Celebrities back Quarriers during National Epilepsy Week
Scottish celebrities Lorraine Kelly OBE and Rory Bremner give The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre their seal of approval.
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On Thursday 16 May, Quarriers Renfrewshire Head Injury Service will be taking part in Head Injury Information Day at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.
Quarriers named official charity of the 2014 Ryder Cup
It’s the greatest golf match on earth and Quarriers is delighted to announce it will be the official charity partner of the 2012 Ryder cup.
Go4IT reaches the final of the 2013 Care Accolades
Quarriers digital inclusion service Go4IT has reached the final of the 2013 Care Accolades.
Deputy First Minister opens £6.4M world-leading William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre
The Deputy First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon MSP will today mark the opening of Quarriers’s £6.4 million world-class epilepsy centre in Glasgow.
The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre welcomes its first patients
The William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre will open its doors to patients on Monday 15 April.
Young People at Quarriers Stopover Service meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Several young people supported by Quarriers Stopover Service had the opportunity to meet Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, including 18-year-old Dylan Howie.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge will Skype young people on an innovative employability exchange programme in the Netherlands when he visits charity Quarriers’s Stopover youth homeless project in Glasgow today (Thursday 4 April, 2013).
Quarriers Easter Egg Trail raises over £430
A big thank you to everyone who helped to make Quarriers Easter Egg Trail such a great day.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit Quarriers Youth Homeless Service in Glasgow
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will on Thursday 4 April tour a service for young homeless people run by Quarriers on the couple’s first-ever visit to Glasgow.
Quarriers Voices hit the right note
On Friday 22 February, Quarriers Voices choir made their debut performance at the Quarriers ceilidh.
On Saturday 16 March, Quarriers held a Zumbathon® in Glasgow, raising nearly £300.
Quarriers staff tackle Bath Half Marathon
Staff and volunteers completed the Bath Half Marathon to raise money for Quarriers.
Easter Egg Trail - Saturday 30 March, Quarriers Village
Put on your bunny ears and hop along to Quarriers VIllage to join in the Easter Egg Trail!
Upper Nithsdale Youth Pipe Band visits Quarriers Friendship Group
On Friday 8 February, Quarriers Upper Nithsdale Friendship Group enjoyed a visit from Upper Nithsdale Youth Pipe Band.
Join us on Saturday 23 March for a night of live music at Stereo (Renfield Lane, Glasgow) from up and coming unsigned artists.
Thank you to the People's Postcode Trust
In November 2012, Quarriers was awarded a grant from the People’s Postcode Trust to improve the Drop In rooms at the Family Resource Centre in Ruchazie.
Quarriers collects keys to £6.4m world-leading Scottish Epilepsy Centre
Quarriers received the keys to the new William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Glasgow on Friday 8 February.
Quarriers Ceilidh, featuring Quarriers Voices
Join us for an evening of musical entertainment at the Quarriers Ceilidh, featuring a performance from the Quarriers Voices choir!
Local MSP inspired by Quarriers services
Local MSP Derek Mackay was inspired by services run by Quarriers on a visit to our HQ in Bridge of Weir.
Quarriers fostering information evening
Could you foster a child or care for an adult? Come along to our information evening on Thursday 24 January 2013.
Quarriers South West volunteer Quire raises over £100
20 volunteers singers raised their voices in support of Quarriers at Bath Christmas Market.
Quarriers 19th annual Noel Lunch raises £62,000!
On Friday 7 December, Quarriers held the 19th annual Noel Lunch at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow.
North Ayrshire Council tender for Quarriers Steps and Stages Service
Quarriers has been successful in a recent North Ayrshire Council tender for family support.
Festival of choirs at Princes Square
Pop into Princes Square shopping centre in Glasgow for Quarriers Festival of Choirs from Saturday 8 December.
Quarriers Christmas cards at Bath Christmas Market
Quarriers Christmas cards flew off the shelves at Bath Christmas Market.
Quarriers Edinburgh Zumbathon®
Well done to everyone who took part in the Edinburgh Zumbathon®!
Quarriers Christmas Fayre this Saturday
Come along to Quarriers third annual Christmas Fayre in Bridge of Weir this Saturday for Christmas shopping inspiration!
