North West Glasgow
Thursday 25th November - Friday 10th December
16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women
There are many events happening across the North West please look at www.16days.org for information, new events being added daily.
Venue: Various venues to be confirmed
Cost: Free
Organised by: These events have been organised by North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group and funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund.
Friday 23rd November 11.30am to 2.30m
Promoting Women's Recover: Conversation Cafe
The North West Glasgow Recovery Communities invite you to take part in a Women's Conversation Cafe about recovery. This is a woman only event. Luch and refreshements will be served.
Venue: Woodside Halls, 36 Gelnfarg Street, G20 7QE
Cost and Creche: This event is free. There is a creche places must be booked in advance. Transport is available.
Organised by: North West Glasgow Recovery Communities. to book a place, request transport or creche contact Jackie Smith 0752 5255 706; Mags Moffat 0790 545 0431 or Ann Bell 0783 7777 804. This event has been organised as part of the North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group 16 Days of Action programme of activity. This event has been funded by Glasgow City Council Integrated Grant Fund.
Monday 26th November, assembly 6.00pm Botanic Gardens
Reclaim The Night 2012
Women, men and children are invited to jointhe march and get their voices ready to Reclaim the Night 2012. Sheboom will lead the marchers through the streets of the West End to a rally at STUC, Woodlands Road. Still We Rise will raise the roof with amazing harmonies and Jan Mcleod , Womens Support Project will speak on the consultation Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex (Scotland) Bill 2. All welcome.
Venue: Assembly at Botanic Gardens at the junction of Byres Road and Queen Margaret Drive 6.15pm then march off at 6.30pm to STUC, Woodlands Road for rally.
Cost: Free. There is no creche but children of all ages are welcome to take part in the march and rally.
Organised By: Organised by Glasgow Rape Crisis and supported by the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership. For information contact info@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk Details can also be found by visiting www.rapecrisis-glasgow.co.uk www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Beginning Wednesday 28th November, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Personal Safety and Confidence Building for Women
Yoker Community Campus are offering a series of personal safety and confidence building classes for women.
Venue: Yoker Community Campus
Cost: Free. Creche available but must be booked in advance
To book a place:
kirsteenyoker@yahoo.co.uk 0141 952 1010
Organised By: This event is organised by Yoker Community Campus as part of the North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group 16 Days of Action programme of events. this event is funded by GCC Integrated Grant Fund.
Friday 7th December, 10am to 4pm
Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid: Open Day at the Drop In Centre
Hemat Gryffe extend an invitation to staff working in the statutory and voluntary sector to come along to an information 'drop in' event.
HGWA is the first point of contact when referring women requring advice and assistance or refuge accommodation. The organisation provides safe, temporary accomodation to Asian, Black, and Minority Ethnic women experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage. Outreach services are also available for children and young people within the wider community and livign with difficult domestic situations which may include Forced Marraige or Honour Based Violence.
Venue: Flat 0/1, 24 Willowbank Street, Glasgow, G3 6LZ
Cost: Free. There is no creche
Organised By: This event is organised by Hemat Gryffe Womens Aid. No need to book a place please drop by. This event is part of the North West Violence Against Women Implementation Group 16 Days of Action programme of events.