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Glasgow Adult ADHD Peer Socialising
@gaapsglasgow.bsky.social
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We’re a volunteer-run group organising free social events for adults with #ADHD in the Glasgow area. Details in posts or check our website/DM/contact us for more info!

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We don’t just do coffee and boardgames!

We have a thriving WhatsApp Community where our members arrange all kinds of things together — like this hike up Ben A’an a few did recently.

There’s something for everyone at GAAPS, and if there isn’t… suggest it!

#ADHD #Glasgow
6 of our members plus one dog at the top of Ben A’an on a beautiful clear day Our squirrel mascot also at the top, with Loch Katrine behind it An un-squirrelled view of Loch Katrine from the top A view north of the hills, including the Cobbler
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Board games on Saturday (15th November) as usual!

📍1:30-4:30 at Hillhead Library (follow the signs up to the Small Hall)
💰Free of charge to attend
❓Good chance of a cheeky pint somewhere afterwards
💯 Certain chance of a fun afternoon with lovely people

#ADHD #Glasgow
A graphic with two photos of our members playing games text about our board games meet ups that reads: “Fortnightly Board Games Meetup at Hillhead Library Saturdays 1:30-4:30 Just drop in - no booking • August 9, 23 • September 6, 20 • October 4, 18 • November 1, 15, 29 • December 13 Having ADHD can feel very isolating. Come meet others who understand what it's like and make some new friends! • All welcome: self-diagnosed, diagnosed, or just curious • Free! We will never charge for attendance More details at the link or drop us a message here! linktr.ee/gaaps”
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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🌍 5% of people have ADHD
🇬🇧 0.3% of people are diagnosed
👉 3.5 million undiagnosed
🫥 ...and they're struggling

ADHD is a disorder, not quirky scattiness. To be diagnosable it must have a debilitating effect on daily life.

3.5 million people struggling = under diagnosed.

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHD
A graphic with a sad looking ADHD Awareness Moth and a quote "Everyone says they have ADHD now. It's overdiagnosed." A graphic of the now happier looking ADHD Awareness Moth saying "1 in 20 people have ADHD; in the UK only 1 in 300 are diagnosed, even after the recent rise in diagnoses. So 15 out of 16 people with ADHD haven't been diagnosed yet!" An infographic entitled ADHD in the UK. It shows 300 black people icons, of which 15 are coloured green and one coloured red, representing the proportion of people in the UK who have undiagnosed and diagnosed ADHD respectively Text reading "Estimates of global ADHD prevalence vary between 2 and 7% with an average of 5%. Even using a more conservative estimate of 2.8% for people in the UK, 8 out of 9 people with ADHD remain undiagnosed. That's 2 million people living with undiagnosed - and therefore untreated and unsupported - ADHD."
October 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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We did not remember in time for the start! But we will be making up for it 💪

Stay tuned for more from the ADHD Awareness Moth!

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHD
A graphic with the text "It's October - so that means it's ADHD Awareness Moth" with an image of a cartoon moth wearing a traffic cone on it's head like the brain in the GAAPS logo. In the corner of the image is the GAAPS logo
October 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Coffee this Saturday (27th September) at The Social Hub (15 Candleriggs Square)!

All welcome, diagnosed or not! Drop in anytime while we're there 12:30-2:00 (for sure between those times but almost certainly beyond)

#ADHD #Glasgow
A graphic with pictures of our members smiling over coffee and the text: “Fortnightly Coffee, Chat (and More?) Meet ups Drop in Saturdays 12:30-2:00 - and see what we do after 2! • August 2, 16, 30 • September 13, 27 • October 11, 25 • November 8, 22 • December 6 Having ADHD can feel very isolating. Come meet others who understand what it's like and make some new friends! • All welcome: self-diagnosed, diagnosed, or just curious • Free! We will never charge for attendance More details at the link or drop us a message here! linktr.ee/gaaps” A (toy) squirrel with a traffic cone on its head.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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We will also be at Stirling Pride tomorrow!

Come see us in the march or drop by our stall in the Albert Halls!

#StirlingPride #StirlingPride2025 #ADHD

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Our little squirrel mascot with a traffic cone on his head. Text reads “see us at Stirling pride tomorrow”
September 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Coffee this Saturday (16th August) at The Social Hub (15 Candleriggs Square)!
All welcome! Drop in anytime while we’re there

🕑 12:30-2:00 (and probably beyond)
Whether you’re diagnosed or not, whether you’re 18 or 80, come along and meet some fun people who understand what it’s like to be you
A graphic with pictures of our members smiling over coffee and the text: “Fortnightly Coffee, Chat (and More?) Meet ups Drop in Saturdays 12:30-2:00 - and see what we do after 2! • August 2, 16, 30 • September 13, 27 • October 11, 25 • November 8, 22 • December 6 Having ADHD can feel very isolating. Come meet others who understand what it's like and make some new friends! • All welcome: self-diagnosed, diagnosed, or just curious • Free! We will never charge for attendance More details at the link or drop us a message here! linktr.ee/gaaps”
August 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Board games on Saturday as usual!