Quarriers Recruitment Fayre: Thursday 22 November
Come along to our information day in Quarriers Village to find out more about working with Quarriers.
Quarriers Befriending Initiative wins a place on The Evaluation Exchange
Quarriers Befriending Initiative has been selected to take part in an exciting evaluation initiative.
Quarriers gets into the festive spirit for Bath Christmas Markets
Unique Christmas cards designed by people we support on sale at Bath Christmas market.
Standing up for Scotland's families in Edinburgh
To mark the launch of Scotland's family appeal, images were projected on landmarks around the capital.
24,000 Scottish families face severe hardship
Around 24,000 Scottish families are thought to be severely disadvantaged, research has suggested. A report by the think tank Demos said that 4% of the total population of families with children face severe hardship.
Registration is now open for our 2012 Zumbathons®!
It's Social Media Week across the world this week - why not join in by signing up to Quarriers' social media channels?
Volunteers transform gardens at Westview
18 volunteers from Cigna in Greenock pitched in to help transform the garden at the Westview service in Greenock.
Doors Open Day 2012 - this Saturday
Join us for guided tours of Quarriers Village on Saturday 8 September.
On site at the Scottish Epilepsy Centre
A look at how work is progressing on the new Scottish Epilepsy Centre in Govan.
Young Archie pedals his way to fundraising success for Quarriers
Seven-year-old Archie and his sister Beth (five) collected nearly £200 in a sponsored cycle for Quarriers.
Open water swimmer Audrey takes on the Clyde for Quarriers!
We would like to say thank you to open water swimmer Audrey Thompson swimming the Clyde for Quarriers.
Full steam ahead as residents open gardens to raise money for Quarriers
Three residents in Quarriers Village will open their gardens to the public for Scotland’s Garden Scheme charity day on Sunday 2 September.
Take the Quarriers Edinburgh to Dublin Cycle Challenge
Have the Olympics and the Tour de France inspired you to get on your bike? Sign up for our Edinburgh to Dublin Cycle Challenge!
Residents and Quarriers join forces to refurbish village hall
Quarriers Village residents joined staff from Quarriers last Friday to mark the grand re-opening of Sommerville Weir Hall.
Kilmarnock man goes the distance for Quarriers Epilepsy Centre Appeal
Eddie Watt will be taking his work on the road when he runs a half-marathon for Quarriers’ new world-leading Scottish Epilepsy Centre.
Mavisbank team completes sponsored cycle challenge
A team from Quarriers' Mavisbank service cycled from the service to Balloch in July, and have raised £144 so far.
Go4IT launches Technically Speaking course
Yesterday saw the launch of Technically Speaking, part of Quarriers Go4IT programme, at St Mirren Park.
People's Postcode Trust grant transforms Family Resource Centre Nursery.
A People's Postcode Trust grant has bought a selection of toys and play equipment for the newly extended nursery at Quarriers Family Resource Centre in Ruchazie.
Do the Great Scottish Run for Quarriers
Register free for the Great Scottish Run on Sunday 2nd September if you choose to run for Quarriers.
Quarriers' Christmas Fayre - call for stalls
We are holding our 3rd Annual Christmas Fayre on 24th November, and we are looking for interesting and unique stalls.
New pictures from Scottish Epilepsy Centre site
Another look at how the new Scottish Epilepsy Centre is progressing.
Young people speak out at Equal Opportunities Committee
Quarriers staff and young people we support attended an Equal Opportunities Committee meeting at the Scottish Parliament.
Bungee jump to raise money for Mavisbank service
Fiona Morrison is bungee jumping Glasgow's Titan Crane to raise money for Quarriers' Mavisbank service.
Come and say hello to Quarriers!
Join us for an information day on Wednesday 11 July.
Progress on the Scottish Epilepsy Centre
Work on the new Scottish Epilepsy Centre is well underway.
South West PA Awards spotlight Quarriers South West England services
Ruth McKibbin, Quarriers Bath Regional Office Administrator was named Best Newcomer at the South West PA of the Year Awards, staged by Bath Business News.
A garden party fit for a Queen!
On Tuesday 5 June, people we support at Quarriers Westview, Finnart Street, Octavia Supported Living and ABC Supported Living celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a garden party.
