The Bridge

The Bridge is the first facility of it's kind in Scotland with an integrated approach to culture, leisure and learning. There are lots of opportunities to enjoy art, music and drama as well as participating in workshops and classes.

The Bridge is home to a variety of different arts organisations, see here below.

Glasgow East Arts Company

Managing Platform and creating arts and cultural events in Glasgow East..

Contact Glasgow East Arts Company on:

0141 276 9670

0141 276 9678 E. info@platform-online.co.uk

Visual Statement

Visual Statement offers a vibrant and uplifting focal point for the performing arts and in particular dance and dance-related activity. Through its development over the years Visual Statement reaches out to inspire well-being and creativity, and cultivates a future for the performing arts and dance in the local community.

Visual Statement offers classes and workshops for all ages and abilities, from absolute beginner to advanced levels. Use the menu bar to find out more about Visual Statement Classes, Workshops, Services and Outreach programmes

Flexible Learning Unit

The building is also joined to John Wheatley College which runs a flexible learning unit in the Bridge.

 FLU at the Bridge

The Platform

In 2006 GEAC took on the management and programming of this new performing arts facility in Easterhouse called Platform, based in the Bridge.

Keep up to date with all the developments at Platform and the latest projects taking place visit the new Platform website at www.platform-online.co.uk .

Library @ the Bridge

Offers educational and information service to people of all ages who lives in Greater Easterhouse.

Everyone is welcome to thelibrary, which has an exciting range of books from The Godfather to The Gruffalo along with newspapers, magazines, videos and DVDs - as well as events and activities throughout the year.

What's On Offer

• novels and factual books
• newspapers and magazines
• CDs, videos and DVDs
• Class sets and course materials
• relax and study areas
• book reservation service
• events and activities
• book discussion groups
• children and young people’s area

Contact library services

Elaine Thomson

 0141 2769712 or 2769713

 0141 2769711

 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse G34 9JW

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The Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service

Open:

Mondays 4pm - 7pm
Wednesdays 10am - 4pm
Fridays 10am - 4pm (benefits advice available)

No appointment needed, drop in for confidential support, information, benefits advice, counselling and complementary therapies.

All our services are free, confidential and open to anyone affected by cancer.

Find us at the Library at the Bridge, Easterhouse or call 0141 531 8105.

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Updated 26/10/10