Glasgow West End Mums & Dads

23/04/2026

FYI

23/04/2026

Apologies for being MIA. Here is a thread for you to share what is on where, when, who for, how much it costs, any sort of advert of your business. As long as it is relevant for the community. The reason I built this page was to encourage connection for people at the most vulnerable point in life (transforming overnight into parents). Nothing can prepare us. But by being together we can lighten the load. I'm sorry I've let this community down over the last wee while but I'm 100% back and ready to support as best I can. My youngest is 3. My other two kids are 9&11.

Open to all ideas for all ages and everything in between from new born to high school & beyond. Each stage of parenting is different so... we don't know what we don't know. Go on. Share. Comment or like. Repost. Do what you do. Let's make this thread a directory of what is on where for parents and kids of all ages as we welcome everyone.

There is no rule book and we are all winging it. One day at a time. Trying our very best. So. Let's be kind and in whatever way shape or form we can, show up & just be there for each other. We are all navigating our way through life and everything it throws at us. Raising good humans along the way, as best we can.

So keep doing what you can do with the time, energy and resources available. Looking for activities from now over summer to suit all budgets in and around the west end of glasgow and beyond. Thank you.

❤️

05/11/2025

We've been missing in action for a while but slowly edging back into this group. People have contacted me to ask where is best to watch fireworks this eve in and around west end of Glasgow. If able to suggest a few places please do for the within walking distance to Anniesland. Jordanhill. Partick. Thornwood. Kelvindale. Hyndland. Maryhill. Etc. Are there local displays?💥

14/05/2025

❤️❤️❤️

30/11/2024

Looking for ideas and recommendations.

Please comment below to help a local mum. X

30/11/2024

Please support this incredible cause ❤️thank you

Thank you so much GSOC Community - 12,000 children now waking up to a brighter Christmas morning 🥰

Everyday your pledges are ticking another child off Santa's list, which now has just 6,000 children remaining...please keep sharing we won't stop going until we've done as much as we can to include every child this year 🎅🙌

It's so heartwarming to see the level of kindness and caring continuing to include and help as many kids as possible across the city and surrounding regions. Thank you all for being part of this amazing community ❤💝❤

18/10/2024

Do you have a spare pram you can donate?? Refuweegee

18/10/2024

Please read this and then re read and share .

The safest way to celebrate Bonfire Night is at an organised event. If you are planning on buying fireworks, please ensure that you read the instructions provided to make sure the space you have is large enough to use them safely. Remember, it is illegal to set off fireworks in public places, including streets and parks.
Find out if there are events taking place in your local area here:
bit.ly/fireworkevents2024

18/10/2024

Can you help ? Xx

✨FANTASTIC NEWS & GIFT UPDATE ✨
Our amazing community has just fulfilled the gift pledge list required for 11 Charity Partners in just 2 WEEKS !!!
🎁
Thank you Secret Santa's for ensuring our campaign is on track to make a difference for thousands of children's lives across and around Glasgow again this year.
💝
The following Charity Partners have received their pledges for all the children on their referral lists, so please check your pledge confirmation email or their GIFT DELIVERY WINDOW at https://www.glasgowsspiritofchristmas.org.uk/drop-off-details and note their days and opening times in your calendar to drop your gifts off in time for them to be distributed;
🎁
100% FULLY PLEDGED CHARITY PARTNER LIST SO FAR;
1. Barnardos - City Centre Services
2. Barnardos - Youth Involvement Project
3. Blairvadoch Children's House
4. Broomloan Nursery
5. Children 1st - Bairns Hoose
6. East Renfrewshire Young Carers
7. Geeza Break
8. Govan Health Visiting Team
9. NHS Gender-Based Violence Services
10. Social Work - South Lanarkshire
11. Women's Aid Monklands
🎁
Still lots of children still hoping for a visit from Santa on the Christmas Portal. Be their Secret Santa by choosing a Charity Partner and a child 🎅 at https://www.glasgowsspiritofchristmas.org.uk/
🎁
CHARITY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT -
✨
ONE PARENT FAMILIES - NORTH LANARKSHIRE
have just 5 children remaining on their list to be fully pledged if you can help be their Secret Santa this Christmas;
✨
5 x Girl 9-12 years
✨
🎅 enter the Christmas Portal to make a gift pledge and make a difference at 🎅 https://www.glasgowsspiritofchristmas.org.uk/

18/10/2024

🤍

18/10/2024

❤️❤️❤️❤️ sign up to support a child ❤️❤️❤️

🌟🎁 Incredible News, Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas Community! 🎁🌟
We are thrilled to announce our first big milestone in just 17 days since launching, that truly captures the heart and soul of our GSOC family – thanks to your incredible generosity and spirit, we have received 5,000 gift pledges for children experiencing hardship this festive season! 🎉
✨
This achievement means that there will be 5,000 more bright smiles lighting up on Christmas morning, bringing warmth and joy to hearts that need it most. It's more than just gifts; it's a message of hope, love and the true spirit of Christmas that you're helping to deliver.
✨
We are beyond grateful to each and every one of you and to everyone who is continuing to spread the word in countless and creative ways. We really need your help as our posts are not being seen and reaching everyone 🙏💖
✨
Let’s keep this incredible momentum going! There's still time to get involved if you haven't already and touch more lives. If you haven't yet, join us by pledging a gift and sharing our children's campaign, every little bit helps.
✨
For more details on how you can make a difference, or to make your gift pledge, please visit our website: Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas at https://www.glasgowsspiritofchristmas.org.uk/
✨
Together, we are creating lasting memories for children across Glasgow and surrounding regions. Let's continue to spread the magic and for thousands more! 🌈🎄
✨