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Seasons Greetings And 2024 Reflections: Cornerstone House Centre’s Impactful Year
As we approach the festive season, Cornerstone House Centre extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all the people of Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Northern Corridor and surrounding villages.
Read More >>>New Cumbernauld Laugh And Lunch Lounge Set To Combat Loneliness With Food And Fun
Cornerstone House Centre is launching an exciting new Cumbernauld town centre weekly initiative where local people can enjoy lunch, engage in social interaction and take part in fun organised activities that support health and wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment this January.
Read More >>>Craft, Create And Play: Book Free Places On Cumbernauld Family Hub October Activities
Looking for fun, creative and engaging activities for your kids in Cumbernauld during the October school holidays? Look no further and join in Cumbernauld Family Hub’s week of arts, crafts and games!
Read More >>>Empower and Elevate: Free Invitation To Cumbernauld’s Biggest Anti-Poverty Event
Cornerstone House Centre and Cumbernauld Community Board's Food and Financial Insecurity Sub-Group are inviting local people and organisations to come together for an action-packed day of free advice, information and support in Cumbernauld town centre this October to mark Challenge Poverty Week 2024.
Read More >>>Transform Your Life In Eight Weeks: Participate In Free Living Life To The Full Course
Want to know how to feel happier, more confident and worry less right now? Would you like to learn new ways of dealing with what life throws at you? If so, joining a free Living Life to the Full course beginning this August at Cornerstone House in Cumbernauld town centre could be ideal for you.
Read More >>>Vote Now For Reuniting And Reconnecting Kilsyth Families Project To Win Public Funding
Cornerstone House Centre is encouraging local citizens to vote for its proposal to deliver a vibrant two-part series of awareness raising events for families living in Kilsyth and surrounding villages to be awarded public funding.
Read More >>>School’s Out, Fun’s In! Exciting Programme of Summer Family Activities in Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld Family Hub has released a fun-filled calendar of free activities and events for children and families to participate in over the school holidays during July and August, including Creative Kids Sessions, Family Boxercise, Cornerstone Movie Days and a Summer Disco.
Read More >>>Embrace Diversity And Celebrate New And Old Scots At The RISE Festival This June
People and families of different cultures and nationalities, refugees and native residents from Cumbernauld and across North Lanarkshire are being invited to book free places now at a unique multicultural event being hosted in Cumbernauld town centre this June.
Read More >>>Free Unlocking Mental Wellness Multi-Activity Day For Cumbernauld: Book Places
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is inviting citizens of Cumbernauld and surrounding areas to attend a free multi-activity workshop spotlighting the hugely positive effects that moving, talking and knowing can have on our mental wellbeing.
Read More >>>Boost Your Child’s Love For Reading: Dive Into Free Weekly Bookbug Sessions
Bookbug will return to Cornerstone House Centre this April, with Cumbernauld Family Hub inviting local mums, dads and caregivers to reserve free places for scheduled Thursday morning sessions.
Read More >>>Three Fun Things To Do With Kids In Cumbernauld This Easter: Book Free Places Now
A fun-filled fortnight of free events is being provided for children and families during the upcoming spring school holidays in Cumbernauld town centre, with activities scheduled including Creative Kids, Adult Arts and Crafts and a Family Movie Day.
Read More >>>Cost of Living Help Info Days Planned for Carbrain, Kildrum and Abronhill This April
An open invitation is being extended to three special Cost of Living Help Information Days for citizens, families and organisations in Abronhill, Carbrain, Kildrum and surrounding areas this April across Cumbernauld.
Read More >>>Creative Kids Returns This Half-Term In Cumbernauld: Book Free Places Now
Cumbernauld Family Hub is serving up a half-term treat during February as Creative Kids returns, with parents and caregivers encouraged to book places as soon as possible to ensure their children don’t miss out on the free fun.
Read More >>>Community Solutions Grants Of Up To £5,000 Available In Cumbernauld And North Area
Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) organisations with ideas for proposals which contribute towards delivery of key identified health and social care outcomes in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and the Northern Corridor are being invited to submit a small grants application to the North Area Locality Activity Fund (LAF) for consideration ahead of 31 March 2024.
Read More >>>Don’t Smear Your Chances Of Early Detection: Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
With around 3,200 new cervical cancer cases in the UK every year, Cumbernauld and North Area Community Solutions Consortium is this week raising awareness of the disease and informing how women can reduce their risk.
Read More >>>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: Striving to Make Cumbernauld Great in 2024!
It is that time of the year when everybody gets ready for the upcoming holiday season. The time to plan your family celebrations, arrange festivities with friends or relatives, attend the office holiday functions, take some time out from work, school or studies.
Read More >>>Pledge To Help Someone Quit Smoking For Good Today: Your Commitment Counts
With this week marking the end of ‘Stoptober’, an annual smoking cessation campaign, Cumbernauld and North Area Community Solutions Consortium and Cornerstone House Centre are spotlighting the important role that friends and family can play in helping someone to stop smoking.
Read More >>>Be The Difference: Become a Positive Smoke-Free Role Model For Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld and North Area Community Solutions Consortium and Cornerstone House Centre are encouraging the people of Cumbernauld to back Scottish Government’s aim of having a tobacco-free generation by 2034 by taking a positive smoke-free role model pledge.
Read More >>>Tips To Alleviate Financial Burdens Available At Free Challenge Poverty Event
Cumbernauld Community Board’s Food and Financial Insecurity Sub-Group and Cornerstone House Centre are extending an open invitation for citizens of Carbrain and Cumbernauld to attend a unique Challenge Poverty Community Engagement Event on the back of Challenge Poverty Week which took place across Scotland earlier this month.
Read More >>>Challenge Poverty Week Set To Be Profiled at Cumbernauld Engagement October Events
Cornerstone House Centre is spotlighting Challenge Poverty Week from 2-8 October 2023, with the organisation playing a central role in a number of key events taking place across Greater Cumbernauld to promote the campaign over the coming week.
Read More >>>Be The Difference: Become a Positive Smoke-Free Role Model For Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld and North Area Community Solutions Consortium and Cornerstone House Centre are encouraging the people of Cumbernauld to back Scottish Government’s aim of having a tobacco-free generation by 2034 by taking a positive smoke-free role model pledge.
Read More >>>Free Animated Family Movie Fun Lined Up For Final Weeks Of School Holidays
A brace of free movie treats is being provided for children and families as the popular Cornerstone Movie Days return for the final two weeks of school holidays courtesy of Cumbernauld Family Hub.
Read More >>>Sizzling Summer Holiday Free Entertainment Lined Up For Cumbernauld Children
Giant Games, Creative Kids and Family Discos are returning to Cornerstone House during the school holidays this July and August courtesy of Cumbernauld Family Hub, with parents and caregivers encouraged to book places as soon as possible to ensure their children don’t miss out on the free summer fun.
Read More >>>Keep On Smiling: Time To Address Your Family’s Oral Health And Reap The Benefits
Following National Smile Month 2023, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is spotlighting good oral hygiene through encouraging children and adults of all ages to look after their teeth to maintain a white and healthy smile.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Family Hub Serving Up Free Easter Holiday Activity Fun This April
A special fortnight of free events is being provided for children and families during the upcoming spring school holidays in Cumbernauld town centre, with activities scheduled including Giant Games, Creative Kids and two cinema experiences.
Read More >>>Sign Up For 12 Hours That Will Change Your Life: Time To Starting Living Life To The Full
Participants from Greater Cumbernauld are now being recruited for a spring running of Living Life to the Full, a life skills course that aims to provide access to high quality, practical and user-friendly training to help people tackle feelings of low mood, stress and anxiety.
Read More >>>CHANGE Fitness Launches Providing Free Gentle Exercise Sessions In Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld Family Hub is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new healthy lifestyle initiative called CHANGE Fitness, with bookings now being taken for gentle and fun exercise classes being hosted this March.
Read More >>>The Perfect Way To Cast Off The January Blues: Free Movie Days Return To Cumbernauld
Feeling glum as the reality of winter kicks in again after the Christmas and New Year period? Why not give yourself a lift by joining Cornerstone House Centre for its first free Movie Day of the year for adults?
Read More >>>Small Grants PB Fund Round 5: Community Voting Survey Results
A total of 28 community and voluntary sector organisations operating in Greater Cumbernauld have been awarded funding following a closely-contested Community Voting Survey in which citizens decided which local area proposals received grants.
Read More >>>Start 2023 By Living Life To The Full: Time To Banish Low Mood, Stress And Anxiety
Want to know how to feel happier, more confident and worry less right now? Would you like to learn new ways of dealing with what life throws at you? If so, joining a free Living Life to the Full course beginning this January at Cornerstone House could be ideal for you.
Read More >>>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: Ready To Help Cumbernauld Thrive In 2023
Cornerstone House Centre wishes all the people of Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding villages a very Merry Christmas and an extremely Happy New Year when it comes!
Read More >>>‘Here To Help’ Launched To Support Cumbernauld Citizens With Cost Of Living
Cornerstone House Centre has today launched a bespoke ‘Here to Help’ scheme which will assist individuals and families in Greater Cumbernauld who are experiencing financial hardship or poverty as a result of the cost of the living crisis this winter.
Read More >>>Final Call For Community Voting: Which Cumbernauld Proposals Should Be Funded?
There is just over two weeks left to participate in an online Community Voting Survey which will determine which of a range of community proposals in the Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Northern Corridor area receive public funding.
Read More >>>Cast Your Vote Now: Which Cumbernauld Community Projects Deserve Funding?
The knowledge and opinions of the people of Greater Cumbernauld are being called upon once again to help decide which local community projects receive small grant funding, with citizens being asked to take part in a short tick-box online Community Voting Survey made live today.
Read More >>>Anyone For Breakfast At Tiffany’s? Free Movie Day This Month At Cornerstone House
Needing a break from the Christmas shopping while the kids are at school? Cornerstone House Centre’s upcoming November Movie Day for adults could be just the tonic you need.
