Autumn 2012Community activities

at the Albany Centre

Something for everyone, at the heart of Woodlands!

Our recentAfrican Music

workshop

44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS

Get involvedWe are always on the lookout for fresh ideas andfresh talent. If you would like to be involved:• Sharing ideas for new services or activities• Hiring spaces for your own community activities• Helping to run or deliver a session yourself• Volunteering time or resourcesWe will be delighted to talk to you! Call us on0141 354 6521 or email outreach@gcvs.org.uk

Welcome to the Albany CentreCommunity ProgrammeOur aim is to provide a range of vibrant activities for thelocal community and beyond! This current programmeruns from mid August through to the end of October.

For up-to-date listings for our activities:Visit the what’s on section of GCVS website:www.gcvs.org.ukCheck out our facebook pagewww.facebook.com/TheAlbanyCentre

Or follow us on Twitter@TheAlbany_GCVS

The Enterprise Growth FundThe Albany Centre Community Programme is supportedby The Enterprise Growth Fund, a Scottish GovernmentFund. The Fund aims to make strategic investments inambitious and enterprising third sectororganisations across Scotland enablingthem to develop, grow andbecome more sustainable.

The Albany CentreThe Albany Learning and Conference Centre is operatedby Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector. Its main roleis to provide a dedicated development centre forGlasgow’s voluntary sector organisations. The AlbanyCentre also functions as a venue for meetings, eventsand conferences.

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Week commencing 13th AugustCommunity Health Walk Mon 13th Aug 10am– 11am FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 14th Aug 5:30pm–8pm FREEThe Albany Community Open Day Sat 18th Aug 10am–4pm FREE

Week commencing 20th AugustCommunity Health Walk Mon 20th Aug 10am–11am FREEEveryday First Aid Tue 21st Aug 5:30pm–7:30pm FREEUrban Arts Tue 21st Aug 6pm–8pm FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 21st Aug 5:30pm–8pm FREECookery – Soups & Salads Thu 23rd Aug 5:30pm–7:30pm £7Baby & Child First Aid Thu 23rd Aug 5:30pm–7:30pm FREEOrigami Sat 25th Aug 11am–1pm £6Introduction to Alexander Technique Sat 25th Aug 11am–1pm £20Japanese Children’s Club Sat 25th Aug 2:30pm–4:30pm £tbc

Week commencing 27th AugustCommunity Health Walk Mon 27th Aug 10am–11am FREEUrban Arts Tue 28th Aug 6pm–8pm FREECoaching with the Brain in Mind Tue 28th Aug 6pm–8pm FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 28th Aug 5:30pm–8pm FREECreating Mind Vitality with NLP Thur 30th Aug 6:30pm–8pm £15Reminiscence Sessions– the 60’s Thu 30th Aug 6pm–7pm £2Japanese Children’s Club Sat 1st Sept 2:30pm–4:30pm £tbc

Week commencing 3rd SeptemberCommunity Health Walk Mon 3rd Sept 10am–11am FREEUrban Arts Tue 4th Sept 6pm–8pm FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 4th Sept 5:30pm–8pm FREEHow to write & self-publish a book Thu 6th Sept 6:30pm–8:30pm £20*Cupcake Decorating Thu 6th Sept 6pm–8pm £6Youth Activities Thu 6th Sept 6pm–8pm £2Japanese Children’s Club Sat 8th Sept 2:30pm–4:30pm £tbcLemon Volkswagens, Lucozade Sat 8th Sept 11am–1pm FREEIntro to British Sign Language Sat 8th Sept 10am–1pm £10

Week commencing 10th SeptemberCommunity Health Walk Mon 10th Sept 10am–11am FREEUrban Arts Tue 11th Sept 6pm–8pm FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 11th Sept 5:30pm–8pm FREESafety in the Community Tue 11th Sept 7pm–8:30pm FREEYouth Activities Thu 13th Sept 6pm–8pm £2How to write & self-publish a book Thu 13th Sept 6:30pm–8:30pm £20*

