August 2023

2 August 2023 - Compassionate Leadership - free staff webinar: Monday 14 August

Hosted by our partners Able Futures, who deliver the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service on behalf of the DWP, this webinar will show how leading with compassion helps to promote a mentally healthy workplace.

Join Able Futures on Monday 14 August 2023 from 2 to 3 pm to learn ways to practice self-compassion and how Able Futures can help support people with many things that may be playing on their mind that are affecting their time at work, so they can discover new ways to feel better.

Register Online to secure your spot.

Further information and support:

The Access to Work Mental Health Service, delivered by Able Futures, provides 9 months of free, confidential work-focused support from a qualified mental health professional. You can refer yourself and get help with whatever is on your mind. 

• Freephone 0800 321 3137 (8am-10.30pm, Mon-Fri)
• Visit the Able Futures Website: www.able-futures.co.uk

Find out other ways you can support your health and wellbeing on our dedicated pages: www.glasgow.gov.uk/workforcewellbeing

2 August 2023 - Supporting colleagues affected by cancer : free webinar on Thursday 24 August 2023 

Our Employee Assistance Provider, PAM Assist, are pleased to invite you to their next employer webinar to gain a comprehensive understanding and essential skills on supporting colleagues affected by Cancer.

Ideal if you manage people, or want to:

• Understand the potential emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on an individual as well as those around them.
• Identify how to support an employee who has been given a cancer diagnosis.
• Identify how to support family/carers of those affected by cancer and the wider team.

Register Online now to secure your spot for Thursday 24 August  from 1-2 pm

Further information and  support:

Contact PAM Assist for free and confidential health and wellbeing support on:

• Freephone 0800 247 1100 (24/7)
• Webchat: pam-assist.co.uk
• Email: counsellingteam@pamassist.co.uk / info@pamwellbeing.co.uk
• Visit Connect for more information

Contact Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey for free financial, emotional and practical support tailored for Glasgow City Council employees affected by cancer:

• Call 0141 287 2903 (9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri)
• Email: macmillan@glasgowlife.org.uk for financial, emotional and practical support for Glasgow City Council employees affected by cancer.

Find out other ways you can support your health and wellbeing on our dedicated pages: www.glasgow.gov.uk/workforcewellbeing

2 August 2023 - Having the Mental Health Conversation: free webinar from SAMH

Learn how to have an effective conversation about mental health in the workplace in this live bite-sized session, delivered in partnership with our colleagues from the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)

Katie Sheedy from the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) will be sharing top tips and advice on how to have a compassionate mental health conversation to support colleagues at work.

This short session on Friday 11 August 10 to 10.30am will cover:

• understanding mental health and wellbeing
• common health problems and the impact they have on people
• recognising early warning signs and triggers
• creating a safe space to have a confidential conversation
• signposting to support.

Register Online to secure your place

Find out other ways you can support the health and wellbeing of you and your colleagues on our dedicated pages

2 August 2023 - Managing Stress: free webinar from SAMH

Learn how to manage stress in this live bite-sized session, delivered in partnership with our colleagues from the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)

Linda Weir from the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) will help us to explore the causes of stress, provide some useful tips and tools to help us manage stress, and share key sources of support available.

This short session on Friday 18 August 10 to 10.30amwill help participants:

• gain an understanding of stress, and how it might present itself in individuals
• recognise the early warning signs that might suggest a staff member is struggling with their mental health
• learn what practical tools and guidance on stress management are helpful both inside and outside of the workplace.

Register Online to secure your place.

Find out other ways you can support the health and wellbeing of you and your colleagues on our dedicated pages

2 August 2023 - ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, GO LIVE!

Glasgow Gears Up for2023 UCI Cycling World Championships with Programme of Free, Family Fun for All

With the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland just 10 days away, Glasgow has today unveiled more details of its exciting citywide GO LIVE! programme. Funded by Glasgow City Council and organised by Glasgow Life, the broad range of cultural and community participation events will take place across the full 11 days of competition 3-13 August.

The GO LIVE! brand has proved a popular feature of previous major events in Glasgow. Like the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2018 European Championships the city is ensuring there are ways for everyone, whether sports fans or not, to get involved, soak up the atmosphere and have some fun.

This free programme of activity promotes cycling and wellbeing to different audiences, and encourages healthy and active lifestyles across sport, culture and the arts. It will showcase ways to get involved in cycling in the community and provide tangible opportunities for Glasgow's citizens to connect with this world-class cycling event, with local event activity in the Northeast, Northwest, and South of the city.

