Additional Support Needs (ASN) Activity List
Activities
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The Sporting Aces |
Multi-sports at recreational level for people with a Learning disability and/or Autism in Kirkintilloch. Groups for ages 5+, all sessions are free. |
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Creatovators |
Sessions for those with an ASD in East Dunbartonshire including Lego therapy, group activities and Playschemes. Targeted at younger children but open to all ages. |
June Grindley |
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M.A.G.S.S. (‘Manga, Anime, Games and Sci-fi Society) |
A social group to talk about shared interests in M.A.G.S subjects, meeting every Thursday at the Kirkintilloch town hall from 5-7pm, alternating between group discussion and board games (aged 15 ½ +). Contact Ashleigh before attending. |
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Outreach team leader – Ashleigh.grant-ng@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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Midpoint |
An informal drop-in group for those on the Autism Spectrum (16+). An open space for you to do whatever activities you like – ie. playing games, doing homework, playing pool, doing personal art projects, chatting, or reading books. Bishopbriggs Community Church Hall every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Contact Ashleigh before attending. |
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Outreach team leader – Ashleigh.grant-ng@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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Womens group (Kirkintilloch and Milngavie) |
An opportunity for neurodivergent women (16+) to socialise and take part in fun activities chosen by the women who come. E.g. games nights, movie nights, themed pamper parties and hearing from external speakers about health issues that matter to women. Wednesday’s, 6pm-8pm at The Park Centre, Kirkintilloch G66 1LF and 6.30-8.30pm the Allander resource centre, Milngavie. (16+) Contact Ashleigh before attending. |
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Outreach team leader – Ashleigh.grant-ng@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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Mens group (Kirkintilloch and Milngavie) |
An opportunity for neurodivergent men (16+) to socialise and take part in fun activities chosen by the men who come. Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Hillhead Community Centre and Allander resource centre, Milngavie. (16+) Contact Ashleigh before attending. |
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Outreach team leader – Ashleigh.grant-ng@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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Bowling group |
Bowling group in Kirkintilloch meeting every Monday & Tuesday (16+) from 6-8pm. Contact Ashleigh before attending. |
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Outreach team leader – Ashleigh.grant-ng@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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Monday social club (Kirkintilloch and Milngavie) |
An opportunity for the neurodivergent community to come together and socialise whilst taking part in games nights, karaoke and quiz nights and generally having fun. Mondays, 6pm-8pm running in both the Kirkintilloch Town Hall and 6.30-8.30pm Allander Resource centre in Milngavie. (16+) Contact Ashleigh before attending. |
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Outreach team leader – Ashleigh.grant-ng@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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New Roots Food Growing & Gardening Initiative |
Food growing initiative for those with an ASN based between Kirkintilloch, Twechar and Milngavie. Group and family sessions available contact Callum for more information. |
Callum Christie - newrootsfoodgrowing@gmail.com |
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ASN book club |
Peer-run book club for members of the Neurodivergent community (16+) every second Monday at the William Patrick Library in Kirkintilloch from 4-5pm. |
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Contact the William Patrick Library for more information – |
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Sounds of the Gallery band |
Band based in Auchinairn for those with an ASN, meeting every Wednesday from 1:00pm-3:30pm (14+). |
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Outreach team leader – Ashleigh.grant-ng@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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Tourette’s Support Group |
Open to those with Tourette’s and their families, meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Allander Resource Centre from 6:30-8pm. |
Gillian – Gillian@tourettescotland.org |
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Cairns Inclusive Dance sessions |
Dance classes promoting friendship, fitness, confidence and performance. Classes available from pre-school to secondary/young adults. Every Thursday (Term time). |
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Contact Tracey Hannah on 07707792399 or cairnsincdance@gmail.com |
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Aye Can Dae activities |
Wellbeing workshops and activities for children & adults with an ASN including music/dance classes and social opportunities. |
Contact Eilidh McLaren on 07847 225 284 or ayecandae@outlook.com |
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Scottish Disability Sport |
Website to search for sporting activities within your local area for those with an ASN. |
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Creative Sparks theatre arts |
An all inclusive community arts organisation running weekly youth theatre classes for young people and a host of community arts projects for adults and families. |
Contact Jennifer McDonald on 07828 731 407 or jen@creativesparktheatrearts.co.uk |
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Active schools ASN opportunities |
Booklet containing details of sports opportunities for those with an ASN in East Dunbartonshire for ages 4+. |
karen.borland@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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Contact point social groups |
Social interaction groups twice a week in Kirkintilloch. |
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Creatovators drop in sessions |
For those with an ASN (11+) to interact in a safe space while providing an opportunity for parents to get some peer support at the same time. |
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Charlie’s Big Adventure |
Soft Play in the Bishopbriggs Leisuredrome, running ASN sessions twice a week. |
Visit the Charlie's Big Adventure section of the EDLC website |
Contact the Leisuredrome on 0141 777 3060 or leisuredrome@eastdunbarton.gov.uk |
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Nectarine |
A facebook page created to share opportunities, events and information for young people with ASN in East Dunbartonshire. |
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Gymboree |
Play, music and sensory classes in Milngavie for 0-5 years. |
Contact Gymboree on 07943 911 892 or |
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Peace Yoga |
Yoga for children and young people with additional support considerations, based in Bishopbriggs. |
Search ‘Peace Yoga for special needs’ on Facebook. |
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Friendship Club |
Friendship Club is a Christian social group designed to support young people with learning disabilities (or other ASN). Based in St. Columba’s Hillhead Church. 6:30pm – 8pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. |
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Call Patsy on 07731772620 (no booking required) |
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Football Development programme |
Local football sessions for 5-12 years old |
Visit the Football Development Programme section of the EDLC website |
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Buildovators Plus |
A group for young people aged 11+ to work with Lego, explore new friendships and have a safe, supporting space. The cost is £5. |
Some recommended groups in nearby authorities
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Riding for the disabled |
Horse riding sessions for people with disabilities of all ages, based in Summerston. |
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Meetup.com |
A range of social groups for specific interests in Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire (ie. anime fans, walking groups, dancing groups, music lovers etc.) Has some ASD-specific meetup groups. |
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Dates N Mates |
A range of social groups for people with a Learning Disability over 18 years old eg. club nights, karaoke, speed dating, quiz nights, bowling etc. |
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Paragon Music |
Inclusive opportunities in music, dance and theatre classes. |
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Project Ability |
Two different art groups – ‘Aspire’ for people 18+ with learning difficulties to work on their own art project, and ‘Reconnect’ for people who are suffering from mental health considerations. |
Call Project Ability on 0141 552 2822 or email |
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Indepen-dance |
An inclusive dance company based at the Pearce institute. |
Email admin@indepen-dance.org.uk or Call indepen-dance on 0141 552 3555 |
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Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA) |
Regular free learning opportunities available to anyone disabled or with a long-term condition. Activities take place online and in person. We can offer taxis, lunch and personal assistance. |
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Shining Stars |
An inclusive theatre group in Coatbridge. |
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Bouncy Bees |
A rebound and multi-sensory playroom in Glasgow. |
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Area Co-ordinators (LAC’s) – LACs@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
This list will be updated regularly. If you would like to be sent the most recent copy then either contact LACs or google search ‘East Dunbartonshire Useful Local ASN services’ where you can download a copy, as well as other resources.
There is also a local monthly parent and carers forum for those who have a caring responsibility for an autistic person. The meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6-8pm, alternating between online on MS Teams and in person. They offer a chance to get some peer support from those in similar situations, as well as hearing from invited guest speakers on a range of topics. If you would like to come along then please contact LAC’s to be added to the mailing list.