Weekly listingsFor more information on sessions, just scroll down this PDF

Week commencing 17th SeptemberCommunity Health Walk Mon 17th Sept 10am – 11am FREECreating Mind Vitality with NLP Tue 18th Sept 6pm – 8.30pm £15Urban Arts Tue 18th Sept 6pm – 8pm FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 18th Sept 5:30pm – 8pm FREEArt Class Tue 18th Sept 6.30pm-8.30pm £4Youth Activities Thur 20th Sept 6pm – 8pm £2How to write & self-publish a book Thur 20th Sept 6:30pm – 8:30pm £20*Cookery – Quick and Easy Thur 20th Sept 5:30pm – 7:30pm £7Japanese Calligraphy Sat 22nd Sept 11am – 1pm £6Japanese Children’s Club Sat 22nd Sept 2:30pm – 4:30pm £tbc

Week commencing 24th SeptemberBaby and Child First Aid Tue 25th Sept 5:30pm – 7:30pm FREETranscendental Meditation Tue 25th Sept 6:30pm – 8pm £5Urban Arts Tue 25th Sept 6pm – 8pm FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 25th Sept 5:30pm – 8pm FREEArt Class Tue 25th Sept 6.30pm-8.30pm £4Every-day First Aid Thu 27th Sept 5:30pm – 7:30pm FREEHow to write and self –publish a book Thu 27th Sept 6:30pm – 8:30pm £20*Youth Activities Thu 27th Sept 6pm – 8pm £2Japanese Children’s Club Sat 28th Sept 2:30pm – 4:30pm £tbc

Week commencing 1st OctoberCommunity Health Walk Mon 1st Oct 10am–11am FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 2nd Oct 5:30pm–8pm FREEUrban Arts Tue 2nd Oct 6pm–8pm FREEArt Class Tue 2nd Oct 6.30pm-8.30pm £4Youth Activities Thu 4th Oct 6pm–8pm £2Intro to the Alexander Technique Sat 6th Oct 11:15am–12:45pm £60*Tai Chi with a difference Sat 6th Oct 1pm–2pm £60*Japanese Children’s Club Sat 6th Oct 2:30pm–4:30pm £2

Week commencing 8th OctoberCommunity Health Walk Mon 8th Oct 10am–11am FREEUrban Arts - exhibition Tue 9th Oct 6pm–8pm FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 9th Oct 5:30pm–8pm FREEYour Community – Youth Provision Tue 9th Oct 7pm–8:30pm FREEArt Class Tue 8th Oct 6.30pm-8.30pm £4Self Defence for Women Thu 11th Oct 6pm– 8pm £10Youth Activities Thu 11th Oct 6pm–8pm £2Intro to the Alexander Technique Sat 13th Oct 11:15am–12:45pm £60*Tai Chi with a difference Sat 13th Oct 1pm – 2pm £60*Japanese Children’s Club Sat 13th Oct 2:30pm – 4:30pm £tbc

Week commencing 15th OctoberCommunity Health Walk Mon 15th Oct 10am–11am FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 16th Oct 5:30pm–7:30pm FREE

Youth Activities Thu 18th Oct 6pm–8pm £2Art Class Tue 15th Oct 6.30pm-8.30pm £4Intro to Alexander Technique Sat 20th Oct 11:15am–12:45pm £60*Tai Chi with a difference Sat 20th Oct 1pm–2pm £60*Japanese Children’s Club Sat 20th Oct 2:30pm–4:30pm £tbc

