Local events

The Nook from SAMH, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1UZ.

A full month of free groups, drop-ins and workshops: Mindful Man Scotland men's group, walk and talk, Step by Step walk/jog, Mandala artwork, craft clubs, and menopause, grief and neurodivergence cafés.

Highlights include a Women and Girls in Sports Week takeover on Wednesday 4 November, Home Energy Scotland drop-in on Monday 9 November, and bauble and rag wreath craft workshops.

All events are free — sign up on Eventbrite.

The Nook, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1UZ. Free to attend.

A supportive 12-week group from Mellow Parenting and The Nook from SAMH, where parents and carers can connect, reflect, build confidence and navigate the teenage years together.

Learn how to care for your own wellbeing and strengthen the relationship with your child.

For parents and carers of children aged 11+. Particularly useful for people experiencing stress or tension, difficult behaviour or relationships.

Free — contact The Nook to sign up.

A workshop restoring vintage vehicles where participants who are in recovery can take part.

Covers health and safety awareness, fabrication skills and metalwork practice.

Training in the use of hand-held equipment, the folding machine and the guillotine.

Trinket Box making sessions are for beginners to build skills and experience with hand tools and machinery in the workshop.

Income from box sales is collected as donations to Back on the Road to provide continuous support for participants.

1 Errol Gardens, Gorbals. Free to attend.

A friendly, laid-back weekly session for adults in the G5 area who are at an early stage of learning the guitar — you know basic chords and simple strumming.

More advanced players can be added to the waiting list for the Strum for Life group.

Get in touch to enquire about joining: 0141 280 0053 · laldiecommunity@gmail.com

Gorbals Leisure Centre — please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Free to attend. Soft shoes or trainers only for the sports hall. Runs every Friday apart from public holidays.

Contact 07715 940716 or 0141 429 3900 · millera353@gmail.com

12 Commercial Court, at the bottom of the flats.

Affordable food for the community — two shopping prices, £3 or £6, whichever suits your budget. Pantry membership is £5 per year.

Facebook @gorbalscommunitypantry · 0141 429 3900

St Francis Centre, Gorbals.

Free to attend and open to anyone aged 16+ who lives in the Gorbals. Basic art materials — paper, pens, pencils and charcoals — are provided.

www.gorbalsideas.org.uk · contact Melissa on 0141 429 3900

Glasgow Green Football Centre, 28 King's Drive, Glasgow G40 1HB (seminar room).

Free community dance sessions in the Gorbals. Everyone welcome, over 16s, all abilities, no experience needed.

Contact Marie Innes on 07930 153881 · melissa@newgorbalsha.org.uk

Ibrox Recovery Café (Mondays 5.30–8pm), Women's Group (Tuesdays 10.30am–1.30pm), Alcohol Focus Group (Tuesdays 2–4pm), Cessnock Recovery Café (Thursdays 12.30–3.30pm), and RAFT and MAT meeting on Fridays.

Venues across the South Side including Ibrox Community Complex, Playbarn Youth Centre, Ibrox Parish Church and St Francis Community Centre.

Food and hot drinks are served at all cafés. Main office: 51 Greendyke Street, G1 5PX · admin@scrn-recovery.co.uk · 0141 429 8181

Weekly activities include the Arty Farty Group, Springburn (SPARC), Parkhead (PARC), Jim's Addiction Recovery Café, RENEW and North East Recovery Day, plus meditation on Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm.

Recovery cafés and groups run at venues in Springburn, Parkhead, Garthamlock, Calton and Bridgeton.

20 Broad Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 2QL · 0141 554 5235 · nercglasgow@gmail.com

Welcoming drop-ins with recovery groups, holistic activities, peer support, free hot and cold meals and refreshments.

Knightswood: Men's Group Mondays 2–5pm and Mixed Group Thursdays 11am–3pm. Possilpark: WINGS Women's Group Wednesdays 10.30am–2pm and Mixed Group Fridays 11am–3pm.

Drumchapel: Mixed Group Wednesdays 2–4pm at Drumchapel Community Centre, 320 Kinfauns Drive, G15 7HA.

ESOL classes at every level (online and in person), mental health 1:1 support on Mondays and Fridays, and homework clubs for primary and secondary pupils.

Digital drop-in and SIM card drop-in on Wednesdays (no registration needed), Women's Group Fridays 11.30am–2pm and Men's Group Fridays 4–6pm.

Registration is needed for all other activities. WhatsApp 07762 988153 · home@govancommunityproject.org.uk · 0141 445 3718

Evening drop-in with dinner served every weekday, 6.30–8pm.

Daytime groups include Urban art drop-ins, women's groups, rehab pathways groups, a singing group, advice and support, an ESOL conversation café and the Thursday Gathering.

Counselling on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11am–4pm — appointments by self-referral on 0776 054 9072 or counselling@glasgowcitymission.com

An anti-racist festival of creativity, solidarity and liberation, hosted by Govanhill Baths Community Trust.