Three young people supported at Quarriers James Shields service completed the Glasgow East End 5K Fun Run at Tollcross, Glasgow, on Sunday 10 June.
Jubilee Proms raises Profile of Quarriers South West Services!
Quarriers 'Quire' performs at The Proms Celebration of British Music at Lackham House.
Quarriers contributes to the Equal Opportunities Committee
On Tuesday 12 June young people supported by Quarriers went to the Scottish Parliament to talk about homelessness.
Quarriers conduct survey for people living with epilepsy
Quarriers finds discrimination against people living with epilepsy is rife in all areas of life.
Jubille Proms Concert in Wiltshire
Join us for a Proms Celebration of British Music in the grounds of the magnificent Georgian, Lackham House in Lacock on Sunday 24th June featuring Bath Spa University Young Performers.
A big thank you to Bath Spa University Brass Ensemble, volunteer singers, Quarriers Bath Regional office staff and supporters who raised £170.00 for South West Children’s Holidays at The Parade Gardens in Bath on Saturday 19th May.
Fundraising Comedy Night at The Stand in Edinburgh
Come along tonight to our Fundraising Comedy Night at The Stand in Edinburgh. We have lined up four top class comedians and guarantee to have you crying with laughter.
YouGov survey for Quarriers Fostering Service
YouGov survey for charity Quarriers finds only just over a quarter of potential Scots foster carers would consider a child with multiple disabilities and complex needs.
are looking for singers to help out at a Jubilee event in Bath
People Postcode Trust Grant for Ruchazie
Quarriers have successfully secured a grant from the People’s Postcode Trust!
Jubilee Celebration of British Music to help vulnerable and disadvantaged children
Bath to host a special Jubilee musical event to help give vulnerable and disadvantaged children from Bath and Wiltshire the chance to have a much-needed holiday by the sea.
Quarriers exhibit at Scottish Parliament
Quarriers were invited by Jackie Baillie MSP to exhibit in the Garden Lobby at the Scottish Parliament.
Join the Scottish Epilepsy Centre for a Zumba class promoting Purple Day – The Global Day of Epilepsy Awareness.
Quarriers family service receives £20k from Short Breaks Fund
Quarriers Family Support Service in Dumfries & Galloway awarded £20k grant from Short Breaks Fund.
Leonardo young people tell their story
Young people supported by Quarriers who are taking part in the Leonardo programme appear in a short film about their experience.
People’s Postcode Lottery award
Thanks to a grant of £9,583 from the People’s Postcode Trust we now have a lovely new garden at Dunn Street
Breaking ground at Quarriers new epilepsy centre
Work starts on world-leading £6.4m centre to put Scotland at forefront of epilepsy treatment and assessment.
Leonardo programme a success for young people
Quarriers' Youth Inclusion Team planning second Leonardo placements for young homeless people.
Quarriers gets five-figure funding boost for staff training
Quarriers is to benefit from a £34,000 Scottish Government funding boost to train frontline staff.
Homelife Ayr resident gets to meet Scottish Secretary
Representatives from Learning Disability Alliance Scotland meet with Michael Moore MP.
Wiltshire children's homes highly praised by education watchdog
Staff employed at two children’s homes in Wiltshire run by Quarriers are celebrating after being highly praised by education watchdog Ofsted.
Torrie Publications hand over cheque
Torrie Publications hand over a cheque for £500 to Quarriers.
Tell us what family means to you
Tell us what family means to you.
An easy way to support the work Quarriers does every single day.
CELCIS are currently seeking the views of those working with looked after children and young people in Scotland.
Young person speaks at Equal Opportunities Committee
Yvette Hutcheson, a young person we support, was invited to give evidence to the Equal Opportunities Committee as part of their consideration of young people and homelessness.
DLA Mobility Component retained
The UK Government has abandoned plans to remove the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance for people in residential care.
Quarriers Recruitment Open Day Tuesday 13th December
Take a look at our new advertising campaign - It's a FAMILY thing.
Look how far I, you, we have come
You can now view our Annual Review for 2010/2011 online complete with video clips from staff and people we support.
We have an amazing chance to win £50,000 for our Steps & Stages service in Ayrshire.
People’s Postcode Lottery award for Dunn Street Garden
The People’s Postcode Trust have now awarded a further £9,583 so that we can develop the garden at the service.
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