Neighbourhood Networks

21/08/2026

Members from the Wishaw and Bellshill networks recently came together for their weekly health and wellbeing session and decorated empire biscuits and trying some arts and crafts. Donna is a member of the Independent Network and is a Peer Support Volunteer, and she came along and was a great help to the staff, sharing her skills with the members and supporting them to get involved. The session encouraged members to work on their life skills, mental wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem and to continue strengthening meaningful friendships.

20/08/2026

The Haddington and Dunbar Network had a fantastic trip to the National Museum of Flight recently. Everyone had a great day learning about different aircrafts , exploring the Concord plane that is based there and engaging in interactive activities.

19/08/2026

Members from North Lanarkshire networks organised a day trip to the Transport Museum in Glasgow and worked together to plan the arrangements for the day. They coordinated a suitable meeting point and checked the bus times to make sure everyone knew where to meet and how they would travel together safely.
Members enjoyed walking around the museum, looking at the different displays and seeing the older modes of transport, including vintage cars, buses, and other vehicles from the past. They took time to read the information provided about the old cars and transport history, which encouraged discussion, shared interests, and learning. After visiting the museum, members travelled back into Glasgow city Centre and enjoyed lunch together in Buchanan Galleries before heading home as a group. The trip was an enjoyable and interesting experience for everyone, giving members the opportunity to spend time together in the community, build confidence using public transport, and develop their planning and social skills.

18/08/2026

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18/08/2026

Members of the North Ayrshire Transitions network recently went along to a Bat and Chat session. The North Ayrshire Table Tennis Club runs weekly Bat and Chat sessions for the local community in community centres across North Ayrshire. These friendly drop-in sessions help adults stay active, improve well-being, and meet new people. Members had a great time and are looking forward to attending again.

17/08/2026

To start Scottish Learning Disability Week in style, Stay Up Late Scotland are hosting a free gig in Mono Cafe, Glasgow on Monday 7th September with a fantastic and varied line up of musicians with additional needs. All members are welcome to attend and there is free entry to this event.

17/08/2026

Members from North Lanarkshire met and travelled by bus to Kelvingrove Art Gallery where they had lunch together outside in the sunshine and listened to a traditional Scottish pipe band, before exploring the exhibits in the Museum. Everyone enjoyed looking at the animals, artifacts from ancient Egypt , spitfires and various paintings and art works. It was a great day, making memories.

16/08/2026

Some members from Glasgow Network, came together for a friendly but competitive game of bowling! Most of the members travelled independently to Hollywood Bowl at the Quay showing the skills and confidence they've built within the network. Members had good banter and chat throughout the game and enjoyed a bite to eat afterwards, building on their money management ordering and calculating the cost of their food as well as building friendships discussing their likes and interests and planning their next social gathering.

15/08/2026

Last week members of the North Ayrshire Transitions Network travelled independently to Largs where they met up with their community living worker. Members arranged their own travel, with some members choosing to take the train while others travelled by bus, meeting and travelling with other members along the way.

While in Largs they went on a health walk along the prom, and discussing future plans to visit while the Viking Festival is on. Members finished the day with a well deserved ice cream.

14/08/2026

Members of the Cumbernauld Transition Network attended a VEX Robotics session at the Makerspace which takes place in Cumbernauld Library.Members travelled independently to the meeting, members worked together to build and operate robot cars. The activity provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen natural friendships and relationships while developing problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills in a fun and engaging environment.