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Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012
Nominations are now open for the Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012 Closing Date for Nominations is Wednesday 21st March 2012 Volunteer Centre Edinburgh is delighted to announce that once again the City of Edinburgh Council will be hosting the Inspiring Volunteering Awards at the City Chambers, on the evening of Thursday 7th June 2012 during Volunteers’ Week.
A Third Sector Fit For The Future
In a time of considerable change – economic, social, political – how does the city’s Third Sector need to change and grow? This is the core question facing the newly-formed Third Sector Strategy Group (TSSG) when it meets on Friday 24th February. For the first hour or so members will embark on a process of
Council Agrees Budget Motion
The City of Edinburgh Council today agreed its overall budget, including GENERAL FUND REVENUE BUDGET 2012 – 2013; the GENERAL FUND CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2012 – 2016; and the HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT & CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2012-13. All the papers for this budget meeting are available on the City of Edinburgh Council’s website, by following the
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Archive
Children and young people
Farm Friends
Gorgie City Farm Parents & Toddlers (2-4yrs) Group Tuesdays 10:00 – 11.15 (no booking required) A session of animal themed fun, storytelling and craft Farm Cafe and playground available for use …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21st February – Rabbits 28th February – Chickens 6th March – Pigs 13th March – Guinea Pigs 20th March – Sheep 27th March
GIRFEC Matters… December 2011 Update
It’s good to be able to feedback that a significant number of settings (and members of staff!) are now confidently using the systems and structures put in place to streamline assessment and planning for children and young people in line with Getting it right for every child. Since our last Update, Claire Kirbitson has been
Growing Confidence programme
There are still a few places for staff to train up to deliver the Growing Confidence programme “Raising Children With Confidence” to parents and carers. In the last 3 years, over 500 parents/carers across Edinburgh have already benefited from this course which aims to support the promotion of positive mental health and emotional well-being in
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Consultations
Focus Group Roadshows
Creative Scotland is leading the development of Scotland’s first National Youth Arts Strategy. The strategy isn’t Creative Scotland’s, it’s Scotland’s and we would like you to join the conversation. It will have the vision of establishing Scotland as an international leader in youth arts. Perhaps you think we already are? We need to hear your
Help Shape Commissioning Plans
The Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership wants your views on its Commissioning Plan for services for: young carers, those with or affected by alcohol and drug problems, and parents. This event – from 2 to 4.30pm on Wednesday, 29th February at the Quaker Meeting House on Victoria Terrace – is an opportunity for you to
Equality and Human Rights Performance Framework for the Third Sector
Does your organisation have experience of the benefits and challenges of mainstreaming equality and human rights? If so then your input to the development of a draft Equality and Human Rights Performance Framework for the Third Sector would be invaluable and we would like to invite you to one of the three focus group meetings
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Events
EACC’s Big Debate on Criminal Justice – Saturday 3rd March 2012
The Edinburgh Association of Community Councils is keen for community members to contribute to their Big Debate on Criminal Justice on Saturday 3 March 2012. This event provides an opportunity to question and debate with some of those who help to maintain order in our society. Investigating crime, implementing the law, dispensing justice and helping
Walking Group Programme till March 2012
For more information download the attachment from the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.
Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012
Nominations are now open for the Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2012 Closing Date for Nominations is Wednesday 21st March 2012 Volunteer Centre Edinburgh is delighted to announce that once again the City of Edinburgh Council will be hosting the Inspiring Volunteering Awards at the City Chambers, on the evening of Thursday 7th June 2012 during Volunteers’ Week.
