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Lenzie

Deafblind Scotland is a major Scottish charity, headquartered in Lenzie. It helps people who are dual-sensory impaired – that means people who have a severe degree of both visual and auditory impairment.  The dedicated staff and volunteers at Deafblind Scotland have the expertise and know-how which enables them to provide the support they need to live as rightful members of their own community.  Deafblind engages in a number of fundraising activities and anyone interested in helping with this important work should contact Deafblind via their website

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a learning co-operative of like-minded people that enables members to share educational, creative and leisure activities.   ‘U3A in Lenzie’ started in October 2009 and membership is growing fast.  Monthly meeting is held in Lenzie Golf Club followed by a Bar lunch.  You can join Groups such as Walking, Poetry, Bridge, Social Outings, Craft and Theatre visits.  Contact John tel 0141 775 1071 for more details.

New housing at Woodilee is being developed by a consortium of house builders and the Woodilee Residents Association website provides information about this development.

Friends of Lenzie Academy (FOLA125) is a sub-group of Lenzie Academy Parent Council, which currently consists of parents, carers and teachers.  The ‘125’ title comes from the fact that the school celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2011. FOLA125 has been established to raise funds for the benefit of the provision of education and enhancement of facilities provided at Lenzie Academy.

Zanshin Kai is a Shotokan Karate club based in the Kirkintilloch, Bishopbriggs and Lenzie areas of East Dunbartonshire and Glasgow in Central Scotland. Shihan Kenny Davis 7th dan is the Head Instructor and he has been running the club for around 30 years.

Contact the Elderly – is a long-standing charity which seeks to address the problem of isolation, experienced by some older, housebound people.  A local volunteer would like to establish a group in Lenzie.

East Dunbarton Area

East Dunbartonshire Council – Local authorities cover a huge range of functions and issues, so it is not easy always to find what you are looking for on this site.  The ‘A-Z of Content’ or search buttons are sometimes the best route.

The Domestic Abuse Financial Inclusion Officer is funded by the Scottish Legal Aid Board and covers all of East Dunbartonshire. The worker is based in the Citizens Advice Bureau and assists the victims of domestic abuse in a range of financial matters including benefits, debt and income maximisation. The worker assists any victim of past or present domestic abuse in its many forms and has close links with Women’s Aid. The worker can see clients in the Citizens Advice Bureau but also, in some circumstances, can do home visits or see clients in a range of outreaches to suit their needs. To make an appointment with the worker please call East Dunbartonshire Citizens Advice Bureau on 0141 775 3220.”

Community Police have a dedicated webpage giving information on how to contact your Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Community Police, with photographs, contact numbers and other useful information.  Crime statistics relevant to our area are also shown.  Note that the non-emergency contact number for any region in Scotland is now 101.

Community Wardens in East Dunbartonshire have wide-ranging responsibilities relating to Community Safety, litter and social disturbance, although they will be concerned increasingly with parking problems as new Traffic Orders come into play.  They can be contacted through 0300 1234 510.

Health

Stobhill Hospital– dedicated website giving lots of useful information about facilities, getting there, parking, new Minor Injuries Unit, location of departments, a map and useful phone numbers.

Learning

Lenzie Academy is the local secondary school in Myrtle Avenue.

Lenzie Library – current opening hours and location.   NB there are two internet-connected computers in the library that you can use.  You could also be interested in the Home Library Service for yourself or a friend who is unable to get to a library due to illness or some other cause.

Gaelic Conversation – Click for Poster –  tutor-led group, meeting at Woodhill Evangelical Church on Fridays 9:30-12:30 Post Beginners to Advanced.  Friendly group (and tea/coffee with scones).  Contact: Rick Rennie 01360 310816; ricksdiversity@fsmail.net;

Walking-Cycling

East Dunbartonshire Cycle Co-op is a not for profit community social enterprise that aims to promote cycling to children and adults in East Dunbartonshire.  Their website is a mine of information for every cycle user from occasional to enthusiast and for all ages.   Maps, information on events, advice and resources on maintenance – it’s all there.

Lenzie Moss – Friends of Lenzie Moss is a voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the Moss for the benefit of present and future generations.  See their latest newsletter

Heritage Paths – Scottish Rights of Way Society project to identify and develop paths formerly used historically by miners, or as drove roads  and so on.  Forth & Clyde Canal and Roman Military Ways also feature in our area.

Countryside Ranger Service is based at Mugdock Country Park.  This website has a wealth of information on the Park, outdoor activities for children and adults, watching wildlife, volunteer opportunities and practical nature conservation.  The Ranger Service operates throughout East Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire, including Lenzie Moss and Merkland Nature Reserve.

Antonine Wall World Heritage Site provides a wealth of information on this amazing historic structure near you.  Maps, access points, historic features, where to find Roman artefacts.

Churches

Lenzie Old Parish Church – Church of Scotland Congregation on Kirkintilloch Road at Garngaber Avenue

Lenzie Union Parish Church – Church of Scotland Congregation on Kirkintilloch Road at Moncrieff Avenue

St Cyprian’s – Scottish Episcopal Church Congregation at Beech Road

Lenzie Christian Fellowship –  started in June 2009 and has its Sunday Services in Lenzie Scout Hall Millersneuk