Our garden volunteer sessions are open to local people who want to help us in keeping the garden as a special place for both people and nature. Previous gardening experience isn't required, so you can come along even if you are new to gardening. We are also looking for some people with DIY skills to help with basic repairs. Volunteering is suitable for adults rather than children.

If you are new to volunteering in the community garden find out more here

Please do not attend the session if you have any symptoms of Covid.

Tea and coffee provided, but please dress appropriately for outdoor working.

TITLE

Woodlands Warm Welcome Cafe.

WHEN

Sunday 20th July.

TIME

Open from 12pm - 4pm. Lunch served around 1pm.

WHERE

Flourish House, 23-25 Ashley Street, G3 6DR.

COST

Free or pay what you can afford.

MORE INFO

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

HOW TO BOOK

Drop in, no reservation necessary.

ACCESS

The venue is wheelchair accessible. The cafe takes place on the ground floor.

Flourish House is a short walk from a First Bus no.4 bus stop and St George’s Cross subway station. There are limited parking spaces directly outside the building along with parking payment meters.

QUESTIONS

Contact Xander if you have any questions by email at xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk, or by phoning or texting on 07708 474895.

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.

TITLE

Anti-Racist Community Library

WHEN

Sunday 20th July 2025

TIME

11am-1pm

WHERE

Millennium Park
G3 6HW

COST

Free, drop-in.  

MORE INFO

Come along to our Anti-Racist library for a chat, to borrow a book or to return one you’ve finished with. There are books for all ages.

www.woodlandscommunity.org.uk/antiracism

QUESTIONS

Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

Our garden volunteer sessions are open to local people who want to help us in keeping the garden as a special place for both people and nature. Previous gardening experience isn't required, so you can come along even if you are new to gardening. We are also looking for some people with DIY skills to help with basic repairs. Volunteering is suitable for adults rather than children.

If you are new to volunteering in the community garden find out more here

Please do not attend the session if you have any symptoms of Covid.

Tea and coffee provided, but please dress appropriately for outdoor working.

POP UP CAFE
Sundays 12-4pm

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

The Cafe can be found at Flourish House (23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR) on a weekly basis on Sundays.

Our warm welcome is run on a drop-in basis, with no need to book.

Food is provided on a pay what you can afford basis, but is totally free to people struggling financially.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Warm Welcome Cafe, please email xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk to learn about how you can get involved.

Further food support is also available by our veg box scheme

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.

Join us in the garden for
- the chance to get to know other local people who care about the local environment
- opportunities to take part in the seasonal activities of the garden.

Our garden open afternoons are open to local people who want to help us in keeping the garden as a special place for both people and nature. Volunteering opportunities are suitable for adults rather than children.

Please do not attend the session if you have any symptoms of Covid.

Please dress appropriately for gardening activities outdoors

POP UP CAFE
Sundays 12-4pm

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

The Cafe can be found at Flourish House (23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR) on a weekly basis on Sundays.

Our warm welcome is run on a drop-in basis, with no need to book.

Food is provided on a pay what you can afford basis, but is totally free to people struggling financially.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Warm Welcome Cafe, please email xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk to learn about how you can get involved.

Further food support is also available by our veg box scheme

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.

TITLE

Palestine Solidarity Volunteer led bike ride with Amy and Kyle.

WHEN

Sunday 6th July

TIME

Meet at 12pm for 1 departure back at 3pm

WHERE

Meet at Woodlands Community’s Anti-Racist Library, 69 Ashley St, Glasgow G3 6HW

Just around corner from Meeting Room, 66 Ashley St, G3 6HW

COST

FREE. Donations Welcome

MORE INFO

A Palestine Solidarity group bike ride

Bring your Palestine flags and your solidarity. Sumud! Let's do it. This ride will be lead by our amazing cycle volunteers Amy and Kyle. It will be a west end to south side ride.