Read More >>>From The Romans To Retail Parks: A Journey Through The History Of Cumbernauld
Cornerstone House Centre brings something a little bit different to its online features today as Cumbernauld Community Anchor Network (CAN) takes a look at the history and changing face of Cumbernauld.
Read More >>>Pledge To Help Someone Quit Smoking For Good Today: Your Commitment Counts
With this week marking the end of ‘Stoptober’, an annual smoking cessation campaign, Cumbernauld and North Area Community Solutions Consortium and Cornerstone House Centre are spotlighting the important role that friends and family can play in helping someone to stop smoking.
Read More >>>Closing Date Approaching: Cumbernauld Organisations Apply For Small Grant Now
There is just one week remaining for community and voluntary organisations operating in Greater Cumbernauld to submit an application for up to £1,000 to deliver a proposal which seeks to benefit people living in the local area.
Read More >>>Free Film, Fitness and Fancy Dress Fun This October Week At Cornerstone: Book Now!
Wondering what to do with your children in Cumbernauld during the October school week holiday? Wonder no more and join in Cumbernauld Family Hub’s week of free family cinema, fitness and fancy dress fun!
Read More >>>Winter Blues On The Horizon? Join Living Life To The Full Course And Take Back Control
Cornerstone House Centre is now recruiting participants for a new running of the popular and nationally recognised personal development course Living Life to the Full, commencing in October.
Read More >>>It’s World Mental Health Day: How To Look After Your Mental Health And Wellbeing
Today is World Mental Health Day, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub keen to speak out against the stigma of mental health and let local people know that help is available for those who need it.
Read More >>>Small Grants PB Fund Round 5: Applications For £1,000 Open To Cumbernauld Groups
Cornerstone House Centre is delighted to announce that Cumbernauld CAN (Community Anchor Network) is returning with its latest small grants programme, with applications now being accepted from community and voluntary organisations.
Read More >>>Still Singing ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ High Society Film Day Fun At Cornerstone
Could you do with a free and relaxing treat in Cumbernauld town centre one afternoon when the kids are at school? If so, look no further than Cornerstone House Centre’s upcoming September Movie Day for adults.
Read More >>>Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: Cornerstone House Centre Expresses Condolences
Cornerstone House Centre expresses it deep sadness and sorrow at the death of Her Majesty The Queen, joining together with people in Greater Cumbernauld and across the country in a time of national mourning.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Closure On Monday 19 September 2022 In Respect Of The Queen
As a mark of respect, Cornerstone House Centre will close its community-owned building at 1 Esk Walk, Cumbernauld, G67 1BZ all day on Monday 19 September 2022, the date of the state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen.
Read More >>>Feel Good This Friday: Free Cumbernauld Screening Of The Greatest Showman
With the new school term now underway, Cornerstone House Centre is providing a well-earned free movie treat for adults later this week with a special screening of the modern classic ‘The Greatest Showman’ in Cumbernauld town centre.
Read More >>>Latest COVID-19 Community Recovery E-Learning Tools Free Via Cumbernauld CAN
The final two free online community training resources being provided as part of Cumbernauld CAN (Community Anchor Network) to support citizens and organisations across Greater Cumbernauld during the recovery phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are being made available as of today.
Read More >>>Take Steps To Wellbeing: Free Living Life To The Full Course This August In Cumbernauld
Cornerstone House Centre is now recruiting participants for a new delivery of the popular and nationally recognised personal development course Living Life to the Full, commencing just as the schools return in mid-August.
Read More >>>Book Now For Free Summer Creative Kids, Giant Games and Movie Days For Families
Cumbernauld Family Hub has released a calendar of free activities and events for children and families to participate in over the school summer holidays during July and August, including Creative Kids Sessions, Giant Games Sessions and Cornerstone Movie Days.
Read More >>>Free Summer Cornerstone Movie Day Treats For Children And Adults: Book Places Now
Cornerstone House Centre is continuing its provision of free movie treats for Cumbernauld children and adults over the summer with screenings of the popular films Some Like It Hot and The Croods: A New Age during June and July.
Read More >>>Improve And Nurture Bonding With Your Child: Top Tips Of Cumbernauld Family Hub
This week, Cumbernauld Family Hub is taking a closer look at how parents can improve bonding with their children with a view to developing and nurturing strong healthy parent-child relationships.
Read More >>>Struggling to Find a Healthy Weight After Lockdown? 12 Strategies to Shed the Pounds
If you found that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown triggered unwanted weight gain and you’re struggling to get back to a healthy weight again, you can be assured that you’re not alone.
Read More >>>Free Digital Training Tools Available To Aid Cumbernauld COVID Community Recovery
Cornerstone House Centre is today making available two free online community training resources to support citizens and organisations across Greater Cumbernauld during the recovery phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Film Screening Of Singin’ In The Rain: Book To Indulge Your Guilty Pleasure
The vintage romantic comedy film ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is set to be screened in Cumbernauld town centre this month as the latest instalment of Cornerstone House Centre’s free movie treats for adults.
Read More >>>‘Gather Thigether’ This May In Cumbernauld To Back Mental Health And Performing Arts
Cumbernauld citizens are being encouraged to come along to an afternoon of free entertainment and lessons in singing, guitar playing and comedy later this month courtesy of a special ‘Gather Thigether’ event being hosted as part of Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2022.
Read More >>>Inclusive Meeting Place Group Launched In Cumbernauld To Encourage Social Interaction
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship has this week launched an exciting new weekly friendship and social group for the people of Greater Cumbernauld, with an open invitation extended to all.
Read More >>>Time To Destress: Considering Anxiety-Busting Tips During Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, and Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is joining with health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country in profiling public awareness about both the causes and cures of stress.
Read More >>>New Lanternhouse Theatre Bringing Beacon Of Light To Cumbernauld Communities
Cumbernauld Community Anchor Network (CAN) and Cumbernauld Family Hub are spotlighting the launch and innovation of Cumbernauld’s new Lanternhouse performing arts facility this week.
Read More >>>The Centre Cumbernauld Acquired By Council As Part Of Major Town Regeneration
North Lanarkshire Council has confirmed that it has agreed a deal in principle to purchase The Centre Cumbernauld as a first step towards a major regeneration of Cumbernauld town centre.
Read More >>>Overcome Stress, Low Mood And Anxiety: Sign Up To Free Living Life To The Full Course
If you live in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth or surrounding villages and want to learn skills to help cope with low mood, stress or anxiety, participating in a Living Life to the Full course beginning this April at Cornerstone House could be ideal for you.
Read More >>>Trio of Free Cinema Days Scheduled For Cumbernauld Children And Adults This April
A festival of free movie treats is being provided for children and adults this April as the popular Cornerstone Movie Days return for the spring school holidays courtesy of Cumbernauld Family Hub.
Read More >>>Immense Public Vote Results In 22 Cumbernauld Groups Winning Share Of £20,000
Grants of up to £1,000 have been awarded to 22 local community and voluntary sector organisations following publication of the results of Cornerstone House Centre’s latest Participatory Budgeting (PB) Community Voting Survey.
Read More >>>It’s Better To Ovary-Act: Five Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer That Women Shouldn’t Ignore
An alarming number of females are missing symptoms of ovarian cancer, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub encouraging women to take no chances with any vague symptoms and get checked at the earliest possible stage.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Men Urged To Get Checked This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub backing cancer support groups and NHS Lanarkshire in urging men to know the importance of getting checked.
Read More >>>A Healthy Mouth Could Be A Liversaver: Protect Your Teeth This World Oral Health Day
With World Oral Health Day (WOHD) fast approaching, Cornerstone House Centre is encouraging people across Greater Cumbernauld to consider the value of oral hygiene and take care of their teeth and gums.
Read More >>>Relaunch Of Cumbernauld CHaT Service For Winter As COVID-19 Impacts Continue
Cornerstone House Centre has today relaunched the Cumbernauld CHaT (Community Help and Talk) Service for winter 2021-22, recognising that many people in the local area continue to experience a range of negative effects as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read More >>>March Movie Day For Adults: A Free Cumbernauld Cinema Experience Not To Be Missed
In need of a free and relaxing treat in Cumbernauld town centre one afternoon when the kids are at school? Look no further than Cornerstone House Centre’s upcoming March Movie Day for adults.
Read More >>>Last Lap In Community Voting: You Choose Which Groups In Cumbernauld Win Funding
There is just over one week left to participate in an online Community Voting Survey which will determine which of a range of community proposals in the Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Northern Corridor area receive public funding.
Read More >>>Stop Smoking For Your Mental Health: Quitting Reduces Stress And Depression
Just six weeks - that's all it can take for quitting smoking to boost your mood and mental health, according to research published in time for this week's No Smoking Day.
Read More >>>Understand Eating Disorders: Learn More About Common Illnesses Often Misperceived
This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub shining a spotlight on eating disorders by raising awareness, spreading a message of hope and highlighting that help is available for those affected.
Read More >>>Vote For Your Favourites: You Decide Which Cumbernauld Community Groups Win £1,000
Citizens of Greater Cumbernauld are being asked once again to help decide which local community projects receive small grant funding through participating in an online Community Voting Survey made live today.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Entrepreneurs Invited To Join Free Online Courses Through Business Hub
Citizens of Greater Cumbernauld who are considering establishing a business but need guidance with getting started are being invited to join a free online course being rolled out as of this week by the new E3 Cumbernauld Business Hub.
Read More >>>World Book Day Celebrated With Launch Of New Weekly Cumbernauld Bookbug Groups
World Book Day takes place on Thursday 3 March 2022, with Cornerstone House Centre marking the occasion by inviting parents to book onto a new five-week round of the popular children’s reading programme Bookbug.
Read More >>>Eighty Children Gifted Bikes After Amazing Cumbernauld Santa Bikes Recycling Effort
Eighty children affected by poverty and disadvantage woke up to a newly recycled bike on Christmas morning thanks to hugely successful Santa Bikes initiative which captured the imagination of the people of Greater Cumbernauld during November and December.
