm – 8pm Cost: £ Free*
Basic Training Design: creating something from nothing
Understand the skills involved in creating something from nothing. Led by Laura McNaught, a Charity HR Advisor. Date: 11th Apr 2013, 6pm - 8pm
Cost: £ Free*
Trade School Glasgow is coordinated by charity Social Care Ideas Factory. 7
Broaden your horizons
How to get started in TV
As part of the 2013 Glasgow Youth Film Festival, a panel of industry experts are gathering at The Albany Centre to talk about their experiences of working in TV. They’ll talk about how they got their lucky break and what they’re looking for in new talent. Guests include Andrew Snowball (Creative Director of Lion TV Scotland) and producer/director Laura Harding (Come Dine with Me). For young people aged 15 – 24.
Email youth@glasgowfilm.org to book a place. Date: Tuesday 12 Feb 2013, 6pm – 7:30pm Cost: £Free - supported by the Media Trust
Children’s Drama and Art
Free drama and art classes for children aged 8 - 13. Ignite Theatre offers specialist workshops for children and young people so they can have fun, make new friendships and develop their creativity. Ignite welcome children from all backgrounds. Email aileenritchie@yahoo.co.uk to book a place or for more information. Date: Satursdays 2pm - 4pm (from 26th Jan – 23rd Mar). Cost: £Free - supported by the West Arts Network
Developing children’s creativity at The Albany Centre
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Life
Living the
Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm
Street Dance Workshops
Wc 21st Jan
Wc 28th Jan Wc 4th Feb
Wc 11th Feb
Wc 18th Feb
Delivered by A&M Training
Wc 4th Mar
Wc 18th Mar Wc 25th Mar
Put your energy and enthusiasm into street dance. Fun and friendly classes!
Thurs 6pm - 8pm
Cookery Class Led by Albany Café Chefs
Creative Communication The Village Storytelling Centre Everyday First Aid Led by British Red Cross Stress Management Led by COPE
Cookery Class Led by Albany Café Chefs Managing Finances Citizens Advice Bureau
Creative Workshops
Wc 25th Feb
Wc 11th Mar
A programme of FREE activities for 15 – 24 year olds, delivered in the heart of the Woodlands community.
Delivered by Artist Barry Neeson
Develop your creative skills. Learn how to use artwork to tell stories.
Drugs & Alcohol Awareness Glasgow Council on Alcohol
Creative Communication The Village Storytelling Centre Cookery Class Led by Albany Café Chefs
What Next? - Personal Goalsetting. Led by Cope
Book in advance: email outreach@gcvs.org.uk or call 0141 354 6521.
For more information visit: bit.ly/LivingTheLife 9
Funded by Glasgow City Council
Programme at a glance
Wc 21st Jan Tues 22rd Jan Tues 22nd Jan Thur 24th Jan Thur 24th Jan Sat 26th Jan Sat 26th Jan Sat 26th Jan Sat 26th Jan Wc 28th Jan Tues 29th Jan Tues 29th Jan Wed 30th Jan Thur 31st Jan Thur 31st Jan Sat 2nd Feb Sat 2nd Feb Sat 2nd Feb Wc 4th Feb Tues 5th Feb Tues 5th Feb Wed 6th Feb Thur 7th Feb Thur 7th Feb Sat 9th Feb Sat 9th Feb Sat 9th Feb Wc 11th Feb Tues 12th Feb Tues 12th Feb Tues 12th Feb Wed 13th Feb Thur 14th Feb Thur 14th Feb Sat 16th Feb Sat 16th Feb Sat 16th Feb Sat 16th Feb Wc 18th Feb Tues 19th Feb Tues 19th Feb Wed 20th Feb
Citizens Advice Street Dance * Zumba Cookery Class * Aikido Broken Biscuits Cookery Japanese Children’s Club Ignite – Art and Drama
Citizens Advice Street Dance * Speak with confidence Zumba Creative Communication * Aikido Japanese Children’s Club Ignite – Art and Drama
Citizens Advice Street Dance * Future life planning Zumba Everyday First Aid * Aikido Japanese Children’s Club Ignite – Art and Drama
How to get started in TV Citizens Advice Street Dance * Community Council Zumba Stress Management * Aikido Alexander Technique Japanese Children’s Club Ignite – Art and Drama
Citizens Advice Street Dance * Tai Chi – with a difference
5:30pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6:15pm – 7:15pm 6pm – 8pm 10am – 11am 11am – 1pm 1:30pm – 3:30pm 2pm – 4pm
5:30pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6:15pm – 7:15pm 6pm – 8pm 10am – 11am 1:30pm – 3:30pm 2pm – 4pm
5:30pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6:15pm – 7:15pm 6pm – 8pm 10am – 11am 1:30pm – 3:30pm 2pm – 4pm
6pm – 7:30pm 5:30pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 7:30pm – 9pm 6:15pm – 7:15pm 6pm – 8pm 10am – 11am 11:30am – 1pm 1:30pm – 3:30pm 2pm – 4pm 5:30pm – 8pm
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5:30pm – 7pm
