Welcome to Glasgow s GRANDweek 10 GRAND (Getting Real About Alcohol N Drugs) week is an annual event to promote community responses to alcohol and drug issues. GRANDweek 10 takes place from 11th to 18th September and brings together a broad range of partners to: Raise awareness and increase knowledge of alcohol and drugs issues and services. Get communities involved in tackling alcohol and drugs. Build partnerships and networks between communities, services and organisations. This programme highlights events and activities that have been developed by community forums and organisations and supported via Communities Sub-group GRAND funding. You are encouraged to attend the events in this programe to find out how your local community is working to tackle alcohol and drug issues. Phil Walker Managing Director, Glasgow Community and Safety Services Chair of the Communities Sub-group
West Connects Health Festival Wednesday 15th September, 12.00 noon - 7.00pm Scotstoun Stadium, part of Scotstoun Leisure Centre, Danes Drive, Glasgow, G14. The Health Festival is the West area event for GRAND, and will include health information stalls, fun activities, workshops, professional sports teams, healthy eating, live entertainment, massage/relaxation, art exhibitions, dance, football tournaments, and much more. Local Primary School children, young people, service users, families and local community groups Invite only from 12.00 to 3.00pm. Open to West Glagow CHCP communities between 3.00pm and 7.00pm. For further details, contact Sarah Brady Tel: 0141 314 6277 Email: westchildyouthhealth@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Between 12.00 and 3.00pm Local Primary School children will be attending. Between 3.00pm and 5.00pm Service Users and Community groups will be attending. This session is open to all members of the community. Between 5.00pm and 7.00pm Young people, families and Community groups will be attending. This session is open to all members of the community.
Journey of Recoveries Weekly workshops from mid July until September Addaction, The Open Gate, 44 Hecla Square, Drumchapel, G15 8NH. Annexe GRAND Health Day Friday 17th September, 11.00am - 4.30pm The Annexe Healthy Living Centre, 9a Stewartville Street, Glasgow, G11 5PE. A community artist will work with Addaction service users over 6 workshops to develop a banner visually demonstrating how addiction and recovery affects people at all stages of life. The banner will be presented at the West Connects: Health Festival West GRAND area event on 15th September at the Scotstoun Stadium. Addaction service users over 18 years. For further details, contact Julie Breslin Tel: 0141 949 4884 / 0141 568 9155 Email: j.breslin@addaction.org.uk Open day event with a focus on health, creativity and positive lifestyles. The event will include opportunities to take part in workshops, gather health information and recipes, try complementary therapies, smoothies, and take part in exercise taster sessions. All members of the community either affected by or working with alcohol issues. For further details, contact Jane Cowie Tel: 0141 357 6747 E-mail: Jane.cowie@theannexehlc.org.uk
Glass A Drugs Art workshops - August to September Artwork(s) available for display in West CHCP venues after GRAND week Callander Street practice. Woodside Health Centre. Service users will be invited to participate in a range of art workshops to explore their journey/journeys of recovery. Their experiences will be captured in a stained glass window. The window will be showcased at the West Connects Health Festival on Wednesday 15th September. Adults with addiction issues/people in recovery For further details, contact Sarah Brady Tel: 0141 314 6277 Email: westchildyouthhealth@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Healthy Lifestyle for Recovery Ongoing during August. DVD screening Wed 15th Sept Various locations A DVD production which challenges the stigma surrounding substance misuse and demonstrates that service users can recover through participating in a range of activities which support social inclusion and integration and promote equality of opportunity. Activities include outdoor pursuits, arts and crafts, cooking classes, therapies, football, and college classes. The film will be showcased at the GRAND area event at Scotstoun on Wednesday 15th Sept. Male/female adults within addiction, and prospective clients/referrers For further details, contact Mark Gallagher Tel: 0141 332 1900 Email: Mark.gallagher@phoenix-futures.org.uk
Drama workshops and show Workshops 13th & 14th September, 10.00am - 3.00pm Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP. Show 15th September, 12.00noon - 7.00pm West Connects health festival, Scotstoun Stadium Two drama workshops based on drug and alcohol issues will be held prior to performance at the West Connects Health Festival on 15th September. These workshops will explore the impact of drug and alcohol on the young people, how they feel about peer pressure, societal imagery, substance use and the impact on friends and family. Young people (up to 16 years old) For further details, contact Carrie Westwater Tel: 07814 417 554 Email: theatrefound@hotmail.co.uk Addictions Roadshow event and football match Friday 17th September, 10.00am - 2.00pm Drumchapel Community Centre, Kinfauns Drive, Glasgow, G15 7TH. Organised by members of the We Step Together Group, the Roadshow event will include a half day football session, drama work and performances, information stalls with partners including Strathclyde Police, Addictions Forums and Health Improvement. Lunch and entertainment will be provided. Adults with learning disabilities For further details, contact Donald Hewitson Tel: 07826255944 Email: donaldhewitson@yahoo.co.uk
YWCA Healthy Lifestyle Event Thursday 16th September, 10.00am - 11.00am and 12.00noon - 3.00pm YWCA Family Learning Centre 3 Newton Terrace, Sauchiehall St. Morning event is for workers with organisations. Afternoon is an open event for families and young people. For further details, contact Carol Cunningham Tel: 0141 248 5338 Email: ccunningham@ywcaglasgow.org A.M. 10.00am - 11.00am Staff training on basic awareness of Alcohol, delivered by Glasgow Council on Alcohol. External organisations are welcome to join in. Phone Carol on 0141 248 8338. P.M. 12.00noon - 3.00pm An afternoon event for all to participate in healthy lifestyle workshops and activities including Information stalls on Addiction services, Health organisations, Women s organisations and Housing associations Workshops Healthy eating/cooking Women s personal safety/confidence building Massage Arts/crafts Henna hand painting Buffet Free Creche And much more
GRANDweek 10 Partners GRANDweek 10 is the fourth annual event dedicated to promoting community responses to alcohol and drug issues. GRANDweek is organised and co-ordinated by the Communities Sub-group and partners, and this year s event promises to be the biggest and best yet. GRANDweek 10 has been funded by the Glasgow City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership with significant in-kind contributions from local forums, community groups and organisations. grand Get Involved! Partners involved in the Communities Alcohol and Drug Sub-Group include local drug and alcohol forums, Glasgow Community and Safety Services (GCSS), Glasgow Addiction Services, Glasgow City Council, Strathclyde Police, Service User Involvement Partnership (SUIP), FASS, Scottish Drugs Forum, Glasgow Council on Alcohol, Alcohol Focus Scotland, Alcohol and Drug Health Improvement Team NHS GG&C, Strathclyde Fire & Rescue, Glasgow City Alcohol & Drug Partnership. The Communities Sub-group works to develop and sustain community engagement and involvement in tackling alcohol and drug issuses. For information about the Communities Sub-group please contact, Stephen Birrell, Service Manager (Alcohol, Drugs and Communities), Glasgow Community and Safety Services, Westergate, 11 Hope St, Glasgow, G2 6AB. Tel: 0141 276 7654. Email:stephen.birrell@glasgow.gov.uk To find out more about Glasgow s GRANDweek, including plans for next years event, and the work of the Communities Sub-group please visit Copyright 2010 - Communities Sub-group Designed and Produced by Glasgow Community and Safety Services, Communications and Marketing Team. www.saferglasgow.com