East Dunbartonshire Befriending Service

07/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW... UK has a dementia podcast?

This is a great way to hear stories from those experiencing dementia and gain valuable advice from dementia nurses speaking on the podcast.

To find out more, visit

In Dementia UK’s new podcast, ‘My life with dementia’, real people share their experiences of living with, caring for, or losing someone to dementia.

04/10/2026

We are delighted to be teaming up with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ACF this year to gives thanks to the older generation and the impact they have on our lives.

Today we listen to how easy it is to make someone laugh and smile, spreading joy between generations.

Happy from all the team and the Befriending Service and from our friends at The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders ACF.

03/10/2026

This year, as we approach we have teamed up with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ACF cadets who have shared with us the impact of the older generation in their lives.

Spending time at the beach with someone can brighten their day and make their fondest memories. Thanks to the older generation that we have in our lives

02/10/2026

This year, as we approach we have teamed up with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ACF cadets who have shared with us the impact of the older generation in their lives.

Today we are reminded of the importance of good neighbours and the impact it can have in our lives.

01/10/2026

Our first post for our collaboration with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ACF, we hear how the older generation can teach us about standing up for ourselves and being self-sufficient.

30/09/2026

The UK Labour government has launched a new consultation on the future regulation of fireworks, which is open for responses from now until 7 October 2026.
The new consultation is inviting views on the following proposals:
➡Restricting the availability of the noisiest fireworks, with louder products available only to professional users.
➡ Expanding the list of banned pyrotechnic products where they are considered to pose unacceptable risks.
➡Reviewing the rules governing fireworks and pyrotechnic products currently classified as lower risk, to ensure regulations better reflect the risks involved.
You can take part by visiting the government consultation here:

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30/09/2026

In the coming days we will be posting our videos for the Silver Sunday campaign 2026, in collaboration with Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders ACF.

This year we thought it would be great to bring an inter generational message to the elderly in our community. Please enjoy the videos we post in the next coming days.

Happy Silver Sunday!

29/09/2026

We had a fantastic afternoon at the conference and AGM.

We were privileged to present on our service to lots of other brilliant charities, and highlight the work that we are doing to combat loneliness and isolation across East Dunbartonshire.

So many other amazing charities and services out there doing some inspiring work and it was great to catch up with everyone.

East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action thank you for having us.

28/09/2026

24/09/2026

Feedback for like this for our staff make us happy to know that our volunteers feel supported 💕

As we cannot operate without our volunteers, their happiness and fulfilment is so important to us.

If you are interested in volunteering, why not have a chat with us on 0141 345 0432 or email on [email protected].