GREAT WESTERN COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2026

CONTENTS: Page 2www.gwccentre.co.ukPage 3 050 GROUP Page 4 COMM CON 2026 Page 5 GWCT AGM Page 6 WIKIPEDIA EDITING COURSE Page 7 COMMUNITY PIPING CLUB Page 8 GMTC OPEN NIGHT Page 9 CHAIR BASED ZUMBA Page 10 STAGECOACH PERFORMING ARTS Page 11 PILATES WITH SHARON Page 12 HELP SUPPORT GWCC

050 GROUP @ GWCC Page 3www.gwccentre.co.uk Wednesdays @ 1.30pm Each Wednesday at 1.30pm, as part of our 050 Group, we have a variety of activities, ranging from Chair Based Zumba classes, to entertainers to informative talks. On 7 October, we were delighted to welcome Oliver from Our Union Street who delivered a fascinating and informative talk. th In the coming weeks we have chair based zumba every second week, a talk from the city council’s environmental officer, bingo and singer Angela Duguid. Each session only costs £3, and with that you get your activity, whether its exercise, entertainment or a talk along with tea, coffee and biscuits. To find out more about what’s coming up, please email us at office@gwccentre.co.uk or call 01224 675748. We’d love to have you join us on Wednesdays!

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Page 5www.gwccentre.co.uk GREAT WESTERN COMMUNITY TRUST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Great Western Community Trust who run and operate Great Western Community Centre will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 17 October at 2pm at Great Western Community Centre.th Why not come along to our fabulous Comm Con event, take part in the many free activities, support local businesses who will be there with their stalls, enjoy a cuppa and attend this brief meeting. You will be able to meet our Trustees, learn more about the centre’s achievements over the past year and discover our plans for the future. Why not have a great afternoon out and learn more about your local community centre. We hope to see you there!

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Page 7 www.gwccentre.co.uk Thinking about an activity for your child this winter term? Why not try the Community Piping Club from the National Piping Centre? Winter term sign ups are open to young people aged 7 - 17 with no previous experience needed. Classes are Wednesdays from 4.45pm to 5.30pm and the new term starts Wednesday 28 October.th To find out more and to book your place, please visit: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/learn/community-piping-clubs COMMUNITY PIPING CLUB

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CHAIR BASED ZUMBA AT GWCC Page 9www.gwccentre.co.uk Looking to get your week off to a fantastic start? Why not try our Chair Based Zumba Class? Every Monday at 1pm, why not come and join the fabulous Sharon for 45 minutes of fun and gentle exercise. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities, with a class that improves stamina, maintains joint mobility and supports muscle strength and coordination. Not sure if the class is for you? Why not come along and give it a try? This class is exceptional value, only costing £2 per session and is a drop in, no block bookings required. Come along and give it a go!

STAGECOACH PERFORMING ARTS ABERDEEN SOUTH SATURDAYS @ GWCC Page 10www.gwccentre.co.uk The skills they learn on stage stay with them long after the curtain falls. At Stagecoach, performing is just the beginning. Through acting, singing and dancing, children get the opportunity to develop skills that can help them in everyday life, from communicating with others and working as a team to expressing themselves and taking on new challenges. Performing → finding their own way to express themselves. Working together → learning the value of being part of a team Speaking up → communicating with confidence Trying something new → learning to embrace challenges. Because the biggest outcome isn’t always what you see under the spotlight...... It’s who they become along the way. Contact aberdeensouth@stagecoach.co.uk for more information

PILATES WITH SHARON Page 11www.gwccentre.co.uk Join Sharon each Tuesday morning at 9.45am at Great Western Community Centre Only £8 per class, with classes suitable for all levels including those with health conditions. For more information contact sharont1909@sky.com

MAKING A DIFERENCE ONE EVERYDAY ITEM AT ATIMESupport Great Western Community Centre through our Amazon WishlistRunning a community centre takes more than enthusiasm - it takes tea bags, cleaning supplies and printer paper too! These everyday items might not sound exciting, but they’re the backbone of everything we do. By donating through our Amazon Wishlist, you’re helping us cover those essential costs, so we can focus our funds on what really matters: new projects, classes and services that bring people together.Every item helps. Whether its coffee for our social groups or stationery for our office, your contribution keeps the centre welcoming and active for everyone.A huge Thank You to everyone who has donated to us so far!How to Help: Scan the QR code below & visit our wishlist online: Choose any item you'd like to donate- Amazon delivers it straight to us!Thank you for supporting Great Western Community Centre, where small acts of kindness keep big community ideas alive.