Social groups within East Dunbartonshire
Below is a list of some activity and social groups within East Dunbartonshire for individuals with Additional Support Needs.
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Website |
Contact details |
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The Sporting Aces |
Multi-sports at recreational level for people with a Learning disability and/or Autism in Kirkintilloch. Groups for ages 5+, all sessions are free. |
The sporting aces [opens in a new window] | |
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Creatovators |
Sessions for those with an ASD in East Dunbartonshire including Lego therapy, group activities and Playscheme. Targeted at younger children but open to all ages. |
June Grindley – 07981 656 184 or june@creatovators.com |
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The Spectrum Film Club |
A monthly inclusive cinema night at Kilmardinny house in Bearsden for people with an ASN of all ages, films decided by a committee of autistic film buffs |
Local area co-ordinators – LACs@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or 0141 578 2142 |
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M.A.G.S.S. ( ‘Manga, Anime, Games and Sci-fi Society) |
An informal social group to talk about shared interests in M.A.G.S, meeting on the first and third Thursdays of every month in Kirkintilloch from 5-6pm (14+) |
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Local area co-ordinators – LACs@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or 0141 578 2142 |
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Gardening group |
Gardening group for those with an ASN based in Milngavie and Twechar (14+) |
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Local area co-ordinators – LACs@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or 0141 578 2142 |
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Sounds of the Gallery band |
Band based in Kirkintilloch for those with an ASN, meeting every Wednesday from 2-4pm (14+) |
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Local area co-ordinators – LACs@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or 0141 578 2142 |
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Womens group |
Monthly group for females with an ASN to meet and socialise, taking part in various activities across East Dunbartonshire & Glasgow (16+) |
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Local area co-ordinators – LACs@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or 0141 578 2142 |
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Aye can dae activities |
Wellbeing workshops and activities for adults with an ASN including music/dance classes and social opportunities |
Eilidh Swatton – 07847 225 284 or ayecandae@outlook.com |
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EDICT Autism-specific groups |
Creative art groups for people on the autistic spectrum based in Bishopbriggs |
0141 578 0251 or main.office@edictarts.co.uk |
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Disability sport finder |
Website to search for sporting activities within your local area for those with a disability |
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Meetup.com |
A range of social groups for specific interests in Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire (ie. anime fans, walking groups, dancing groups, music lovers etc.) Has some ASD-specific meetup groups. |
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Autism links befriending |
Befriending scheme for people with a disability in East Dunbartonshire |
(Google search) ‘East Dunbartonshire befriending service Autism links’ |
Anne McIlvain – 0141 578 6680 |
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Creative Sparks theatre arts |
All-inclusive arts school with classes in acting, singing and dancing in East Dunbartonshire. Ages 5-18 |
Jennifer McDonald – 07828 731 407 or jen@creativesparktheatrearts.co.uk |
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Active schools ASN opportunities |
Booklet containing details of sports opportunities for those with an ASN in East Dunbartonshire for ages 4+. |
Contact active schools co-ordinators for a copy of the booklet or more information |
karen.borland@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or Karen.oconnor@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or 0141 777 3023 |
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Campsie View Monday Fun |
Play sessions for children under 2 years old with complex medical and learning needs. New attendees must be referred by a health professional |
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Claire Beattie – 0141 955 2339 |
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Contact point social groups |
Social interaction groups twice a week in Kirkintilloch |
0141 776 4391 or contactp@yahoo.com |
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National Autistic Society online social groups |
A range of online social groups for those on the autistic spectrum |
National Autistic Society online social groups under 26 [opens in a new window] |
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Speech Language Communication Company youth group |
Social groups for people between 11-18 years old who struggle with speech, language and communication, based in Bearsden |
Speech language communication company youth group {opens in a new window] |
Laura – 07525 852 853 or YouthClub@s-l-co.uk |
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Speech Language Communication Company ‘Get a buddy’ |
Befriending service for people aged 17-24 with severe speech and language difficulties, based in Bearsden |
Speech language communication company Get a buddy {opens in a new window] |
admin@s-l-co.uk or 01382 202 644 |
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ENABLE social groups |
A range of groups across East Dunbartonshire and Glasgow for those with a learning disability |
enabledirect@enable.org.uk or 01698 737 000 |
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Riding for the disabled |
Horse riding sessions for people with disabilities of all ages, based in Summerston |
rda@rdaglasgow.org or 0141 945 1369 |
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Dates n mates |
A range of social groups for people with a Learning Disability over 18 years old eg. club nights, karaoke, speed dating, quiz nights, bowling etc. |
0141 427 2957 or dnm@c-change.org.uk |
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Paragon music |
Inclusive opportunities in music, dance and theatre classes |
0141 354 0234 or admin@paragon-music.org |
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Project ability |
2 different art groups – ‘Aspire’ for people 18+ with learning difficulties to work on their own art project, and ‘Reconnect’ for people who are suffering from ill mental health |
0141 552 2822 or |
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Independance |
An inclusive dance company based at the Pearce institute |
admin@indepen-dance.org.uk or 0141 552 3555 |
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Glasgow Disability Alliance |
Weekly social groups open to anyone with an ASN, including creative writing, mindfulness, languages and tai chi (among others) |
0141 556 7103 or info@gdaonline.co.uk |
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If you know of any changes to the groups or know of any other groups which should be included in this list then please contact Local Area Co-ordinators (LAC’s) for East Dunbartonshire George Burt, Ashleigh Grant-Ng or Hannah Murray.
This list will be updated regularly. If you would like to be sent the most recent copy then either contact LAC’s or google search ‘East Dunbartonshire Council disability services’ where you can download a copy.
(There is also a parent and carers forum in Kirkintilloch every 2 months for parents or carers who have a responsibility for someone with Autism. Each session there is a guest speaker from a range of backgrounds, and a chance to network with peers and share information. If you would like to come along then please contact LAC’s for details of the next meeting).
Local Area Co-ordinators for East Dunbartonshire –
George.Burt@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Hannah.murray@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Ashleigh.Grant-Ng@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Local Area Co-ordinator lead for Glasgow –