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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 19h

Adventure Play is back this October half term and it’s going to be spooktacular fun! Join us on 27, 28 and 29 October. 5 - 7 year olds: 10am - 12pm and 1- 3pm, £5 per session. 8 - 11 year olds: 9:30am - 3:30pm, £15 per day including lunch. To book, please email familiesteam@gl11.org.uk.

Children standing around a table carving pumpkins, with assistance from Lindsay and Jamie

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For one week only, we will be bringing all the fun of Messy Monday to our Saturday morning opening. Join us next Saturday 10 October from 9:30am until 12pm. £5 per family (up to 2 adults and 2 children). The cafe will be open serving up bacon and egg rolls, cakes and hot drinks.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We've got a new PEEP course starting next week! It's completely free and suitable for children aged 0 - 4, running here at GL11 Community Hub on Wednesday mornings from 7 October for 4 weeks (term time only), 9:30 - 10:30am. To book your place please email familiesteam@gl11.org.uk.

Child in green jacket playing with colourful toy trains on a yellow track.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Want to give your child the best start in life, but don't know where to begin? Looking for friendly, down to earth advice to help make family life calmer, healthier and happier? Our HENRY course is back this autumn. For further information, and to book, please email familiesteam@gl11.org.uk.

Poster advertising HENRY Parenting Course taking place at Treetops Children and Family Centre from Tuesday 6 October.

Poster advertising HENRY Parenting Course taking place at GL11 Community Hub from Thursday 12 November.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's Listening Month and we want to hear from you. Here's Kath to tell you more! Pop in to GL11 and fill out a paper form, or complete it online at tr.ee/ListeningMonth26. Your community, your voice. We are listening.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This Saturday is the first of the month, so we've got our drop-in Parent Peer Support Group from 9:30 to 11am. We've also got Art and Chat from 11am to 1pm, just £2 per person and open to all. Please call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book on to Art and Chat.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you're shopping at Tesco in Cam there's a very simple thing you can do to support GL11. Just use your blue tokens to help us improve access to fruit and vegetables for children in Cam and Dursley through Tesco Fruit & Veg grants. Vote for us before 30 November and we could receive up to £1,500!

Help us raise up to £1,500 to improve children's access to fruit and vegetables in Cam and Dursley!

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It's Thank You Thursday and today we're saying a massive thank you to Anglian Home Improvements for a grant of £600 as part of their 60 for 60 Community Campaign. Marking sixty years of Anglian, we're really looking forward to using this donation to make a massive difference in Cam and Dursley.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We're running very low on nappies (all sizes) and baby food in the Community Pantry. You can leave donations at GL11 Reception during our normal opening hours, or use the collection points at Sainsbury's and Lidl in Dursley or One Stop in Cam. Thank you!

GL11 Community Pantry. Don't forget. Nappies. Baby food.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We're holding an Apple Day! Join us and our friends Community Juice at GL11 this Saturday from 10 - 12 to celebrate one of our best-loved fruits. Feel free to bring your own apples with you to juice and bottles if you wish to take any home. We're hoping to make something really unique on the day!

Community Juice. GL11 Community Hub. Apple Day. Saturday 26 September. 10:00 - 12:00. At GL11 Community Hub. Come along to GL11 for a morning of apple fun! Make your own juice. Learn about Gloucestershire's heritage apples varieties. Apple tasting. Kids activities and games. Please bring along apples to juice and your own bottles if you wish to take juice home!

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is the final shoutout for Listening Month 2026! Have your say and let us know about the changes you'd like to see in Cam and Dursley by completing our short survey: tr.ee/ListeningMonth26

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Need some help getting on the careers ladder? Stuck in a rut in your 9 - 5 but not sure where to go next? Why not book an appointment to meet Georgie from Stay Nimble at our Wednesday Careers Café? Just email office@gl11.org.uk or call 01453 548530.

