Community Spaces

Our Community Spaces in Shawlands, Troon and Alloa offer social and canine companionship to people over 60.

Everyone from the local community is welcome, and you will always be greeted with a friendly face.

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At our Community Spaces you can:

Enjoy a free cuppa and a biscuit
Engage in conversation with members from the local community, our staff and volunteers
Enjoy the company of our companionship dogs
Bring along your own canine companion
Join in our free Group Dog Walks
Access our free pet food bank
Shop at our Troon and Alloa spaces

We want everyone to keep safe in our Community Spaces, so please click the button below to see a few ‘handy hints’ from the team which we kindly ask you to read and observe!

Handy Hints

Become a Charity Friend

Additional free services you can access as a Charity Friend include:

Free group activities, like crafts, chair yoga or even Spanish lessons (activities will depend on your local Community Space)
Free access to our Zoom class activities
Free relaxing therapy treatments, like Reflexology or Reiki
Free birthday card sent to you every year
Free Sunshine Packs

Become a Charity Friend

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How to find us & festive opening hours

Glasgow

988 Pollokshaws Road
Shawlands
G41 2HA

When

Monday: 11am-4pm
Tuesday: 11am-4pm
Wednesday: 11am-4pm
Thursday: 11am-4pm
Friday: 11am-4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Please note: We will be closed on Public and Bank Holidays.

Festive Break

Our Community Space closes at 2pm on Thursday 21^st December 2023 and will reopen at 11am on Monday 8^th January 2024.

Troon

9 Ayr Street
Troon
KA10 6EB

When

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10.30am-4pm
Wednesday: 10.30am-4pm
Thursday: 10.30am-4pm
Friday: 10.30am-4pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
Sunday: Closed

Festive Break

Our Community Space closes at 2pm on Friday 22^nd December 2023 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 3^rd January 2024.

Alloa

15 Mar Street
Alloa
FK10 1HR

When

Monday: 11am-3pm
Tuesday: 11am-3pm
Wednesday: 11am-3pm
Thursday: 11am-3pm
Friday: 11am-3pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Please note: We will be closed on Public and Bank Holidays.

Festive Break

Our Community Space closes at 2pm on Friday 22^nd December 2023 and will reopen at 11am on Wednesday 3^rd January 2024.

“I think this is a valuable asset to the community for pensioners and dog lovers alike. Even if you haven’t signed up for anything, you can always drop in for a cup of tea and a chat!”

Rose McGregor (70)

“This is a wonderful place to have in Troon! Very cheerful girls – so friendly, always offering tea and coffee!”

Pat Dickson (72)

“Most definitely adds value to the community! Wonderful idea! A place anyone can come along for a chat and a coffee – with or without their dog! The range of activities on offer is super and free and I most definitely have benefitted from Give a Dog a Bone!”

Elizabeth Paton (61)

“This project brings a lot of value to the area. I was able to bring my dogs and we all relaxed in the company of other learners and dogs. Brilliant!”

Elizabeth Steadman (63)

“This is a very innovative project.”

Janice Stienlet (72)

About us

Give a Dog a Bone…and an animal a home is a young, unique and award winning charity, supporting the over 60s to afford a rescue pet companion.

We aim to tackle loneliness for the individual and homelessness for the animal, by removing financial barriers to an over 60s person adopting a rescue animal.

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Community Spaces

Our Community Spaces in Shawlands, Troon and Alloa offer social and canine companionship to people over 60.

Everyone from the local community is welcome, and you will always be greeted with a friendly face.

At our Community Spaces you can:

Become a Charity Friend

Additional free services you can access as a Charity Friend include:

How to find us & festive opening hours

Glasgow

Festive Break

Troon

Festive Break

Alloa

Festive Break

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