Spring / Summer 2013
Community activities
at the Albany Centre
Recent chidrens arts activities. Image credit: Robin Miitchell Photography
44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS
A vibrant range of activities for the local Woodlands community and beyond!
Swapping shoes
Adult learning sessions which bring together groups of people with common experiences and challenges. Delivered by Later Learning. Groups and Dates Family Carers Unemployed later in life Recently divorced / widowed Parents of recent school leavers
Thurs 25th April & 2nd May, 6pm – 8pm Thurs 9th & 16th May, 6pm – 8pm Thurs 23rd & 30th May, 6pm – 8pm Thursday 6th & 13th June, 6pm – 8pm
Cost: £FREE. Book in advance - see back page for contact details
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 Community Radio. Dates: Saturdays, 11am – 1pm Cost: £FREE. Book in advance - see back page for contact details
Cookery Classes
Learn how to cook simple, healthy and delicious meals on a budget. Hands-on cookery classes delivered by the Albany Café chef’s Jamie and Matt.
Stir-fries and other ‘one pot wonders’ Thursday 16th May, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Summer salads and deserts Thursday 13th June, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: £3 per person (includes a portion of food and a soft drink). Book in advance - see back page for contact details
Woodlands & Park Community Council Meetings
Meetings for Woodlands & Park Community Council are open to the public. Visit www.woodlandsparkcc.org.uk for details. Dates: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm – 9pm.
Welfare Reform Workshop
An overview of the Welfare Reform changes which are currently taking place. The workshop covers: benefit caps, housing benefit, and the bedroom tax benefit, and Universal Credit and Personal Independence payments. Dates: Wednesday 22nd May or Thursday 20th June, 6pm – 8pm Cost: £FREE. Book in advance - see back page for contact details
First Aid
Learn simple and easy to remember first aid skills. Relaxed and informal, using everyday scenarios and items
Baby & Child First Aid Thursday 2nd May or Thursday 6th June, 6pm-8pm Everyday First Aid Thursday 9th May or Wednesday 19th June, 6pm–8pm
Cost: £5 per session. Book in advance -see back page for contact details
Broken Biscuits Cookery Club
Monthly family cookery club hosted by Tom Shields. This is a community project on a tight budget, supported by help from local chefs and businesses. Come together with other families to find out about tasty food through lively demonstration and hands-on experience. Tapas (suitable for children aged 10+) With Guillermo from Malagatapas restaurant Saturday 27th April, 10:45am – 1pm
Vietnamese cooking (suitable for children aged 5+) With Emily from Hanoi Bike Shop Saturday 18th May, 10:45am – 1pm
Cost: £10 adult and child ticket. Book in advance - see back page for contact details.
Regular weekly activities
Activity
Zumba Karate
Aikido
Date and time
Details
Thurs 6:15pm–7:15pm Adult fitness class.
£3 per class
Weds 5:30pm–7:30pm Children’s class and Sats 1pm–3pm Sats 10am–11am
Children’s Club Sats 1:30pm–3:30pm
Visit the what’s-on section of the GCVS website: www.gcvs.org.uk
Contact below for cost info.
For 5 – 12 year olds.
£3 per class
Class for local Japanese children
Bookings and further information
Visit
Cost
Follow us
£2 per class
Contact
Follow us on twitter @TheAlbany_GCVS or Facebook www.facebook.com/ TheAlbanyCentre
Contact us by phone 0141 354 6521 or email us at outreach@gcvs.org.uk
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The Albany Centre is situated on Ashley Street, just off of Woodlands Road. Turn right at the Sainsburys Petrol Station onto Ashley Street. www.gcvs.org.uk/events/getting_to_the_albany
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