Contact the Elderly 

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Supported by a network of volunteers, the charity organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people, aged 75 and over, who live alone.

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For more information please contact Lisa McTaggart - 0141 816 0290 or lisa.mctaggart@contact-the-elderly.org.uk

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Age Concern Vale of Leven

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Age Concern Vale of Leven is a social club which meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1.30pm at Alexandria Community Centre, Main Street, G83 0NU.  The club organises various activities such as entertainers, bingo, shopping trips, summer outings and Christmas dinner.  To join, there is a one off payment of £4 to become a member and then £1 per session to cover essential costs.

 

For more information please contact Eva McKellar - 01389 759521 or aconvol@blueyonder.co.uk

 

Health Walks 

 

Health walks are short, sociable and fun.  They are aimed at inactive people who would benefit from most from doing more physical activity.  Walks last less than an hour and are offered on a regular basis so you can get the most benefit from the activity.  The walks are led by a trainer volunteer and the routes are risk assessed to ensure your safety.  Health walks are currently led in -

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Alexandria - Christie Park - Mondays 9.45am

Old Kilpatrick to Bowling - Mondays 10.30am

Clydebank - Thursdays 10am

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If you are interested please call 0141 941 0886

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Clydebank Men's Shed

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A Men's Shed is a larger version of a typical man's shed in the garden - it's a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending.

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The Clydebank Men's Shed meets on Monday's and Wednesday's at 1pm in the Middle Shed (Old Scout Hut) in grounds of Dalmuir Community Centre, Duntocher Road, Clydebank G81 4RQ

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For more information please contact Neil on 07866625660, Drew on 07938751126 or mens.shedclydebank@gmail.com

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Dalmuir Lunch Club

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This lunch club runs fortnightly on Fridays from 12pm-12.45pm at Dalmuir Barclay Church, 1 Durban Avenue, Dalmuir West, Clydebank, G81 4JH.

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They serve a two course lunch including tea/coffee and biscuits.  The meals are freshly prepared in the church and include favourites like homemade lentil soup and mince & tatties.

 

For more information please contact the Dalmuir Church on 0141 941 3988

 

West Dunbartonshire Community & Volunteering Services (WDCVS)

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Volunteers are vital and provide a range of local services.  Getting involved means you can meet new people, learn new skills and make a real difference in your community.  There is a huge range of opportunities available and WDCVS can help you find something to match your interests - whether that's being a charity trustee, helping with a canal path clean-up or teaching disabled people to swim.

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For more information please contact WDCVS on 0141 941 0886 or email info@wdcvs.com

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Computer and iPad Classes

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These classes are offered in various libraries in West Dunbartonshire.  The sessions are aimed at anyone who owns or is thinking of buying a computer, tablet, iPad or Android.  The courses will guide you through the basics of setting up and navigating your devices and then take you through some practical uses.

 

For more information please contact 01389 772132 or visit your local library -

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Balloch Library - 01389 608989 - balloch.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Dalmuir Library - 0141 562 2425 - dalmuir.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Dumbarton Library - 01389 608992 - dumbarton.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

 

Bit and Blether Lunch Club 

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The club provides an opportunity for older people in the community to have the chance to come together in fellowship by sharing a lovely home-cooked lunch together.  

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For more information please contact Ann Dann on 07999957581

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LinkUp

 

LinkUp is a telephone information line for older people in West Dunbartonshire.  The LineUp call handlers can help with just about anything, from accessing housing repairs, directions to hospitals to the day your bin is due to be emptied  The LinkUp phone line is open Monday-Friday 10am-3pm.

 

For more information please call 0141 280 0129

 

Stepping Stones

 

Stepping Stones provides a range of services and support to people in West Dunbartonshire who are experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety, stress and depression.  They can offer individual support through complementary therapies, such as Reiki and Indian head massage and group support through relaxation classes, social groups and Tai Chi classes. 

 

For more information please contact 0141 941 2929 or admin@stepstones.org.uk

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