News 11 Join the fun for free So much to do - and it won’t cost you a penny


SUMMER’S not over yet - and there’s still plenty of FREE activities all over the city to keep you and the family busy. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Glasgow Life to tell you about some of the free events available right on your doorstep. From getting help looking for work online to monthly tea parties, there’s something for everyone - and it won’t cost you a penny.


Check out the library Glasgow libraries and community


centres offer everything from book clubs to knitting clubs and from computer classes to family history groups. Libraries also offer a range of digital learning classes, including advice on using the internet. The Goals 4 Work programme offers


tailored support to highlight the benefits of using a computer for job searching and CV writing. ‘Getting Started’ classes are on offer and volunteers are on hand to help you log on and get the most out of using the internet.


The popular Blue Light event returns on 17-18 September - a chance to learn more about frontline services and see the vehicles and appliances from the people who keep Scotland safe.


Young at heart Glasgow Museums also hold monthly


tea parties for older residents. The events, organised with charity


ONLINE HELP: You can get free advice and support in city libraries


Meanwhile, you can also catch up on


your favourite television shows from yesteryear at Bridgeton Library. There’s more than a century’s worth of Scottish film and TV available to view for free in British Film Institute archives at Bridgeton Library. For more on Glasgow’s 33 libraries and 26 community centres, visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk


Get on board


Meanwhile, planes, trains and automobiles of all shapes and sizes are always available at the award- winning Riverside Museum.


Contact the Elderly, are for folk over 75 who are interested in museums and the arts. Residents are picked up at home by


volunteer drivers. For more info, or to volunteer, phone 812 1555 or email caroline. mcginlay@contact-the-elderly.org.uk


Get creative Glasgow Arts also runs ‘Revitalise’ arts and crafts classes across the city which are FREE for GHA tenants. The classes cover creative techniques including painting, drawing and jewellery. For details of classes in your area, call 0300 343 0400. Glasgow Arts is looking to set up two writing and drama groups with older adults at the Netherton Community Centre, in Knightswood. They’re working with theatre director Fiona Miller. For details, email lorraine. wilson@glasgowlife.org.uk


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