GCDA’s five-year plan supports regular community events, broader participation, learning opportunities and volunteer roles connected to local projects. Activities are advertised clearly and welcome people with different interests and levels of availability.
Plan period
2026–2030
Programme aim
Regular events, learning and volunteering
Indicative budget
£86,500, including a £46,000 external-funding target
Next social event
Date to be confirmed; see Events for upcoming dates
Community in practice
Activities that bring generations together.
These gatherings are not simply social posts: they are part of GCDA’s work to reduce isolation, encourage participation and make it easier for residents to contribute ideas.
A welcoming village spaceRegular gatherings give residents an informal way to meet, talk and hear what is happening locally.Open to different agesCommunity activity works best when families, older residents, volunteers and visitors all feel able to take part.
Past event
Brew and Blether
Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 1:00pm · Glenbarr Hall
This gathering is now a past event. Future Brew and Blether dates will be shared when confirmed.
