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 Friday 9 October.

Event/Activity: Menopause Awareness Session
Location: Hamilton Townhouse Library (Hamilton)
Date/Time: Friday 9 October, 9.30am - 11.00am
Decription: Join us for an introduction to menopause were we will discuss:
What is the menopause?
Common symptoms and treatment options
Talking to your medical professional
Information and Support.
Contact: To sign up, contact Laura.Burns@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk 

Event/Activity: Burnbank Community Hub
Location: Gilmour and Whitehill Parish Church, 86 Burnbank Centre, Hamilton
Date/Time: Friday 9 October, 10am – 1pm
Description: Free community Café, Non-referral food provision, Clothing Swap Show and expert advice services

Event/Activity: Small Actions, Big Difference (Pupil-led challenge poverty campaign)
Location: Our Lady and St Anne’s Primary School (Hamilton)
Date/Time: Friday 9 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: Macmillan Coffee Morning
Location: St Leonards Library, East Kilbride
Date/Time: Friday 9 October, 2pm- 3pm
Description: Originally from New York, George has always had a love of drawing but it wasn't until more recently that he began to take it really seriously.  Why not come along and hear his story?  He's a lovely speaker and you're sure to enjoy your time in his company.  If you wish, you will be able to purchase copies of his publications or perhaps some original prints (cash only or bank transfer). Refreshments available £1 (cash only)There will be books available to purchase and have signed
Contact: More information at SLLC Libraries 

Event/Activity: Bookbug Session
Location: Biggar Library
Date/Time: Friday 9 October, 2.15pm
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: Friday 9  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: Friday 9 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:  Blantyre Library
Date/Time: Friday 9 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:  Burnbank Library
Date/Time: Friday 9 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: Hamilton Town House Library
Date/Time: Friday 9 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: Stonehouse Library
Date/Time: Friday 9 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!