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Hello
And just like that, here comes December!
The nights draw in, the temperatures drop but there's an excitement in the air that can only mean one thing... it's time to get festive.
No matter how you chose to celebrate this time of year, Peoplehood have a whole host of fun things to get involved with this December. Whether you like to keep active, or hunker down and hibernate with a mince pie - we have something for you. More information down below.
And on behalf of the whole team, we want to wish you a safe and happy holiday period. We are truly grateful for every one of you for engaging with us this year and hope the rest of your 2023 is merry and bright.
In Your Neighbourhood
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Digital Skills Continues
We're pleased to be have started our digital drop ins again. These sessions are based at the Berryknowes Community Flat, every other Tuesday from 10am-2pm. Our final one for this year will be on Tuesday the 12th of December.
You can also find Jim on a Friday morning at the Community Flat's Breakfast Club, where Click & Mix runs weekly. This session runs between 10-11.30am and will continue until the 15th of December.
Remember there are no silly questions when it comes to digital skills. Whether you are a complete beginner or an expert, we want to help support you on your digital journey.
For more information please email Ruth - ruthmorrison@blackwoodgroup.org.uk
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The 12 days of Move'mas?
Our lovely Viv will always find a way to keep us moving, even in these colder months where we tend to stay home more often. Look out for our 12 days of Christmas Facebook campaign and join in.
And if you don't already follow us on Facebook you can do so by clicking the button below.
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Evaluation
During our time on Peoplehood, we have been keen to hear your voices and examine the impact our project has had on you and your community. Many of you have taken part in our surveys, interviews, and focus groups, and we have loved to hear your feedback on the activities, products, and services we have offered over the last three years.
Now that Peoplehood is reaching its end, over the next few months we will be looking to collect in our last pieces of feedback from our members. You may hear from us again inviting you to take part in surveys or to have a conversation with us about your experience as a volunteer or member. If this is the case, we encourage you to take part as it is your feedback that will shape the products and services and activities available in your neighbourhood moving forward!
Thank you! If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Joanne McFarlane our colleague from the University of Edinburgh will be contacting those of you who have been apart of co-design in the past few months. Please do talk to her about your experiences if you are able.
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Staying Strong and Steady this Winter
To reduce our risk of being frail, we need to keep strong and steady. How do we do this? Keep moving about as much as you feel able and try to do some strength and balance work. Activities of everyday living are a great way to get moving, such as housework, shopping and pottering about. Spreading out your activities throughout the day help to reduce sedentary time. Adding in strength and balance activities at least twice a week help to keep your bones and muscles strong and reduce your risk of falls. They build your confidence which helps to keep you moving especially in the winter months.
Join in online strength and balance by visiting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZplzbLmfz0
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CleverCogs Update
If you have never used CleverCogs or don’t know what it is, it’s an easy way to get online that you can find on your Peoplehood tablet. If you have never used it before, let us show you what you’re missing!
If you experience any problems or would like some help to build your confidence with this app – or your tablet in general – please contact Jim or Ruth using the details below.
Ruth - ruthmorrison@blackwoodgroup.org.uk or 07825 724 580
Jim - jimcooper@blackwoodgroup.org.uk or 07443 063 471 |
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Every month we pull together news of what is happening in your area, but we'd love you to let us know what you're doing, so we can tell others.
Perhaps you've come across a new class, or attended an exhibition lately? Let us know by sending us a text, email or if you're on the Facebook group, share it there and we can include in the next newsletter.
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Chatty Cafe @ Corkerhill
Our friends at Corkerhill Community Hub have reintroduced their weekly Chatty Cafe.
Pop along for a blether and meet some new faces. Runs every Friday at 12noon.
Email - lisa@pollokunited.co.uk
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Getting Outside this Winter
Getting outside is a great way to improve your wellbeing. It helps to keep you connected to your community, gets you active and is a great way to enjoy nature. In the winter weather it can be more difficult to get outside especially if you are frail. It may help you to do some strength and balance activities to build your confidence. Greenspaces are good for our wellbeing and can help you manage stress. If you are able, try to go out side for a short local walk.
If our Monday walking group isnt enough, our partners at Glasgow Life have another walking group on a Wednesday that leaves from Bellahouston Leisure Centre Cafe at 1.30pm.
For more information please contact - walking@glasgowlife.org.uk |
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Digital Buddies are available in your area and can help if you are looking to dip your toe into the digital pond. Our Buddies can help you…
Click here to request a buddy
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We use an app called Volunteero which allows our volunteers to easily accept tasks and offer help to others.
If you'd like to request help with something or want to offer your help to someone else, get in touch |
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If you are a community partner and would like to be featured, please email getinvolved@blackwoodgroup.org.uk
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