Week commencing 22nd OctoberCommunity Health Walk Mon 24th Oct 10am – 11am FREECitizens Advice Clinic Tue 25th Oct 5:30pm – 8pm FREEArt Class Tue 22nd Oct 6.30pm-8.30pm £4Reminiscence – Tenement Life Thu 25th Oct 6pm – 7pm £2Cookery – Winter Warmers Thu 25th Oct 5:30pm – 7:30pm £7Youth Activities Thu 25th Oct 6pm – 8pm £2Intro to Alexander Technique Sat 27th Oct 11:15am–12:45pm £60*Tai Chi with a difference Sat 27th Oct 1pm – 2pm £60*Japanese Children’s Club Sat 27th Oct 2:30pm – 4:30pm £tbc

Booking places

For more information on to book a place contact:

Email outreach@gcvs.org.uk

Phone 0141 354 6521

For all sessions, we ask that you book in advanceto guarantee a place.

Block-booking for your staff? We will be happy to invoiceyour organisation.

Activities with a cost can be paid for on the night (cash only)

Tai Chi with a difference runs until 10th November

Healthy and Happy

Cookery coursesLearn how to cook simple, healthy and delicious mealson a budget. Trained chef’s Jamie and Matt will showyou how it’s done - demonstrating their skills in theAlbany kitchen and providing recipes to take home andtry yourself!

Soups & Salads Thurs 23rd August 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Quick and Easy Thurs 20th Sept 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Winter Warmers Thurs 25th October 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Cost: £7 per session (£5 students). Price includes aportion of food to eat on the night and a drink.

Every-day First AidLearn simple and easy to remember first aid skills. Relaxed and informal, thissession uses everyday scenarios and items. Led by the British Red Cross.

Runs twice: Tue 21st August 5:30pm – 7:30pmor Thu 27th September 5:30pm – 7:30pmCost: FREE (donations to the British Red Cross welcomed)

Baby and child First AidBasic first aid course recommended for parents,grandparents and those caring for childrenand / or babies. Led by the British Red Cross.

Runs twice:

Thu 23rd August 5:30pm – 7:30pm

or

Thu 25th September 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Cost: FREE (donations to the British Red Crosswelcomed)

Really worthwhile and enjoyable first aid course – the trainer had awonderful way of getting the message across in understandable clearlanguage which is re-enforced with real life stories and situations“

Jamie and Matt show youhow!

Feel confident and willingto administer first aid

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The Alexander Technique with Michal SegalThe Alexander Technique works by helping you to identify and prevent theharmful postural habits that aggravate, or may be the cause of stress, pain andunder-performance. An effective yet simple and practical method forself-improvement and self-help. Attend the 2 hour Introductory Session to learnabout the basic principles of the technique – and leave with a sense of wellbeing.The 4 week course will take you further, introducing a new set of skills that canbe practically applied to all movements.

Two-hour introduction: Sat 25th August 11am – 1pmCost: £20 (limited to 10 participants)Four week course:Sats 6th,13th,20th,27th October 11:15am-12:45pmCost: £60 (limited to 10 participants)

Booking: pay directly at the Albany Centreby contacting outreach@gcvs.org.ukor alternatively at:www.glasgowalexandertechnique.co.uk

Tai Chi – with a difference!Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health of mind and body. The gentle flowingmovements strengthen the body and improve balance. Learn the simplified Tai-ChiChuan 10 – Form Yang Style while applying methods taken from the AlexanderTechnique with the help of a gentle hands-on guidance to improve posture. Led byMichal Segal, an experienced teacher of the Alexander Technique and Tai ChiPractitioner. Suitable for beginners.Sats 1pm–2pm 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October and 3rd, 10th November

Cost: £60 for a 6 week course (limited to 10 participants)Booking: pay directly at the Albany Centre by contacting outreach@gcvs.org.ukor alternatively at: www.glasgowalexandertechnique.co.uk

Healthy and Happy

Improve how you use your body

Creating Mind Vitality with NLPA special introductory workshop to show how Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)and gentle hypnosis techniques can boost your health and wellbeing.Led by Gillian McCamley of Mind Vitality.Runs twice: Thu 30th August 6:00pm – 8:30pmor Tue 18th September 6:00pm – 8:30pmCost: £15 (students £11)

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Self Defence for WomenExplore physical and non-physical techniquesfor self-defence, body language, assertiveness.Led by Steven Morrison, Proactive Safety Training.