A Careers Cafe participant in a blue sweater fills out a paper form, watched by a smiling Georgie who is seated at a table with a laptop and notebook.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Whilst we're particularly keen to welcome applicants with certain skills and experience, we'd love to hear from anyone who wants to take on a key leadership role at our vibrant and innovative community hub. For more information, please email lisawilson@gl11.org.uk or call 01453 548530.

Could you be a GL11 Trustee? We particularly welcome applicants who have skills/experience in: funding bid development/writing, community development, legal, safeguarding.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's Thank You Thursday and today we're saying a huge thank you to everyone who entered Calcot's summer prize draw raising money for GL11 Community Hub and, of course, an enormous thank you to Calcot for supporting us in such a generous way. All winners have now been contacted via email.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We're launching two regular Saturday morning activities this week. Art and Chat will now have an additional family-friendly session on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month, 11am - 1pm. And Repair Cafe and bike maintenance will now be on the 3rd Saturday of every month, 10am - 12pm.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Being care-experienced shouldn't hold you back in the world of work, but in reality many care leavers face significant challenges as they start their careers. To find out more about our new support programme for people who have been in care and are aged 16 - 25 please email office@gl11.org.uk.

Calling all care leavers aged between 16 - 25. Building Skills For Employment. We are offering a support programme for young care leavers, aiming to provide support to build employability skills. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact office@gl11.org.uk for more information and next steps. Volunteering work experience. Group support. Job coaching sessions. Personalised scheduling. Training and qualifications.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Greece is the word! This Wednesday is the 2nd Wed of the month. Time for dishes inspired by another country's cuisine in our Cafe. This Wed Sharon is serving up Hortosoupa (Greek Veg Soup) and Veg & Feta Gyros with Salad & Tzatziki. And, because it's Cost of Living Day at GL11, everything is £1.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We're really sorry but our money, debt and benefit advice will not be available next week (Monday 14th or Wednesday 16th), nor on Monday 21st. Our next available sessions will be on the morning of Wednesday 23rd September.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We want to get Cam and Dursley standing together to talk about cancer. Knowing the signs and symptoms, getting checked and speaking to your GP could make a huge difference. Look out for us in the community over the coming months sharing details about screening and other helpful information.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today we're saying a massive thank you to everyone who has brought in donations for Bank of Baby Stuff (BOBS), there's an amazing selection for our next event. The next BOBS will be on Friday 16 October between 9:30 and 11:30am. Unfortunately we're no longer able to accept donations for this event.

Baby clothes arranged in plastic crates on a table against a window. Underneath are plastic bags also full of clothes.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Finding yourself in sudden financial crisis? Unable to afford food, fuel or other essential household costs? You may be able to get help from the Crisis and Resilience Fund. For full details and the application form please visit: familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/c…

Funded by UK Government. Crisis & Resilience Fund. The Crisis and Resilience Fund. Help for people on low incomes in England who are facing a financial crisis. Crisis payments. Housing benefits. Financial support services. Apply to Gloucestershire County Council's Crisis and Resilience Fund. Visit Gloucestershire Family Hubs to find out more. Gloucestershire County Council.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're now open again every Saturday morning from 9am until 1pm. This week you can enjoy a cuppa and a piece of cake in our Community Cafe, but there's lots more to come in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more Saturday updates coming soon!

Colourful cut-out letters spelling out Saturdays at GL11 Community Hub on a pale yellow background

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We offer both a Foodbank and a Community Pantry at GL11 Community Hub, but do you know the difference between the two? Find out more on our website: www.gl11.org.uk/support-for-you

Foodbank: emergency food parcel containing at least three days of food; operates on a referral basis; referrals can be made by GL11, P3 or via Help through Hardship. Community Pantry: open to anyone who needs a helping hand to buy food; choose from items on our well-stocked pantry shelves; you pay £4 per visit; pantry slots are booked on the day.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

“Counselling has really helped me become stronger and gives me lots of tools to help me in the future.”

