Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire Scio

Free Football sessions every Wednesday at Street League⚽️!
Join in on the fun and also have the opportunity to find out more about getting into work/education, its a great opportunity.

Join Self-Directed Support Forum East Renfrewshire members for a coffee and a chat at Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire SCIO!

Join the Pride ER celebration on Friday 16th August 11.00am to 3.00pm.
There will be presentations, film showings, followed by opportunities to network and visit information stalls and an exhibition following a timeline of key moments of the history of LGBT+ Equality journey in Scotland.
The event will take place at Eastwood House, Eastwood Park, Roukenglen Road, G46 6UG.

Great opportunity!
There is a project in line with the Electrical Installation Pre-Apprenticeship being delivered by West College Scotland & SECTT, starting 2nd of September at the Paisley campus.
SySTEM is a partnership between SDS, SECTT & WCS where they are aiming to encourage women into this pre-apprenticeship programme. There will be support provided to applicants prior to, during and after the programme to support them from a pre-apprenticeship into an electrical MA. ...
SECTT have several employers who often directly recruit from these pre-apprenticeship programmes and many of them are keen to address the gender imbalance within their workforce and sector.
There will be a taster day held at the Paisley campus on the 14th August where individuals can find out more and hear from industry role models.
Click the link below to register your details if you are interested and someone from the college will be in touch.
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If you in Eaglesham, come along to today's Talking Points and say hi to Francesca who can chat to you about community activities in your area that will help you or your family member stay healthy and connected.

New Alzheimer Scotland - East Renfrewshire groups near you!
These groups are open to people who are living with dementia and their families in the area. Have a look at the different groups below and see what interests you.

We're at Talking Points today. Come along to Eastwood Health Centre to chat to Maria about community activities and things to do in your local area.

ANNOUNCEMENT: SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT!
The Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government announced a brand new benefit – the Scottish Child Payment – that will provide low-income families with £10 a week for every eligible child.
Further details on the Scottish Child Payment are included in the news release which can be found via the link below.
... Further details on the Scottish Child Payment are included in the news release.
The Scottish Government’s social security webpages also contain details of the new benefit. This includes a policy position paper which sets out the development of the Payment and anticipated policy impacts, plus an analytical report which explores the wider policy options which can be viewed online at the website below.
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