In addition to showing Palestine Solidarity this is a great opportunity to get out, be active and socialise. This ride is for advanced beginners/intermediate cyclists. It will help build cycle confidence and connect with other local cyclists. For the safety of the group, children are welcomed on the back of a bike on a child seat/trailer or eCargo bike.

Confident accompanied child cyclists are welcomed above the age of 12+ that you feel will not slow down the pace of the group.

We are also using this opportunity to share awareness of the Gaza Sun Birds, a Palestine charity who provide community-led aid to Gaza.  

https://www.gazasunbirds.org/

HOW TO BOOK

Book via this google form (preferred) or show up

QUESTIONS?

Email eo@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

TITLE

Anti-Racist Community Library

WHEN

Sunday 6th July 2025

TIME

11am-1pm

WHERE

Millennium Park
G3 6HW

COST

Free, drop-in.  

MORE INFO

Come along to our Anti-Racist library for a chat, to borrow a book or to return one you’ve finished with. There are books for all ages.

www.woodlandscommunity.org.uk/antiracism

QUESTIONS

Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

POP UP CAFE
Sundays 12-4pm

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

The Cafe can be found at Flourish House (23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR) on a weekly basis on Sundays.

Our warm welcome is run on a drop-in basis, with no need to book.

Food is provided on a pay what you can afford basis, but is totally free to people struggling financially.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Warm Welcome Cafe, please email xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk to learn about how you can get involved.

Further food support is also available by our veg box scheme

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.

Our garden volunteer sessions are open to local people who want to help us in keeping the garden as a special place for both people and nature. Previous gardening experience isn't required, so you can come along even if you are new to gardening. We are also looking for some people with DIY skills to help with basic repairs. Volunteering is suitable for adults rather than children.

Please do not attend the session if you have any symptoms of Covid.

Tea and coffee provided, but please dress appropriately for outdoor working.

POP UP CAFE
Sundays 12-4pm

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

The Cafe can be found at Flourish House (23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR) on a weekly basis on Sundays.

Our warm welcome is run on a drop-in basis, with no need to book.

Food is provided on a pay what you can afford basis, but is totally free to people struggling financially.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Warm Welcome Cafe, please email xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk to learn about how you can get involved.

Further food support is also available by our veg box scheme

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.

TITLE
Community Celebration for Refugee Festival Scotland 2025

WHEN
Sunday 22nd June 2025 

TIME
11am-2pm

WHERE
Millennium Park, G3 6HW

COST
Free

MORE INFO
We are delighted to be hosting a community celebration for this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland. The theme this year is MILESTONES and we have brought together a programme of activities that will showcase and bolster a spirit of growth, connection and resilience. We will have:

• Our Anti-Racist Community Library 

• Language Exchange 

• Palestine solidarity activities

• Glasgow Zine Library zine workshop

• Ambreen Shoaib from radio station Awaz fm will be speaking to the wider community

• Guardians Of Tomorrow comic book giveaway and info, with Mental Health Foundation

• “I Am Somebody” multilingual, interactive performance

• Maria Ali, henna artist

• Gardening activities

• Samosa

• More food from our Warm Welcome Community Cafe 

Timetable

• 11am - stalls and activities open to the public in Millennium Park

• 11.30am-1.30pm, henna artist

• 12.30pm - “I Am Somebody” performance

• 2pm - event ends

HOW TO BOOK

Drop in, no reservation necessary

Questions?

Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

TITLE

Anti-Racist Community Library

WHEN

Sunday 22nd June 2025

TIME

11am-1pm

WHERE

Millennium Park
G3 6HW

COST

Free, drop-in.  

MORE INFO

Come along to our Anti-Racist library for a chat, to borrow a book or to return one you’ve finished with. There are books for all ages.

www.woodlandscommunity.org.uk/antiracism

QUESTIONS

Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

TITLE

Iyengar Yoga For People Of Colour

WHEN

Tuesday 17th June 2025 

TIME

6:00-7.15pm

WHERE

Woodlands Community Meeting Room

COST

£0-3

MORE INFO

Tina Freeland teaches Iyengar Yoga classes at Woodlands for People of Colour. The classes have been generously subsidised by Iyengar Yoga UK.

