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Date: 22nd April 2016<br />
Issue: 527<br />
E-<strong>Bulletin</strong><br />
You’re Not Alone - Plan A or Plan B<br />
Integration of Health and<br />
Social Care Update<br />
As the Integration of Health and Social Care<br />
continues in the city, we are often asked at<br />
ACVO about what has been happening.<br />
The third part of Alan Clark’s blog is now live. Focusing on the<br />
uncertainty in the Oil and Gas sector in Aberdeen, the knock on<br />
effect to other industries and the challenges faced by those facing<br />
redundancy Alan draws on his own experience to raise awareness<br />
of these issues and highlight where to find both practical and<br />
emotional support.<br />
“Last time, I wrote about the stress and anxiety I faced when the<br />
initial redundancies were made. It seemed like only a matter<br />
of time before further redundancies would take place………..<br />
and unfortunately a couple of months later, that is exactly what<br />
happened. It was explained to us that with the market conditions<br />
showing no signs of improving, further cuts were necessary in<br />
order to try and preserve the business. However, unlike the<br />
previous round, the team I was in was now going to face cuts.<br />
Needless to say, the anxiety that we all faced was heightened,<br />
and the dynamic within the office changed. Suddenly, the support<br />
network we had as a team was about to be shattered, as we were<br />
all plunged into a redundancy selection process together. I was<br />
very fortunate to work with such consummate professionals (and<br />
friends) and the sense of togetherness never waivered. Yes, the<br />
team would be disbanded and some of us would lose our jobs,<br />
but everyone remained supportive and the sense of camaraderie<br />
helped.”<br />
Read More<br />
The Kincorth and Torry meetings will give<br />
a flavour of what is going on as does the<br />
Aberdeen H&SCP Website. http://www.<br />
aberdeencityhscp.co.uk/<br />
ACVO is committed to ensuring the 3rd sector<br />
is well informed and involved in this process.<br />
f you have any queries please contact us.<br />
Girfec Training Programme -<br />
April to June 2016<br />
Click here to access the lastest Girfec Training<br />
Programme which will run from 23 April to 21<br />
June 2016.<br />
Please note that due to requests there have<br />
been evening and weekend training sessions<br />
included in this programme.<br />
If you would like to apply for training please<br />
send your completed booking form to girfec@<br />
aberlour.org.uk<br />
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Aberdeen Children Invited to Name New Charity Mascot<br />
Family support charity Home-Start Aberdeen is inviting primary children throughout the city to<br />
help name their new charity mascot.<br />
The mascot, a full-size furry brown bear, has recently joined the Home-Start Aberdeen team<br />
and is set to enjoy a busy schedule attending its various fundraising events and activities.<br />
Given the charity’s work with children in the city, the Home-Start Aberdeen team felt it would<br />
be fitting to offer local primary classes the chance to decide the mascot name.<br />
The winning class will receive their own Home-Start Aberdeen teddy bear, along with a visit<br />
from the newly named mascot.<br />
“We are all very excited about the arrival of our latest furry team member,” says Georgette Cobban, scheme manager,<br />
Home-Start Aberdeen. “The mascot will be invaluable in terms of raising awareness of our work in the city. We want him –<br />
or her – to appeal to as many of our young people as possible. For these reasons, we thought it would be appropriate – and<br />
fun – to ask city schoolchildren to help us to decide on a name.<br />
“Our work is all about engaging with communities. We already enjoy very positive working relationships with local schools<br />
and the competition provides an opportunity to strengthen this relationship with both our education professionals and<br />
young people.<br />
“We hope to receive lots of entries and are looking forward to seeing what the children come up with.”<br />
Classes who wish to enter Home-Start Aberdeen’s mascot naming competition can do so by emailing their suggested name,<br />
along with their school, class and contact details to admin@homestartaberdeen.org.uk by Friday, 20 May.<br />
Home-Start Aberdeen is one of Scotland’s largest Home-Start schemes. The charity provides local families with emotional<br />
and practical support in their own homes, via its team of trained home visiting volunteers. Further information about Home-<br />
Start Aberdeen is available at www.homestartaberdeen.org.uk or by calling 01224 693545.<br />
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NEWS<br />
Do you have a Bouncy Castle?<br />
Or know someone who does?<br />
Instant Neighbour are looking to source a bouncy castle. If you are someone you know can help<br />
out please contact Susan Cheyne, susan.cheyne@instantneighbour.co.uk.<br />
Important News from the Cash in your Pocket Team<br />
Hi all…as some of you may be aware the CIYPP Team are no longer located within<br />
ACVO. Cfine have provided accommodation / support to enable us to continue our<br />
services while we work towards establishing ourselves within a more permanent<br />
location hopefully for many years to come. This is at an advanced stage and we<br />
should be able to provide an update before long.<br />
Users of CIYPP services will largely be unaware of behind the scene operational transitional arrangements that are in place.<br />
Appropriate mail forwarding/collection is operating effectively and we do not anticipate any significant disruption to the<br />
flow of referrals either being received or forwarded for action.<br />
Making a referral on the phone<br />
Temporarily people using our old Phoneline Number 01224-686077 will hear a message asking them to redial:<br />
07967432505<br />
As soon as we have established our home and feel that we can with confidence provide a permanent Phoneline Number you<br />
will be notified by e mail and we will immediately start the redistribution of our promotional and referral material containing<br />