A counselling room at GL11 with two chairs, soft light in the corner, and a vase of flowers.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join us on Thursday afternoons from 3:45 - 5:45pm for creative, active, screen-free fun for 5 - 11 year olds. After-school Adventure Play runs between 10 September and 15 October. Just £5 per session, including a snack. Book your place by emailing familiesteam@gl11.org.uk or calling 01453 548530.

Two children sitting on a red plastic tray in the GL11 garden

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We had a nice surprise a couple of weeks ago, receiving a very generous donation of dog food from the lovely folks at Elm View Kennels and Cattery. This will allow us to continue offering pet food as part of our Community Pantry, so a huge thank you to the team at Elm View for their support!

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our Saturday morning peer to peer support group for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) starts up again this week. Join us from 9:30 - 11am here at GL11 Community Hub on the first Saturday of every month.

Multicoloured silhouettes each accompanied by different speech bubbles expressing frustration, sharing, ideas and questions.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Last call for our HENRY and PEEP courses starting next week. The 8-week HENRY course runs on Thursdays from 10-12 starting 10/9 (with free creche for 0 - 4s), and our 4-week PEEP stay and play, runs on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 starting 9/9. Email familiesteam@gl11.org.uk for details and booking.

Child in pink jacket playing with bucket and spade in an outdoor sand pit.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Please don't forget that GL11 Community Hub is closed all day today for the Bank Holiday. We hope you have a great day and we'll look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

Sorry, we're closed. We'll be closed on Monday 31 August.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Less than a week to go until the first ever Cam Peak Fest! Tickets available in-person from The Old Spot, The Hoptician or online via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cam-peak-mus… 📅 Saturday 5 September, 12pm until late 📍 Everlands Sports Field, GL11 5NL

Cam Peak Fest 26. Thrill Collins. Magerison. Blues Triad. She Don't Lie. Nostalgia Bias. Shanghai Shuffle. Solar Season. DJ Joe Dymond & Friends. Saturday 5th Sept. Tickets on sale now.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Time is running out to enter Calcot's summer prize draw. Every £10 donated on our JustGiving page before 1 September equals 1 entry. Don't forget to leave your name and email address and tick 'yes' to be contacted, otherwise we cannot enter you. 👉 www.justgiving.com/fundraising/frie…

Every £10 donated online to GL11 until 1 September = 1 entry to Calcot's summer prize draw!

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Wood you believe it? In a change to the shed-ule, there's no Men's Shed next week and no Tuesday session the following week (8 September). Hope you saw what we did there.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📣 Advanced notice 📣 A heads up that it's a Bank Holiday next Monday (31 August) so GL11 Community Hub will be closed all day. We'll be back open on Tuesday 1 September, with term-time only groups returning next week too.

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Gloucestershire Hospitals @gloshospitals.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Remember to order your repeat prescriptions ahead of this bank holiday - either via the NHS App 📲 or your GP surgery ☎️

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our new drop-in sessions for adult carers in Cam and Dursley start soon, on Thursday 10 September from 2 - 4pm. Sessions will usually feature an expert speaker or wellbeing activity, as well as the opportunity to spend time with other carers. Let's make sure that carers are cared for.

Are you a carer? Who cares for you? Care Cafe. Supporting adult carers in Cam and Dursley through the highs and lows. Thursdays 2- 4pm. Initial dates: 10 and 24 September, 8 and 22 October. GL11 Community Hub, Fairmead, Cam, GL11 5JS.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It's Messy Monday! This is our last week of expanded summer holiday Messy Mondays with lunch included, so please head down today from 9:30 if you don't want to miss out. From next week our term-time groups return, with Family Friday back on 4 September (and no Messy Monday due to the Bank Holiday).

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

"This has been like therapy for me." Every volunteer's story is unique. At GL11 we recognise this combination of talents, life experiences and motivations and endeavour to shape their journey with us accordingly.

