Activities
Armed Services Community Group
This fortnightly group is run by veterans for veterans, offering a space to catch up, share stories and hear from guest speakers on relevant topics. Members also enjoy organised trips to places such as Stirling Castle and the Devil’s Porridge Museum, creating both camaraderie and memorable experiences.
Craft Group
The Craft Group offers a welcoming space to enjoy creative activities such as painting, card making, knitting and flower arranging. Members can join in with planned sessions or bring along their own projects to work on while enjoying the company of others. It’s a relaxing way to be creative and social.
Exercise Group
Our Strength and Balance classes provide gentle exercise twice a week to help members stay active, fit and healthy. Sessions are light-hearted and sociable, with many participants enjoying new friendships as well as the health benefits. It’s a welcoming way to keep moving and feel good.
Gardening Group
Our Gardening Group meets weekly to care for planters and beds at the Hareleeshill Community Garden, sharing tips and learning new skills together. Members also look after their own allotment and enjoy trips to places such as the Botanical Gardens and Dumfries House, with transport provided. It’s a relaxed way to connect with others while creating something beautiful for the community.
Genealogy
The Genealogy Group is for anyone keen to explore their family history with the support of volunteers and specialist software. Members share the journey of tracing their roots through the generations, often uncovering fascinating and unexpected stories along the way. It’s an engaging and rewarding group for those with a curious mind.
IT Courses
Our IT sessions help members build confidence with technology in a friendly and supportive setting. Classes are currently being updated, but the focus will remain on making computers, tablets and the internet accessible to everyone, whatever their level of experience.
Sporting Memories
In partnership with Sporting Memories, this group meets fortnightly to enjoy quizzes, games and plenty of sporting chat. Members share stories, reminisce about favourite legends and enjoy the company of fellow sports fans. It’s a great way to relive memories while making new ones.
Tea Dances
Our monthly tea dances are a highlight in the calendar, offering members a chance to catch up, enjoy a delightful afternoon tea, and dance along to live music in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Thursday Night Group
Thursday evenings are all about socialising, fun and friendship. The group meets for games, activities, a good blether and the occasional karaoke night, bringing people together to relax and enjoy themselves. Whether it’s playing, chatting or singing, it’s a lively way to spend a Thursday evening.
Walking Group
Our Walking Group explores local parks, coastal paths and further afield destinations such as the Borders and the Falkirk Wheel. Walks are suitable for all fitness levels and provide the chance to get active, enjoy fresh air and share good conversation. With transport provided by our minibuses, members can discover new places and make lasting friendships.