Welcome to this week's Financial Inclusion Network news

The Financial Inclusion Network is an informal group of over 250 members taken from the Public and Third Sectors which covers all areas of South Lanarkshire.  This network is to share information from a wide range of themes. We hope to provide a new update each week that can be accessed by all members at any time to see what is going on in the area under the headings below. If you would like an item included within our weekly news, please complete our short online form here: https://forms.office.com/e/Ht5w7iAuFi.  For further information, please email communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Money is not the only problem – Food and Healthy Eating

A well-balanced diet is important to provide all the energy you need to keep active throughout the day and nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you stay strong, healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness. If you are worrying about food there are different organisations that are able to support you. Select this section for different options that are available.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/523

Council backs Living Wage Week

South Lanarkshire Council is proud to support Living Wage Week.

The annual event celebrates the Living Wage movement across the country.

www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2404/Council_backs_Living_Wage_Week

Community Links South Lanarkshire – Winter Warmer

Event

Winter Warmer Land Event - free coats, warm items, de-humidifier, refreshments and advice organisations.  Hillhouse Parish Church, Clarkwell Rd,  Monday 11 November (11-2pm).

Come along to find out ways you can save money and stay warm this winter.

https://www.facebook.com/HillhouseChurch/posts/970160261812497

administrator@communitylinkssl.co.uk or  07834652112

Can Do Funding is Kids Play for Bowling Club

A club in Cambuslang has secured funding of nearly £10,000 to ensure outdoor bowling is more inclusive for young people.

Kirkhill Bowling Club applied to the Can Do Community Challenge Fund to help develop opportunities for young people to play outdoor bowls, reducing social isolation and encouraging physical activity.

https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/2396/Can_Do_funding_is_kids_play_for_bowling_club

Healthy Working Lives – How to reduce financial stress

Benefits of Glasgow Credit Union Membership: Financial worries, can lead to financial stress, sleepless nights and difficulties in concentration which can all have an impact on a person’s working life and may lead to employees taking time off work. This session is suitable for employees looking for some financial hints and tips.

Use the link to book a place on this free session, which is being held on Thursday 28 November (10am-10.45am) –

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/872163874627?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Wise Group – HEAT – Bank on Us appeal

This year, The Wise Group is proud to partner with the Glasgow Times for their Christmas Appeal, “Bank on Us.” You can view last year’s appeal details here: Bank on Us Appeal, and we expect this year’s initiative to be similar. The Appeal does cover parts of South Lanarkshire.

For more information – https://www.heat-thewisegroup.co.uk/

HEAT@thewisegroup.co.uk

08000929002