Pyramid Post / Issue 19 - November 2022

BUILDING WORKS

If you’ve recently passed by The Pyramid you will have noticed that we still have major renovation works going on in our beautiful building. We hope to have our Community Kitchen and ground floor Community Hall ready by January 2023 (fingers crossed!) and can’t wait to welcome our community back into these brand-new and improved spaces! We are still open despite our building works - please check our website to see our full events calendar.

THANK YOU GUISERS!

We were pleased to see so many of you all dressed up at The Pyramid for our Hallowee’en Celebrations! A lot of fun was had - we made broomsticks and lanterns, painted turnips, played donuts-on-a-string, made some monster drawings and played spooooky games. Our Guisers then enjoyed some tasty treats and warming drinks! We already can’t wait for next year’s party.

Please send us your pictures from our Halloween Celebrations!
You can send your pictures to kate@thepyramid.scot

BULB PLANTING: ANDERSTON GREEN SPACES

Join the Anderston Green Spaces crew on Saturday 19th of October at 13:00 to plant bulbs in the new Community Garden space on the corner of Elderslie St & William St. We’re planning to help G3 Litter Free out with their regular monthly litter picking session beforehand. Email anderstongreenspaces@gmail .com to find out more.

Hope to see you there!

MEET SARAH
Our New Food Projects Coordinator

"Hi, I’m Sarah, and I joined the Pyramid in September as Food Projects Coordinator. I moved to Glasgow from Ireland nine years ago and have enjoyed living here ever since!

I am passionate about food and community and have been involved in projects across Glasgow since 2016. I love how food can bring people together and I enjoy learning how it is celebrated in different cultures. I’m currently studying herbalism and foraging, finding out what edible plants grow around us and how we can work with them. I’m really looking forward to the Pyramid’s Community Kitchen reopening and for us to continue our community meals in 2023. In the meantime, you can find me in the Community Shop on Thursdays and Fridays – please do say hello!"

WOMEN INTEGRATION NETWORK (WIN)

Members of the Women Integration Network are going on a trip to the Glasgow Women’s Library on Thurs 10 November to visit the space and learn about the incredible resources available for women there.

Last month some members of the group took a trip to Glasgow Science Centre to watch the Under African Skies film showing in the Planetarium as part of Black History Month. Group members experienced the night sky from Africa and learnt about the importance of the stars in cultures across the world.

If you would like to learn more about WIN or become a member please visit their website.

FESTIVE HAMPERS

We'll be providing festive hampers to those in our community who need a bit of help again this year. We were able to supply over 60 hampers last year to families and local people. If you'd like to support others in your community, you can make a donation by visiting our website - any amount is very welcome!

If you would like to nominate yourself, a family member, friend or neighbour to be considered for a free hamper of food and treats please email hampers@thepyramid.scot or pop in to see us at 759 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8DS. Please note, hampers can only be provided to those living in the G3 7 and G3 8 postcode areas.

CHRISTMAS AT THE PYRAMID

Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas is coming... Friday 9th December at The Pyramid and the Salvation Army building. Before the local Christmas lights are switched on at 7pm join us for festive fun as the community comes together with local partners and organisations - and of course Santa and Mrs Claus!

More details to come soon.

REMAKE CHRISTMAS

Join us on Sat 10 Dec for our antidote to the frenzy of Christmas shopping!

Come along to ReMake Christmas - with Jenny & Lynsey from StudioClub567 and take part in allsorts of brilliant money-saving workshops that will help you to ‘make your own Christmas’ using recycled materials and your imagination.

Let’s enjoy a more sustainable Christmas. Save the planet, and save money!

AGM & CALL FOR TRUSTEES

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 10 January, 2023 and Members can attend in person or by Zoom. More details to come but please note the date in your diary now.

TRUSTEES WANTED!
We strongly encourage all Members to consider joining our volunteer Board - Trustee appointments will be made at the AGM. No previous Trustee experience required and we actively encourage those who may not have considered joining a Board before. We particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented on our Board. We also welcome enquiries or applications from people with relevant skills and experience who would be interested in joining as our Chair, Vice-Chair or Treasurer.

We provide a full induction and any training, support or equipment required. Trustee roles are unpaid voluntary positions, with reasonable expenses reimbursed for childcare, travel etc.

If you're interested or would like to find out more, please email Ailsa.

REGULAR ACTIVITIES AT THE PYRAMID

Chair Yoga - Every Monday: 9.15 - 10.15am

Knit & Natter - Every Monday: 10am-12pm

Mat Yoga - Every Wednesday: 6-7pm

ESOL Classes - Every Thursday: 10-11.30am

Women’s Integration Network: Women’s Hour Thursdays - Every Thurs: 12-2.45pm

The Pyramid Shop: Every Thursday: 11-3pm | Every Friday: 5-7pm

Let’s Get Together: Social Club for Over 50’s - 2nd & 4th Friday Each Month: 5-7pm

The Pyramid Post is a monthly(ish) newsletter where we'll keep you up-to-date with what's going on in The Pyramid and in our surrounding local communities. If you have anything you would like to share in the next edition please get in touch: kate@thepyramid.scot

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