Community activitiesat the Albany Centre

Winter 2012/13

Featuring:Community cookery clubwith Tom Shields

44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS

Something for everyone, at the heart of Woodlands

Get involvedWe are always on the lookout for fresh ideas and fresh talent. If you would like tobe involved:• Sharing ideas for new services or activities• Hiring spaces for your own meetings or events• 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 Centre Community ProgrammeOur aim is to provide a range of vibrant activities for the local Woodlands communityand beyond! The Winter programme runs from November until the end of January.

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/TheAlbanyCentreOr follow us on Twitter@TheAlbany_GCVS

The Albany CentreThe Albany Learning and Conference Centre is operated by Glasgow Council forthe Voluntary Sector. Its main role is to provide a dedicated development centre forGlasgow’s voluntary sector organisations. The Albany Centre also functions as avenue for meetings, events and conferences.

The Enterprise Growth FundThe Albany Centre Community Programme is supported by theEnterprise Growth Fund, a Scottish Government Fund. The Fundaims to make strategic investments in ambitious and enterprisingthird sector organisations across Scotland enabling them to develop,grow and become more sustainable.

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MindVitalityIt’s in you

Create great states and bouncebackability with NLPNLP is an incredibly powerful discipline that works from the premise that life doesn’thave to be difficult! No matter how well we are doing in life, we all know somewheredeep down that life could be easier, better, more enriching! This special, one dayworkshop will teach you how NLP and gentle hypnosis techniques can help youto create the mind-states that you desire.

The day is presented by Gillian McCamley of Mind Vitality and Lynn Obrien ofTransformation in Mind, and follows from our hugely successful taster sessions.

For a detailed description of this day,see www.gcvs.org.uk

Date: Sat 17th November 201210am - 4.30pm

Cost: £40

Healthy and Happy

AikidoAikido is a non-competitive martial art, basedon the principles of non-violence andharmony. This weekly class is suitable forchildren aged 5 – 12.

Dates: every Saturday, 10:15am –11:15am(except holidays - see page 10)

Cost: £3Kids loved Aikido at our recentOpen Day

Broken Biscuits Cookery Club: with Tom ShieldsJournalist and food-lover Tom Shields hosts the first ‘Broken Biscuits CookeryClub’. So-called because it is a community project on a tight budget supportedby help from local businesses. Families are invited to come together to find outabout tasty food through lively demonstration and some hands-on experience- followed by a convivial meal and compulsory conversation!Date: Saturday 17th November, 11am - 2pmCost: £10 (parent and child ticket)

I learned some invaluableskills for managing stress that

I can continue to use every day“Participant at our autumn NLP short course

Our first guest chef is Monir, the culinary genius behind the Mother India and Wee CurryShop restaurants. Monir will show how to create delicious meals from simple ingredients.

Health WalksGentle one hour friendly walks for all ages and abilities– departing from outside the Albany Centre.

Dates: Mondays, 10:00am – 11:00am(except holidays - see page 11)

Cost: : Free

Weight Loss ChallengeJoin the 10 week Weight Loss Challenge and find the inspiration to achieve yourweight loss goals. Receive a personalised wellness evaluation and Tanita Scalereport, nutrition information – all within a fun, group environment. Led by MandiMoore, Independent Herbalife distributor.

Dates: Tue 9th October until Tue 11th December 5.30pm - 6:30pm

Cost: £35 for the full 10 week challenge.Pre-register – Call or text Mandi on 07801 656 128or email mandi@yourextrapounds.com

Zumba!An easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dancefitness class that’s moving millions of people towardshappier and healthier lives. Led by Azumi MacDonaldDates: Thursdays, 6:15pm – 7:15pm

(except holidays - see page 10)Cost: £3

Fitness Training with David Johnston, Express TrainIntroduction to ExerciseGentle exercise class aimed at those looking to live a healthier lifestyle.Dates: Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm (except holidays - see page 10)

Circuit TrainingGroup fitness training class - an ideal alternative to boot-camp during the winter months.

Dates: Tuesdays, 7pm – 8pm (except holidays - see page 10)

High Intensity Interval TrainingAs the name states – this is an intense workout for those with high fitness levels.Dates: Thursdays, 7:30pm – 8:30pm (except holidays - see page 10)

Cost:: £5 per session (£3 student / unwaged)

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Ditch the workout- join the party!

Take steps to a healthierlifestyle and meet new people

Healthy and Happy

Cookery Classes with Jamie and MattLearn how to cook simple, healthy and delicious meals on a budget. Trainedchefs Jamie and Matt will show you how it’s done - demonstrating their skills inthe Albany kitchen and providing recipes to take home and try yourself!

