Presentation by Alan Weir, East Renfrewshire Council on 'Get Together Groups', delivered as part of 'We're Here Too' coordinated by Outside the Box

1. “Get Together”
Groups
“Were Here Too” event.
- Outside the Box.
East Renfrewshire

22. Bellfield Get Together Group outing to Paisley Museum

23. “Get Together” Feedback from users.
Fifty Replies were handed in.
• 90% stated that they had good fun while 10% said it was okay.
• 92% thought the activities were good while 8% thought the
activities were average.
• 98% stated that the staff were good with 2% stating they were average.
• 70% said they felt less isolated.
• 90% said they felt happier.
• 80% said they felt more positive.
• 74% said they were doing more things.
• 96% said they were looking forward to the group.
Medals and Memories

24. Barrland Court Get Together outing to Rouken Glen

25. Quotes from attendees
"Very entertaining and educating“
"Bill has enjoyed coming very much, I have enjoyed getting that little
bit time to myself, many thanks" Wife and carer.
"Friendly and enjoyable“
"Been interesting and enjoyable“
"If it did not come back it would be greatly missed“
"Was good to have different things every week“
"Exceptional, thoroughly enjoyed it"

26. Other Community Developments
ESOL
SUPPORT
GROUP
KNITTING
MANIA
EMPOWERING WOMEN
THROUGH CONVERSATION
INTERGENERATIONAL QUIZ
SINGING FOR THE BRAIN

27. Thank You
Alan Stevenson – Community Link Worker – Kirkton Service. 13/11/2014.