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Here at Your Voice we always have something going on! See what weβve been up to below in our blog posts, or subscribe to our newsletter emails and stay up to date!
Recovery Hub Timetable Updates!
With our new Recovery Development Co-Ordinator Dean Ferrie, comes a new Recovery Group Timetable! We have moved some things around and included our new Recovery CafΓ© at Hope Community Church! The Hub is closed on Mondays for the time being but watch this space!
Inverclydeβs Refugee Festival 2024!
Our Refugee event last Friday at Lyle Gateway was a resounding success! Thank you to everyone who got involved, Lyle Kirk for hosting us and our New Scots Co-Ordinator Gaynor for organising it all!
Involve Inverclyde Meetings - June 2024
Do you want to have a voice in shaping local services? Come along to the Involve Inverclyde Older People's group for a coffee and a chat about your local healthcare experience. Your health, your say ππ
Community Champion Awards 2024 Winners!
βOutstanding Contribution to the Communityβ
We were absolutely delighted to win this award in June 2024. We greatly appreciate this recognition of our work and hope to do even more in the future!
UK General Election 2024
Register to vote! π£
The next UK Parliamentary general election takes place on Thursday 4th July 2024. The below links can help you find the correct information π Every vote counts πͺππ
Carers Week 10th - 16th June Online Events
10th - 16th of June is #carersweek2024 and there are loads of FREE online events for you to take part in!π
Veteransβ Mental Health - Mental Health Improvement Team
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, affirming its ongoing commitment to those individuals who currently serve, our Reservists and those veterans who are key members of our society. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
Inverclyde's Refugee Festival for Refugee Week! ππ₯³
β° 11am - 3pm
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Friday 21st June
π Lyle Kirk, 31 Union Street, Greenock, PA16 8DD
A Warm and Vibrant welcome awaits you as you immerse yourself in the Melting Pot of Diverse cultures that are here in Inverclyde. A celebration not to be missed!
Involve Inverclyde Logo Ideas Wanted!
We need your creative opinions and ideas! ππWe've been busy creating some new visuals for our Involve Inverclyde Network and want to know your thoughts!
United 7βs Football Tournament and Sports Day!
1pm - 3pm
Monday 17th June
Lady Octavia Sports Centre, Bridgend Road, Greenock PA15 2JN
It's almost time for the FREE annual United 7's Football Tournament for Refugee Week! We are also running a FREE sports day, with loads of fun activities to get involved with! What better way to socialise and find common ground than over some games of footie?
Get in touch to find out more! Email enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk or call 01475 728628
Over 60βs Disco! 25th July, 4-8pm
Over 60βs Disco! 25th July, 4-8pm at Craigend Resource Centre
Boogie to music from the 60s, 70s and 80s! Complimentary sandwich buffet included!
Bothy Health Walk for Mental Health Week
Kicking off #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with a fantastic wee Health Walk, hosted by The Inverclyde Bothy! We enjoyed the recent warm weather with a lovely walk up to Cowdenknowes Reservoir from Your Voice in Clyde Square. There was an excellent turnout and lots of good conversations going on.
Getting out and about, socialising and sharing about your day is a great way to boost your Mental Health and Wellbeing, why not come along? β€οΈ
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, 13th - 19th May
Itβs #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and we have loads of FREE activities to help you move more! π₯°β€οΈ
This year's theme is "Movement: Moving more for our mental health". Physical movement has been proven to help promote positive health and wellbeing, so come along and take part! π
If you have any questions, or wish to book a place, please contact us at 01475 728628 or enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk
Carers Group Meeting - 3rd June
Are you an unpaid Carer?
Come along to our Carers Group and tell us what matters to you! 1pm - 2.30pm Monday 3rd of June 12 Clyde Square, Greenock
All feedback feeds into our Advisory Network www.yourvoice.org.uk/involve-inverclyde
New Scots Drop In for 16-24 year olds
New Scots Drop In for 16-24 year olds! π
34 Nicolson Street, Greenock, PA15 1UL
1.30 - 3.30pm every Tuesday of May and June
Mental Health Awareness Roadshow
We are attending the The Wise Group Mental Health Awareness Roadshow, we hope to see you there!
π 10am - 1pm, Monday 13th May
π Auchmountain Community Resource Centre
The Wednesday Lunch Club in Port Glasgow
Wednesday Lunch Club meets every Wednesday, 12.30pm - 2pm, at Ambassador Church, Oronsay Avenye in Port Glasgow
Cuppa and Blether, 2-4pm this Friday for #MSAwarenessWeek!
Stop by this Friday, 26th April for our Cuppa and Blether! 2-4pm in 12 Clyde Square!
Localities Meetings Postponed! - April 2024
Unfortunately, both the East and West Localities Meetings have been postponed this month, due to a number of unforeseen factors⦠Apologies to anyone who has been inconvenienced by this.
These meetings are due to be rescheduled within the next few weeks, so please keep an eye on our social media and website, or contact enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk to stay updated when the next meetings are announced!
New Scots and Inverclyde Women Create team up!
Our New Scots and local ladies of the Inverclyde Women Create class were exploring abstract expressionism techniques inspired by American artist Lee Kresner! β€οΈ
Everyone had a lot of fun letting loose on blank canvas to see what came out. Roll on next week π₯³