Soul of the Junction SCIO

Soul of the Junction SCIO Scottish Registered Charity: SC053656 Revitalising Carstairs Junction Hall through social, educational, and recreational activities.
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Join us in building an inclusive space for all! Here for the FUTURE of the Junction 🙌

Friendly reminder to all ladies Today is your last session before a short summer break. See you all at 7:30pm
18/06/2026

Friendly reminder to all ladies
Today is your last session before a short summer break. See you all at 7:30pm

We are delighted to share that our Founder and Chair has been selected to join this year’s Community Leadership Collecti...
18/06/2026

We are delighted to share that our Founder and Chair has been selected to join this year’s Community Leadership Collective Programme. Corra Foundation

This prestigious programme brings together community leaders from across Scotland who are passionate about creating positive change and making a lasting difference in the places they call home.

From securing our community building and leading regeneration efforts, to launching wellbeing activities, climate initiatives, creative workshops, reading programmes and community events, our Chair’s vision has always been centred on one simple belief: that strong communities are built by people who care and do.

Through the Community Leadership Collective we are presented the opportunity to learn alongside other inspiring leaders, develop new skills, and bring fresh knowledge, ideas and opportunities back to Carstairs Junction and the wider communities we serve.

As an organisation, we are incredibly proud of this achievement and excited to see where this journey leads.

Together, we continue to learn, grow and build a stronger future for our community.

With Corra Foundation – we just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
16/06/2026

With Corra Foundation – we just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

Just a quick reminderCircle Dancing tomorrow Soul of the Junction SCIO 4:30pm start with the amazing and Josephine Lydia...
15/06/2026

Just a quick reminder

Circle Dancing tomorrow Soul of the Junction SCIO 4:30pm start with the amazing and Josephine Lydia Halpern Freeman Circle Dancing For All

Creative ReUse at the Junction - More Than Just a Workshop 🤍What a beautiful morning we shared at Soul of the Junction S...
12/06/2026

Creative ReUse at the Junction - More Than Just a Workshop 🤍

What a beautiful morning we shared at Soul of the Junction SCIO.

The atmosphere was everything we could have hoped for – warm, friendly, welcoming and full of laughter.

The Wooden Hut (our TEMPORARY space for the interested) was bursting with colour, creativity and conversation as a wonderful group of ladies came together to explore the art of reusing everyday materials that would otherwise have found their way into the bin.

From bottle tops and pull tabs to fabric scraps, buttons and offcuts, it was incredible to watch discarded items transformed into unique pieces of jewellery and wearable art. Every creation told its own story, proving that with a little imagination, waste can become something truly beautiful.

The room felt wonderfully spring-like today – cheerful colours, smiling faces, shared ideas and a genuine sense of community.

There was no rush, no pressure, just people learning, creating and enjoying each other’s company.

One participant told us:

💬 “This was lovely and just what I needed, thank you so much.”

Another said:

💬 “It’s just amazing what you can do with all these things, I can’t believe this is bottle tops.”

And perhaps that’s what Creative ReUse is really about. Not just the earrings, the colours or the materials. It’s about connection. It’s about discovering new skills, sharing stories, inspiring one another and taking a little time for ourselves.

Today’s smiles, conversations, emotions, creativity, encouragement and learning are now written into the history of our community.

Together, we are creating a new legacy in the Junction - one built on creativity, sustainability, friendship and belonging.

Thank you to everyone who joined us.

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♻️ Creative Re-Use is back at the Junction today! ♻️What can a plastic bag become?Today we’ll be exploring creative ways...
12/06/2026

♻️ Creative Re-Use is back at the Junction today! ♻️

What can a plastic bag become?

Today we’ll be exploring creative ways to transform everyday waste materials into something new, useful and beautiful. From discarded plastics and packaging to forgotten bits and pieces, we’ll be giving materials a second life through creativity and imagination.

These photos are from one of our recent sessions where participants experimented with fusing plastic bags into a durable new material before cutting, shaping and reimagining it into unique creations.

🌱 Learn new skills
🌱 Reduce waste
🌱 Meet new people
🌱 Enjoy a cuppa and friendly company
🌱 Have a go at something different

📅 Today
🕦 From 11:30am
📍 The Wooden Hut, Carstairs Junction

No experience needed and all materials are provided.

Come along, get creative, and discover how small actions can make a big difference for our planet.

Creating, connecting and reusing together at Soul of the Junction SCIO. 💚

♻️🌍💚

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1 St Charles Avenue
Lanark
ML118PQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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