A very good experience - well run, and the chefs wereso enthusiastic!“

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Jamie and Matt show you how!Satisfied attendees at one of our autumn cookery classes

Healthy and Happy

Dates: Vegetarian meals Tuesday 27 November 5:30pm – 7:30pmHigh energy meals Thursday 24 January 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Costs: £7 per session (£5 students / unwaged).Price includes a portion of food to eat on the night and a drink.

Violence against disabled womenWise Women pro-actively address women's fears and experiences of violenceand crime by providing free workshops to women living in local communities inGlasgow. This presentation is particularly useful to services working with dis-abled people and those working with issues surrounding discrimination, violenceand abuse. Wise Women are also leading a number of personal safety work-shops and presentations at The Albany in February / March 2013.Date: Saturday 26th January 2013 1pm – 3pmCosts: Free

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Musical Theatre – actingthrough singing

Spanish ClassesA six-week Spanish language course for beginners. Learnessential conversation skills, including greetings, personalinformation, family, and food and drink. Ages 14 +Led by Helen Lobit.

Broaden your horizons

British Sign LanguageThe aim of this course is to introduce you to BSL andDeaf culture at basic level, including the concept offingerspelling and basic conversation in BSL.Ages 14+. Led by Clare Canton.

Dates: Saturdays for six consectutive weeksstarting 10th November 10am – 1pm

Cost: £100 for a 6 week block.Pay in advance by cash or cheque.

6Let your hands do the talking

Dates: Thursdays for six weeks from 15th November 6:00pm – 8:00pmCosts: £5 per session

This course will look at the links between dramaand singing, using some of musical theatre's bestknown repertoire. (Les Miserables, Phantom, Cats,Evita etc)

The sessions are suitable for experienced and non-experienced singers alike. All you need is a love ofsinging and musical theatre! It will end with a sharingfor friends and family. Ages 14+. Led by Rona Topaz.

Dates: Thursdays for six consecutive weeks(starting 8th November) 6:30pm – 8pm

Costs: £30 for a six week block.Pay in advance by cash or cheque.

Fantastico!

Excelente!

Estupendo!!

Muy Bien!! !!

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Find your voice !

Universal Comedy workshopsComedy workshops for people with ill health (physical/mental) aimed at improving confidence andself-esteem and enabling participants to see the funny in situ-ations. The sessions are coordinated by Universal Comedy –a charity and social enterprise based in Finnieston, Glasgow.

Learn about creating comedy material from your own experiences, how to structurecomedy material, writing jokes, performance tips and where to progress to if youwant to continue writing/performing following these workshops. Tutored byprofessional stand-up comedians Steven Dick and Viv Gee the sessions willprovide plenty of opportunities to try out your developing comedy material in asupportive environment and will also be a right good laugh!

Dates: every Tuesday, starting 6th November(except holidays - see page 10) 7pm – 8.30pm

Costs: £5 per session

University of Glasgow Lectures

Broaden your horizons

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Scottish Art in the 20th CenturyLed by Blair Cunningham Thu 8 November 6-8pm

A Guide to Scotland's Marine WildlifeLed by Dr Dominic McCafferty Tue 13 November 6-8pm

The Life and Death of CleopatraLed by Dr Jane Draycott Tue 20 November 6-8pm

Controlling Kings - Women of Power in the Middle AgesLed by Lindsay Thomson Thu 10 January 2013 6.30 -8.30pm

Modern Scottish LiteratureLed by Pamela Ross Tue 15 January 2013 6.30 -8.30pm

Costs: All of the lectures are free

The Centre for Open Studies (formerly DACE) at the University of Glasgow isdelighted to present this short programme of free lectures in collaboration withthe Albany Centre. The Centre for Open Studies delivers courses for adults andday events in a wide range of subjects on and off campus in Glasgow and theWest of Scotland. Their aim is to make our courses accessible to all regardlessof background and personal circumstances.

Community Open EveningSample elements of our Winter programme and find out about support andservices in the local Woodlands community.

This lively Open Evening will include demonstrations of:• British Sign Language• Reminiscence Kits• Fitness training

Exhibitors from the local community include• Centre for Open Studies• Universal Comedy• One World Shop• Woodlands Community Garden• Citizens Advice Bureau• Arlington Baths• Woodlands & Park Community Council.

