Community food and health Scotland

Learning opportunities with Volunteer Development Scotland

Jim Byrne — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:51

Volunteer Development Scotland has a wide range of opportunities for learning in volunteer co-ordination and management. They may be useful for both individuals who wish to develop their practice and for organisation staff and volunteers working towards the Investing in Volunteers quality standard.

Learning opportunities, accredited and non-accredited, are available at internediate and advanced levels.

More information and details of how to book are available at www.vds.org.uk

New Edinburgh Community Cafe website

Jim Byrne — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:51

Edinburgh Community Cafes has just launched its new website www.edinburghcommunitycafes.org.uk

On this website you will find information about what a community cafe is, and where you can visit one (or several) in Edinburgh.

Maternal and early years website

Jim Byrne — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:51

NHS Health Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government has developed a website for professionals working in health, local and community and voluntary authorities to support health improvement in early years.

Visit www.maternal-and-early-years.org.uk to find out more.

Small steps towards a healthier life

Jim Byrne — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:51

The Food Standards Agency has officially launched SmallSteps4Life - an interactive website to motivate young people to take simple steps towards improving their health and wellbeing, both inside and outside the classroom.

SmallSteps4Life encourages young people to set themselves challenges, relating to the themes of eating well, getting active and feeling good – these could include eating a healthy breakfast every day, walking to and from school, or just getting more sleep. The updated website gives all primary and secondary schools the opportunity to post their own challenge ideas, play games and take part in quizzes. Teachers can also share their schools’ successes and nominate individuals or groups, who have done particularly well, as SmallSteps4Life 'champions'.

For more information visit http://smallsteps4life.direct.gov.uk/

SROI update

Jim Byrne — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:51

The SROI (Social Return on Investment) project website has been updated with new materials, case studies, an information leaflet and a downloadable Guide to SROI.

Dates have also been confirmed for free SROI workshops.

More information is available from www.sroiproject.org.uk

Launch of Larder Bytes

Jim Byrne — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:51

Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) has recently launched its online shopping site www.Larderbytes.com Bread, fruit/veg, fish, dairy and meat items can be ordered online and delivered free to anywhere in Aberdeen.

More information on Larderbytes is available from CFINE on 01224 596156, email cfine@btconnect.com or visit www.Larderbytes.com