Help wanted to start new social groups

VOLUNTEERS are wanted to to start new social groups for older people across Glasgow.

The Bring People Together programme, run by Royal Voluntary Service and Prudential, has inspired scores of volunteers to start new groups and activities in Glasgow.

The charity wants to others to get involved in activities such as running a quiz group or establishing a book club.

Several new groups have emerged since the programme began including an intergenerational art club at Project Ability, a social group in Thornliebank and a Men’s Shed in Springburn Park.

Eileen McPhail, volunteer and treasurer at Southside Social club said: “I wanted to get out and be a part of the community.

“A local community project had closed and some of the volunteers and participants from there were starting the club and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to become more active community.”

Voluntary project The Men’s Shed started in August at Springburn Park north Glasgow. It provides a place for people to get together to take part in practical skills and activities, Volunteer Tom Bennett said: “I got involved in the Men’s Shed to do something for my community and to get me out the house.

“The shed has been a brilliant place for men to come, have a gab and share skills.” in my