Bishopbriggs

@Scot_IDs @_KateForbes Congratulations from #Milngavie to @Glasgow City Centre on joining us on your BID journey. Deliver the plan & you’ll make us all proud.

Let's make hope normal again.

Every Scottish PE class in December

It’s brilliant to have so many BIDs across the country signing up to the Scotland Loves Local Pledge ahead of Scotland Loves Local Week, signalling their commitment to thinking local first and building stronger communities 🤝 lovelocal.scot/bids-back-the-…

Applications can now be made for School Clothing Grants & Free School Meals for academic year 2024/25. The eligibility criteria have changed - earning thresholds have increased so your family may be entitled this year, when in previous years they were not.

This year's Kirkintilloch Canal Festival will include a fabulous fireworks display, with music from Greg Friel - @FrielanceMusic - who visited Southbank Marina to provide a preview. The Saturday evening (31 Aug, 5-10pm) will also include a free live music concert and DJ. 1/2

If you'd like to work in early learning & childcare, now's the time to find out how to go about it. Come to our careers event, in-person or online, to find out more. Details 👇🏼

Not-for-profit, voluntary and community organisations – and venues – can apply for Winter Connections grants of up to £1,500. Visit orlo.uk/q0HD6 We're co-ordinating a network of local places & spaces where people can access events & activities, and connect.

We want to remind our residents that there will be changes, including closures, to our libraries and leisure centres over the festive period. Check before you go to avoid any disappointment! orlo.uk/z98Uc

There will be some changes to our waste service during the festive season but we’ll still be out and about to ensure your bins are emptied. For a full list of festive bin collection dates, visit orlo.uk/DAemz

See below for festive fun, courtesy of Bishopbriggs Community Council. The Christmas event is taking place this Thursday (23 Nov) - 4-7pm, with the lights being switched on at 5pm.

📣 Bishopbriggs Library - power outage Bishopbriggs Library has closed early today (Mon 20 Nov) due to a power outage. We apologise for this inconvenience and will provide an update when the issue is resolved.

Due to a power outage, Bishopbriggs Community Hub is now closed for the day and a limited service will be operating tomorrow (Tuesday) between the usual hours of 1-4pm. If you have an appointment arranged for this week, Customer Services will be in touch directly. 1/2

Bowlers, Brownies, tennis players, pipers & people young and old – a range of local groups have secured funding from the Council's Community Grants Scheme - and your organisation could be next. Applications for the latest round of funding can be made until 22 Dec 2023. 1/2

Join our team! We have lots of full-time and part-time jobs available including Early Years Support Worker, Sports Coach - Football, Catering Co-ordinator and Concierge. Apply now orlo.uk/jHB97

Share your dream Christmas vision to be in with a chance of winning a £1,000 Scotland Loves Local Gift Card 🎄🎅 lovelocal.scot/share-your-dre…

A great alternative way to reward your staff this Christmas whilst supporting local businesses ⬇️ @theHRDIRECTOR #ScotlandLovesLocal #SLLGC #giftlocal #localbusiness

👉 #ShopLocal this Black Friday!

Looking to do some Christmas shopping online this year but need a bit of help using your digital device? Come along to our friendly, free Digital Drop-In sessions 📱💻

ICYMI: 9 reasons why employees love Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards ✨ scotlandgiftslocal.com/blog/2023/09/0…