Thu 11th October 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Cost: £10 (students £7)

Coaching with the Brain in MindNeuroscience is increasingly showing us how our brain structure and thinkingprocesses affect our view of the world and who we are. What value does this havein the realms of coaching work with individuals and groups? Discover what brainbased coaching is, the core organising principles of neuro leadership and offer sixkey insights about the brain that may impact on your approach to coaching. A twohour taster session by Acorn Principle Plus.

Tuesday 28th August 6pm – 8pmCost: FREE

Community Health WalksGentle one hour friendly walks for all ages andabilities – departing from outside The AlbanyCentre. Led by Nina Honeyman.

Weekly – Mondays, 10am - 11am

Cost: FREE

Transcendental Meditation Introductory TalkExplore Transcendental Meditation - it is simple to learn and automatic to do. Comealong to our enjoyable and informal introductory talk on how to use meditation todissolve stress, improve mental clarity and creative problem solving. Led by AngelaLanders, Transcendental Mediation Scotland.

Tue 25th September, 6:30pm – 8pmCost: £5 (£4 students)

The defence techniques taught are simple and effective.I have much more confidence now in my own abilities to protect myself.“

Healthy and Happy

Easy to learn and easy to recall

Take steps towards a healthierlifestyle and meet new people

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Community Focus

Citizens Advice Outreach ClinicWelfare benefits advice led by Maryhill Citizen’s Advice Bureau. Benefits checks,plus advice on money, housing, consumer and utilities.

Every Tuesday 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Cost: FREE. By appointment only – call 07551 904 892 to book

Reminiscence SessionsEach session will centre around a different themed ‘Reminiscence Kit’ provided byGlasgow Museums. Handle different artefacts and share stories and memories.Facilitated by Nina Honeyman.The 60’s Thu 30th August 6pm – 7pmTenement Life Thu 25th October 6pm – 7pm

Cost: £2 (includes tea, coffee and biscuits)

The Open Museum takesGlasgow's museumcollections out into thecommunity

Your CommunityMonthly events focusing on the local Woodlands community, featuring guestspeakers. Each event explores a different topic facing the area.

Safety in the Community Tue 11th September 7pm – 8:30pmYouth Provision in the Community Tue 9th October 7pm – 8:30pm

Cost: FREE

Let us know what topics you would like covered at future Your Communityevents. Contact:outreach@gcvs.org.uk or call 0141 354 6521.

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Urban ArtsLearn urban arts techniques such as stencilling,tagging and freehand design. Create artwork oncanvas to be displayed at an exhibition for thelocal community. An 8 week programme for12 to 19 year olds led by Artist Barry Neeson.Tuedays 6pm - 8pm (starting on 21st Augustthrough to 9th Oct )

Cost: FREE (funded by West Arts Network)

Lemon Volkswagens, Lucozade and theLynx effect: a talk about advertsWhat are advertisers really up to? And how can youuse simple branding techniques to promote your ownorganistion or personal business? In this interactivetalk, we take a quirky look at the milennia-old history ofadvertising, then focus in on modern TV advertising,before looking the award-winning McMillan Cancerrebrand. Led by John Robertson ofGCVS.Saturday 8th September 11am – 1pmCost: FREE

How to write and self-publish a bookLearn how to become a published author. Gain guidance on how to write andbecome creative. Understand the basics of copyright, ISBNs and CIP recordsand explore what Amazon and Lulu have to offer the self-publisher. A four weekcourse led by author Bobby Livingston.Thu 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th September 7pm – 9pmCost: £20 block booking (students £15)

Broaden your horizons

Get creative!

Would you advertise yourcar as a lemon?