The POC Yoga class has been set up to be a supportive space specifically for People of Colour who seek respite from a white dominated society. The teacher reserves the right to refuse entry, for the purpose of maintaining that aim and also for her own safety and that of participants.

Iyengar yoga is also accessible to people of all abilities because of its use of props – such as foam bricks, blocks, belts and even chairs, that enable the practitioner to experience the essence of each asana no matter their physical capability.

All equipment is provided as part of the class. This event is open to all People of Colour aged 18+

HOW TO BOOK

Book via Eventbrite here

Questions? Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

Our garden volunteer sessions are open to local people who want to help us in keeping the garden as a special place for both people and nature. Previous gardening experience isn't required, so you can come along even if you are new to gardening. We are also looking for some people with DIY skills to help with basic repairs. Volunteering is suitable for adults rather than children.

Please do not attend the session if you have any symptoms of Covid.

Tea and coffee provided, but please dress appropriately for outdoor working.

POP UP CAFE
Sundays 12-4pm

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

The Cafe can be found at Flourish House (23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR) on a weekly basis on Sundays.

Our warm welcome is run on a drop-in basis, with no need to book.

Food is provided on a pay what you can afford basis, but is totally free to people struggling financially.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Warm Welcome Cafe, please email xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk to learn about how you can get involved.

Further food support is also available by our veg box scheme

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.

TITLE

Iyengar Yoga For People Of Colour

WHEN

Tuesday 10th June 2025 

TIME

6:00-7.15pm

WHERE

Woodlands Community Meeting Room

COST

£0-3

MORE INFO

Tina Freeland teaches Iyengar Yoga classes at Woodlands for People of Colour. The classes have been generously subsidised by Iyengar Yoga UK.

The POC Yoga class has been set up to be a supportive space specifically for People of Colour who seek respite from a white dominated society. The teacher reserves the right to refuse entry, for the purpose of maintaining that aim and also for her own safety and that of participants.

Iyengar yoga is also accessible to people of all abilities because of its use of props – such as foam bricks, blocks, belts and even chairs, that enable the practitioner to experience the essence of each asana no matter their physical capability.

All equipment is provided as part of the class. This event is open to all People of Colour aged 18+

HOW TO BOOK

Book via Eventbrite here

Questions? Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

Our garden volunteer sessions are open to local people who want to help us in keeping the garden as a special place for both people and nature. Previous gardening experience isn't required, so you can come along even if you are new to gardening. We are also looking for some people with DIY skills to help with basic repairs. Volunteering is suitable for adults rather than children.

Please do not attend the session if you have any symptoms of Covid.

Tea and coffee provided, but please dress appropriately for outdoor working.

When- Sunday 8th June

Time
1pm-4pm

Where- Woodlands Community Garden, 117 West Princes Street, G4 9BY

Cost- free-donations welcome.

More info-

Join us in Woodlands Community Garden to help us remember our friend Esther Brown.

This informal event welcomes friends and members of Esther’s community to spend time together and share in refreshments and a communal activity.

Please drop in between 1pm and 4pm. There will be hot drinks and biscuits, space to sit and reflect and optional activities centred around caring for Esther’s memorial bench and pond.

Esther Brown was murdered at the end of May 2021. We have timed this event to co-inside with her birthday weekend, and focus on the positives of her life, rather than the terrible circumstances of her death.

www.woodlandscommunity.org.uk/esther

POP UP CAFE
Sundays 12-4pm

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

The Cafe can be found at Flourish House (23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR) on a weekly basis on Sundays.

Our warm welcome is run on a drop-in basis, with no need to book.

Food is provided on a pay what you can afford basis, but is totally free to people struggling financially.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Warm Welcome Cafe, please email xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk to learn about how you can get involved.

Further food support is also available by our veg box scheme

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.