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF GO LIVE!:

GO LIVE! at Tollcross on Saturday 5 August, bringing a taste of the UCI Cycling World Championships out to the heart of the community at Tollcross International Swimming Centre. 'Come and try' our cycling activations with some exciting surprises and entertainment throughout the day.
https://glasgowlife.sportsuite.co.uk/activity-finder/activity/go-live-at-tollcross-saturday-5th-august

GO LIVE! at Merchant Square on Tuesday 8 August. Come to our fun and varied family day alongside the exciting competition Time Trail races in the city centre. Be prepared for dance parties, performances and crafting activities.https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/go-live-at-merchant-square-family-day

GO LIVE! at Cathkin Braes on Saturday 12 August a free event for all the family, with a variety of entertainment on our GO LIVE! stage. Scottish Cycling will be hosting their 'Ride the Worlds' Pump Track Finals taking place throughout the day. https://glasgowlife.sportsuite.co.uk/activity-finder/activity/go-live-at-cathkin-saturday-12th-august

Our Artists in Communities are hosting a range of GO LIVE! activities in various locations including:

The Arc Milton - Saturday 12 August: Play Together on Pedals (pre 5s) works with families in Scotland to help them start pedalling together. The fun and freedom of cycling helps children develop key life skills, brings physical and mental health benefits, and encourages families to make short journeys without a car.
https://glasgowlife.sportsuite.co.uk/activity-finder/activity/play-together-on-pedals-pre-5

Toryglen Community Youth Project - 3 and 10 August: Cycle the Malls Mire Pump Track - A come and try event where children can ride the pump track at Malls Mire Toryglen -. https://glasgowlife.sportsuite.co.uk/activity-finder/activity/cycle-the-malls-mire-pump-track

Glasgow Life Libraries are also getting involved in GO LIVE! with the Summer Reading Challenge, Bookbug sessions and hosting Author Talks in 13 locations across the city including:

Danny Scott -10 August: Family Football Fun Author Talk at Baillieston Library. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/3/danny-scott-family-football-fun

Ed Shoote - 8 August: Author discusses his debut book Gravel Rides in Scotland at Partick Library. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/ed-shoote-gravel-rides-scotland

GO LIVE! George Square, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships' official Fan Zone, that will host the road race finishes and their medal ceremonies. Throughout every day of the event, the city's civic square will be transformed into a venue showcasing the best of Glasgow's and Scotland's music scene, including contributions from Celtic Connections, Piping Live, Glasgow Mela and many other great bands. https://www.cyclingworldchamps.com/visit/go-live-fan-zones

GO LIVE! at the Road Race will see vibrant street arts entertainment combined with Road Race viewing areas to create a vibrant weekend competition hub that appeals to all on 5/6 and 12/13 August. Come and experience the thrill of the Road Races as the world class cyclists whizz past three key locations (Argyle Street, Kelvingrove, City of Glasgow College) on their multiple laps of the city whilst being entertained by some of the best street performances in Scotland.

The full GO LIVE! schedule can be found on the Glasgow Life website glasgowlife.org.uk/golive 

2 August 2023 - The pipes are calling - World Pipe Band Championships are back for 2023

Tickets are on sale now for this year's World Pipe Band Championships - which take place in Glasgow on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 August.

The 'Worlds' attract thousands of pipers and drummers from all over the world to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competitions. This will be the 75th anniversary of Glasgow hosting the renowned event for the first time in 1948.

Last year's Championships saw 40,000 spectators descend on Glasgow Green to watch and hear 146 bands from Scotland and as far afield as the USA, Canada, Austria and Australia battling to be crowned the winners. The title of 2022 world champions went to Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, with Inveraray and District Pipe Band finishing runners-up.

Get your tickets for the World Pipe Band Championships 2023 today from: theworlds.co.uk.

2 August 2023 - Make giving back even bigger this summer - extra £250 for your chosen charity!

Did you know you can make your donations go further this Summer with Payroll Giving? 

How? I hear you asking! It's so easy - the tax man does it all for you! For every £1 you donate it only costs you 80p if you are a basic rate taxpayer and if you are a higher rate taxpayer it only costs you 60p. Simply, choose an amount you wish to donate each month to your favourite causes but spend less money. Find out more at Employees - STC Payroll Giving

We are so passionate about Payroll Giving that in July and August 2023, we are going to select one new Payroll Giving donor's donation at random and add a one-off donation of £250 to supersize your generous donation. This is applicable to anyone making a new or additional donation, it doesn't apply if you are already making a donation.

Feel good this summer by giving back and helping those that need it most.