

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cowal u3a - February General Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Argyll and Bute Befrienders – Supporting Young People

Join Arlene Colewell (Charity Manager) and Lucy Neish (Project Worker for Cowal &amp; Bute) for an engaging and insightful talk about Argyll and Bute Befrienders.

Discover how the charity supports children and young people aged 6–18 by recruiting, training and supporting local volunteers to become Befrienders. Through genuine, consistent relationships, volunteers help young people build confidence, resilience and self-esteem.

Arlene has managed the charity for over five years and brings more than 25 years’ experience working with children and families across different sectors. Lucy is a former teacher with over 25 years’ experience and a rich background in theatre and the arts.

Arlene and Lucy will share real-life stories from the service, illustrating how befriending can be a powerful and meaningful experience - not only for young people, but for volunteers too.

(Please note: Argyll and Bute Befrienders is a separate charity from Cowal Elderly Befrienders.)

Suggested Donation of £2 to cover hall hire. All welcome!

(Please note: Argyll and Bute Befrienders is a separate charity from Cowal Elderly Befrienders.)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greenock/cowal-u3a-february-general-meeting/200029667546610
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, meetups, art, workshops, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029667546610?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=greenock-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Greenock
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Dunoon Burgh Hall
- **lat**: 55.950361768672
- **long**: -4.9277338660102
- **full address**: Dunoon Burgh Hall, 195 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7, United Kingdom, Greenock

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Cowal u3a (https://allevents.in/org/cowal-u3a/25116251)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dunoon Burgh Hall, 195 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7, United Kingdom, Greenock
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cowal u3a
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, charities, meetups, art, workshops, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Cowal u3a - February General Meeting ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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