News from The Pyramid at Anderston and Anderston Community Council

YOUR PYRAMID
Located in the heart of the community at 759 Argyle Street, The Pyramid is a vibrant and welcoming hub with a mission to MAKE ANDERSTON FLOURISH.

Whether you’ve lived here all your life, or you’re brand new to the area, The Pyramid is owned by the local community and belongs to you.

Our iconic Pyramid has begun a remarkable transformation, with more to come. Originally built as a church in the 1960s, the building’s future was uncertain when the congregation moved on. However, through the collective efforts of local people, it was successfully taken into community ownership in 2019. This milestone marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The Pyramid, and since then we have completed the first phase of development, including our refurbished Sports Hall and Community Kitchen, new toilets, and accessibility improvements.

Alongside, we have developed activities and services to meet the diverse needs and interests of the community, with wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Read on to find out more and how to get involved.

What’s on at The Pyramid
The Pyramid Shop – support us and save good food from waste
Anyone with a G3 7/8 postcode, or with children attending Anderston or St Patrick’s Primary Schools, can join as a Shop Member and shop weekly, choosing from a selection of fresh fruit, veg, dairy, meat, ambient food and vegetarian/vegan options. Annual Shop Membership is £5 and then Pay What You Can, minimum £5, for a weekly shop, usually worth £25+. The Shop is not a food bank, it’s not means tested and by using it, you’re supporting us and reducing food waste. The Shop provides free period products, toiletries and more, with additional food items for sale too. If Shop Membership is at capacity, we’ll add you to the waiting list.

Free School Holiday Club
Lots of great activities as well as meals and snacks for 5 – 14 year olds. Sign ups open a few weeks before the holiday period.

ESOL
Women only ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes with free creche.

Wellbeing, sports and leisure activities
Badminton, table tennis, volleyball, yoga, dance classes, Knit and Natter, Sing Space Choir, our Community Meal, drop in Community Café, and more on a weekly basis, and lots of one off events, such as film screenings, markets, exhibitions. performances, and more.

Visit www.thepyramid.scot, sign up for our e-news or text updates, check the noticeboards outside the building, and follow us on socials to keep up to date.

We also have spaces to hire for your social events, meetings and celebrations, including weddings and parties, and we offer affordable office and business space. Make an enquiry to HireRequests@thepyramid.scot

We need you! Trustees and volunteers
We urgently need Trustees to join our Board. As a charity, our Board is responsible for the strategy and direction of The Pyramid, ensuring that the local community remain in control and direct all we do. We offer support and training, and reimburse expenses. Please visit bit.ly/3pwvMu8 for details, email info@thepyramid.scot or ask a member of staff when you’re in the building.

Volunteers help us run our regular programmes and one off events; training and support for all volunteer roles is provided. Email info@thepyramid.scot if you’re interested and would like to find out more or arrange a chat

Join us as a Member
Members have voting rights at our AGM and can stand for election to the Board. Membership is £1 per year and benefits include priority booking and discounts. Sign up online or when you’re in the building.

If you’ve never visited The Pyramid, why not drop by and see what’s happening? We’re open when there’s events and activities on – check www.thepyramid.scot for times.

Community Info Afternoon, Thursday 27 March, 1pm – 4.30pm
Drop by and find out more about The Pyramid, plus other organisations and groups offering activities, support and advice; free fuel vouchers and free places for our Holiday Club (subject to eligibility/availability).

Let’s continue building this incredible community space together and Make Anderston Flourish!

To sign up for e-news, find out more about upcoming events, hiring a space, or getting involved, visit www.thepyramid.scot or follow The Pyramid on social media.

Anderston Matters

Our Local Place Plan that shouts about Anderston and what matters to us.
Land, buildings, streets and green spaces shape how we live in a place – what should happen in Anderston? The Local Place Plan will share OUR local voice with Glasgow City Council, other local stakeholders and funders.

What is a Local Place Plan?

• A new way to tell the Council your ideas and vision for your community.

• An opportunity to say what you want and need from existing and future land and buildings.

• A stronger voice in shaping the future of your area and meeting the community’s needs.

• Glasgow City Council has to consider including the ideas in our LPP in the next City Development Plan.

How to take part:

• Go online and complete our survey thepyramid.scot/lpp

• Pick up a paper survey when you’re at The Pyramid, or come and talk to us in person at The Pyramid: 26th March, 11am – 7pm, 27th March, 12.30pm – 6pm, 28th March, 11am – 3pm.

• Come along to our Street Event on Saturday 29 March. We’ll be at the corner of Argyle Street and Pembroke Street to chat and with some fun activities to do.

• Fill in the tear off slip and return it to The Pyramid at Anderston.

Take part by scanning the QR code, or go online and see other ways to have your say in this important plan for our community: thepyramid.scot/lpp

ANDERSTON IS CHANGING

(WHETHER YOU HAVE YOUR SAY OR NOT!)
(SO GET INVOLVED)

COMMUNITY COUNCIL 2025 MEETING DATES
FEBRUARY 4TH, MARCH 4TH, APRIL 1ST, MAY 6TH, JUNE 3RD, AUGUST 5TH, SEPTEMBER 2ND, OCTOBER 7TH, NOVEMBER 4TH, DECEMBER 2ND.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Doors at 6:00 PM for a 6:30 PM start. Wheelchair accessible Tea & Coffee Provided

LOCATION
THE SALVATION ARMY 1 HOULDSWORTH STREET, GLASGOW G3 8ED