Art classesExplore different drawing and painting styles andtechniques. Learn how to create still life, portraitand architectural drawings and paintings.Suitable for adult beginners. Led by artist Marie Hay.Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm(starting on 18th September for 6 weeks)Cost: £4 per class Express yourself through art

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Japanese CaligraphyThe second of two workshops celebrating Japanese culture - learnhow about the history of each tradition and the techniques involved.Led by Kumiko Hatori, The Japanese Residents Association.Sat 22nd September 11am – 1pmCost: £6 (students £5)

Introduction to British Sign LanguageLearn about the most widely used method of signedcommunication: British Sign Language. By the end ofthis three hour session you will be able to finger-spellyour name and have a basic conversation in signlanguage. Led by Yvonne Waddell, Tenacious Training.

Saturday 8th September 10am – 1pm

Cost: £10

Cupcake decorationCome along and learn how you can simply createstunning cupcakes. Amaze your friends and family byusing simple techniques to create unique, eye-catchingdesigns. You will learn how to use piped icings, such asbutter-cream and Italian meringue as well as moresimple sugar paste decorating techniques. We will evengive you a presentation gift box to take home yourcupcakes. Either bring along 6 of your own cupcakes todecorate on the night, or you can let us provide you with6 fresh vanilla sponge cupcakes. The class will be ledby Isobel Winning of Winning Cakes.Thu 6th September, 6pm – 8pmCost: £10 (bring your own cupcakes)

£15 (cupcakes provided)

Broaden your horizons

Works of art that you can eat!

Let your hands do the talking

Japanese OrigamiThe first of two workshops celebrating Japanese culture - learn howabout the history of each tradition and the techniques involved.Led by Kumiko Hatori, The Japanese Residents Association.Sat 25th August 11am – 1pmCost: £6 (students £5)

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Broaden your horizons

Children’s ClubA weekly club for children with Japanese mother tongue. Participate in activitiessuch as a dance, rhythmics, Aikido, arts and crafts, origami, calligraphy, sushimaking and Japanese singing. Coordinated by The Japanese Residents Association.Every Saturday (starting 25th August) 2:30pm – 4.30pmCost: tbc

Youth activitiesA fun and practical weekly activities club for young people (aged 15 - 24), featuring:drama, cookery, art, and media. Led by Cathy Milligan.Every Thursday (starting from 6th September) 6pm – 8pmCost: £2 per session

The

Albany

Centre

West Princes Street

AshleyStreet

StGeorge’sRoad

Grant Street

Carnarvon Street

44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS

www.gcvs.org.uk/events/getting_to_the_albany

Motor-wayJ17

St George’s CrossUnderground

Woodlands Road

If walking from the city centre turn right at the Sainsbury’s Petrol Station onWoodlands Road, onto Ashley Street. From Great Western Road, turn ontoCarrington street, left onto West Princes Street then right onto Ashley Street.

Nearest underground station – St Georges Cross. Exit throughthe tunnel. Turn left up the stairway; turn right walking round thegardens, cross West Princes Street onto Ashley Street.

Disabled parking is available

Getting to the Albany Centre

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Travelling by bus from the City CentreNumbers 20, 41, 49, 66 go to Great Western RoadNumbers 40, 61 go to Maryhill RoadNumber 3 goes to St Georges RdNumbers 11, 44 go to Woodlands Road

44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS

Come along to the Albany Centre’s Open Day

Community Open DaySaturday 18th August 2012 10am - 4pm

The Albany Centre re-opens its doors in early August, following a three-weekrefurbishment. We are hosting this special event to celebrate, and to give youthe chance to chance to sample elements of our community programme.All activities are FREE!

• Face Painting• Community Health Walks• Sushi making and Origami• Local services including Strathclyde Fire & Rescue• Performance by local music groups

and lots more

Contact outreach@gcvs.org.uk or call0141 354 6521 for more information.