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Funding
Funding available to Edinburgh Youth Groups from Starbucks Youth Action
Are you 16-24 (or know someone who is) and have an idea for a local youth project that would benefit your community? If so, Starbucks Youth Action could be what you need to get your project off the ground. In partnership with UK Youth, Starbucks Youth Action is now in its second year. This youth
“Meet the Funders” event
Date : Monday 26 March 2012 Time : 1pm to 4pm Venue : The Main Council Chamber , The City Chambers, High Street , Edinburgh EH1 1YJ Format : Informal Drop in Market Place – no booking required Attractions : Free event , free tea, coffee & biscuits and free Stars Wars Goodie Bag for
Council Agrees Budget Motion
The City of Edinburgh Council today agreed its overall budget, including GENERAL FUND REVENUE BUDGET 2012 – 2013; the GENERAL FUND CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2012 – 2016; and the HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT & CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2012-13. All the papers for this budget meeting are available on the City of Edinburgh Council’s website, by following the
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New Service
New Rent Surgeries at COSS
Are you worried about paying rent? Do you wish to discuss rent arrears? Do you have problems with your neighbours? Then come along to Community One Stop Shop new Rent Surgery!! These will take place fortnightly on Tuesday mornings 10-12. See poster for more information
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Opportunities
Mental Health Support Worker Vacancy
28 hrs a week: pro rata rate is £ 18,026 p.a. (Full time rate is £23,820) Living Well North Edinburgh is wishing to recruit an enthusiastic and committed person to join their small team to implement the Living Well North Edinburgh (LWNE) programme of supportive and preventative community services and activities in line with our values,
MYDG seeking Link Up Development Worker
Muirhouse Youth Development Group (MYDG) in Partnership with Inspiring Scotland is seeking to employ a talented facilitator to develop, implement and run its Link Up Programme based in Muirhouse, North Edinburgh. Salary – SJC AP4 pts 27-30 (Full Time) MYDG is an outwardly facing group rooted in the community of Muirhouse and its adjacent areas.
Part Time Administrative Assistant for COSS
Community One Stop Shop are looking for a Part Time Administrative Assistant Salary: £13,548 Hours: 12 hours per week Post funded until July 2013 The successful candidate will help with all administrative duties within the Community One Stop Shop. These include reception duties, filing, assisting clients, basic accounts, answering telephone and greeting clients. We are
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Resources/Publications
Social Enterprise Exchange – Programme Updated!
Follow us on Twitter at #SocEntEx David Carleton from FareStart / Catalyst Kitchens confirmed as speaker! We’re delighted that David Carleton, National Director of FareStart / Catalyst Kitchens (based in Seattle) will deliver a masterclass at The Social Enterprise Exchange – an unmissable event for those operating (or thinking about setting up) food based
Edinburgh Guarantee Progress Report
The ‘Edinburgh Guarantee’ is a vision that all young people leave school into a positive destination. The Council is working with partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors across the city to increase the number of jobs, education and training opportunities being made available to young people. Background information and previous progress reports can be
Scottish Story Telling Centre January 2012 Bulletin
Latest bulletin from the Scottish Story Telling Centre is available. In this issue The Doctor and the Sailor - Wendy de Rusett shares a story she discovered by chance at the doctor’s surgery The Infamous Brothers Davenport Lianne Whitelaw introduces the Lyceum’s thrilling new play Celtic Connections 2012 – A Cultural Fusion - Marion Kenny takes her
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Training
National Workforce Development – CLD Upskilling Sessions
Linked Work and Training Trust (LWTT) in partnership with Scotland’s Learning Partnership (SLP) are organising a series of workshops across Scotland to introduce resources that have been developed as part of the national CLD Upskilling Programme. The resources focus on four CPD and training themes that have been identified from consultation and needs analysis in
Facilitation Training
Gain the tools and techniques to make your facilitation engaging and productive. This interactive course will look closely at the roles a facilitator may play and how and when a facilitator’s role may link in to work on longer term community development. It will build the confidence of anyone keen to be a good facilitator
Getting Started: An Introductory Course in Adult Literacy and Numeracy
This particular course will include examples of working with young people 16-25. This non-accredited course has been developed by Edinburgh Literacies partnership (formerly CLAN). Based on clear principles of inclusion and lifelong learning, the partnership aims to increase and improve learning opportunities for literacy and numeracy learners across Edinburgh.
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