Read More >>>Free Family Movie Day This Mid-Term School Holiday In Cumbernauld: Book Tickets
A special free movie treat is being provided for children and families during the upcoming mid-term school holiday in Cumbernauld town centre with a showing of the classic movie ‘Muppet Treasure Island’.
Read More >>>Could Your Organisation Use £1,000 To Help Cumbernauld? Final Week To Apply For Grant
Community and voluntary organisations operating in Greater Cumbernauld have just a few days left to submit an application for up to £1,000 to deliver a proposal which seeks to benefit people living in the local area.
Read More >>>Increase Your Awareness Of The Early Signs Of Cancer This World Cancer Day
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is encouraging measures which will increase societal awareness of some of the more common early signs of cancer as World Cancer Day is marked.
Read More >>>Conversations Change Lives: Let’s Talk About Mental Health On #TimeToTalk Day 2022
To mark Time to Talk Day 2022, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is exploring where progress has been made and where progress still needs to be made regarding talking about our mental health.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Community Orgs Invited to Apply For £1,000 Via Small Grants PB Fund Round 4
Voluntary and community organisations are being invited by Cornerstone House Centre to apply for a small grant of up to £1,000 to deliver a proposal which will benefit one or more communities within Greater Cumbernauld.
Read More >>>Five Signs And Symptoms Of Cervical Cancer That Every Woman Should Be Aware Of
With around 3,200 new cervical cancer cases in the UK every year, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is this week raising awareness of the disease and informing how women can reduce their risk.
Read More >>>Community Survey: Two More Weeks To Have Your Say On Local Area Pandemic Recovery
There are just two weeks left to participate in an online Community Survey which will determine a range of important recommendations to be made to key decision makers about how best to serve the people of Greater Cumbernauld during and after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read More >>>Tired Of Stress And Low Mood? Sign Up For Free New Year Living Life To The Full Course
Cornerstone House Centre is now recruiting participants for two new deliveries of the popular and nationally recognised personal development course Living Life to the Full, commencing in January.
Read More >>>Confused About Restrictions And Isolation For COVID-19? Some Key Questions Answered
With the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic evolving significantly in recent weeks due to the surge of the Omicron variant, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub has taken time to answer some common questions many people currently have about testing, isolation and restrictions in Scotland.
Read More >>>We Want Your Views: Help Cumbernauld And Kilsyth Recover From COVID-19
Citizens and community organisations of Greater Cumbernauld are being asked to help positively influence the local area’s pandemic recovery by telling us their views, opinions and experiences of living through coronavirus (COVID-19) by taking part in a simple online Community Survey.
Read More >>>Happy New Year: Approaching 2022 With Zest And Exciting Plans For Greater Cumbernauld
So another New Year has arrived, and Cornerstone House Centre hopes that 2022 will be one of joy, peace and hope for all the people of Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding villages.
Read More >>>Merry Christmas From All At Cornerstone House Centre! Top Festive Holiday Health Tips
Christmas is fast approaching and you might already have entered into that season where we tend to eat and drink more than normal. With this in mind, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores some simple ways that we can stay healthy over the festive period.
Read More >>>NHS Lanarkshire Suspends All But Essential Hospital Visits As COVID-19 Variant Cases Rise
NHS Lanarkshire has announced that it has suspended all but essential hospital visits in light of the rising number of cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) variant Omicron across the area.
Read More >>>Decembeard Is Back: We Need To Start Talking About Bowel Cancer Before It’s Too Late
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is encouraging men to raise awareness and funds in the fight against bowel cancer in the run up to Christmas by participating in this year’s ‘Decembeard’ campaign.
Read More >>>The Unexpected Benefits Of Volunteering: Why Helping Others Means Helping Yourself
As International Volunteer Day approaches this weekend, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub and Cumbernauld Family Hub are shining a light on volunteering by exploring the positive difference it can make to a person’s health and wellbeing.
Read More >>>Santa Bikes Initiative Inviting Cumbernauld Families To Request A Free Children’s Bike
Cumbernauld Family Hub and Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub have teamed up with Wee Cycle Cumbernauld to identify underprivileged families in the Greater Cumbernauld area who would benefit from a free bike for their child this Christmas.
Read More >>>The Cancer Where Early Detection Is Needed Most: Know About Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the UK’s fifth biggest cause of cancer death and one of the most difficult forms of cancer to treat, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub this month spotlighting the disease and underlining importance of early detection for survival and recovery.
Read More >>>Seven Signs That Alcohol May Be Affecting Your Relationships And How To Deal With It
With Alcohol Awareness Week 2021 drawing to a close, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is spotlighting how alcohol can play a role in affecting your relationships with your partner, your children and other important people in your life.
Read More >>>Look After Your Lungs: Living Well With And Understanding COPD And Lung Conditions
World COPD Day 2021 takes place this week, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub underlining this year’s campaign theme of ‘healthy lungs, never more important’.
Read More >>>Take A Positive-Smoke Free Role Model Pledge And Help Cumbernauld Be Smoke-Free
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is encouraging the people of Cumbernauld to back Scottish Government’s aim of having a tobacco-free generation by 2034 by taking 30 seconds to submit a positive smoke-free role model pledge.
Read More >>>Surviving Chronic Stress: Taking Control From Anxiety And Emerging Stronger
Stress can feel like a baseline condition for many of us, but as Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores, there are ways to alleviate the strain whether through support, self-care or addressing anxiety.
Read More >>>Communicate Your Views On Tacking Poverty In Scotland To Key Strategy Makers
People with lived experience of poverty in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding villages are being invited to contribute to a new national anti-poverty strategy by having their say on the issue of child poverty and how it can be addressed.
Read More >>>How To Check Your Breasts: Put Prevention First For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the recent passing of Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding providing a stark reminder of how important it is for women to check themselves and not delay in consulting a GP if they have any concerns.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld CAN Releases Free Training Resources To Assist Communities’ Recovery
Cornerstone House Centre is making available a number of free online community training resources to support citizens and organisations across Greater Cumbernauld during the recovery phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read More >>>Your Influence Could Hold The Key: 10 Ways To Help A Loved One Stop Smoking
With this week marking the midway point of ‘Stoptober’, an annual smoking cessation campaign, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is spotlighting the important role that friends and family can play in helping someone to stop smoking.
Read More >>>Flu Vaccine For Cumbernauld Citizens: Who Is Eligible This Year And How To Access It
Cumbernauld residents eligible for the free flu vaccine are being urged to take up the offer to protect themselves as NHS Lanarkshire undertakes its largest ever flu immunisation programme.
Read More >>>Mental Health In An Unequal World: Uncovering The Hidden Impacts Of Societal Inequality
World Mental Health Day 2021 takes place this weekend, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub taking some time to consider the topic of mental health inequalities and what positive changes we can make as a society.
Read More >>>Free Support Available For Older People To Top Up Their Income Through Pension Credit
Senior citizens living in Cumbernauld may be missing out on topping up their income through Pension Credit, and can receive free support on the subject through accessing the services of older people’s charity Independent Age.
Read More >>>A Guide To Understanding, Preventing And Recognising The Signs Of Childhood Cancer
We all have dreams of the person we want to become and what we want to achieve in life. For some children, those dreams are interrupted and sometimes shattered, by a cancer diagnosis.
Read More >>>Living Life To The Full Autumn Courses: Sign Up For 12 Hours That Will Change Your Life
If you live in Greater Cumbernauld and want to learn skills to help cope with low mood, stress or anxiety, participating in a Living Life to the Full course beginning next month at Cornerstone House could be perfect for you.
Read More >>>Spotlight On Dementia: Identifying The Warning Signs That You Should Never Ignore
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and aligning with this year’s theme Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is shining a light on the warning signs of dementia and encouraging local people to seek out relevant information, advice and support.
Read More >>>Leave Them Certain: Have You Discussed Organ Donation With Your Loved Ones?
With hundreds of opportunities for organ transplants missed each year because families aren't sure what to do, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is urging more people to talk to their loved ones about their preferences for organ donation to help save lives.
Read More >>>Considering Sexual Consent: What It Means And Why It Is So Important To Talk About It
Having an open and mature conversation about the things that fall under the umbrella of sexual health is not easy for most people, and even less so when it comes to the subject of consent.
Read More >>>NHS Lanarkshire Urges Public Compliance As COVID-19 Hospital Admissions Rise
NHS Lanarkshire has announced that it has taken a range of significant measures to cope with unprecedented pressures arising from increasing numbers of coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in its hospitals.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Is Open For Business: Latest Building News In Relation To COVID-19
Cornerstone House Centre’s community-owned building has reopened its doors to the public after the latest four-month closure enforced by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with room and facilities hire once again available.
Read More >>>Time To Create Hope Through Action: Making Suicide Prevention Everyone’s Business
Suicide and depression have the power to decimate lives, break apart families and have a negative ripple effect on wider communities. Every year, more than one million people across the world take their own life.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Groups Urged To Have Their Say On Proposed New National Care Service
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is encouraging citizens and organisations in Greater Cumbernauld to participate in an important consultation being facilitated by Scottish Government this autumn ahead of the creation of a National Care Service.
Read More >>>Free Cumbernauld Music And Comedy Workshops Scheduled To Support Mental Health
A popular local mental health charity is inviting Cumbernauld citizens to come along to a new free weekly group to learn a range of musical and other skills from next week onwards.
Read More >>>Lanarkshire Suicide Prevention App Available To Cumbernauld Citizens For Free Download
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is backing a new smartphone suicide prevention app that has been launched to provide practical support for people in Lanarkshire having suicidal thoughts or who may know someone who is.
Read More >>>NHS Lanarkshire Inviting Registrations For Highly-Rated Developing Practice Course
NHS Lanarkshire is providing those involved in the field of health and social care in Greater Cumbernauld with a unique opportunity to participate in a free accredited training course which aims to enhance participants’ confidence in improving health and tackling inequalities.
Read More >>>A Guide To COVID-19 Booster Vaccines For Cumbernauld Citizens: Key Questions Asked
The Link Community Centre in Cumbernauld town centre is one of seven venues across Lanarkshire which have been selected to operate as coronavirus (COVID-19) booster vaccination centres over the coming months.
