Our lungs are important to our health and wellbeing and one of the best things we can do for them is to stop smoking. Visit nhsggc.scot/your-health/qu… for help and advice. You can do it. Quit Your Way NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde West Dunbartonshire Council

WDCVS Get Connected Weekly Newsletter: 19th July us8.campaign-archive.com/?u=e3eb4ecb66c… 10 Things you should know! - A weekly snapshot keeping you informed, saving you time. #volunteersmakeadifference #funding #westdunbartonshire #costofliving #volunteering

Discover a better way for your everyday on the #NationalCycleNetwork in Scotland: buff.ly/3WuXjdj 🚶‍♀️ 👨‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

Today is #SamaritansAwarenessDay. A chance to remind people that Samaritans is there for anyone who needs someone to listen, 24/7. Remember you are not alone 💚 West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Libraries WDCVS | Community & Volunteering WD KINSHIP CARE Walking Friendly West Dunbartonshire Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol Carers of West Dun WDC Education

Police Scotland is supporting Scotland’s only Water Safety Open Day at Loch Lomond Shores. Come along today, Thursday 25th July, for a free day out full of engaging activities and family fun! Event opens at 11.00, see you there. #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety

WDCVS Get Connected Weekly Newsletter: 26th July us8.campaign-archive.com/?u=e3eb4ecb66c… 10 Things you should know! - A weekly snapshot keeping you informed, saving you time. #volunteersmakeadifference #funding #westdunbartonshire #costofliving #volunteering

📢 #CharityJob announcement! 👀 We have two exciting vacancies in our Walking for Health team. If you have the creativity, passion and skills to encourage #walking and wheeling in communities across Scotland, we want to hear from you! Find out more 👇 lght.ly/4lfg3cl

WDCVS Get Connected Weekly Newsletter: 2nd August us8.campaign-archive.com/?u=e3eb4ecb66c… 10 Things you should know! - A weekly snapshot keeping you informed, saving you time. #volunteersmakeadifference #funding #westdunbartonshire #costofliving #volunteering

Everyone in Scotland is sent a test kit for #bowelscreening every two years from 50-74 years of age. If you are turning 50 soon, look out for it when it comes through your door. This short film tells you what to do youtu.be/bLASx2S4sxQ. West Dunbartonshire Council West Dunbartonshire Libraries Walking Friendly West Dunbartonshire

Family back to school? Time on your hands? What not volunteer for a couple of hours a week? For more information, you can email [email protected] or call 0141 941 0886 We also have appointments available if you want to Get Involved. wdcvs.com/appointments/ #volunteering

It's #WorldPhotographyDay2024 Sharing a few photos of what we have seen with our #walking groups. If you would like to know about organised walks in #WestDunbartonshire email [email protected] #bowling #clydebank

Volunteering doesn’t just benefit others; it can offer you something in return. There are a number of different certification options open to you, depending on your age and reason for getting involved. For info, contact us at [email protected] or call us on 0141 941 0886

🌟 Have you seen our children's rights self-evaluation toolkit? This resource helps improve practitioners' knowledge, understanding and use of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. #UNCRC This way to the toolkit 👉 ow.ly/mW7w50T7gH5

Today is #MakatonInternationalAwarenessDay celebrating 50 years of the Makaton language programme used by people with learning or communication difficulties. It can also support people with English as an additional language. Find out more at makaton.org West Dunbartonshire Council

📢 Join us at the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2024! From 09:15am-4:00pm, be inspired by the theme Catalyst for Change and keynote Tom Arthur MSP ✨ 📅 November 7th, 2024 📍 Edinburgh Get your ticket now!➡️ tinyurl.com/4y2h3kts #SocEntSummit24

#ReThinkDementia is a new national Scottish Government and COSLA campaign. Making an effort to maintain social contact can help alleviate symptoms of depression, agitation, sleep disturbance, anxiety and apathy that often come with dementia. More info nhsinform.scot/RethinkDementia

It's a new school year! 🍂 Welcome back to pupils who take part in our #WalkToSchool programmes. Walking and wheeling to school is a great way to start the day and fewer cars on the road lead to safer streets and better air quality. 👟🦽 Find out more: livingstreets.org.uk/walk-to-school/

VIVA Awards: Celebrating Volunteering in West Dunbartonshire The VIVA (Valuing Involvement and Volunteering Achievements) awards, organised by West Dunbartonshire CVS. #volunteering

It’s time to highlight #StudentHealth. If you've moved away from home to study at college or uni you must register with a new GP and dentist. NHS 24's guide on NHS inform has more health advice for students including vaccinations and mental health. Visit nhsinform.scot/studenthealth

If you are wondering if volunteering is for you, this guide will help you find out more about volunteering and what to expect when you get involved. View online at adobe.ly/3zcvUnC Or download a PDF of it here wdcvs.com/docs/get-invol… #WestDunbartonshire #volunteer