GRID Braehead has partnered with dementia-inclusive Scottish charity Weekday Wow Factor to offer supported days out for older people, their families, friends and the wider community.
Launching on Thursday, 1st October as part of Communities Day, the partnership will offer activity or lunch options from £5.
Visitors of all ages and abilities can take part in £5 activities at Gravity Active, Paradise Island Adventure Golf and Tenpin. There will also be £5 lunch options at Wetherspoons, Gravity Active and Tenpin.
Advance booking is required and terms and conditions apply.
Weekday Wow Factor has been bringing people together at GRID Braehead for ten years. The new partnership combines the centre’s leisure and dining facilities with the charity’s expertise in occupational therapy and supporting people living with dementia.
Bruce Harley, Centre Manager at GRID Braehead, said: “We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Weekday Wow Factor to create enjoyable, accessible days out for people living with dementia, their families and the wider community. GRID Braehead is all about bringing people together through great leisure, food and entertainment, and this partnership helps ensure that everyone can feel welcome, supported and part of the experience. We’re looking forward to building on our longstanding relationship and welcoming the community for a brilliant day at the destination.”
Pasna Sallis, Charity Lead at Weekday Wow Factor, said: “For ten years, GRID Braehead has given our community a place to connect, have fun and try something new. This partnership takes that shared spirit even further, combining the energy of the destination with our dementia-inclusive and Occupational Therapy expertise. We want everyone attending to feel confident coming along, knowing there will be a warm welcome, support where needed and plenty of opportunities to make happy memories together.”
For more information, to book or volunteer, visit weekdaywowfactor.com, email hello@weekdaywowfactor.com or contact 07938 947096 through WhatsApp.