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News and events
What is happening at NLMWA this term — classes, celebrations, trips and ways to get involved.
Community reflection · 13 September 2026
One person takes the first step; a community follows
Our Sunday wellbeing walk at Blairhill Park brought friendship, confidence, exercise and a chance to discover a beautiful local place together.
Reflecting on the swans and their young beside the lake, founder and Chair Bushra Iqbal MBE wrote that leadership does not always mean doing something big. Sometimes it means opening the door so others feel safe and confident to follow.
“Our Sunday walk is not only exercise. It is friendship, confidence, wellbeing, discovering our local community — and learning that when we move forward together, a whole new world can open.”
Every week
| Day | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 – 13:00 | Dementia Support & Memory Café — weekly support for ethnic minority women and families, with memories, games, activities, refreshments and wellbeing conversations |
| Tuesday | 19:00 – 21:00 | Learning & Befriending — social learning, advice, friendship support and services for mixed marriage, plus support for anyone wanting to learn about the teachings of Islam |
| Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 17:00 – 18:30 | Children’s Education — structured Arabic classes, Qur’anic teaching, good conduct, character and moral development |
| Saturday | 11:00 – 15:00 | Created with Purpose — Qur’an study and wellbeing, including fiqh, hadith, Islamic history, tafsir, healthy food and personal wellbeing |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Women’s Health & Wellbeing — gentle exercise, nature walks, arts and crafts, and activities that support health and wellbeing |
| Last Saturday of each month | Check the latest announcement | Information Session — awareness and workshops delivered with partner organisations, including WSREC, Macmillan Cancer Support, NHS Lanarkshire and Breast Cancer Now |
These are the current programme times. One-off changes and special events are announced on our social channels; please check before your first visit.
Through the year
- Eid celebrations, iftar dinners and Ramadan gatherings — open to the whole community
- Multi-cultural festivals and cultural open days that welcome the neighbourhood in
- Heritage projects and gallery visits, including Traces of Empire — the exhibition opening Sunday 4 October 2026 at Summerlee Museum, Coatbridge, with free entry for three weeks
- Interfaith sessions with Interfaith Scotland and the Abrahamic Roots Group
- Trips and outings — the Antonine Wall, historic houses and days on the water
- Training, seminars and awareness events for members, volunteers and partners
- Fundraising events, birthday collections and community collections
Dates for anything that needs booking are advertised to members and at every session. If you would like to hear about them before they fill up, ask us to add you to the list.
Bring your group
Schools, housing associations, health teams, churches and mosques all bring people through our doors. We can host a visit, speak at your event, or run a session for your group.
Talk to us
Call 07445 405350, email info@nlmwa.co.uk, or come along to Airdrie & Coatbridge Islamic Centre, 41 Bell Street, Airdrie, ML6 0BS. Someone will be glad to help you find the right session.
