Charlie Canning Centre
The Charlie Canning Centre is a “Drop-in Centre” established and run by people in the community who have had an alcohol problem at some time in their lives.
The centre offers a safe, comfortable relaxed and non- judgemental place where people can socialise, join in with the many activities available within an alcohol free environment.
Activities
Often people feel that they will miss out on socialising with friends or drinking buddies and miss the atmosphere of the pub if they were to give up alcohol.
Sometimes alcohol use is a way in which to relieve day-to-day pressures. These feelings can sometimes be so strong that some people, who would like to give up alcohol, just can’t imagine life without it. This can be in some cases, the difference between success and failure.
Some of the activities you may wish to take part in include: Pool, Bowls, Darts, Table tennis, Cards, Dominoes, Board games and much more! Wednesday is QUIZ night and we have prize BINGO on a Saturday afternoon.
Newsletter
Drop-in times
| Monday | 12 noon - 4pm |
Tuesday |
12 noon - 4pm |
Wednesday |
6.30pm - 9.30pm |
Thursday |
Closed |
Friday |
12 noon - 4pm |
Saturday |
12 noon - 4pm |
Sunday |
Closed |
Computers available for learning or leisure!
Updated 11/12/2011
The Pathfinder is part of Glasgow East Learning Network supported by Glasgow Community Planning Partnership East Area and John Wheatley College, Scottish Charity No. SCO21200.
Contact
Jim McArthur
Members Co-ordinator
0141 556 6296 or
07535 849 350
Charlie Canning Centre,
181 Shettleston Road,
Parkhead,
Glasgow, G31 5JL
Getting here
We are approximately a two minute walk from The Forge Shopping Centre. We are approximately a 10 minute drive from/to the M8 motorway and a 15 minute bus journey from the city centre. Regular bus services stop nearby on Duke Street (a two minute walk from us) or Tollcross Rd/ Westmuir Street (4-5 minutes walk from us).
Background
Peter Townsend, the Chair of the centre provide some background to the centre,
“People come to the Charlie Canning Centre”, to socialise with like-minded people, in a safe environment. Discussion amongst members is informal but also built on a strong knowledge base of the inherent issues of alcoholism. At the end of the day it’s a fun place to while away a few hours, in good company."
