NEWS
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Over 60’s Disco!
Community Connectors Jo and Rosalind want to thank everyone who came to Your Voice Over 60’s Disco at Lyle Gateways! What a way to kick off the Christmas festivities!!! 🤩🥳
NHSGGC Mental Health Improvement Team - December 2024
Some Do’s, Don’ts and useful resources for the holidays season!
St Andrew’s Day at Lyle Gateway!
What an amazing St Andrew’s Day celebration at Cafe International! A huge thank you to Derek and his team from Lyle Gateway for the tasty haggis, neeps n tatties!
International Christmas Bazaar!
Stalls offering crochet toys, food, jewellery, clothing, art and Xmas decorations from our International Community!
NHS GG&C Gynaecology Services Survey
NHS GG&C are developing an innovative website for women's health. The purpose of this survey is to identify beneficial content and information delivery for patients and staff who are involved in reproductive health services. All anonymous responses will help to shape the digital information available to patients and is greatly appreciated.
Prisoners Week Event “Hear My Voice“
Thank you to everyone who took part in Prisoners Week at The Beacon on Friday! Over 150 members of the public took part, enjoying live music, guest speakers, food, refreshments, information and networking!
Connect to Wellbeing 2024
We have officially launched our annual Connect to Wellbeing project! Discover local activities, support and advice!
Keep the cold out and enjoy winter with this helpful guide!
SHOPMOBILITY CHRISTMAS RAFFLE!!! 🎄🤩
Win some Xmas goodies while supporting our Shopmo project! 💚❤️
• Mackenzie's Butcher - £20 voucher
• Inverclyde Leisure - 1 month membership
• Scott's Bar & Restaurant - £20 voucher
• 2 tickets for the Waterfront Cinema
• Free haircut at Harbour Barbour
• Lock n Sole - £25 voucher
• Christmas hamper
• Plus many more...
Please vote for us! The Warm Spaces Fund
The Warm Spaces Fund helps us provide support for the most at risk individuals during winter. All we need are comments from members of the local community to help us secure this vital funding. We would greatly appreciate any comments on our behalf, this funding would enable us to provide hot food, clothes and support to people who might not have anywhere else to go.
St Andrew’s Day Celebration - Friday, 29th November, 12pm - 3pm
Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties
The RSCDS will perform and lead us in a lively dance celebration 💃🕺
The Greenock Burns-Club will recite selections from our beloved Scottish Bard, Rabbie Burns 😊
Special mystery guest Piper! 👀
Naloxone Training in partnership with ADP!
FREE two hour Naloxone training includes:
• How to recognise the symptoms of an overdose
• Information about drug deaths
• How to use a Naloxone kit
To book a place, please email The Alcohol and Drug Partnership Team on adpartnership@inverclyde.gov.uk
Get ready for Winter - Home Energy Scotland
Helpful advice to keep out of the cold!
Get ready for winter, help reduce your bills and find out if you could be entitled to some assistance!
Over 60’s Disco
Back by popular demand! Over 60's Disco this December! 🪩🕺
3pm - 6pm
Monday 2nd December
Lyle Kirk Church
31 Union St, Greenock, PA16 8DD
Boogie to music from the 60s, 70s and 80s! Tickets are £6, with complimentary sandwiches, tea and coffee! 💜🥪
Get in touch to reserve your spot!
enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk
01475 728628
Prisoners Week "Hear my Voice"
10am - 5pm
Friday 22 November
Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
Each year, Prisoners’ Week brings us together to remember, support, and uplift the lives affected by imprisonment - both those inside and their families and loved ones. This year’s theme is “Hear My Voice.”
ADHD Peer Support Group!
Come along to our peer support group! Connect with others and share your experience of living with ADHD 🙂❤️
1.30pm - 3.30pm
Every 2nd Friday
12 Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1NB
01475 728628
enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk
Motivational Mondays Cafe! 👊🥪
Every Monday
11:30am - 1.30pm
Coppermine Community Centre
1 Kirn Dr, Gourock, PA19 1SS
Fitness MOT, Tai Chi & Mindfulness Sessions! Tea, Coffee, Soup and Sandwiches! Donations welcome, but not necessary ❤️☕
Get in touch to find out more!
01475 728628
enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence - 25th November - 10th December
This national calendar of events demonstrates the huge variety of work taking place across Scotland both online and in-person during the campaign. Please submit details of your event/programme of events to vaw@improvementservice.org.uk if you would like it to be included on our calendar.
Mental Health Pathway - NHS 24, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service
A partnership between NHS 24, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is streamlining how patients receive mental health support in Scotland.
The Mental Health Pathway is a collaboration between the three services which ensures that people seeking urgent mental health support are directed to the most appropriate service for their needs.
Recovery Walk 2024
Our Recovery Hub crew had an amazing day out at the Recovery Walk 2024 on Saturday! 😁👏
We were up bright and early, climbing aboard the coach to Glasgow with some banter and songs. We held our banners high, marching in support of everyone in recovery, and in memory of those who couldn't be there with us... 🫶😢
Involve Inverclyde Evening meetings!
Become a Community Champion with 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐲𝐝𝐞! Run by the community, for the community! Gather feedback and ideas, help us create positive change within Inverclyde! Come along for a cuppa, share you experiences and ideas surrounding local health and social care services! ❤️⭐️