Read More >>>Autumn Bookbug Sessions Announced By Cornerstone House Centre: Bookings Open
Bookbug will return to Cornerstone House Centre this September, with Cumbernauld Family Hub inviting local mums, dads and carers to reserve places for scheduled Thursday morning sessions.
Read More >>>Cycling For Active Travel In Vision: The Health, Practical And Other Benefits Explored
If you're tired of dealing with rush-hour traffic, paying for parking or train passes or just want to start and end your day with an invigorating bike ride, commuting to work by bicycle is a cost-saving way and will help you feel better by generating endorphins.
Read More >>>Free Expert Cancer Advice And Information Available This Week In Central Cumbernauld
Cancer Research UK will be hosting its latest free monthly drop-in Cancer Awareness Roadshow at Antonine Shopping Centre in Cumbernauld town centre this week.
Read More >>>Breast Is Best: Why Protecting Breastfeeding Is Our Shared Responsibility #WBW2021
Last month Cornerstone House Centre highlighted that it had joined the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme, and now Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub takes a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding for both child and mother.
Read More >>>Combat Low Mood, Anxiety And Stress By Participating In Living Life To The Full Course
Cornerstone House Centre is now recruiting participants for a new and socially-distanced delivery of the popular and nationally recognised personal development course Living Life to the Full, commencing this month
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Families Invited To Apply For Financial Support Through Best Start Grants
Cumbernauld Family Hub is encouraging low income parents of young children to apply now for financial assistance they are eligible for through a number of Best Start Grant supports being rolled out by Scottish Government.
Read More >>>Free School Meals And £150 Clothing Grants Available To Low Income Parents In 2021-22
Parents and carers of children in Greater Cumbernauld are being encouraged to check their family’s eligibility for free school meals and clothing grants before the new school term begins and to make an application for assistance where entitled.
Read More >>>Samaritans Awareness: There’s No Such Thing As Good Health Without Good Mental Health
It’s no secret that individuals and families everywhere have felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental health, whether it be through furlough or loss of job, isolation from loved ones, downturn in heath or finances or having to cope with other significant change in life.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld CAN Injects £10,000 Into 31 Community Projects Following Public Vote
Cornerstone House Centre can reveal that 31 community and voluntary sector organisations operating in Greater Cumbernauld have been awarded small grant funding following an innovative exercise in which local citizens decided which community proposals were funded.
Read More >>>New Life-Saving Defibrillator Being Installed At Cornerstone House In Cumbernauld
Tenants, visitors and cafe users are set to benefit from the news that Cornerstone House Centre’s community-owned building is to be fitted with a brand new life-saving defibrillator in the coming weeks.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Centre Joins Innovative Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme
Cornerstone House Centre has underlined its commitment to supporting breastfeeding by signing up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland (BFS) Scheme being rolled out by Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld CAN Funding Helps Local Women Unite Through Uplifting ‘Sheila Shed’
It has been one year since Cornerstone House Centre launched its first small grants enterprise through the ‘Cumbernauld CAN’ (Community Anchor Network) project, and to celebrate this milestone the organisation is profiling the impact that the funding has had on one group of senior citizens through an innovative ‘Sheila Shed’ initiative.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Centre Publishes Latest Annual Review and Accounts
Cornerstone House Centre has published its latest Annual Review and independently examined financial statements, reflecting on a year of positive strides forward for the organisation.
Read More >>>Free Creative Kids Sessions Returning To Cornerstone House This Summer: Book Now
Free socially-distanced Creative Kids Sessions are being hosted by Cumbernauld Family Hub this summer, with local families encouraged to come along and join in mornings of fun, imagination and innovation.
Read More >>>One Week Of Community Voting Remaining: Have Your Say On Cumbernauld Funding
There is just over one week left to participate in an online Community Voting Survey which will determine which of a range of community proposals in the Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Northern Corridor area receive public funding.
Read More >>>Cervical Screening Could Save Your Life: What To Expect From A Routine Smear Test
This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub backing an initiative to encourage women aged 25 and over to undertake free cervical screening.
Read More >>>National Smile Month 2021: Six Simple Ways For Families To Improve Their Oral Health
All parents love to see a great big toothy grin on their children’s faces, but that gorgeous smile needs looking after, as Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is profiling this week during National Smile Month 2021.
Read More >>>Your Vote Counts: Vote Now To Decide Which Cumbernauld Community Projects Get £500
The people of Greater Cumbernauld are being asked to help decide which local community projects receive small grant funding through participating in an online Community Voting Survey made live today.
Read More >>>Caring About Carers: Let’s Work Together To Support Unpaid Carers In Cumbernauld
With around 6.5 million people in the UK taking on roles as unpaid carers, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub this week recognises their invaluable contribution during Carers Week 2021.
Read More >>>Volunteering For A Better Life: The Importance Of Volunteers Within The Cumbernauld Area
This week, Cornerstone House Centre recognises the enduring contributions that volunteers make to the Greater Cumbernauld area and encourages more local people to join their ranks.
Read More >>>Bookbug Is Back: Register Now For Parent-Child Bonding Sessions At Cornerstone House
Cornerstone House Centre will host new free weekly in-person Bookbug Sessions from this week, with Cumbernauld parents encouraged to come along for structured bonding time with their babies and young children.
Read More >>>Final Chance For Cumbernauld Community and Voluntary Groups To Apply For £500
Community and voluntary organisations operating in Greater Cumbernauld have just a few days left to submit an application for up to £500 to deliver a proposal which seeks to benefit people living in the local area.
Read More >>>Six Important Health Reasons To Prioritise Walking During May: National Walking Month
May is National Walking Month 2021, and with the winter behind us and the lighter nights here for the summer, this is an ideal time of year to get outdoors and start walking.
Read More >>>Welcoming Customers Back: Cornerstone Cafe Opens After Easing Of COVID Restrictions
Cornerstone Café reopened to the public on Tuesday 18 May 2021 for the first time in five months following the easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, with customers welcome back five days per week for food and refreshments.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld CAN’s Small Grants PB Fund Programme Is Back: Latest Round Now Open
Following a highly successful first year of delivery, Cornerstone House Centre is delighted to reveal that Cumbernauld CAN (Community Anchor Network) is returning with its latest small grants programme, with applications now being accepted from community and voluntary organisations.
Read More >>>Embrace Nature To Improve Your Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
During Mental Health Awareness Week, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is spotlighting the hugely positive effects that nature, greenspace and the great outdoors can have on our mental wellbeing.
Read More >>>Time To Stop And Hear: Social Inclusion For Deaf Community Is Everyone’s Responsibility
This is Deaf Awareness Week, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub eager to raise awareness of the isolation that Deaf people can sometimes experience as well as emphasising how important is it for everyone to play a role in ensuring social inclusion for the Deaf community.
Read More >>>Sun Awareness Week: Protect Your Skin From Melonoma And The Dangers Of Sunlight
To mark Sun Awareness Week, the dangers that the sun can pose and ways that individuals and families can minimise their risk from harm are being profiled by Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub.
Read More >>>Need Questions Answered In Relation To Cancer? Visit Free Cancer Awareness Roadshows
Cancer Research UK is partnering with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub to return to Cornerstone House Centre’s Community Space facility in Antonine Shopping Centre to host free monthly drop-in cancer information surgeries as of May 2021, with an open invitation extended to all.
Read More >>>Stress Awareness Month 2021: 10 Ways To Reduce Stress And Improve Your Mental Health
During April, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is joining health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country in increasing public awareness about both the causes and cures of stress as part of Stress Awareness Month 2021.
Read More >>>Survive The Pollen Misery: Key Tips To Keep Hay Fever At Bay This Spring And Summer
Spring is a favourite season of the year for many with better weather and lighter nights following a long and dark winter, however it may not be the case if you are one of the thousands of hay fever suffers in Greater Cumbernauld.
Read More >>>Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Recognising Symptoms And Promoting Prevention
During April, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is taking the opportunity to highlight the importance and life-saving potential of bowel cancer screening as it profiles Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2021.
Read More >>>Key Information On Latest Cornerstone House Building Closure And Service Status
Visitors and users of Cornerstone House are asked to take note that the building will be closed until further notice given Scottish Government’s latest announcement that mainland Scotland will remain under strict Level 4 coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions at present.
Read More >>>Understand Your Child Better: Free Online Solihull Courses For Cumbernauld Parents
Cumbernauld Family Hub is encouraging local parents and parents-to-be to take advantage of some excellent online courses being made available free of charge courtesy of NHS Lanarkshire’s Early Years Team.
Read More >>>Step Into Good Health: 10 Ways To Boost Your Wellbeing This World Health Day
To mark World Health Day 2021, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is profiling how vitally important it is for everyone to look after their health and highlighting some simple ways in which wellbeing can be improved.
Read More >>>Spotlight On Autism: Time To Be More Understanding And Increase Awareness
World Autism Awareness Week, an initiative which aims to draw attention to people living with autism and educate those unaware of the disorder, is being spotlighted by Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub this week.
Read More >>>Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Being Aware Of The Vague Symptoms Missed By Women
More women in the UK die from ovarian cancer than any other gynaecological cancer, and during March Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is eager to raise awareness of the disease and highlight what women can do for prevention and minimising the risks.
Read More >>>Recognise the Signs of the Most Common Cancer in Men: A Focus on Prostate Cancer
This month, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is backing Prostate Cancer UK and the wider cancer community in promoting prevention and awareness of the cancer which sees 129 men diagnosed every day in the UK.
Read More >>>Be Proud Of Your Mouth: Tips To Look After Teeth and Gums This World Oral Health Day
This week marks World Oral Health Day (WOHD), presenting Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub and Cumbernauld Family Hub with an ideal opportunity to raise awareness about oral diseases, how they can be prevented and the value of oral hygiene.
