Welcome

Change of Address

The Maryhill branch is now officially based at the refurbished training workshop at 77 Chapel Street (as of 28 May 2013).
This is now our registered address.
It is just a short distance away from 53 Chapel Street, at the other end of the same row of buildings.

The old telephone number has now been moved to the new address (as of 14 June).

About Common Wheel 

Common Wheel is a charity which provides meaningful activity for people with mental illness, through working with bicycles and music

We are currently based at three locations in Glasgow - bicycles at Maryhill and Bridgeton, and music at Gartnavel Royal Hospital. 

The Common Wheel bicycle project was officially opened in July 2000 and gained charitable status a year later. Our clients learn how to build and maintain bicycles, and in the process gain self-confidence and self-esteem. The bicycle workshops are run by skilled mechanics who ensure that all work done is of excellent quality. As an integral part of the project, we sell reconditioned bicycles to the public, and carry out servicing and repairs. The revenue from bicycle sales and maintenance helps to keep the project afloat, but we need donations and grants as well.

The music project was started in 2004. There is a strong emphasis on client participation. The main strands involve work with elderly patients in residential care, and sessions with adults in the community.
 

Hot Topics

The 2013 Sponsored Improvisation was staged on Saturday 2 February 2013. The music was amazing. Please support our intrepid musicians at https://mydonate.bt.com/events/sponsoredmusic2013/92299

NEW - Sell your unwanted Christmas presents to raise funds for Common Wheel.
You can now sell an item on eBay and automatically donate 10% to 100% of your final selling price (minimum £1).
You can also add Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer.
You get an eBay fee credit on your donations (e.g. if you donate 10% eBay will waive 10% of your fees, or for 100% all the fees are waived).
Find out more.

Art in the Gart'  is an exciting new collaborative project based at Campell House. 

BIKES FOR SALE at Maryhill - updated 26/2/13

Holidays etc.

Bridgeton is closed for holidays for from 10 June for 2 weeks, and will be open as usual from 24 June. 

The bicycle workshops at Maryhill and Bridgeton will be closed on Glasgow Fair Monday, 15 July 2013.
Maryhill will be closed for holidays from 15 July for 2 weeks, and will re-open on 29 July.
 

 

 

 

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