East Glasgow
Thursday 25th November, 1.30pm - 3.00pm
East Launch of 16 Days of Action To Eliminate Violence Against Women
Join SAY Women, Glasgow East Women's Aid and Wise Women for a range of workshops looking at issues affecting young people today.
Venue: Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse
Cost: Free. Please call for creche information.
Organised by: SAY Women, GEWA and Wise Women. To register for this event please contact Glasgow East Women's Aid 0141 781 0230 or email pamela.mcelhinney@gewa.org.uk
Friday 26th November. 9.30am - 4.30pm
Child Sexual Abuse and Self Harm
This 1 day skills based training event is facilitated by SAY Women. the course participants will explore the links between child sexual abuse and self harm and provide participants with effective knowledge, skills and tools to take back into their work place.
Venue: Blairtummock House, 20 Baldinnie Road, Easterhouse
Cost: Free
Organised by: SAY Women. To register or find out more details please contact enquiries@say-women.co.uk This training event was funded by Strathclyde Police Community Partnership Fund.
Monday 29th November 9.30am - 12.00pm
Gender Based Violence Discussion
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Children and Families staff are invited to come along and discuss gender based violence, the tool being used to facilitate the discussion will be 'claim, concerns and issues'.
Venue: Bridgeton Health Centre
Cost: Free. For NHS staff only
Organised by: East Practice Development Nurse Diane Allcock. Places are limited please call 0141 331 6590 for details.
Thursday 2nd December 10.30am - 1.30pm
Playground
The Women's Support Project along with Glasgow East VAW Implementation Group and The Nest Foundation presents 'PLAYGROUND'. This excellent documentary from filmmaker Libby Spears explores the sexual exploitation of children and young people. Following the screening there will be an audience/panel discussion. Women's Support Project will also present information on the findings of the East End survey on child sexual abuse. Lunch is also included.
Venue: The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse
Cost: Free
Organised by: Women's Support Project and East End VAW Implementation Group. To register for the event email janettewsproject@btconnectcom or call Janette De Hann on 0141 552 2221.
Friday 3rd December, 10.00am - 3.00pm
!!PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!
Safer Communities For Everyone CANCELLED!!
Women are invited to come along to this all day free event. A number of organisations will provide information and stalls. There will be workshops on personal safety, beauty therapy and hairdressing. A free buffet lunch is also provided. All are welcome.
Venue: Tollcross Leisure Centre, 350 Wellshot Road, Tollcross
Cost: Free
Organised by: Strathclyde Police B Division. No need to book just turn up.
Monday 6th December, 9.30am - 12.15pm
Prevention of Violence Against Women/Domestic Abuse (SoBP No 10)
Information session for Housing Providers on the prevention of violence against women including domestic abuse. This session will be run jointly by NHS and Greater Glasgow Training Consortium on Statement of Best Practice no 10. This session is aimed at supporting staff to understand the issues with emphasis on good practice, prevention and protection by Registered Social Landlords and Health with other partners.
Venue: Eastbank Health Conference and Training Centre, 22 Academy Street, Shettleston
Cost: Free
Organised by: East CHP for more details and to book a place contact russell.robertson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Tuesday 7th December, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Glasgow East Women's Aid Annual General Meeting and Coffee Morning
Join Glasgow East Women's Aid who host their AGM during 16 Days of Action. During the day they will have stalls and fun events for the whole community. Come along and find out more about the work of GEWA and support your local organisation. All are welcome.
Venue: Glasgow East Women's Aid, 753 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
Cost: Free
Organised by: Glasgow East Women's Aid. If you are interested in attending please contact GEWA on 0141 781 0230.