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In 1962 the trustees of the David W. T. Cargill Trust agreed to fund the purchase of land in Ledard Road and assist with the building of a club for older people in Battlefield. In recognition of their generosity the club was, and continues to be called, the David Cargill Centre.
In 1962, the trustees of the David Cargill Trust agreed to fund the purchase of land in Ledard Road and assist with the building of a club for older people in Battlefield. In recognition of their generosity the club was, and continues to be called, the David Cargill Centre.
The David Cargill Centre is open every weekday from: 8:15am to 4:15pm.
The centre operates a mini bus service which is available to all service users. Pick ups begin from 9:30am and older adults are returned to their homes 2:45pm.
If you prefer to make your own way to the centre, you are welcome to come in from 9:30am onwards.
Our service costs £13 per day.
A focus of our day centre is on providing older adults with a nutritious, home cooked, three course meal. Lunch time isn’t just about the food though; it’s a chance to socialise and catch up with other older adults.
We can cater for any dietary requirements you may have, this will be discussed with you as part of the referral process.
We provide a wide range of activities at the centre. Our regular activities include:
Older adults aged 55 and older can attend the day centre.
If you wish to be referred to the centre you can do so using this form or via:
On receiving your referral, we will arrange a short visit to the centre for you. At this point we will discuss your support needs and which days you would like to attend.
If there are no spaces available we do have a waiting list process and you will be contacted when the next available space is open to you.
You are welcome to join the David Cargill Centre whatever your age.
If you wish to be referred to the centre you can do so via:
They will assess your care needs and, with permission, transfer your details to ourselves. We will then arrange a friendly home visit and discuss with you which days we can provide for you, suited to your personal preferences if possible. IF there are no spaces available we do have a waiting list process and you will be contacted when the next available space is open to you.
Your donation helps ensure that we can continue to support older people throughout Glasgow.
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We are recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (SC008200)
Glasgow’s Golden Generation is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (163918)