📍1:30-4:30 at Hillhead Library (follow the signs)
❓Good chance of a cheeky pint somewhere afterwards
💯 Certain chance of a fun afternoon with lovely people

PS: Yes, we forget the rules all the time 😂

#ADHD #Glasgow
A graphic with two photos of our members playing games text about our board games meet ups that reads: “Fortnightly Board Games Meetup at Hillhead Library Saturdays 1:30-4:30 Just drop in - no booking • August 9, 23 • September 6, 20 • October 4, 18 • November 1, 15, 29 • December 13 Having ADHD can feel very isolating. Come meet others who understand what it's like and make some new friends! • All welcome: self-diagnosed, diagnosed, or just curious • Free! We will never charge for attendance More details at the link or drop us a message here! linktr.ee/gaaps”
August 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Also today, we will be at South Lanarkshire Pride in Hamilton! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Keep an eye out for our signs as you march past and come and say hi before/afterwards!

#ADHD #Pride
A painted sign with our name and logo - a brain with a traffic cone hat A sign saying “GayDHD - can’t even think straight”
August 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Today: Coffee & Govanhill Carnival 🎪

Get your coffee to go and meet us at Queen's Park (Victoria road gates) to walk in the parade to the main site at Govanhill Park
● 12:30-1:00 Meet in Queen's park
● 1:00-2:00 Parade
● 2:00-4:00 Entertainment in Govanhill Park

Look for our sign to find us!
A photo of a hand held sign with our name and logo — a traffic cone hat on a brain, on a purple background
August 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Board games tomorrow as usual!

📍1:30-4:30 at Hillhead Library (follow the signs)
❓Good chance of a cheeky pint somewhere afterwards
💯 Certain chance of a fun afternoon with lovely people

PS: Yes, we forget the rules all the time 😂 But that’s half the fun!

#ADHD #Glasgow
Two of our members playing Uno. Please don't judge us on the carpet; it's the library's Another three of our member's preparing Dungeon's and Dragons things while the rest of us play other games
July 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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We are here waiting for the march
Photo of the sign of the corner of John St and George St
July 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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We are here!
A sign with our logo, underneath the famous Duke of Wellington statue — the inspiration for our logo
July 19, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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GAAPS will be at Glasgow's Pride tomorrow! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📍 Meeting around 11 by the Duke of Wellington statue and then finding a spot to watch the march

☕️ Meeting for coffee 12:30-2:00 (as usual), at Tinderbox, Ingram St

Come see us and the rest of our signs!

#ADHD #Glasgow #Pride
A painted sign of our logo A sign reading: "Pride: so important even we can focus on it" A sign with a rainbow and the text "the future is inclusive" A sign reading: "GayDHD -- can't even think straight"
July 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Picnic and boardgames this Saturday ☀️

• 11am in Kelvingrove Park for picnic

• 1:30-4:30pm in Hillhead Library as always for board games

• drink in the pub after

Come to both or just one — no need to book or be on time, just show up (and leave) whenever! #ADHDtime

#ADHD #Glasgow #TapsAff
A few of our members at our last picnic; we’ll be at the same place this weekend A map showing the location for the picnic: over the bridge from Kelvin Way and left at the Highland Infantry Memorial statue
July 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Our regular boardgames meet is this afternoon at Hillhead Library! Drop in anytime between 1:30 and 4:30 and join the fun!

#ADHD #Glasgow
Three of our members sitting around a table laughing A selection of the games we have to play on a table
June 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Picnic tomorrow 🧺 12:30-2:00+ in Kelvingrove Park

Bring coffee, snacks, and join us! Just show up anytime.

We'll be near the Highland Light Infantry Memorial; DM if you want more detailed instructions.
The area in Kelvingrove park where we’ll be A squirrel. Because, obviously A sign in the park saying “please to not feed the wildlife (especially after midnight)”. It’s a silhouette of a Mogwai from Gremlins crossed out in red
June 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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GAAPS is 1! 🥳

Come and celebrate how much we've grown since starting as a small fortnightly games meet up, and hear about our plans for the future!

There will be cake! 🎂

Drop in anytime 12:30-2:00 in the café, and then after -- depends how we feel!

#ADHD #Glasgow #Birthday
An infographic with details of the Birthday Meet-up At the top is Glasgow Adult ADHD Peer Socialising at the top, next to our logo: a semi-stylised pink brain with an orange and white traffic cone on top. Headline: "1st birthday in Kelvin Hall" Main text reads: "Drop in between 12:30 and 2:00 to celebrate (with cake!) how much we've grown over the year and our plans for the future. After 2:00, we may stay longer, go somewhere else... who knows!" Bullet points beneath read: "All welcome: self-diagnosed, diagnosed, or just curious. Free! We will never charge for attendance. More details on the website below or drop us a message here!" A box at the top gives the dates and times of the upcoming coffee meets: "June 2, 21, 12:30-2:00" The web address is gaaps.weebly.com, our email address is contactgaaps@proton.me"
June 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Board games today at Hillhead Library!

Drop in anytime between 1:30 and 4:30 and join the fun!

