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20 March 2023 15:12

ng homes hosting a Community Information and Advice Open Day

ng homes are hosting their next Community Information and Advice Open Day this coming Thursday 23 March 2023 from 4-7pm at Saracen House, Possilpark.

15 March 2023 13:00

ng homes hosts University College Cork visit to Possilpark

Students from University College Cork (UCC) visited ng homes and community partners at Saracen House, Possilpark earlier this week as part of a study visit to Glasgow hearing about community building, community empowerment and the challenges and issues facing community groups.

10 March 2023 09:00

ACTIVATING POTENTIAL – POPULAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COURSE CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL RETURN

Students are celebrating having successfully completed Activate, a popular and widely recognised community development course, on its first session back following the Covid-19 pandemic.

28 February 2023 13:59

Action in Glasgow’s Possilpark hailed as national inspiration

The people of Possilpark, in the north of the city, have created the UK’s first Community Improvement District, spearheaded by the group Remaking Saracen. This work - and more - is the beginning of what supporters hope will be an ongoing drive to build on community pride and tackle anti-social behaviour while improving the look, feel and fortunes of the area.

27 February 2023 12:00

ng homes receives funding for new cycle projects

ng homes was delighted to receive funding from Glasgow City Council's ‘Go Cycle Glasgow’ Fund to support new cycling projects planned for 2023.

14 February 2023 12:31

Back to School - Supporting the a 'Developing the Young Workforce' careers fair

ng homes attended a Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) careers carousel at All Saints Secondary earlier this month as part of our employability initiative.

6 February 2023 14:10

Free wellbeing sessions on offer to Glasgow postcodes this February

Free online wellbeing sessions are available through Lifelink this February from motivation to relaxing, coping with change or stress, boosting self-esteem or financial wellbeing. Classes are free to those living within Glasgow City Council postcodes - visit https://www.lifelink.org.uk/wellbeing-classes/ for more info!

30 January 2023 13:09

Supporting and connecting the community with Lottery funding

ng homes’ Community Regeneration team continues to work closely with the community, housing staff and community partners to help those in need with pre-loved good quality furniture and furnishings.

23 January 2023 14:00

Community Networking Breakfasts continue to build partnerships

The popular Community Networking Breakfast programme takes place monthly at ng homes' Saracen House office in Possilpark. The ‘breakfast’ is open to organisations, community groups, entrepreneurs, and others interested in connecting and building partnerships to support community members.

16 January 2023 11:00

Social Tariffs – Staying connected for less

An internet connection – broadband for most – has become essential for everyday life from communication to finding out information to entertainment. Social tariffs are special low-cost broadband deals available to customers receiving certain benefits - find out more.

21 December 2022 14:30

Allied Vehicles staff give underprivileged Glasgow youngsters 500 bags of Christmas gifts

Santa’s sleigh bells have been ringing throughout Glasgow as festive elves stored up hundreds of Christmas gifts for disadvantaged youngsters.

19 December 2022 14:51

Local support and FAQs for the festive season

The festive period is nearly upon us! Find out more about local support available over the festive period and answer to FAQs including your nearest grit bin and changes to rubbish collection over Christmas/New Year. #festive #Christmastime #localsupport #festiveservices