Wed 20th Feb Thur 21st Feb Thur 21st Feb Sat 23rd Feb Sat 23rd Feb Sat 23rd Feb Sat 23rd Feb Sat 23rd Feb Wc 25th Feb Tues 26th Feb Tues 26th Feb Tues 26th Feb Wed 27th Feb Wed 27th Feb Thur 28th Feb Thur 28th Feb Sat 2nd Mar Sat 2nd Mar Sat 2nd Mar Sat 2nd Mar Wc 4th Mar Tues 5th Mar Tues 5th Mar Tues 5th Mar Wed 6th Mar Thur 7th Mar Thur 7th Mar Sat 9th Mar Sat 9th Mar Sat 9th Mar Sat 9th Mar Wc 11th Mar Tues 12th Mar Tues 12th Mar Tues 12th Mar Wed 13th Mar
Unearth your hidden strengths6pm – 8pm Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pm Cookery Class * 6pm – 8pm Aikido 10am – 11am Alexander Technique 11:30am – 1pm Personal Safety Workshop 1pm – 3pm Japanese Children’s Club 1:30pm – 3:30pm Ignite – Art and Drama 2pm – 4pm
Citizens Advice Managing Stress with NLP Creative Workshop * Speak with confidence Tai Chi – with a difference Zumba Managing Finances * Aikido Alexander Technique Japanese Children’s Club Ignite – Art and Drama
Branding Basics Citizens Advice Creative Workshop * Tai Chi – with a difference Zumba Alcohol Awareness* Aikido Alexander Technique Japanese Children’s Club Ignite – Art and Drama
Citizens Advice Personal Safety Workshop Creative Workshop * Facilitation 101
5:30pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 5:30pm – 7pm 6:15pm – 7:15pm 6pm – 8pm 10am – 11am 11:30am –1pm 1:30pm – 3:30pm 2pm – 4pm
6pm – 7pm 5:30pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 5:30pm – 7pm 6:15pm – 7:15pm 6pm - 8pm 10am – 11am 11:30am – 1pm 1:30pm – 3:30pm 2pm – 4pm
5:30pm – 8pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm
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Wed 13th Mar Wed 13th Mar Thur 14th Mar Thur 14th Mar Sat 16th Mar Sat 16th Mar Sat 16th Mar Sat 16th Mar Wc 18th March Tues 19th Mar Tues 19th Mar Tues 19th Mar Wed 20th Mar Thur 21st Mar Thur 21st Mar Sat 23rd March Sat 23rd March Sat 23rd March Sat 23rd March Wc 25th March Tuesy 26th March Tues 26th March Wed 27th March Wed 27th March Thurs 28th March Thurs 28th March Sat 30th Mar Sat 30th Mar Wc 1st April Wed 3rd April Wc 8th April Thur 11th April
Tai Chi – with a difference Community Council Zumba Creative Communication * Aikido Citizens Advice Japanese Children’s Club Ignite – Art and Drama
5:30pm – 7pm 7:30pm – 9pm 6:15pm –7:15pm 6pm – 8pm 10am – 11am 5:30pm – 8pm 1:30pm – 3:30pm 2pm – 4pm
Citizens Advice Creative Workshop * Impact and Presence Speak with Confidence Zumba Personal Goalsetting * Aikido Japanese Children’s Club
5:30pm – 8pm 6pm – 8pm 6pm – 8:30pm 6pm – 8pm 6:15pm – 7:15pm 6pm – 8pm 10am – 11am 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Citizens Advice Personal Safety Workshop Creative Workshop * Tai Chi – with a difference Zumba Cookery Class* Aikido Japanese Children’s Club Ignite – Art and Drama Singing for pleasure
Confidence in the Kitchen
Basic Training Design
5:30pm – 8pm 12:30pm – 2:30pm 6pm – 8pm 5:30pm – 7pm 6:15pm – 7:15pm 6pm – 8pm 10am – 11am 1:30pm – 3:30pm 2pm – 4pm 2pm – 3:30pm
6pm – 8pm
6pm – 8pm
The Albany Learning and Conference Centre does not endorse trainers’ / course leaders’ suitability to work with vulnerable groups or endorse their professional competence
*Part of the Living the Life programme for 15 – 24 year olds.
Registered Office: 11 Queens Crescent, Glasgow G4 9AS.A Charity Registered in Scotland Ref. No. SC 006923. GCVS is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in Scotland No. 97679 VAT No 859459659
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Looking for a venue to host your own meetings or events?
The Albany Centre has a variety of rooms available for daytime and evening hire. We can cater for everything from a large conference to a small meeting. For more information contact:
Tel: 0141 354 6521
Email: outreach@gcvs.org.uk “Impressive facilities
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Directions to the Albany Centre
If walking from the city centre turn right at the Sainsbury’s Petrol Station on Woodlands Road, onto Ashley Street. From Great Western Road, turn onto Carrington street, left onto West Princes Street then right onto Ashley Street.
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Travelling by bus from the City Centre Numbers 20, 41, 49, 66 go to Great Western Road Numbers 40, 61 go to Maryhill Road Number 3 goes to St Georges Rd Numbers 11, 44 go to Woodlands Road
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Nearest underground station – St Georges Cross. Exit through the tunnel. Turn left up the stairway; turn right walking round the gardens, cross West Princes Street onto Ashley Street. Disabled parking is available
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