Challenge Poverty Week has a great and varied number of events and activities being held across South Lanarkshire by many groups and organisations. 

Below is a list of events and activities that are taking place on Tuesday 6 October.

Event/Activity: Period Positive with Hey Girls
Location: East Kilbride Central Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Decription: The workshop will include hands-on period product testing and messy play, an exploration of Hey Girls resources such as lesson plans and educational materials, and an open group discussion on period problems, language, and period poverty.
Together, we’ll learn about products, share resources, and talk openly about the challenges and experiences surrounding menstruation.
Contact: To sign up, contact the team at Period.Positive@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Event/Activity: Burnhill MENding Minds
Location: The Highbacks, Burnhill
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 7pm - 8pm
Description: A men's group meeting every Tuesday - a supportive space for men to talk, listen, and connect. Run in partnership with the Burnhill MENding Minds group

Event/Activity: Knitting Group
Location: The Highbacks, Burnhill
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 11am – 12.30pm
Description: Come along for cake, a cuppa and a chat - whether you're an experienced knitter or picking up needles for the first time, everyone is welcome. Margaret can even show you how to knit with no needles at all!

Event/Activity: Toddler Tuesdays
Location: Little Brains, Greenhills Square, East Kilbride
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 12.30am – 1.30pm
Description: Bring along your little ones 0 – 5 years. We have amazing themed play sessions available to book on our website.  
Contact: info@littlebrainseastkilbride.com

Event/Activity: Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Little Brains, Greenhills Square, East Kilbride
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 6pm – 8pm
Description: Pre-teens, teens and their families enjoy an exciting and accessible game of Dungeons and Dragons
Contact: info@littlebrainseastkilbride.com

Event/Activity: Small Actions, Big Difference (Pupil-led challenge poverty campaign)
Location: Our Lady and St Anne’s Primary School (Hamilton)
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October
Description: Our Pupil Council will lead our school's Challenge Poverty Week campaign,  exploring the question: 'What can our school community do to challenge poverty?'
Pupils will investigate some of the financial barriers that children and families can experience and consider how our school community can help ensure that everyone feels included and able to participate. Our aim is to give pupils a meaningful voice and show that small actions within our own community can make a big difference.
Contact: Lara Carroll - gw07carrolllarisa01@glow.sch.uk

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Cambuslang Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 1.45pm
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Rutherglen Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Cambuslang Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.45am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Rutherglen Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 1.30pm
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location:  Carluke Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.00am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location:  Carluke Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 11.00am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location:  Lanark Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 2.00pm
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location:  Lesmahagow Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location:  Avondale Community Wing Library
Date/Time; Tuesday 6  October,10.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location:  East Kilbride Central Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.00am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location:  East Kilbride Central Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 2.00pm
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Fairhill Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Hamilton Town House Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 9.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Hamilton Town House Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Larkhall Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Larkhall Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 11.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Uddingston Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 9.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Uddingston Library
Date/Time: Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am
Description: Come along to our bookbug session and introduce the kids to the fantastic world of books, which will open up their imaginations to whole new worlds.  Great for enhancing kids imaginations and a lot of fun too!