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Coffee and Culture

Coffee and Culture is a free, friendly museum programme which provides an opportunity to meet people, view museum objects, watch archive film footage and access support in a welcoming setting.

Coffee and Culture

About Coffee and Culture

1st April 2025
2pm
Kelvin Hall
1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow West End G3 8AW
Free but booking required
Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums
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Working in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, Glasgow Museums provides a supportive and stimulating environment to explore museum objects through creative engagement, connect with others and enjoy a tea or coffee and chat.

These relaxed sessions have been designed for people recently diagnosed with dementia and their families and carers.

Workshops run fortnightly and in 2025 these will be on January 21st, February 4th, February 18th, March 4th, March 18th and April 1st.

Booking information: If you or someone you know would be interested in coming along to this programme please contact Iain Houston, on telephone. 0141 418 3933 or email: ihouston@alzscot.org

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