The last month has been full-on in the best way; reconnecting with partners, welcoming new faces, running workshops, and getting back into the rhythm of community activities.
Our Conversation Cafés Are Back
We kicked things off by getting Conversation Cafés up and running again — and it’s been great to see people back together for a chat. Alongside that, our Biscuits ‘n’ Blether sessions started back up too, bringing a warm, relaxed space for conversation, connection, and a cuppa.
Out and About in the Community
A big part of this month has been getting out to meet people, visit spaces, and strengthen relationships across our local area. We have:
- Visited the YMCA and met Steely again
- Went to Washhouse Gardens and met with Amy
- Visited The Charter, enjoyed lunch, and got a tour of the space
- Stopped by SACRO’s community garden and met Eleanor
- Met with Josh Henderson from the Health Improvement Team (North West – Possilpark)
- Provided a client tour for Bridges
- Had tours of the Kelvin College campuses at Easterhouse, Haghill, and Springburn
Every visit helps us understand what’s happening locally, where the opportunities are, and how we can work together better.
This Months Workshops, Events, and Volunteering:
We also packed in a lot of hands-on activity this month:
Pizza Workshop
We ran a pizza workshop and had 7 people come along, it was a brilliant turnout and a really fun (tasty!) session.
Speed Volunteering at Shettleston Job Centre
We took part in a speed volunteer event at Shettleston Job Centre, meeting new people and sharing more about what we do and how to get involved.
Volunteer Open Day
We hosted a Volunteer Open Day with 8 attendees, and it was lovely to meet people interested in supporting TSPN in different ways.
And we’re delighted to say we also welcomed a new volunteer onboard as a Social Media Assistant!
Burns Night Community Meal at Heart of Scotstoun
One of the highlights of the month was our Burns Night community meal at Heart of Scotstoun. We served veggie haggis and roast neeps, enjoyed poetry read by a community member, and had craft activities run by the volunteers.
And yes, we also made clootie dumplings with custard, including a microwave method that absolutely did the job!
A Personal Milestone
On top of everything else, we’re proud to share that Erin completed her REHIS Food Hygiene Certificate with Full marks. 🎉
This is an important step in keeping everything we do safe, professional, and ready to grow.
Thank You
It’s been a busy month filled with community connection, learning, and progress — and we’re really grateful to everyone who’s been part of it, whether you came to a session, hosted a visit, volunteered your time, or helped spread the word.
If you’d like to get involved however that looks whether it be as a volunteer, partner, or customer, keep an eye on our updates or get in touch. We’d love to have you with us.