STOBHILL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
FREE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CARERS
HELD IN THE MARIE CURIE HOSPICE
133 Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3US
MEETS FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
2PM - 4PM Tel: 0141 557 7400
Our group’s aim is to improve fellow patients and their carer’s quality of life by passing on the experiences of those who have or are living through it. We encourage active participation in socializing, fundraising, organized group events, and excursions.
133 Balornock Road, Glasgow, G21 3US
MEETS FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
2PM - 4PM Tel: 0141 557 7400
Our group’s aim is to improve fellow patients and their carer’s quality of life by passing on the experiences of those who have or are living through it. We encourage active participation in socializing, fundraising, organized group events, and excursions.
VISITORS ARE WELCOME
'This is where the hope begins'
'Do drop in for a chat and a cuppa'
'Come with a frown, leave with a smile'
The views expressed on this free website are those of the author, Robert Lowe, born 30/10/39.
A long term dual survivor of both small cell lung cancer (Chemo @ Radiotherapy in 1993) and then non small cell ( Surgery in 2007). Ongoing operations for skin cancer since 2000 and finally oesapheagal cancer September 2012, underwent chemo to reduce tumours and hopefully will have surgery in Jan 2013. The information published here-in is intended to help increase awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always consult with a physician or other health care professional.
'This is where the hope begins'
'Do drop in for a chat and a cuppa'
'Come with a frown, leave with a smile'
The views expressed on this free website are those of the author, Robert Lowe, born 30/10/39.
A long term dual survivor of both small cell lung cancer (Chemo @ Radiotherapy in 1993) and then non small cell ( Surgery in 2007). Ongoing operations for skin cancer since 2000 and finally oesapheagal cancer September 2012, underwent chemo to reduce tumours and hopefully will have surgery in Jan 2013. The information published here-in is intended to help increase awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always consult with a physician or other health care professional.
How to get to the Hospice
By Car
From M8 Junction 15 Kirkintilloch/Springburn, travel north (signposted Bishopbriggs) on A803
Springburn Road (dual carriageway). Pass McDonalds and Esso garage and turn right into Ardoch Court (Stobhill Road).
Continue on past intersection with Balgrayhill Road. Look for hospice sign on right.
From Bishopbriggs (North), follow A803 Kirkintilloch Road to traffic lights at Colston Road and turn left.
At mini roundabout, turn right into Balgrayhill Road. At intersection with Ardoch Court (Stobhill Road) turn left.
Look for hospice sign on right.
By Bus
For buses, walk up to Buchanan Street Bus Station and follow the directions below.
Buses from Glasgow city centre: No. 31, 45, 88 and 371 stop at Balgrayhill Road.
There is a 10-minute walk to the hospice.
No. 29 stops at the main entrance to Stobhill Hospital. There is a five-minute walk to the hospice.
By train
From Central Station, taxis take 10-15 minutes.
For buses, use the Hope Street exit, take the 45 or 45A, you are going to Balgrayhill Road/Stobhill Hospital.
From Queen Street Station, trains go to Springburn Station, then 30 minutes walk to the hospice. Taxis take 10-15 minutes.
Parking
Limited parking in the hospice grounds. Disabled parking on the ground level.
By Car
From M8 Junction 15 Kirkintilloch/Springburn, travel north (signposted Bishopbriggs) on A803
Springburn Road (dual carriageway). Pass McDonalds and Esso garage and turn right into Ardoch Court (Stobhill Road).
Continue on past intersection with Balgrayhill Road. Look for hospice sign on right.
From Bishopbriggs (North), follow A803 Kirkintilloch Road to traffic lights at Colston Road and turn left.
At mini roundabout, turn right into Balgrayhill Road. At intersection with Ardoch Court (Stobhill Road) turn left.
Look for hospice sign on right.
By Bus
For buses, walk up to Buchanan Street Bus Station and follow the directions below.
Buses from Glasgow city centre: No. 31, 45, 88 and 371 stop at Balgrayhill Road.
There is a 10-minute walk to the hospice.
No. 29 stops at the main entrance to Stobhill Hospital. There is a five-minute walk to the hospice.
By train
From Central Station, taxis take 10-15 minutes.
For buses, use the Hope Street exit, take the 45 or 45A, you are going to Balgrayhill Road/Stobhill Hospital.
From Queen Street Station, trains go to Springburn Station, then 30 minutes walk to the hospice. Taxis take 10-15 minutes.
Parking
Limited parking in the hospice grounds. Disabled parking on the ground level.