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Rutherglen and Cambuslang Citizens Advice

Locality: Rutherglen and Cambuslang 
We will be offering advice on how to save money on energy and will be offering Benefit Checks to clients to establish if they are receiving full benefit entitlement.
When: Wednesday 9 October 10am – 3pm
Where: Various outreach facilities throughout Rutherglen and Cambuslang
Further Information: Bureau@rutherglenCAB.casonline.org.uk / 0141 646 3191

NHS Lanarkshire Health Improvement

Locality: Lanark (Clydesdale)
Clydesdale in Conversation- Space to Talk, Health Improvement Staff will be present with a variety of resources and information about where to turn if you are experiencing financial hardship.
When: Wednesday 9 October 10.30am-1pm
Where: Lanark Lifestyles, Thomas Taylor Avenue, Lanark,ML11 7DG
Further Information: Barbara.harding@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau

Locality: Hamilton
Energy saving talk -  Practical advice and tips on saving energy throughout the winter.
When: Wednesday 9 October 2pm -3pm
Where: Hamilton Townhouse Library
Further Information: Telephone 01698452122 to book a free place.

Forth Community Resource Centre SG

Locality: Forth (Clydesdale)
There are several Apps that offer discounted food.  During the session we will explore the App ‘Too Good to Go’ which operates from some local shops, stores and restaurants.
When: Wednesday 9 October 10am – 12pm
Where: Forth Community Resource Centre, 57 Hawkwood Terrace, Forth, ML11 8AT
Further Information: fcrc@brinternet.com / 01555 811002

Supporting Families Project

Locality: Larkhall
Drop in events with visiting service form Money Matters, One Parent Family Scotland, Multiply and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) aimed at supporting families with financial wellbeing information.
When: Wednesday 9 October, 10am – 2pm
Where:  Chalmers Church, 85 Robert Smillie Crescent, Larkhall, ML9 1LE
Further Information: Supportingfamilies@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Community Networking Event

Locality: Hamilton
This event will provide an opportunity to communicate the vital work that their organisation is currently carrying out with community groups, each other as well as members of the public.  We hope to see as many of you there as possible and be part of this exciting network and event.
When: Wednesday 9 October 4pm – 6pm
Where:  Hillhouse and Earnock Community Centre, 121 Hillhouse Road, Hamilton, ML3 9TX
Further Information: Communities@southlanakrshire.gov.uk / 0303 123 1017

South Lanarkshire Libraries (Rutherglen Library)

Locality: Rutherglen
Memories Scotland, come and join together to reminiscence  using the resources in our Heritage Centre.
When: Wednesday 9 October, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Where: Rutherglen Library, 161-163 Main Street, Rutherglen, G73 2HB
Further Information: rutherglen@library.s-lanark.org.uk / 0141 643 1296

South Lanarkshire Libraries (Cambuslang Library)

Locality: Cambuslang
Knit and natter, Bring your knitting or crotchet and sit and enjoy the chat whilst working. Open to all levels.
When: Wednesday 9 October, 10.30am – 12pm and 1.30pm – 3pm
Where: Cambuslang Library, 27 Main Street, Cambuslang, G72 7EX
Further Information: rutherglen@library.s-lanark.org.uk / 0141 643 1296

Healthy Valleys – Community Drop In

Locality: Douglas
Activities are free, refreshments and food provided
When: Wednesday 9 October – 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: St Brides Centre, Braehead, Douglas, ML11 0PT
Further Information: Gail@healthyvalleys.org.uk / 07859 818728
www.healthyvalleys.org.uk/activities.php

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