Light refreshments will be provided

Date: Thursday 1st November 6pm – 8:30pmCosts: Free

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An attentive audience:cookery demonstration

at our last open day

Community Focus

Community Craft Fair

Date: Friday 30th November 2pm – 5pmCosts: Free entry

Come along to the Albany Centre on Friday30th November and visit around a dozen craft stallsfrom local charities. Pick up some unique Christmasgifts and help to support some terrific organisations. pick up some great Chritmas gifts!

...and join us for a Fairtrade coffee or tea!

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Community Focus

Citizens Advice

Reminiscence Sessions at the Albany CafeMeet with other members of the community to share stories and memories, overa cup of tea and a cake at The Albany Cafe. Each session will centre around adifferent themed ‘Reminiscence Kit’ provided by Glasgow Museums.

Mon 12th November 2.30pm - 4.00pmCafes Kit - Do you remember yourfirst ice cream sundae?

Mon 26th November 2.30pm - 4.00pmFootball - Remember when Scotlandused to be in the world cup?

Mon 10th December 2.30pm - 4.00pmThe 70s - Everything from dungarees tothe Damned, and Smash to Star Wars.

Cost: : £2 - includes tea, coffee and a cakeIt’s 1978 - and Archie Gemmill sets

off on a mazy dribble to immorrtality

Community Councils are voluntary organisations responsible for representinglocal views to local and central government. The meetings for Woodlands andPark Community Council are open to the public. Visitwww.woodlandsparkcc.org.ukfor more information.

Dates: Second Wednesday of the month 7pm – 9pm

Welfare benefits advice led by Maryhill Citizen’s Advice Bureau.Benefits checks, plus advice on money, housing, consumerissues and utilities. By appointment only – call 07551 904 892 to book.Dates: Weekly – Tuesdays 5:30pm – 8pm Cost: : Free

Community Council Meetings

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 except holidays 2:30pm – 4.30pm

Wc 5th NovemberMon 5th Nov Health Walk 10am – 11amTue 6th Nov Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 6th Nov Weight Loss Challenge 5:30pm – 6:30pmTue 6th Nov Universal Comedy workshop 7pm – 8:30ppmTue 6th Nov Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 6th Nov Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmThu 8th Nov Scottish Art in 20th Century 6pm – 8pmThu 8th Nov Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 8th Nov Spanish Language 6:30pm – 8pmThu 8th Nov High Intensity Training 7:30pm – 8:30pmSat 10th Nov Introduction to BSL 10am – 1pmSat 10th Nov Aikido 10:15am – 11:15am

Wc 12th NovemberMon 12th Nov Health Walk 10am – 11amMon 12th Nov Reminiscence Session 2:30pm – 4pmTue 13th Nov Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 13th Nov Weight Loss Challenge 5:30pm – 6:30pmTue 13th Nov Universal Comedy workshop 7pm – 8:30pmTue 13th Nov Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 13th Nov Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmTue 13th Nov Scotland’s Marine Wildlife 6pm – 8pmWed 14th Nov Community Council 7pm – 9pmThu 15th Nov Musical Theatre 6pm – 8pmThu 15th Nov Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 15th Nov Spanish Language 6:30pm – 8pmThu 15th Nov High IntensityTraining 7:30pm – 8:30pmSat 17th Nov Broken Biscuits Cookery 11am – 2pmSat 17th Nov Creating great states - NLP 10am – 4.30pmSat 17th Nov Introduction to BSL 10am – 1pmSat 17th Nov Aikido 10:15am – 11:15am

Wc 19th NovemberMon 19th Nov Health Walk 10am – 11amTue 20th Nov Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 20th Nov Weight Loss Challenge 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Tue 20th Nov Universal Comedy workshop 7pm – 8:30pmTue 20th Nov Life and Death of Cleopatra 6pm – 8pmTue 20th Nov Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 20th Nov Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmThu 22nd Nov Musical Theatre 6pm – 8pmThu 22nd Nov Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 22nd Nov Spanish Language 6:30pm – 8pmThu 22nd Nov High Intensity Interval Training 7:30pm – 8:30pmSat 24th Nov Introduction to BSL 10am – 1pmSat 24th Nov Aikido 10:15am – 11:15am

Programme at a glance

Wc 26th NovemberMon 26th Nov Health Walk 10am – 11amMon 26th Nov Reminiscence Session 2:30pm – 4pmTue 27th Nov Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 27th Nov Weight Loss Challenge 5:30pm – 6:30pmTue 27th Nov Universal Comedy workshop 7pm – 8:30pmTue 27th Nov Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 27th Nov Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmTue 27th Nov Cookery Course 5:30pm – 7:30pmThu 29th Nov Musical Theatre 6pm – 8pmThu 29th Nov Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 29th Nov Spanish Language 6:30pm – 8pmThu 29th Nov High Intensity Training 7:30pm – 8:30pmFri 30th Nov Community Craft Fair 2pm – 5pmSat 31st Nov Introduction to BSL 10am – 1pmSat 31st Nov Aikido 10:15am – 11:15am

