The next meeting of the Community Food Social Enterprise Network is being held on Tuesday 24 April at 3 pm in the Crescent Kitchen, Broomhouse Centre, Edinburgh. The meeting will include a tour of Crescent Kitchen and an input from Angie Foreman from Wooden Spoon Catering in Dundee, who will talk about balancing social impact …
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National Parenting Strategy
The Scottish Government would welcome the views of early years workers as it develops the National Parenting Strategy. The strategy will be wide ranging, focusing on parents of children of all ages, as well as parents-to-be and is aimed at all parents and carers. The strategy aims to make a practical difference to parents, helping …
Posted in Policy news
NHS Health Scotland Healthy Living publications update
The NHS Health Scotland suite of Healthy Living public facing resources will be updated in 2012-13 and support is needed to guide the development of these national publications. These publications relate to Child Healthy Weight, Food & Health and Physical Activity & Healthy Weight in Scotland, across all age stages. By supporting the update, you …
Posted in Publications news
Community Food Social Enterprise Network meeting
The next Community Food Social Enterprise Network meeting is being held on Wednesday 21st March, 3pm at the Crescent Cafe in the Broomhouse Centre, Edinburgh. There will be a tour of the Broomhouse Centre and speaker (to be confirmed). If you would like to attend, or for more details about the meeting or the Network, …
Posted in Events and conferences
Speakers announced for the 2012 National Food and Drink Policy Conference
The Scottish Government has just announced the line-up of speakers for its National Food and Drink Policy Conference, which is to be held in Perth on Wednesday 7 March 2012. For further information and details of how to book a place, see this news item on the Scottish Government website.
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GCVS funding search facility
GCVS today launched its new funding search facility, First Funding Stop, a one-stop online funding locator. This new resource is free to use and offers an extensive search facility, as well as hints and tips on applying for funding. Try it out at www.open4community.info/glasgow
Posted in Funding news, Websites
New sustainable development resources for community groups
A new set of educational resources on sustainable development for community organisations has been produced by the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC). Community Action for a Sustainable Scotland (CASS) is a set of 7 resources aimed at community projects and groups, which offer advice ranging from how to develop a sustainability plan to simple tips …
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More Village SOS funding
The Big Lottery Fund has announced a second round of Village SOS funding totalling £4 million, which will open on 10 April. Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 are available to help communities develop plans for enterprising community projects that will answer a local need or improve services for local people, such as a community-run …