Jean's Bothy, Helensburgh

30/12/2025

Our last episode of the first Jean’s Bothy podcast series! A fantastic episode linking up with those supporting their community in Upper West Side, Ghana. Supported by Lesley Hill lecturer at Queen Margaret University & Art Psychotherapist we hear how climate change is affecting mental health and what they are doing to support each other. Watch here - https://youtu.be/RK6tajEMWAo?si=k_OOKYmuc--6uQfY

Or listen whereever you get your podcasts from - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3NCKTZ3Smru5gzaA3Z4H?si=f7KaC1ypSXSGLxIfXfHpnw

Graham Morgan MBE chats to Lesley Hill about Ghana, Climate Change and Mental Health. There are contributions from Hamid, Sylvester and Rosie, who all expand...

25/12/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas filled with peace & joy from us all at Jean’s Bothy

23/12/2025

A team of members led by Jelena prepared and served a fabulous Christmas lunch in Jean’s Bothy yesterday. Delicious turkey lunch as well as plenty vegan options too! Great atmosphere with lots of festive fun 🎄❄️🎅🏻

10/12/2025

We will be open each weekday throughout the festive season including Christmas Day; Boxing Day; 1st & 2nd Jan. This time of year can be very challenging for many, we offer a safe space to join with others, get a warm welcome and a hot drink. Various opportunities to join in with too. Opening hours will be 11am - 3pm each day 🎄🎅🏻

08/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported Jeans Bothy this year buying Christmas crafts, all handmade by our wonderfully talented members! Between the Hermitage Academy PTA fair and our open weekend we have raised a overall fantastic total of £1025 👏🏻👏🏻

08/12/2025

It’s been a day of joyful activities today at the bothy - litter picking on the windy beach at East Bay, a warming lunch of delicious omelettes and a bit of winter prep at our allotment space Helensburgh Hermitage Park

Monday has been full of Christmas crafts - mug 🎨 and gift wrapping this morning; candle making this afternoon leaving our Bothy smelling quite fantastic!

05/12/2025

Our December programme is filled with groups & activities to help you improve your mental health & wellbeing. Over 16, living in Helensburgh & Lomond? Why not join today? Contact us for more info.