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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 23d

The exhibition features portraits by four Project Ability artists - John McNaught, Cameron Morgan, Ryan Jago and Jonathan McKinstry.

Project Ability artists will be offering members of the public the chance to sit for a portrait on Saturday 20th September between 1 and 3pm!

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 23d

Here I Am is an exhibition by Project Ability celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Week, and is on display throughout September.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · 23d

On Saturday 20th September, Byres Hub will be open for tours and the chance to sit for a live portrait by Project Ability artists.

You can visit the exhibition area and go up to our room with a view to look out across St Mungo Square, the University's Western Campus and the south of Glasgow.

Images of 4 portraits from "I Am Here" exhibition

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Playlist for Life @playlistforlife.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣 Announcing a new Playlist for Life Help Point Network in Glasgow's West End with the August 6 opening of a 'Dementia Heroes' cafe @byreshub.bsky.social ☕
💚 Held on the 1st Weds monthly to connect people affected by the condition, including to charity advisors providing free advice and resources 🎵

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jul 8

Photo Requirements:

Minimum resolution: 300 DPI
Minimum dimensions: 3500 x 3500 pixels
No identifiable people in the photos, please!

Let your creativity shine and share the natural world through your lens. We can’t wait to see what you capture! T&Cs apply.

UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jul 8

Theme: Nature – from landscapes to plants and weather – highlighting how the natural environment benefits our health and wellbeing
Deadline: 📅 30th July 2025

Submission Emails:

📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jul 8

Photo Requirements:

Minimum resolution: 300 DPI
Minimum dimensions: 3500 x 3500 pixels
No identifiable people in the photos, please!
Let your creativity shine and share the natural world through your lens. We can’t wait to see what you capture! T&Cs apply.

UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jul 8

We’re excited to invite you to take part in our Nature Photo Competition! Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just love capturing the beauty of the outdoors, we’d love to see your work.

The top 5 images will be printed at scale on the inner black walls in the Clarice Pears building.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jul 7

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival have an open event submission process which allows organisations to host events as part of the festival programme. The deadline for the print programme is Monday 14 July. Find out more and access our submission form: www.mhfestival.com/get-involved...

SMHAF 2025: Event Submissions | Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival is a platform for everyone to create and share art inspired by mental health. Our open event submission process allows organisations to host events in the fest...

www.mhfestival.com

UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jun 17

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jun 17

Quarriers North West Carers Service are holding drop-in meetings at Byres Community Hub from 11am-1pm on:
Thursday 19th June
Thursday 24th July
Meet the team and find out about what the service does for unpaid carers (information, advice, funding for short breaks, training and peer support).

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jun 13

That's next Monday, 16th June. ❤️

UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jun 13

Gillian, Health Defence Coordinator from @chsscotland.bsky.social will be offering free first-come-first-served drop-in blood pressure checks to staff, students and members of the public from 12noon-1pm straight after Hub Monday. No booking is needed.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jun 13

Looking forward to hosting this in Byres Hub. Our new community created bunting is on display for the occasion.

Alison Phipps አሊሰን @alisonphipps.bsky.social · Jun 13

Today - come and see us in the Byres Road Community Hub for the start of Refugee Festival

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jun 13

Next Hub Monday is on 16th June

🏫10am tour of Clarice Pears & Byres Hub
☕️ 10.30am networking & refreshments
🗣️ 11am themed talk ‘Shaping healthy 20 min neighbourhoods across Scotland’

No booking. All welcome

Hub Mondays at Byres Community Hub youtu.be/cC5bQkZWR04?... via @YouTube

Hub Mondays at Byres Community Hub

YouTube video by UofG MVLS

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Jun 5

#ByresHubCommunityDay #CelebratingConnections #Glasgow850 #GlaSciFest #WestFest #Lipreading #CodeofSilence

Blue poster with white writing advertising an activity in Byres Community Hub Connections Marketplace on Sat 7th June, Lipreading with Jill Bradshaw

UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · May 29

Bring along your old laptops to donate and discover our services to receive free, refurbished computer equipment! Scan the QR code on the image to learn more and register now by heading to byreshubcommunityday2025.eventbrite.co.uk

Byres Hub Community Day 2025: Celebrating Connections

Join us for a free, fun-filled day celebrating connections within our Hub and across the city.

byreshubcommunityday2025.eventbrite.co.uk

UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · May 29

Discover Plugged In at this year's Byres Hub Community Day, Saturday 7th June 12-4pm. Head down to learn about this computer recycling project from North West Glasgow Voluntary Sector Network.

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · May 27

We're so excited for our Community Day, 12-4pm on Sat 7th June!

There's a brilliant, varied programme for the day with something for everyone including an escape room style challenge. Register on Eventbrite for this FREE event and share with your networks: byreshubcommunityday2025.eventbrite.com

Speech bubble from woman with megaphone on orange background: "Think you've got what it takes to escape Byres Hub?"

Additional text: "Join us at our Community Day on 7th June to find out!"

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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · May 15

Join us @byreshub.bsky.social on Friday 20th June from 1-2.30pm for the launch of a new booklet for families of young people navigating the transition from school to adult life. Registration essential - find out more & book here bit.ly/43o5vyq

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · May 7

Our annual community day is one month today! Drop in from 12-4pm on Sat 7th June to meet lots of fantastic third sector organisations in our connections marketplace, have a go at the challenges in our Byres Hub Subway escape room & much more. Book free tkts byreshubcommunityday2025.eventbrite.co.uk

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COPE Scotland @copescotland.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are delighted to be part of the community event @byreshub.bsky.social For more information byreshubcommunityday2025.eventbrite.co.uk Please share in your networks @nwgvsn.bsky.social @glasgowcvs.bsky.social @glasgowwestend.bsky.social @create-glasgow.bsky.social Thank you

Byres Hub Community Day 2025: Celebrating Connections

Join us for a free, fun-filled day celebrating connections within our Hub and across the city.

byreshubcommunityday2025.eventbrite.co.uk

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Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social · May 1

Today @byreshub.bsky.social we had the privilege to preview the brilliant, moving & hard hitting new film from the Chance2Change group. Their Health n Equality project brings together poetry, art & film to address #healthinequalities & inspire social change. www.yokercampus.org/Chance-to-Ch...

Chance to Change

www.yokercampus.org

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UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Apr 9

Would you like to document some stories from your life but need some support to get started? "Lives on Paper" is an inspirational and enjoyable memoir writing workshop open to all.

Book a free space for Friday, April 11th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lives-on-p...

Lives on Paper

Local creative writers’ group Writing Wrongs is pleased to announce that they will present a series of free workshops in Byres Hub

www.eventbrite.co.uk

UofG Byres Community Hub @byreshub.bsky.social · Apr 7

Visible Mending workshop today (Monday 7 April) in Byres Hub from 12noon - 4pm. Friendly welcome, free tea and coffee and learning together how to repair clothes in a fun way.