The Scottish Community Alliance (SCA) is co-ordinating a Communities Day at the Scottish Parliament on 26 April. The day will offer a mixture of debate and discussion on some of the key issues facing Scotland’s communities as well as providing an opportunity to celebrate achievements. Delegates from different parts of the sector have been invited …
Events and conferences
International School Meals Day – Friday 8 March 2013
International School Meals Day is a collaborative project that began between the USA and Scotland and is aimed at raising the profile/value/importance of school meals. Various supporting organisations will be undertaking activities in support of the day including Scottish and AmericanSchools, Local authorities, APSE, ASSIST, Food for Life, BBC world class, Mary’s Meals, Global Child …
Come visit us at The Gathering
We are pleased to announce that CFHS and our colleagues at the healthyliving award are taking part in The Gathering 2013 on 27-28 February. The Gathering is one of the key events in Scotland’s third sector calendar and with its programme of free events and exhibition & market hall with over 100 organisations, it is a fantastic place to …
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Empowered Communities – Active Citizens workshops
As part of a pan European programme working to address the exclusion of marginalised communities through increased democratic participation, the Scottish Community Development Centre and other partners in Scotland are holding three national workshops (culminating in a future trans-national workshop) with practitioners, community activists and policy makers to engage them in dialogue on current community …
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NHS Health Scotland Maternal and Infant Nutrition Conference 7 February 2013
Registration for NHS Health Scotland Maternal and Infant Nutrition Conference on Thursday 7 February 2013, 09:00-16:00 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh is now open. To register for the conference you can use the online booking form, where you can also view a draft programme. The conference will focus on maternal and infant nutrition and its influence …
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Improving Maternal and Infant Nutrition in Scotland: Unlocking our Potential
The next NHS Health Scotland Maternal and Infant Nutrition Conference will take place on Thursday 7 February 2013 in Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. The broad theme within this is the use of asset-based approaches to improving maternal and infant nutrition. Parallel sessions will be themed around key elements of the Maternal and Infant Nutrition Framework and …
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Physical Activity and Health Alliance Awards
NHS Health Scotland’s Physical and Activity and Health Alliance (PAHA) is seeking nominations of physical activity programmes from a range of settings, sectors and professions in Scotland. This is an opportunity to raise the profile of local work, as well as help build capacity by sharing inspirational practice and experiences with others. There are seven categories ranging …
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Savour the flavour – the African Kitchen
The Co-operative Savour the Flavour roadshow is travelling round Scotland at the end of June and the beginning of July. The African Kitchen will give Co-operative Members useful ideas and recipes using fairly traded African and Co-operative products. Events are free and commence at 7 pm, with refreshments served on arrival. For more info contact patricia.ditommaso@co-operative.coop Tuesday …
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Scotland’s Food Strategy
Edinburgh Community Food and Community Food and Health (Scotland) will both be presenting at a forthcoming multi-sectoral examination of Scotland’s Food Strategy. The conference is planned for 18 September in Edinburgh and the organisers are keen to encourage the broadest participation. Community groups and voluntary organisations can use a discount code (SFS13) to get a …