Read More >>>NHS Lanarkshire COVID-19 Vaccination Supercentres Signals Travel For Local Citizens
NHS Lanarkshire has moved its coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination programme from multiple community venues to two ‘supercentres’ which have a combined capacity to see more than 50,000 people inoculated every week.
Read More >>>An Example To All Generations: Celebrating The Achievements Of Cumbernauld’s Billy Lees
This week is National Intergenerational Week, and to mark the occasion Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is profiling and celebrating the achievements of one of Cumbernauld’s most active and respected senior citizens.
Read More >>>Improve Your Health In Days: No Smoking Day Can Be Your Catalyst To Quit Cigarettes
If you or someone you know smoke cigarettes, it may not be an easy thing to do but if you choose to quit you will improve your health within hours and days of stopping.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Citizens Invited To Have Their Say On Major Town Centre Redevelopment
Local citizens, businesses and community groups are being asked during March and April to communicate their views on North Lanarkshire Council’s plans to significantly redesign Cumbernauld and Kilsyth town centres by 2030.
Read More >>>Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021: Time to Increase Awareness and Break Stigma
Eating disorders are often not well understood in society, but with around 1 in 25 people in Scotland affected, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is spotlighting the issue with a view to raising awareness and removing stigma.
Read More >>>Additional Cumbernauld CAN Funding Boost For Community Groups Providing Vital Services
Twenty-seven community and voluntary sector organisations from Greater Cumbernauld that were awarded funding through Cumbernauld CAN (Community Anchor Network) this month have received a further boost with news that they are to benefit from an additional £8,874 being distributed.
Read More >>>10 Ways To Make Working From Home Work For You And Your Family During Lockdown
Working from home has become a new normal for many people at various points over the last year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, so what are the secrets behind making working from home a success during lockdown?
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Citizens Express Opposition To Monklands Hospital Relocation Decision
A growing band of opposition from communities in Greater Cumbernauld is emerging in response to Scottish Government’s decision to select Wester Moffat as the location of new University Hospital Monklands.
Read More >>>The Coronavirus Vaccine: Answering The Key Questions For Cumbernauld Citizens
With NHS Lanarkshire making good progress in delivering its largest ever vaccination programme and your turn to receive an invitation for the jab getting closer, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores some of the common questions that people have been asking about the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Communities Set to Benefit Significantly as 27 Projects Receive Funding
A total of 27 community and voluntary sector organisations operating in Greater Cumbernauld have been awarded funding following a closely-contested Community Voting Survey in which citizens decided which local area proposals received grants.
Read More >>>The Power of Small: Support Time to Talk Day 2021 by Talking About Mental Health
Time to Talk Day will take place on Thursday 4 February 2021, with See Me Scotland working with its anti-stigma partners from across the UK and Ireland to encourage people to talk about their mental health.
Read More >>>World Cancer Day 2021: Everyone Has a Part to Play in Helping Eradicate Cancer
World Cancer Day is on Thursday 4 February 2021, and Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is standing together with all people, organisations and countries around the world uniting in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.
Read More >>>Supporting Young People During Lockdown: Parenting Tips for Cumbernauld Families
Parenting a young person can be challenging, worrying and sometimes distressing time under the best of circumstances, but what about at this unique time with families across the UK spending more time together than ever before as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions?
Read More >>>Don’t Mask Your Feelings: Cumbernauld Urged to Back Suicide Prevention Campaign
With more individuals and families reportedly struggling with mental health issues than at any other point during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the people of Cumbernauld are being urged to get behind North Lanarkshire Council’s ‘Let’s Talk’ campaign.
Read More >>>Cervical Cancer In Focus: Reducing Your Risk and Recognising the Symptoms
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week takes place from 18-24 January 2021, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub taking a closer look at what cervical cancer is and what women can do to reduce their risk of the disease.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Charities Offered Support With Vital Pandemic Deliveries From Fire Service
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is extending its support to local communities during the third national lockdown through offering assistance with deliveries of food and medication to vulnerable groups in Cumbernauld.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Shoppers Urged to Protect Health of Workers During COVID-19 Winter
Cornerstone House Centre is urging local citizens to protect employees and volunteers across Cumbernauld by being kind, patient and wearing face coverings when visiting shops and community facilities in the area.
Read More >>>Lanarkshire Mind Matters Website Launched to Support People’s Mental Health
People living in Greater Cumbernauld struggling with their mental health are being encouraged to access a range of online resources and support through visiting a new website launched by NHS Lanarkshire.
Read More >>>Final Chance to Cast Your Vote and Help Fund Community Proposals in Cumbernauld
There are less than two days left to participate in an online Community Voting Survey which will determine which of a range of community proposals in the Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Northern Corridor area receive public funding.
Read More >>>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: Together Let’s Make Cumbernauld Prosper in 2021
Cornerstone House Centre wishes all the people of Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding villages a very Merry Christmas and an extremely Happy New Year when it comes!
Read More >>>Have a Healthier Christmas: Simple Festive Wellbeing Tips For Cumbernauld Citizens
Although families up and down the country are facing a very different Christmas in 2020, you might already have entered into that season where we tend to eat and drink more than normal.
Read More >>>Vote Now to Determine Which Cumbernauld Community Projects Win Public Funding
Citizens of Greater Cumbernauld are being asked to help decide which local community projects receive small grant funding through participating in an online Community Voting Survey made live today.
Read More >>>Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Recruiting New Youth Development Worker
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to work with its young people and develop a youth ministry in the church and wider Cumbernauld community in 2021.
Read More >>>Men of Cumbernauld Invited to Support Fight Against Bowel Cancer Through ‘Decembeard’
With thousands of people experiencing delays in diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, men are being encouraged to raise awareness and funds in the fight against the disease through participating in ‘Decembeard’ this month.
Read More >>>Wester Moffat Selected as Health Board’s Recommended Site for Monklands Rebuild
The new University Hospital Monklands campus is now highly likely to be constructed at Wester Moffat after the former farmland area east of Airdrie was selected as NHS Lanarkshire’s preferred site to recommend to Scottish Government.
Read More >>>Open Once Again: Cornerstone House and Cafe Resume Operation Post-Lockdown
Cornerstone House Centre’s community-owned building has reopened to the public following First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that North Lanarkshire has returned to Level 3 coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
Read More >>>Preferred Site Option for Monklands Hospital Rebuild Set to be Decided This Week
Cumbernauld citizens are being invited this week to view online a key health board meeting which will seek to agree upon a final recommendation to make in relation to the site of the new University Hospital Monklands.
Read More >>>Looking For New Ways to Improve Your Health? Together We Can Through Volunteering
International Volunteer Day takes place on Saturday 5 December 2020, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub taking a closer look at how giving time to volunteering can have a significantly positive impact on a person’s health and wellbeing.
Read More >>>COPD Awareness Month 2020: Support in Managing and Preventing Lung Conditions
COPD Awareness Month 2020 takes place during November in the UK, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub taking a closer look at what COPD is and what to do if you think you may have a lung condition.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Centre Statement on Building Closure and Service Status (COVID-19)
Visitors to Cornerstone House Centre are asked to read the below important information in relation to all upcoming planned visits to the organisation’s community-owned building in light of Scottish Government’s announcement that North Lanarkshire will move into Level 4 coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions as of Friday 20 November 2020.
Read More >>>Wear Tartan and Share a Selfie to Spotlight Cancer Support Scotland Awareness Day
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is encouraging the people of Cumbernauld to wear something tartan, share their photo on social media and get everyone talking about Cancer Support Scotland Awareness Day on Friday 27 November 2020.
Read More >>>World Pancreatic Cancer Day: Let’s Improve Recovery Rates from the Toughest Cancer
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub keen to raise awareness of improving treatment options for the world’s toughest cancer.
Read More >>>Small Grants PB Fund Round 2: Cumbernauld Groups Invited to Apply For Up to £1,000
Community and voluntary organisations are being invited by Cornerstone House Centre to apply for a small grant of up to £1,000 to deliver a proposal which will benefit one or more communities within Greater Cumbernauld.
Read More >>>Cut Back on Drinking to Improve Your Mental Health: Alcohol Awareness Week 2020
As Alcohol Awareness Week 2020 begins, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is backing an initiative to encourage people to think about drinking in the context of their mental health.
Read More >>>Have Your Say on Cumbernauld Community Priorities: Join Community Listening Events
Cornerstone House Centre is encouraging citizens of Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Northern Corridor to contribute to the development of new local Community Plans through participating in online Community Listening Events being facilitated this week.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Reopens: The Ideal Spacious Venue to Hire During Social Distancing
As Scottish Government gradually eases coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions over the coming weeks and months, many Cumbernauld groups and provisions will be faced with the challenge of finding an alternative suitable venue for delivering services in a safe and protected manner.
Read More >>>New Children’s Dance and Drama Classes Taking Centre Stage at Cornerstone House
Children and young people living in Greater Cumbernauld with an interest in dance, drama and musical theatre have the opportunity to attend a diverse range of weekly classes and activities taking place at Cornerstone House Centre facilities this winter.
Read More >>>International Stress Awareness Week 2020: Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety
With International Stress Awareness Week taking place from 2-6 November 2020, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub has taken a closer look at how people are affected by anxiety and where to get help.
Read More >>>Wear It Pink This October: Help Us Raise Awareness and Prevent Breast Cancer
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub takes a closer look at the country’s most common cancer and what people can do to recognise the signs and symptoms.
Read More >>>Trash the Ash: Tips for People in Greater Cumbernauld Seeking to Stop Smoking
As we approach the end of ‘Stoptober’, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is keen to offer a word of encouragement for those trying to quit smoking and inform that there’s plenty of help out there for those who wish to stop but are yet to take the first step.
Read More >>>New Community Boards and Locality Plans to be Developed for Greater Cumbernauld
Local citizens and community organisations are being encouraged to participate in an engagement process which aims to result in the development of new Community Plans for each of the Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Northern Corridor areas.
Read More >>>NHS Flu Vaccine Programme 2020-21: Find Out If You’re Eligible and How to Get Flu Jab
Cumbernauld citizens eligible for the free flu vaccine are being urged to take up the offer to protect themselves as NHS Lanarkshire begins its largest ever flu immunisation programme during October.
