MND Scotland Coffee Afternoons – Glasgow

This informal afternoon gathering provides an opportunity for people affected by MND to come together, connect with others, and share conversation over a cup of tea in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether you are looking to meet others, share experiences, or simply spend time in good company, you’ll find a place to do so here.

Attendees will meet members of the MND Scotland Support Team, who will be available to share more about the support and the services we provide. We also hope to have MND specialist nurses join us on the day, to answer questions and offer guidance.

At the event, we will be joined by representatives from our partners, Caesar and Howie. Through MND Scotland and Caesar and Howie, people affected by MND can set up wills and powers of attorney for free. The representatives will give a presentation on the support available through them for the MND community and will be there to answer any questions.

Access to the event room:  

Enter through the main entrance on Edmiston Road and take the stairs to the first floor. Turn left and go along the corridor passing the Members Trophy Room and Blue Room, following along to the Thornton suite. 

Attendees who require wheelchair access should enter at the West Tower, located on the Cooper side of the main stand. Go through the glass door at Exit 24 and continue to the lift. Take the lift to floor level 1, which brings you out to the Cooper Suite. From here, follow the corridor passing the Members,Trophy Room and Blue Room following along to the Thornton Suite. 

Door frames in corridors are 85cm wide.  

MND Scotland staff/volunteers will be on hand to direct. A map of the stadium can be found here.

Parking: There is onsite parking at the stadium, which can be accessed from Broomloan Road/Loverose Way or Edmiston Drive. Please avoid any areas marked as staff parking. 

Public transport: Ibrox subway station is a roughly 7-minute walk from the main entrance of the stadium.  

The McGills 49 bus from Southpark Village/Shawlands stops on Loanbank Quadrant, which is a 10-minute walk from the stadium.  

The First 90 bus from Partick, and SPT 189/190, which circles Glasgow, both stop on Woodville Street, a 7-minute walk from the stadium, and Merrick Gardens, a 5-minute walk from the stadium. 

The First 9/9A bus, First 10 bus, McGill’s 38/38A bus and McGill’s 153 bus from Glasgow City Centre all stop on Paisley Road West/Merrick Gardens, a 7-minute walk from the stadium. 

The First 9/9A bus from Paisley, the First 10 bus from Silverburn, the McGill’s 38/38A bus and the McGill’s 153 bus from Johnstone all stop on Paisley Road West/Skene Road, a 7-minute walk from the stadium. 

Accessible bathroom dimensions: Door width is 85cm. 

Lift dimensions: Entrance is 104cm wide. 

Timings: 

13:00 – Arrival and refreshments 

13:30 – Presentation on MND Scotland’s support services 

14:00 – Networking and refreshments 

14:30 – Presentation from Caesar and Howie 

15:00 – Networking and refreshments 

16:00 – Close 

As these are pilot events, we would love you to join us on the day and give us your feedback to help us shape and develop future coffee afternoon sessions across Scotland, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of the MND community. If you are interested in coming along, please follow the link below to the registration form, so we can make sure we have enough coffee, tea and biscuits!