Diagnosed or not, good at board games or not, all welcome.

Upstairs in the Small Hall — look for the signs, ask the lovely staff, or DM us. We can meet you if you like 😊

#Glasgow #ADHD
A collage of images of our members playing board games at a previous meet up
May 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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We will be at the café in The Social Hub (15 Candleriggs Square) between 12:30 and 2:00 today — drop in anytime to say hi and join in whatever fun we get up to after 2:00!

#ADHD #Glasgow #BoooooItRained
An infographic with details of our series of fortnightly coffee meet-ups. At the top is Glasgow Adult ADHD Peer Socialising at the top, next to our logo: a semi-stylised pink brain with an orange and white traffic cone on top. Headline: Fortnightly coffee, chat (and more?) Main text reads: "Having ADHD can feel very isolating. Come meet others who understand what it's like and make some new friends!" Bullet points beneath read: "All welcome: self-diagnosed, diagnosed, or just curious. Free! We will never charge for attendance. Every other Saturday, 12:30-2:00. Coffee, chat and after, maybe a walk, a drink... Full details on the website below or drop us a message here!" A box at the top gives the dates and times of the upcoming meets: " May 10, 24 June 7, 21 12:30-2:00" The web address is gaaps.weebly.com, our email address is contactgaaps@proton.me
May 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Today! Come along for coffee and a scavenger hunt!

Coffee in the Kelvin Hall from 12:30-2:00 (drop in anytime) and then we'll go across to the Kelvingrove for a scavenger hunt -- find the exhibits that match the prompts!

All welcome!

#ADHD #Glasgow
At the top and bottom are photos of some of our members smiling and laughing at one of our coffee meetups. Next to it is our logo: the words Glasgow Adult ADHD Peer Socialising, next to a semi-stylised pink brain with an orange and white traffic cone on top. Between the photos is an infographic with details of our series of fortnightly coffee meet-ups. Headline: Fortnightly coffee, chat (and more?) Main text reads: "Having ADHD can feel very isolating. Come meet others who understand what it's like and make some new friends!" Bullet points beneath read: "All welcome: self-diagnosed, diagnosed, or just curious. Free! We will never charge for attendance. Every other Saturday, 12:30-2:00. Coffee, chat and after, maybe a walk, a drink... Full details on the website below or drop us a message here!" A box at the top gives the dates and times of the upcoming meets: "March 1, 15, 29 April 12, 26 May 10, 24 Jun 7, 21 12:30-2:00" The web address is gaaps.weebly.com, our email address is contactgaaps@proton.me
May 10, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Everyone is welcome at GAAPS. We have members of all genders, sexualities, ages, ethnicities, and all are welcome ❤️
A graphic reading “all are welcome here ❤️” on a background of trans pride colours.
April 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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We will be at Starbucks in Royal Exchange Square (behind GOMA) on Saturday from 12:30-2:00!

Drop in anytime; after 2:00 we will be off for an adventure (to be decided on the day)!

#ADHD #Glasgow
At the top and bottom are photos of some of our members smiling and laughing at one of our coffee meetups. Next to it is our logo: the words Glasgow Adult ADHD Peer Socialising, next to a semi-stylised pink brain with an orange and white traffic cone on top. Between the photos is an infographic with details of our series of fortnightly coffee meet-ups. Headline: Fortnightly coffee, chat (and more?) Main text reads: "Having ADHD can feel very isolating. Come meet others who understand what it's like and make some new friends!" Bullet points beneath read: "All welcome: self-diagnosed, diagnosed, or just curious. Free! We will never charge for attendance. Every other Saturday, 12:30-2:00. Coffee, chat and after, maybe a walk, a drink... Full details on the website below or drop us a message here!" A box at the top gives the dates and times of the upcoming meets: "March 1, 15, 29 April 12, 26 May 10, 24 Jun 7, 21 12:30-2:00" The web address is gaaps.weebly.com, our email address is contactgaaps@proton.me
April 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Some pics from our last Coffee, Chat (and more?) meet up where we tried bouldering 🧗‍♂️

First time for most people but as you can see they took to it and we had a lot of fun!

New hyperfixations triggered... 🫣

#ADHD #Glasgow #bouldering
Three of our members smiling and laughing in the coffee shop A wide view of our table in the coffee shop, showing 8 of the 10 attendees talking, eating and laughing One of our members quite high up on the bouldering wall, watched by a few of the others Another of our members partway up the wall, while another watches
April 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Some photos from the past weekend's board games meet up!

We'll be back there as usual on the 19th if you want to come add your smile and meet some other people who can't remember the rules either!

#Glasgow #ADHD #WaitWeveBeenPlayingThisWrong
8 of this week's attendees sitting around the table playing Uno No Mercy. Lots of laughter, someone picking up a lot of cards, and of course everyone is looking in random directions and about 3 different conversations are going on. Action shot of one of our members reaching to pick up quite a lot of cards from the deck, while in the artfully blurred background someone else organises their hand and someone else looks ruefully at theirs. Close up of one of our other games on the table -- Virus! Dealing a new round because we are gluttons for punishment!
April 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM