Visiting Friends

02/02/2026

If you're thinking of volunteering this year why not pop along to our next coffee morning and find out what it's like to be part of Visiting Friends? - if you arent able to RSVP just come and say hello! 🥰

29/01/2026

29/01/2026

Visiting Friends is lucky to have an amazing benefactor Jim Clarke and his wife Tanya (also one of our Trustees) who understand that our Volunteers are at the heart of what we do and should be recognised for their marvellous contributions... so once again Jim treated us all to a smashing night out - this time at the Commodore Hotel where we enjoyed a brilliant night of drinks, snacks and good craic!
A big thank you and shout out must go to the Commodore Hotel - the indefatigable Gary who couldn't do enough to make sure things ran smoothly, bar staff Luke and Ryan who kept the drinks flowing and the awesome kitchen staff who put in so much effort with our huge snacks order after a very busy night of dining covers. Although some folks may have a hazy recollection of the evening we have the photos to prove you did! 🤩🥳🤣

29/01/2026

Our awesome volunteer Sue has been volunteering for 10 years with Visiting Friends! Here she is with our benefactor Jim Clarke of the Clarke Family Foundation receiving her 10 year pin at our recent Volunteer night out at the Commodore Hotel 🥳😁Thank you Sue for your wonderful friendship with Barbara!

18/12/2025

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas. 🥰
Visiting Friends will open again on Monday the 5th of January 2026.

06/11/2025

We're rounding up National Befriending Week in the marvellous Helensburgh Civic Centre ... if you want to find out more about our service please pick up a leaflet or fill out one of our coasters and pop it in our wee postbox in the cafe 😃

06/11/2025

We kicked off National Befriending Week with a celebratory spooky coffee! We love our wee community of Friends ...😃🥰🦇👻

04/11/2025

Happy Befriending Week Everyone!
Catch Visiting Friends at Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on thursday 6th November from 10-2pm😍

30/10/2025

To all our wonderful Volunteers - why not join others from around the uk in this celebration for Befriending Week 2025!

20/10/2025

We're on the countdown to National Befriending Week 2025!
As our celebratory coffee is being held so close to Hallowe'en this year, we thought we'd add a spooky twist.🎃🧟‍♀️ All our volunteers and Friends are welcome. Costumes optional!
If you would like to find our more about what its like to volunteer with Visiting Friends, why not come along?

30/09/2025

Would you and a friend or partner like to join us on our trip to the Burrell? Can you think of someone or a couple who deserves a wee day out on us? It turns out we have a few seats available on our Bus to the Burrell.🤩 Please get in touch by thursday 2nd October and we'll allocate seats on a first come first served basis. Travel and entry to Burrell is Free (pick ups in Garelochhead and Helensburgh). Mobility aids/prams can be stored on bus. Contact us on [email protected] or 01436 269 336 to nominate or apply. 😃

04/09/2025

Hard to believe we're in September again but please do let us know if you are able to make the coffee morning. All volunteers and clients and welcome whether you're matched yet or not!
Whatever the weather, we'll give you a warm welcome! (and cake. always cake)