Denny Wellbeing Event

Posted on March 14, 2019

CVS Falkirk and other local groups are hosting a FREE Denny Wellbeing Event on Thursday 11^th April, 10am – 2:30pm at Broompark Community Centre, Davies Row, Denny, FK6 6NP.

With this event, we aim to provide people with information regarding local services in Denny and Falkirk. A wide variety of groups will be there on the day, ranging from the Citizens Advice Bureau to the emergency services safety teams.

Throughout the day, there will be different activities suitable for all ages, along with a chance to win prizes, including a FREE raffle for each attendee.

The event is also an opportunity for local groups to showcase the work they do in different areas. Each group attending will have their own stall, with information on their activities, and details on how attendees can get involved.

Groups on the day will include:

the Broompark Community Centre team
Braveheart Association
CVS Falkirk
Denny Citizens Advice Bureau
Denny Credit Union
Denny Men’s Shed
Denny Wider Access to School Project (WASP)
Krafty Hookers (a local crocheting and knitting group)
Police Scotland
Neighbourhood Watch Society
Samaritans
Scottish Ambulance Service’s Community First Responders
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Solicitors For Older People Scotland (SOPS)
Strathcarron Hospice
West Advice Hub

More groups and activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

For further information, please contact CVS Falkirk by phone: 01324 692000, or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

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