TITLE

Anti-Racist Community Library

WHEN

Sunday 8th June 2025

TIME

11am-1pm

WHERE

Millennium Park
G3 6HW

COST

Free, drop-in.  

MORE INFO

Come along to our Anti-Racist library for a chat, to borrow a book or to return one you’ve finished with. There are books for all ages.

www.woodlandscommunity.org.uk/antiracism

QUESTIONS

Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

TITLE

Iyengar Yoga For People Of Colour

WHEN

Tuesday 3rd June 2025 

TIME

6:00-7.15pm

WHERE

Woodlands Community Meeting Room

COST

£0-3

MORE INFO

Tina Freeland teaches Iyengar Yoga classes at Woodlands for People of Colour. The classes have been generously subsidised by Iyengar Yoga UK.

The POC Yoga class has been set up to be a supportive space specifically for People of Colour who seek respite from a white dominated society. The teacher reserves the right to refuse entry, for the purpose of maintaining that aim and also for her own safety and that of participants.

Iyengar yoga is also accessible to people of all abilities because of its use of props – such as foam bricks, blocks, belts and even chairs, that enable the practitioner to experience the essence of each asana no matter their physical capability.

All equipment is provided as part of the class. This event is open to all People of Colour aged 18+

HOW TO BOOK

Book via Eventbrite here

Questions? Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

Our garden volunteer sessions are open to local people who want to help us in keeping the garden as a special place for both people and nature. Previous gardening experience isn't required, so you can come along even if you are new to gardening. We are also looking for some people with DIY skills to help with basic repairs. Volunteering is suitable for adults rather than children.

Please do not attend the session if you have any symptoms of Covid.

Tea and coffee provided, but please dress appropriately for outdoor working.

POP UP CAFE
Sundays 12-4pm

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

The Cafe can be found at Flourish House (23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR) on a weekly basis on Sundays.

Our warm welcome is run on a drop-in basis, with no need to book.

Food is provided on a pay what you can afford basis, but is totally free to people struggling financially.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Warm Welcome Cafe, please email xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk to learn about how you can get involved.

Further food support is also available by our veg box scheme

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.

Save the date!

We will be holding our AGM on Wednesday 28th May, 7pm - 8pm.

All are welcome to attend this meeting, which will be held online.

Register in advance to attend this meeting here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Our latest annual accounts can be downloaded from our website here.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know in advance.

Questions: rosie@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

TITLE

Iyengar Yoga For People Of Colour

WHEN

Tuesday 27th May 2025 

TIME

6:00-7.15pm

WHERE

Woodlands Community Meeting Room

COST

£0-3

MORE INFO

We are over the moon to announce that Tina Freeland will be teaching Iyengar Yoga classes at Woodlands for People of Colour for the next year. The classes are free to attend and have been generously subsidised by Iyengar Yoga UK. By supporting these classes, IYUK are giving a clear signal about their intentions in becoming a more inclusive organisation. We thank them for listening to their POC members.

Tina is the chair of the Equity Committee of Iyengar Yoga UK and is charged with ensuring that Iyengar yoga is made more equitable and inclusive. However, many yoga spaces are perceived as the domain of "white middle-class”people. Without actively engaging with different groups of people, this stereotype will remain. She would like to not only spread the benefits of yoga, but also change the perception and enable People of Colour and people from the LGBTQIA + community to feel comfortable in a yoga class.

The classes will take place in our community meeting room, which is quite a small space. It will be on a first come first serve basis so please arrive a little early to get a spot. The classes are open to all People of Colour aged 18+ and all equipment will be provided.

Iyengar Yoga is the world’s most widely practised method of yoga, developed by Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar and is a form of Hatha Yoga that promotes the art of yoga not simply as a physical practice. 

Iyengar yoga is also accessible to people of all abilities because of its use of props – such as foam bricks, blocks, belts and even chairs, that enable the practitioner to experience the essence of each asana no matter their physical capability. 

This means that every body is able to work to develop their strength, stability and mobility due to the teacher’s ability to adapt poses and therefore make classes inclusive, creating equal access for everyone.

