North Lanarkshire Muslim Women & Family Alliance
What’s on
Weekly sessions, monthly gatherings and the events coming up. Everyone is welcome — you do not need to be a member to come along the first time.
Coming up
Our events timeline
- Every month · last Saturday
Growth Pot session
Awareness, skills and wellbeing session delivered with partner organisations, funded by North Lanarkshire Disability Forum. Open to members and to anyone thinking of joining.
- Every month · first Saturday
Members’ and trustees’ meeting
Our monthly meeting, with the agenda circulated in advance. Members are welcome to raise anything they would like the board to consider.
- Every week
Women’s capacity-building sessions
Language confidence, digital literacy and community participation, funded by The Robertson Trust.
- Three days a week
Children’s classes
Regular classes for children, run by our volunteers.
- Coming in the year ahead
Dementia awareness and older people’s sessions
Delivered through the ESGA Fund with Age Scotland and the Scottish Government. Dates to be announced.
- Coming in the year ahead
Wellbeing programme (Boost Fund)
New wellbeing sessions for women, funded by the Corra Foundation. Dates to be announced.
- Coming in the year ahead
Youth volunteering with the NL Challenge Fund
Youth-led volunteering, leadership and community action for young people in North Lanarkshire.
- Through the year
Eid, Ramadan iftars and cultural open days
Our celebration calendar follows the Islamic year, so dates move each year. Ring or message us and we will tell you the next one.
Every week
Weekly timetable
| Day | Time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Times being reconfirmed | Women’s group — conversation, language and digital confidence |
| Tuesday | Times being reconfirmed | Children’s class |
| Wednesday | Times being reconfirmed | Health and wellbeing session |
| Thursday | Times being reconfirmed | Children’s class |
| Saturday | Times being reconfirmed | Children’s class and youth activities |
Our session times are being reconfirmed with the team. Please call 07445 405350 or email info@nlmwa.co.uk to check before travelling — we will update this table as soon as the times are confirmed.
Previously
Some of what we have already run
Youth Empowerment Volunteer Event
Six youth volunteers ran a craft and iftar event during Ramadan, with 35+ people taking part.
Elect Her youth event
Encouraging young women into leadership and public life.
Community clean-up
Members of all ages clearing and caring for shared local spaces.
Bench installation, Cambusnethan Cemetery
Member-funded bench installed after consultation.
NHS Health Check and Breast Cancer Awareness events
Health screening and information brought directly to women.
Traces of Empire heritage project
Exploring local heritage and shared history with partner organisations.
Eid in the Park, cultural open days, fundraising and ladies’ trips
Regular community celebrations across the year.
Our flyers
Event and programme flyers
Posters and photographs from our sessions, events and projects.
Where we meet
Airdrie & Coatbridge Islamic Centre, 41 Bell Street, Airdrie ML6 0BS. Call 07445 405350 or email info@nlmwa.co.uk.