Read More >>>Final Opportunity for Public to Submit Views on Monklands Hospital Location Decision
Cumbernauld citizens are being given a final opportunity this week to have their say on the location of the new University Hospital Monklands following completion of a site options appraisal in September.
Read More >>>World Mental Health Day 2020: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay and Help is Available
In the midst of ongoing challenges, isolation, fears and worries that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought to homes all across the country this year, the issue of mental health is more important in our society than ever before.
Read More >>>Families on Low Income in Cumbernauld Invited to Apply for Scottish Child Payment
As Challenge Poverty Week 2020 begins, Cumbernauld Family Hub is encouraging local families experiencing relative poverty or disadvantage to apply for the new Scottish Child Payment benefit.
Read More >>>Childhood Cancer Month 2020: 10 Ways You Can Help in the Fight Against Cancer in Youths
During September, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is joining families and cancer charities around the world in recognising Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2020.
Read More >>>Celebrating 10 Years of Cornerstone House Centre: Reflecting on Our Journey
Cornerstone House Centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, and is marking the occasion by sharing memories and extending thanks to all staff, volunteers, partners and funders past and present who have helped the organisation make a positive impact in the Cumbernauld locality area.
Read More >>>#LetsTalkAboutDementia: Help Us Break Stigma of Dementia on World Alzheimer’s Day
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day 2020, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub supporting those in Scotland and around the globe seeking to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Community Groups Invited to Nominate for Prestigious Queen’s Award
Local community organisations are being encouraged by Cumbernauld CAN (Community Anchor Network) to submit nominations for the highest UK award available to volunteer groups.
Read More >>>Sexual Health Week 2020: Eight Ways to Improve and Protect Your Sexual Health
As Sexual Health Week 2020 begins across the UK, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is encouraging people to talk more openly about sexual health and relationships.
Read More >>>World Suicide Prevention Day 2020: Let’s Work Together to Prevent Suicide #WSPD2020
World Suicide Prevention Day is on Thursday 10 September 2020, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub this year more than ever eager to raise awareness with a view to creating a world where fewer people die by suicide.
Read More >>>Organ Donation Week 2020: Join the NHS Organ Donor Register and Give a Gift of Life
Today is the beginning of Organ Donation Week 2020, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub supporting the campaign by encouraging local people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Read More >>>Cancer Awareness Roadshow Returning to Cumbernauld Town Centre from September
Cancer Research UK is partnering with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub to return to Cornerstone House Centre’s Community Space facility in Antonine Shopping Centre to host free monthly drop-in cancer information surgeries as of September 2020, with an open invitation extended to all.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Citizens Invited to Express Views on New Local Community Safety Strategy
Cumbernauld citizens and organisations are being asked to consider and give feedback on a new five-year Draft Community Safety Strategy for North Lanarkshire that has been released by North Lanarkshire Community Safety Partnership.
Read More >>>Seven Steps to Strengthen Your Parent-Child Bond from Cumbernauld Family Hub
Since we know that developing and nurturing a strong parent-child bond from an early stage can lay the foundations for a trusting and loving lifelong relationship, Cumbernauld Family Hub takes a closer look at how Cumbernauld parents can bond effectively with their children in today’s society.
Read More >>>Vision to Refresh Cumbernauld Town Centre Revealed by North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council has unveiled a blueprint for transforming and modernising eight towns, including Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, through redesign and major investment over a ten-year period.
Read More >>>Face Masks Uncovered: 12 Tips for Wearing Face-Coverings Safely for Maximum Protection
Just over a month after people in Scotland became obligated to wear face masks in public places, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub takes a closer look at the situation with face masks and offers some key advice on wearing them safely and effectively.
Read More >>>Travel Times for Patients Identified as Top Priority in New Monklands Site Decision
The first phase of a new Monklands Replacement Project (MRP) evaluation process has revealed that patient travel times will be the most influential non-financial factor in recommending a location for the new University Hospital Monklands.
Read More >>>Cornerstone Cafe Announces Reopening with Half Price Discount During August
Cornerstone Café is reopening to the public on Monday 10 August 2020, with customers able to benefit from a half price discount on food and refreshments purchased over the next month.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld CHaT Service Reports Influential Impact in Local Fight Against COVID-19
A new report has revealed that an innovative coronavirus (COVID-19) response initiative for Greater Cumbernauld has accomplished a range of positive impacts and outcomes for local individuals, families and communities during its first three months of operation.
Read More >>>Cycle to Work Day 2020: Seven Reasons Why Cycling to Work Could be Perfect for You
With Cycle to Work Day in the UK taking place on Thursday 6 August 2020, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores the positives of cycling as a form of active travel.
Read More >>>Tool Library Cumbernauld Research Project Needs Your Help: Complete Online Survey
An innovative Cumbernauld charity is encouraging local residents to take part in an exploratory investigation into consumer purchasing behaviour of social enterprises.
Read More >>>World Breastfeeding Week 2020: Helping Families to Make Informed Decisions on Nursing
As World Breastfeeding Week 2020 begins and is celebrated in more than 120 countries, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores the subject of breastfeeding, offering useful advice and information for local mothers and mums-to-be.
Read More >>>Updated Statement on Closure Status of Cornerstone House Centre’s Building (Coronavirus)
Visitors to Cornerstone House Centre are asked to read the below important and updated information in relation to all upcoming planned visits to the organisation’s community-owned building in light of UK Government’s latest guidance regarding coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read More >>>Week of Online Activities Launched for BAME (Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic) Carers
Carers from minority groups living in Cumbernauld are being encouraged to participate in a special week of free online activities being hosted by Lanarkshire Carers Centre from 27-31 July 2020.
Read More >>>#TalkToUs Campaign Supported in Cumbernauld on Samaritans Awareness Day
Samaritans Awareness Day is on Friday 24 July 2020, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub this year more than ever eager to highlight the value of local and national services provided by the charity Samaritans.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld’s Fight Against Coronavirus: Recognising 10 Groups of Unsung Heroes
A lot has been made about recognising the workers on the frontline of the NHS during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, rightly so, but what about the less-acknowledged groups in the community who have been putting themselves at risk to serve others at this time?
Read More >>>Celebrating 10 Years of Bookbug: Helping Children and Families Develop and Bond
Bookbug, Scotland’s universal early years book gifting programme, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2020, and Cumbernauld Family Hub has taken some time to reflect on the success and impact of the programme locally and nationally.
Read More >>>New NHS Scoring Exercise to Help Decide on Location of Monklands Hospital Rebuild
NHS Lanarkshire has released details of a re-run consultation on the site of the new Monklands Hospital, with a cohort of Lanarkshire residents and healthcare staff invited to give their views remotely on three possible locations.
Read More >>>Impact of Smoking on Coronavirus: New Research Published by Leading Charity
New research from a leading Scottish anti-smoking charity has concluded that it is highly likely that smoking contributes to the severity of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, amid evidence that thousands up and down the country have quit due to concerns over how smoking may impact on the illness.
Read More >>>Nine Tips for Working from Home Successfully: Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance
With more people than ever working from home in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores the secrets behind making working from home a success during lockdown.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld CHaT First Stop Shop and Helpline Service Launched in Light of COVID-19
Individuals, families and communities across Cumbernauld have the opportunity to receive free support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic through a new telephone helpline and email support service launched today by Cornerstone House Centre.
Read More >>>The Importance of Father-Child Bonding in 2020: Cumbernauld Family Hub Explores
In the week that Father’s Day was celebrated across the UK, Cumbernauld Family Hub takes a closer look at the importance of father-child bonding and explores ways in which dads can effectively connect with their children from early years through to adolescence.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld GIVES Funds 14 Community Projects to Spearhead COVID-19 Relief
Cornerstone House Centre has approved dispersal of £72,000 funding to community and voluntary organisations operating in Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and the Northern Corridor for the purpose of tackling the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read More >>>The Importance of Taking Care of Oral Health: Signing Off National Smile Month 2020
As we enter the final week of National Smile Month 2020, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is urging local people to take care of their oral health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Citizens Urged to Help Vulnerable Family Access Free Home Fire Safety Support
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is backing a new campaign from Scotland’s firefighters calling on communities to help stop preventable deaths in house fires by making a five-minute phone call.
Read More >>>Five Ways to Make Caring Visible in Cumbernauld: Supporting Carers Week 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought the role of carers into the spotlight in recent months, and Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is eager to recognise the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers as Carers Week 2020 begins.
Read More >>>How to Maintain a Healthy Diet During Lockdown: Advice and Tips for Cumbernauld Citizens
Do you find yourself eating more during lockdown out of boredom and stress? As the weeks of staying indoors as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic take their toll, many of us are raiding the fridge for comfort food.
Read More >>>Volunteers’ Week 2020: Recognising the Value of Cumbernauld Volunteers
This week is Volunteers’ Week 2020, with Cornerstone House Centre especially keen this year to highlight the tremendous effort of hundreds of Cumbernauld volunteers who have responded selflessly by giving their time to helping others during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency.
Read More >>>Keep On Moving: How to Stay Physically Fit at Home During Coronavirus Restrictions
Staying fit whilst the country is in lockdown is proving a real challenge for millions of people at the moment, but it can be done without the need for expensive equipment or a homemade gym, as Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores.
Read More >>>#YouMatter: Comedians and Actors Join Forces to Back Suicide Prevention Campaign
Celebrities including Steve Coogan and actors from Still Game have thrown their weight behind a campaign to raise awareness of suicide prevention in North Lanarkshire.
Read More >>>Feeling Stressed or Anxious? Take Part in Free Virtual Stress Control Classes During May
As Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 continues, the people of Cumbernauld can take advantage of free online Stress Control classes that provide advice and support to help deal with anxiety and stress during May.
Read More >>>Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: Be Kind and Supportive to One Another
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub keen to speak out against the stigma of mental health and let local people know that help is available for those who need it.