Wc 3rd DecemberMon 3rd Dec Health Walk 10am – 11amTue 4th Dec Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 4th Dec Weight Loss Challenge 5:30pm – 6:30pmTue 4th Dec Universal Comedy workshop 7pm – 8:30pmTue 27th Nov Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 27th Nov Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmThu 6th Dec Musical Theatre 6pm – 8pmThu 6th Dec Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 6th Dec Spanish Language 6:30pm – 8pmThu 6th Dec High Intensity Interval Training 7:30pm – 8:30pmSat 8th Dec Introduction to BSL 10am – 1pmSat 8th Dec Aikido 10:15am – 11:15am

Wc 10th DecemberMon 10th Dec Health Walk 10am – 11amMon 10th Dec Reminiscence Session 2:30pm – 4pmTue 11th Dec Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 11th Dec Weight Loss Challenge 5:30pm – 6:30pmTue 11th Dec Universal Comedy workshop 7pm – 8:30pmTue 11th Dec Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 11th Dec Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmWed 12th Dec Community Council 7pm – 9pmThu 13th Dec Musical Theatre 6pm – 8pmThu 13th Dec Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 13th Dec Spanish Language 6:30pm – 8pmThu 13th Dec High Intensity Interval Training 7:30pm – 8:30pmSat 15th Dec Introduction to BSL 10am – 1pmSat 15th Dec Aikido 10:15am – 11:15am

Wc 17th DecemberMon 17th Dec Health Walk 10am – 11amTue 18th Dec Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 18th Dec Universal Comedy workshop 7pm – 8:30pmTue 18th Dec Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 18th Dec Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmThu 20th Dec Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 20th Dec High Intensity Interval Training 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Booking placesSee our back cover

Also - Open Evening on1st November 6pm- 8.30pm

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Wc 24th December FESTIVE BREAK

Wc 31st December FESTIVE BREAK

Wc 7th JanuaryMon 7th Jan Health Walk 10am – 11amTue 8th Jan Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 8th Jan Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 8th Jan Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmWed 9th Jan Community Council 7pm – 9pmThu 10th Jan Women of power middle ages 6:30pm – 8:30pmThu 10th Jan Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 10th Jan High Intensity Training 7:30pm – 8:30pmSat 12th Jan Aikido 10:15am – 11:15am

Wc 14th JanuaryMon 14th Jan Health Walk 10am – 11amTue 15th Jan Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 15th Jan Modern Scottish Literature 6:30pm – 8:30pmTue 15th Jan Universal Comedy workshop 7pm – 8:30pmTue 15th Jan Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 15th Jan Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmThu 17th Jan Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 17th Jan High Intensity Interval Training 7:30pm – 8:30pmSat 19th Jan Aikido 10:15am – 11:15amWc 21st JanuaryMon 21st Jan Health Walk 10am – 11amTue 22nd Jan Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pmTue 22nd Jan Introduction to Exercise 6pm – 7pmTue 22nd Jan Circuit Training 7pm – 8pmThu 24th Jan Cookery Course 5:30pm – 7:30pmThu 24th Jan Zumba 6:15pm – 7:15pmThu 24th Jan High Intensity Training 6:15pm – 7:15pmSat 26th Jan Aikido 10:15am – 11:15amSat 26th Jan Violence against disabled women1pm – 3pmWc 28th JanuaryMon 28th Jan Health Walk 10am – 11amTue 29th Jan Citizens Advice Clinic 5:30pm – 8pm

NOTEThe Albany Learning

and ConferenceCentre does not

endorse trainers /course leaders

suitability to workwith vulnerable

groups or endorsetheir professional

competence.

Book your placesFor all the sessions in this brochure, we ask that you

book in advance, to guarantee a place.

Simply phone or email Nina Honeyman on:Tel: 0141 354 6521

Email: outreach@gcvs.org.uk

The

Albany

Centre

West Princes Street

Ashley

Street

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 through the tunnel. Turn left up the stairway;turn right walking round the gardens, crossWest Princes Street onto Ashley Street.Disabled parking is available

Getting to the Albany Centre

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

Activities with a cost can bepaid for on the night

(cash only unless otherwise stated).

Block-booking for your staff?GCVS will be happy to invoice

your organisation.