Tina had been practicing Iyengar Yoga for over 20 years before she decided that she wanted to be a teacher. She began because yoga was recommended to help with her back problems and continued because of the benefits to her physical health and general well-being. Tina was attracted to the Iyengar method because it is authentic, and incorporates all aspects of the ancient yoga tradition.

HOW TO BOOK

Book via Eventbrite here

Questions? Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

TITLE

Iyengar Yoga For People Of Colour

WHEN

Tuesday 27th June 2025 

TIME

6:00-7.15pm

WHERE

Woodlands Community Meeting Room

COST

£0-3

MORE INFO

We are over the moon to announce that Tina Freeland will be teaching Iyengar Yoga classes at Woodlands for People of Colour for the next year. The classes are free to attend and have been generously subsidised by Iyengar Yoga UK. By supporting these classes, IYUK are giving a clear signal about their intentions in becoming a more inclusive organisation. We thank them for listening to their POC members.

The POC Yoga class has been set up to be a supportive space specifically for People of Colour who seek respite from a white dominated society. The teacher reserves the right to refuse entry, for the purpose of maintaining that aim and also also for her safety and that of participants.

Tina is the chair of the Equity Committee of Iyengar Yoga UK and is charged with ensuring that Iyengar yoga is made more equitable and inclusive. However, many yoga spaces are perceived as the domain of "white middle-class”people. Without actively engaging with different groups of people, this stereotype will remain. She would like to not only spread the benefits of yoga, but also change the perception and enable People of Colour and people from the LGBTQIA + community to feel comfortable in a yoga class.

The classes will take place in our community meeting room, which is quite a small space. It will be on a first come first serve basis so please arrive a little early to get a spot. The classes are open to all People of Colour aged 18+ and all equipment will be provided.

Iyengar Yoga is the world’s most widely practised method of yoga, developed by Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar and is a form of Hatha Yoga that promotes the art of yoga not simply as a physical practice. 

Iyengar yoga is also accessible to people of all abilities because of its use of props – such as foam bricks, blocks, belts and even chairs, that enable the practitioner to experience the essence of each asana no matter their physical capability. 

This means that every body is able to work to develop their strength, stability and mobility due to the teacher’s ability to adapt poses and therefore make classes inclusive, creating equal access for everyone.

Tina had been practicing Iyengar Yoga for over 20 years before she decided that she wanted to be a teacher. She began because yoga was recommended to help with her back problems and continued because of the benefits to her physical health and general well-being. Tina was attracted to the Iyengar method because it is authentic, and incorporates all aspects of the ancient yoga tradition.

HOW TO BOOK

Book via Eventbrite here

Questions? Email sapna@woodlandscommunity.org.uk

Our garden volunteer sessions are open to local people who want to help us in keeping the garden as a special place for both people and nature. Previous gardening experience isn't required, so you can come along even if you are new to gardening. We are also looking for some people with DIY skills to help with basic repairs. Volunteering is suitable for adults rather than children.

Please do not attend the session if you have any symptoms of Covid.

Tea and coffee provided, but please dress appropriately for outdoor working.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO STAFF HOLIDAY. IT WILL RETURN TO BEING ON WEEKLY FROM THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

POP UP CAFE
Sundays 12-4pm

If you are feeling isolated, would like to meet new people in your community - or if you are struggling with food prices going up or worried about your bills then do come along to our Warm Welcome Cafe.

The Cafe can be found at Flourish House (23-25 Ashley St, G3 6DR) on a weekly basis on Sundays.

Our warm welcome is run on a drop-in basis, with no need to book.

Food is provided on a pay what you can afford basis, but is totally free to people struggling financially.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Warm Welcome Cafe, please email xander@woodlandscommunity.org.uk to learn about how you can get involved.

Further food support is also available by our veg box scheme

You can support someone in need, by buying a meal forward. £5 would buy a hot meal and drink for one person, £10 would help 2 people and £25 would help 5 people.