Read More >>>Thirteen Free Home Activity Resources for Cumbernauld Families During Lockdown
With families in lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you may be wondering how to keep your children occupied and how to help them learn as schools are closed.
Read More >>>Public Reassured NHS Services in Cumbernauld Remain Open for Non-Coronavirus Issues
Citizens in Cumbernauld are being encouraged to continue to access NHS services for non-coronavirus (COVID-19) related health issues, following concerns that seriously ill people may be staying away from hospitals and health centres because of the national emergency.
Read More >>>Walk This May: Improve Your Physical and Mental Health by Walking for 20 Minutes Today
During May, as part of National Walking Month 2020, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is encouraging people to get out of the house for a walk to help improve both their physical and mental health.
Read More >>>Deaf Awareness Week 2020: Awareness and Inclusion of the Deaf Community
Did you know there are 12 million people in the UK living with hearing loss? It’s Deaf Awareness Week and Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores how we can become more aware, inclusive and supportive to people with hearing loss.
Read More >>>Eleven Cumbernauld Community Projects Funded Following Citizens PB Vote
Eleven Cumbernauld organisations have been awarded small funding grants following facilitation of a unique Participating Budgeting exercise in which local citizens decided which community proposals were funded.
Read More >>>Parenting Teenagers During Lockdown: Tips and Advice from Cumbernauld Family Hub
Being a parent to a teenager can be a challenging, worrying and sometimes distressing time under the best of circumstances, but what about at this extraordinary time with families across the UK spending more time together than ever before as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions?
Read More >>>24 Amazing Ideas to Keep Your Children and Family Busy at Home During Quarantine
Keeping children entertained during school holidays can be challenging for parents any given time, let alone when faced with of an indefinite period of shutdown.
Read More >>>Bowel Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life: Profiling Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2020
Amid the national crisis the country is currently living through as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), it should not be forgotten that April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub taking the opportunity to highlight the importance of bowel cancer screening.
Read More >>>Open Invitation to Free Online Stress Control Classes Beginning This April
The people of Cumbernauld can take advantage of free online Stress Control classes that provide advice and support to help deal with anxiety and stress during April 2020.
Read More >>>Volunteers Wanted: Sign Up to Help Cumbernauld Through Coronavirus Pandemic
Are you well and want to help others less fortunate in the Cumbernauld area during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak? If so, you can sign up today to become a coronavirus volunteer in your community.
Read More >>>World Autism Awareness Week: Raising Awareness and Understanding About Autism
This week is World Autism Awareness Week, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub encouraging local citizens to back the campaign to spread awareness and increase acceptance of those with autism.
Read More >>>Cast Your Vote Now: You Decide Which Cumbernauld Community Ideas Get Funded
Citizens of Cumbernauld are being given a unique opportunity to decide which local community project proposals receive small grant funding through an online Community Voting Survey made live today.
Read More >>>Eight Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health During Coronavirus Restrictions
With coronavirus (COVID-19) taking a toll on our stress levels, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores how the people of Cumbernauld can make sense of it all and keep mentally well at this time.
Read More >>>A Young Person and Feeling Anxious About Coronavirus? Access Free Online Support
Young people in Cumbernauld feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK are being advised to access a specially-created online guide providing free advice and support for those aged 11-26.
Read More >>>Local Food Bank Providing and Welcoming Donations During Coronavirus Outbreak
A vital Cumbernauld food bank service will continue to be provided on a weekly basis for people in need during the present coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, with extra food and toiletry donation items particularly welcomed at this time.
Read More >>>NHS Lanarkshire Suspends Hospital Visiting and Schools Set to Close on Friday
NHS Lanarkshire has taken the decision to suspend all visiting times at all NHS Lanarkshire hospitals and inpatient wards as of Wednesday 18 March 2020 to limit the spread of coronavirus and protect vulnerable patients.
Read More >>>Proposed East Airdrie Link Road Update: Public Events Postponed Due to COVID-19
Residents of the greater Cumbernauld area are set to be impacted by and consulted in relation to the construction of a proposed new direct road that aims to improve transport links between Cumbernauld and the M8 motorway.
Read More >>>Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer Promoted Through New Touring Theatre Show
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is backing a new theatre piece aimed at raising awareness of pancreatic cancer which will hit venues across Scotland this March, with tickets now on sale.
Read More >>>National No Smoking Day 2020: Could This Be Your Year to Quit Smoking?
With No Smoking Day taking place on Wednesday 11 March 2020, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub takes the opportunity to highlight that there’s plenty of help out there for those who wish to stop but are yet to take the first step.
Read More >>>Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Key Information, Advice and Support for Women
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub taking the opportunity to explore how the disease manifests and what women can do for prevention and minimising the risks.
Read More >>>Coronavirus Outbreak: Updated Health Information and Advice for Local Citizens
A dedicated section has been created on the NHS Lanarkshire website to provide quick and easy access to the various information and guidance available to the public and healthcare professionals regarding the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read More >>>Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Key Information, Advice and Support for Men
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month takes place during March in the UK, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub taking a closer look at how local citizens can prevent and raise awareness of the cancer which sees a new case diagnosed every 41 seconds globally.
Read More >>>Launch of ‘Cumbernauld CAN’: Apply Now For Small Grants PB Fund Where You Decide
Cornerstone House Centre is delighted to announce the launch of 'Cumbernauld CAN (Community Anchor Network)', a new project supported by Scottish Government which aims to develop the connected capacity of the Cumbernauld community.
Read More >>>Grow Your Own Loofah This March at Community Space with Tool Library Cumbernauld
A Cumbernauld social enterprise which supports people to borrow manual tools is to host a special gardening workshop on Saturday 7 March 2020 at Cornerstone House Centre’s Community Space at Antonine Shopping Centre, Cumbernauld, with an invitation extended to book places now.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Citizens Urged to ‘Count 14’ and Lower the Risks of Alcohol Consumption
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is backing Scottish Government and NHS Scotland’s ‘Count 14’ campaign, encouraging people across the Cumbernauld area to make sure they are keeping health risks from drinking alcohol low.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Citizens Invited to Partake in Consultation on Future of Monklands Hospital
Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is encouraging the people of Cumbernauld to have their say on the future of Monklands Hospital at a Community Discussion Event taking place next week at Cornerstone House Centre.
Read More >>>Coronavirus Outbreak: Key Health Information and Advice for Citizens of Cumbernauld
Following World Health Organisation’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on Thursday 30 January 2020, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub summarises some key health advice and information for the people of Cumbernauld regarding the recent global coronavirus outbreak.
Read More >>>Free Valentine-Themed Creative Kids Session This Thursday: Book Places Now
A free Valentine-themed Creative Kids session is being hosted by Cumbernauld Family Hub this mid-term school break, with local families encouraged to come along and join in a morning of fun, imagination and innovation.
Read More >>>Visually Follow Cornerstone House Centre on Instagram @Cornerstone.CHC
Cornerstone House Centre has continued the development of its social media presence by launching its new Instagram page, with people and organisations in Cumbernauld and beyond invited to follow the organisation @Cornerstone.CHC.
Read More >>>Talking About Mental Health: Understanding The Taboo Disorders We Daren’t Mention
With today being Time to Talk Day, a national day for encouraging people to talk more about their mental health, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub takes the opportunity to look at where progress has been made and where progress still needs to be made regarding talking about our mental health.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Supporting the Global Fight Against Cancer: World Cancer Day 2020
World Cancer Day is Tuesday 4 February 2020, and Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is standing together with all people, organisations and countries around the world uniting in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.
Read More >>>Sign Up For New Bookbug and Stay and Play Sessions at Cornerstone House Centre
Cornerstone House Centre will host new free weekly Bookbug and Stay and Play Sessions from February 2020, with Cumbernauld parents encouraged to come along for structured bonding time with their babies and young children.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Encouraged to Talk About Mental Health on #TimeToTalk Day This February
See Me Scotland, together with their partner organisations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland, is co-hosting a special Time to Talk Day on Thursday 6 February 2020, with a view to encouraging people to talk about their mental health.
Read More >>>Living Life to the Full Course Recruiting Participants for January-March Delivery
Cornerstone House Centre is now recruiting participants for a new delivery of the popular and nationally recognised personal development course Living Life to the Full, commencing in January.
Read More >>>Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: Don’t Skip or Put Off Cervical Screening
This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub taking a closer look at what women can do to reduce their risk of cervical cancer.
Read More >>>Engage With Cumbernauld Living Landscape Weekly at The Community Space
Cumbernauld citizens with an interest in local greenspace and wildlife are being invited to engage with Cumbernauld Living Landscape through new weekly drop-in surgeries taking place in Cornerstone House Centre’s Community Space in Antonine Shopping Centre.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Centre Relaunches Twitter Page: Follow Us @CornerstoneCHC
Cornerstone House Centre has updated its social media portfolio, with service users and local citizens now able to engage with the organisation and keep up to date with latest developments and news through following our brand new Twitter page.
Read More >>>Raise Free Donations for Cornerstone House Centre When Shopping Online in 2020
Cornerstone House Centre is encouraging local citizens, service users and partners to help raise free donations to support the charity’s objectives when shopping online through the very simple and user-friendly Easyfundraising platform.
Read More >>>A New Year, A New Start: Community Rooms Available for Hire at Cornerstone in 2020
The charity managing one of Cumbernauld’s busiest town centre resources is actively encouraging local people and organisations to benefit from its multi-purpose facilities over the coming year.
Read More >>>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: Reflecting On An Amazing 2019 at Cornerstone
Once again, it is that time of the year when everybody gets ready for the upcoming holiday season. The time to plan your family celebrations, arrange festivities with friends or relatives, attend the office holiday functions, take some time out from work, school or studies.
Read More >>>Food Bank and Other Support Available During Christmas Week in Cumbernauld
Support is available for individuals and families in Cumbernauld and surrounding areas who may be short on food or company during the upcoming Christmas week, thanks to the efforts of some excellent volunteer-involving organisations.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Citizens Encouraged to Complete Family Inclusivity Survey
Cumbernauld Family Hub is encouraging Cumbernauld citizens to complete an online North Lanarkshire Council consultation which aims to improve things for disadvantaged children and young people.