People sitting at a table in the cafe sharing Community Lunch

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Will it be pasta? Or cereal? Or a tin of tomatoes? What item will you donate to the Community Pantry this summer? 📍 Drop off points at: Sainsbury's in Dursley, Lidl in Dursley, One Stop in Cam and GL11 Community Hub in Cam (during our normal opening hours only)

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Enter Calcot's summer prize draw by donating £10 to GL11 Community Hub on our JustGiving page! Don't forget to leave your name and email address and tick 'yes' to be contacted, otherwise we cannot enter you into the draw. Donate today at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/frie…

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

GL11 Saturdays are back! Starting 12 September, we'll be open every Saturday morning from 9am until 1pm. Enjoy a cuppa and a piece of cake in the cafe, access the Community Pantry and join in with regular activities. Check out our website for full details: www.gl11.org.uk/whats-on-saturday

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Every month Sharon cooks up a delicious dish inspired by another country's cuisine to serve in our Community Cafe. Tomorrow we're heading to Italy! We'll have minestrone soup and lasagne with garlic bread (vegetarian version available) available all day for just £1 each.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We want to hear from you! Take part in our annual Listening Month survey and share your thoughts about Cam and Dursley, it'll only take a couple of minutes. Head to: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage…

Dog with ear raised. Text reads: "we want to hear from you!"

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

We hear lots about the importance of digital access for the everyday things: internet banking, streaming, healthcare. But what about the things that bring us joy? Recently our digital support team have worked with a community member experiencing significant sight loss due to macular degeneration.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

August can put extra strain on family finances, but don't forget that there is support with food available for you in Cam and Dursley this summer. Please share this post so that everyone who needs help can access it.

Monday. Community Pantry @ GL11 9:30-1. Messy Monday with lunch for under 4s @ GL11 9:30-12. Food Hub @ The Tab 10-12. Food and Cooking Together @ Cam Youth Centre 3:30-5:30. Tuesday. Food Bank @ Chantry Centre 2-3. Wednesday. Community Pantry @ GL11 9:30-5. GL11 Cafe £1 meals 10-4. Food Bank @ GL11 2-3. Food Hub @ The Tab 3-5. Food and Cooking Together @ The Vibe 3:30-5:30. Thursday. Food Hub with Pop-up Cafe @ The Tab 10-12. Friday. Food Bank @ Chantry Centre 2-3. Food Hub @ The Tab 10-12.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Let's work together to strengthen connection in Cam and Dursley! To find out more about our new project, funded by The Summerfield Charitable Trust, head to: www.gl11.org.uk/latest-news/lets-wo…

Representatives from charities supported by The Summerfield Charitable Trust standing in front of a colourful mural holding hands raised in celebration

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Are you scared of the c-word? Have you put off making that appointment? You’re not alone, but don’t wait. Knowing the signs and symptoms, getting checked and speaking to your GP could make a difference. Together, let’s make sure cancer awareness is a conversation we’re not afraid to have.

Scared of the c-word? Missed a cancer check-up? You're not alone. Cancer awareness in your community. Together let's make sure cancer awareness is a conversation we're not afraid to have. Free resources. Early diagnosis saves lives. For more information or to request a visit please contact office@gl11.org.uk. For more cancer support websites please scan the QR code.

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We’re delighted to share news of the appointment of Laura Brocklesby as the new Chair of Trustees at GL11 Community Hub following the completion of Doina Cornell’s six-year term. We're grateful to Doina for all her hard work and look forward to working with Laura as she steps in to this new role.

Seven trustees of GL11 Community Hub standing around a table, on which are displayed flowers and greetings cards, in the cafe at GL11

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Missing Family Friday? We'd love to see you for Messy Monday, which continues to run throughout August (excluding the Bank Holiday)! It's a friendly group for children aged 0 - 4 and, for this month, it's not only free of charge but also includes lunch afterwards. Join us from 9:30am today!

Two children using a mud kitchen in the garden at GL11

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GL11 Community Hub @gl11communityhub.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's Friday, why not treat yourself? Every Friday in August, our cafe and garden will be open to all between 9am and 12pm. Tea, coffee and cake will be available, and there's plenty of space to run around in the garden or relax in our courtyard.

Sharon in a GL11 t-shirt and cap, holding a plate with a piece of cherry cake and a fork

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