Help Yourself Grow

07/10/2026

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No trending audio on this post to allow for the beautiful sound of the HYG learners hard at work making chapatis.

This tactile activity works fine motor skills and hand strength, allows us to focus and create something delicious from a few simple pantry ingredients.

Did you know the average cost of a packet of chapatis at your local supermarket is £1.55. Making 6 of these at home costs 55p.

Shop bought chapatis are classed as a highly processed product containing a long list of preservatives and additives.

Let us know if you would like our learners recipe for their chapatis. Quick, healthy, nutritious, budget friendly and such fun to make!

Help Yourself Grow.
Grow. Thrive. Belong.



Glasgow Disability AllianceGlasgow Centre for Inclusive LivingGordon McKee MPCouncillor Johnny Carson - Linn WardThe Advocacy Project Scotland

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

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Last week at Help Yourself Grow our Tuesday group enjoyed a visit from the Community Learning and Development Team at the Science Centre.

Everyone loved this session, particularly our Lego yacht races powered by a fan🏁🏁🏁🏁






Gordon McKee MPGlasgow Disability AllianceGlasgow Centre for Inclusive LivingCouncillor Johnny Carson - Linn WardThe Michael Tracey ProjectFair DealInclusion Scotland

02/10/2026

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From the vine to our plate🍅❤️

Remember those delicious ripe tomatoes?

The Help Yourself Grow team worked together to transform these into tomato soup for everyone to enjoy🍲🤗

Our tomatoes didn't just become soup - they became an opportunity to learn, cook and share.

The HYG Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Programme is so much more than "gardening". It's about building confidence, developing life skills, working together, and witnessing the journey from seed to plate.

We currently have some available spaces at this project and can offer a free taster session. Interested in finding out more...

Contact Gail our HYG Team Leader - 📞 07902622379
OR our Fair Deal Office - ☎️ 0141 634 4996



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01/10/2026

01/10/2026

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“HYG Tomatoes in the last of the summer light”.

And just like that, it’s the beginning of October 🍁🍂🥮.

Our learners are busy preparing for the changing season and the shorter days as our focus shifts in the different garden areas.

Now, what to make with all of these delicious, ripened, tomatoes 🍅💭⬇️. Comment below if you have any ideas?💡

29/09/2026

⛄🍂We have lots of exciting workshops happening this Autumn and Winter! 🍂⛄

From a Sports Day to digital coaching, to Halloween arts & crafts, and visits to fantastic places, there’s something for everyone!

Keep a look out for more information on our socials or visit gda.scot/events

Our learning and events bulletin will be posted out to GDA members soon too!

If you're not already on our mailing list, email us for more info: [email protected]

29/09/2026

📢 Save the Date 📢

Please see details below for our 2026 Annual General Meeting 😁

Tea, coffee & cakes will be provided ☕🍰

We hope to see you there!

29/09/2026

💧 Harvesting rainwater in our garden

Craig explains how we are harvesting rainwater and making the most of what nature gives us. 🌧️🌱

The team recently fitted a connection to the guttering, diverting rainwater into our large water butt.

But with the amount of water we can get during a heavy downpour, we wanted to collect even more. So we have now connected a second, smaller water butt to the original using a connecting pipe.

Craig and Ben have also been working hard on landscaping, building and making improvements around the garden.

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Glasgow Disability Alliance Glasgow Centre for Inclusive LivingValues Into Action ScotlandThe Advocacy Project ScotlandInclude Me 2 ClubGordon McKee MPCouncillor Johnny Carson - Linn Ward

28/09/2026

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Another busy week last week at Help Yourself Grow🤝🙌🌱

At our cookery sessions we focused on building flavour profiles as our learners worked on creating a risotto and a curry😋

These dishes provide an opportunity to:

Develop sautéing skills🍳
Work on sequencing➡️
Control heat🔥
Incorporating stock🥣

Our gardeners had an equally busy week;

Weeding🪏
Harvesting the last of the raspberries🌾
Litter picking and working at the compost bay.🚯
Painting at our tool container art project👨‍🎨👩‍🎨

As Autumn approaches our teams spent time with trainer Scott as they discussed activities they would like to do over the winter months🥶💭🤔🎃🦇

We have so much to share from our garden space as the teams continue to develop and nurture the land.🌍💚🌳

Remember to like our page to follow our progress👍

Help Yourself Grow.
Grow. Thrive. Belong



Glasgow Disability AllianceGlasgow Centre for Inclusive LivingGordon McKee MPThe Advocacy Project ScotlandValues Into Action ScotlandInclude Me 2 ClubCouncillor Johnny Carson - Linn Ward