Read More >>>Let It Grow, Let It Grow, Let It Grow: Take Part in Decembeard to Help Beat Bowel Cancer
Cumbernauld citizens are being encouraged to raise awareness and funds in the fight against bowel cancer this month by participating in Bowel Cancer UK's 'Decembeard' campaign.
Read More >>>Staying Healthy This December: The 10 Tips of Christmas for Cumbernauld
It’s mid-December and you might already have entered into that season where we tend to eat and drink more than normal. With this in mind, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub explores some simple ways that we can stay healthy over the Christmas period.
Read More >>>Community Space Reports Positive Outcomes for Local Citizens During Oct-Nov
A new town centre Community Space facility for Cumbernauld has reported a range of positive statistics and outcomes for the local community during October-November 2019, a new Cornerstone House Centre analysis has revealed.
Read More >>>International Volunteer Day: Improve Your Mental Health By Giving Time to Volunteering
With today being International Volunteer Day, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub takes a closer look at volunteering and how being a volunteer can have a significantly positive impact on a person’s mental health and wellbeing.
Read More >>>Free Stress Control Classes Commencing This January in Cumbernauld
A new weekly delivery of the free and popular NHS Lanarkshire Stress Control class will begin this January in Cumbernauld, with an open invitation extended to all.
Read More >>>Stand With Those Affected This Cancer Support Scotland Awareness Day
Cancer Support Scotland Awareness Day takes place on Friday 29 November 2019, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub encouraging the people of Cumbernauld to show their support for someone dealing with cancer by wearing tartan or hosting a fundraising event.
Read More >>>Cornerstone Cafe Advertises Vacancy for Catering Supervisor (Maternity Cover)
An enthusiastic, experienced and flexible team player is currently being recruited by Cornerstone Café for the role of Catering Supervisor (Maternity Cover), with applications now being accepted.
Read More >>>Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership Encourages People to Get Outdoors More Often
Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership is encouraging people living in Cumbernauld to get outdoors and make use of the green space that’s on our doorstep – and see the wonders it has on improving their health and wellbeing.
Read More >>>Groundbreaking TEDx Cumbernauld Women Event to be Hosted at Cornerstone HC
A high profile international celebration of women from all backgrounds will be coordinated through a very special TEDx Cumbernauld Women event taking place at Cornerstone House Centre next month.
Read More >>>Learn More Breathe Better: November is COPD Awareness Month
With local statistics showing that Cumbernauld has relatively high rates of COPD, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub takes a closer look at what COPD is during COPD Awareness Month in the UK.
Read More >>>How to Prevent and Manage Seasonal Flu This Winter in Cumbernauld
It's that time of year that flu is starting to circulate, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub advising local people, especially those at risk, to consider contacting their GP about receiving the flu vaccine.
Read More >>>Extended Opening Hours for Tool Library Cumbernauld Within Community Space
Tool Library Cumbernauld, a social enterprise which enables people to borrow manual tools, has announced that it will be opening in Cornerstone House Centre’s Community Space facility three days per week as of Friday 27 September 2019.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Centre Releases New 2019-20 Pricing List for Facilities Hire
Cornerstone House Centre has released a comprehensive 2019-20 pricing list for hire of modern and multi-purpose room, conference and ICT suite facilities in Cumbernauld town centre.
Read More >>>Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Simple Self-Checks That Every Woman Should Do
With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub takes a closer look at the country’s most common cancer and what people can do to recognise the signs and symptoms.
Read More >>>Final Week to Book Places for ‘A Community Place For You’ Disability-Focussed Event
A reminder that this is the final week to book places for ‘A Community Place For You’, a free strategic event organised with a view to making key links for people with disabilities and complex needs in the Cumbernauld area.
Read More >>>Quit Your Way: Free Support for Those in Cumbernauld Seeking to Stop Smoking
As we approach the half way point of ‘Stoptober’, Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub is keen to offer a word of encouragement for those trying to quit smoking and inform that there’s plenty of help out there for those who wish to stop but are yet to take the first step.
Read More >>>Important Information Update on Provision of Cumbernauld Community Tea Dances
Cornerstone House Centre informs that due to unforeseen circumstances, Cumbernauld Community Tea Dances scheduled for October, November and December 2019 have been cancelled.
Read More >>>Struggling with a Mental Health Issue? You’re Not Alone and Help is Available
World Mental Health Day, a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy, takes place on Thursday 10 October 2019, with Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub keen to speak out against the stigma of mental health and let local people know that help is available for those who need it.
Read More >>>Community Space Analysis Reveals Encouraging Statistics from Early Weeks of Provision
The first six weeks of operation of a new town centre Community Space for Cumbernauld has shown that the facility is being accessed regularly for a range of purposes by a diverse group of service users, a Cornerstone House Centre analysis has revealed.
Read More >>>Part 2 Special Feature: Guidance on Benefits for Families Living in Cumbernauld
Cumbernauld Family Hub continues its focus on providing an easy-to-understand overview of welfare benefits and government initiatives for families in the second part of our special information feature, this week spotlighting help for new parents.
Read More >>>Part 1 Special Feature: Guidance on Benefits for Families Living in Cumbernauld
Families living in Cumbernauld may be missing out on topping up their income through various welfare benefits and government initiatives, with Cumbernauld Family Hub raising awareness in this the first of two special information features.
Read More >>>Support in the Right Direction Hosting Surgeries at Community Space This October
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum’s Support in the Right Direction service will be hosting free information surgeries at Cornerstone House Centre’s Community Space in Antonine Shopping Centre this October.
Read More >>>Tool Library Cumbernauld Opens Its Doors in Town Centre Community Space Facility
Tool Library Cumbernauld, a social enterprise which enables people to borrow manual tools, has announced that it will be opening in Cornerstone House Centre’s Community Space facility three days per week as of Friday 27 September 2019.
Read More >>>‘A Community Place For You’ Event Planned to Improve Links for People with Disabilities
A free strategic Event entitled ‘A Community Place For You’ has been scheduled for October with a view to making key links for people with disabilities and complex needs in the Cumbernauld area.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Centre a Leading Light in Quest to Challenge Poverty
With Challenge Poverty Week taking place this October, Cornerstone House Centre is recognisable as a leading local provider of services which aim to reduce inequalities and combat poverty.
Read More >>>Let’s Beat Childhood Cancer – What You Can Do to Make a Difference
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and a time to consider the awful reality that parents of around 1,600 children in the UK will hear the words ‘your child has cancer’ this year.
Read More >>>Suicide Prevention in Cumbernauld: Removing the Stigma and How We Can Help
It’s the subject that nobody really wants to talk about, but suicide prevention is an area which Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub recognises the importance of raising awareness of, particularly given alarming new statistics released this week.
Read More >>>We Are Disabilty Confident – Cornerstone House Centre Signs Up to Key Initiative
Cornerstone House Centre is delighted to announce it has signed up as a Disability Confident Committed employer with a view to making the most of the talents that those with disabilities can bring to the organisation.
Read More >>>Cornerstone House Centre Launches New Interactive Website
Cornerstone House Centre has launched its brand new interactive website, purpose built to be an online place where the people of Cumbernauld can gain key information about community activities, events, services and news.
Read More >>>Free Weekly Bookbug and Stay and Play Sessions Now Live at Cornerstone House Centre
Cornerstone House Centre has commenced delivery of free weekly Bookbug and Stay and Play Sessions for the new school term, with Cumbernauld parents encouraged to come along for structured bonding time with their babies and young children.
Read More >>>Living Life to the Full Course Recruiting Participants for Autumn Delivery
Cornerstone House Centre is now recruiting participants for a new delivery of the popular and nationally recognised personal development course Living Life to the Full, commencing this October.
Read More >>>Community Space Opened by Cornerstone House Centre in Antonine Shopping Centre
Local citizens and visitors to Cumbernauld are benefiting from an innovative and health-focussed new free Community Space recently opened in Antonine Shopping Centre.
Read More >>>Excellent Cornerstone House Centre Conference Facility Available For Hire
The charity managing one of Cumbernauld’s busiest town centre resources is actively encouraging local people and organisations to benefit from its multi-purpose facilities over the coming year.
Read More >>>Popular Cornerstone Café Open Six Days Per Week Within Cornerstone House Centre
Cornerstone Café aims to provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and to offer a place for the people of Cumbernauld to have a tea, coffee, bite to eat and a chat.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Children Kick Off Summer Holidays in Style at Special ‘School’s Out Disco’
Children from all areas and schools of Cumbernauld celebrated the start of the school summer holidays in extra special fashion through participating in a fun, interactive and free ‘School’s Out Disco’ at Cornerstone House Centre.
Read More >>>Cumbernauld Citizens Put Their Dancing Shoes On at Cornerstone Tea Dance
Copious amounts of tea, sandwiches and cakes were consumed at a special Cumbernauld Community Tea Dance hosted at Cornerstone House Centre on Monday 20 May 2019.
Read More >>>Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Profiled in Cumbernauld at Free Health Information Hub Seminar
Local people and organisations took part in a specially arranged free Cumbernauld Bowel Cancer Awareness Event, which was hosted as part of activities scheduled to highlight Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in the UK during April.
Read More >>>Abronhill Seniors Group Marks Special Occasion for Committed Volunteer as Era Ends
Members of Abronhill Senior Citizens Group acknowledged a very special occasion for one of its most dedicated and longstanding committee members at the organisation’s recent Annual General Meeting in Cumbernauld.
Read More >>>Innovative New Cumbernauld Community Health Information Hub Launched at Cornerstone House Centre
Over 100 organisations from across the local public, voluntary and private sectors attended a highly successful Launch Event at Cornerstone House Centre on Thursday 7 February 2019, with the new Community Health Information Hub aiming to provide free information about and easy access to a variety of health and social care providers in the greater Cumbernauld area.
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