new contact information. The temporary number will remain operational until we are satisfied it is no longer in use.<br />
Launch of the ACOSVO Women Leaders’ Network<br />
We are excited to announce the launch of the ACOSVO Women Leaders’ Network,<br />
a peer support network for women leaders in Scottish voluntary organisations.<br />
We are celebrating this with a launch event and networking lunch on 9 June,<br />
12pm-2pm in Edinburgh which will be the first in a series of engaging and inspiring<br />
events.<br />
The network was founded in March 2016 by a group of women who came together to explore opportunities to provide support<br />
to women leaders in Scotland’s third sector. We were delighted to welcome Dorothy Dalton who shared her experience of<br />
setting up Groundbreakers, a women’s network for Chief Officers south of the border. It was agreed that a network would be<br />
highly beneficial to address barriers to women’s equality, progression, and success in the sector, and that a series of events<br />
and activities would be developed with the aim of supporting this.<br />
The role of the network will be to provide opportunities for women Chief Officers to network and learn from each other.<br />
Further aims of the network will be to encourage and support women aspiring to become Chief Officers; connect with<br />
women leaders across other sectors in Scotland; promote good practice with regards to gender equality in third sector<br />
organisations; and to influence and help shape policy on these issues in Scotland’s wider public life.<br />
The launch will be celebrated with a networking lunch on 9 June, 12pm-2pm, at Lindsays in Edinburgh. Please register here<br />
to save your space.<br />
To stay in touch and hear about news and developments, join the ACOSVO Women Leaders’ Network’s LinkedIn group. If<br />
you have any questions, please contact Development Officer Emily Martin at emily.martin@acosvo.org.uk or 0131 243 2755.<br />
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NEWS<br />
YACNE Creative Research<br />
Youth Arts Collective North East (YACNE) creates opportunities for young people aged 0-25 to<br />
shape and participate in the arts and to explore and develop their creative potential.<br />
YACNE is made up of youth, arts and community organisations from across Aberdeen city and<br />
shire, led by Aberdeen Performing Arts.<br />
We are currently investigating and engaging with a range of non-British, migrant families and communities in Aberdeen city<br />
and shire, to establish and understand their cultural needs and aspirations.<br />
To help with this we have created 2 surveys for those who are non-British to complete and share their views, one for parents<br />
and one for young people. You can access the surveys at the bottom of the YACNE webpage or via thier Facebook page.<br />
Please see links below<br />
http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/creative-learning/youth-arts-collective-north-east<br />
https://www.facebook.com/YouthArtsCollectiveNE/<br />
Custody Suites - ‘TV’ / PowerPoint Adverts<br />
Police Scotland is committed to working with partners who provide a variety of support services to those<br />
who find themselves in Police custody as a result of, or have issues with substance misuse, financial<br />
problems, domestic related incidents or other social issues.<br />
In an effort to change the perception of the custody environment from being punitive measure to one<br />
which is seen as the first step to support or recovery, 3 television screens are strategically located in the<br />
custody centre.<br />
The purpose of these screens is to advertise various support services that may be potentially available on site or post<br />
custody.<br />
If you feel your service would be of benefit to people being brought into custody please forward a PowerPoint presentation<br />
advertising your services to Inspector Mark Fleming at the email address below.<br />
If you believe the service provided by your agency could be enhanced by engaging with some of these people whilst they<br />
are in custody, please contact Inspector Fleming and he will happy to discuss your service and how we can look to introduce<br />
this to the custody environment.<br />
Telephone 01224 387400<br />
Email Mark.Fleming@scotland.pnn.police.uk<br />
ENABLE launches #ENABLEthevote<br />
In the run up to next month’s Scottish elections, Enable Scotland has<br />
launched its Enable the Vote campaign.<br />
The organisation wants to ensure that people who have learning<br />
disabilities can use their vote, this includes producing factsheets to<br />
help people know how to vote and campaigning for changes to allow people who have learning disabilities more help,<br />
education and access.<br />
Click here to read more about the campaign.<br />
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NEWS<br />
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NEWS<br />
Grampian HA Achieves Investors in People Silver<br />
Reaccreditation<br />
To bring Grampian Housing Association’s year of 40th anniversary celebrations to a<br />
rewarding end, the organisation has once again achieved the prestigious Investors in<br />
People (IIP) Silver Accreditation. This was the Association’s first assessment against the<br />
latest IIP framework which sets a new high standard.<br />
Grampian Housing Association has been recognised as an Investor in People for 15 years<br />
and was first awarded Silver Accreditation in 2013.<br />
Commenting on the award, Malcolm McNeil, Director of Corporate Services at Grampian<br />
Housing Association, said, “We have always acknowledged the importance of staff training<br />
and reap the benefits of our significant investment in learning and development, particularly<br />
in empowering staff to be innovative, take on new roles and embrace change.<br />
“Grampian Housing Association strives to be an employer of choice and values its committed workforce. Long service<br />
awards have been presented to 56 staff since introducing the scheme last year, representing a combined total of 715 years’<br />
continuous service.”<br />
“For an employer it is extremely encouraging when staff comment that the Association is a great place to work and feel they<br />
are making a difference to people’s lives.”<br />
Investors in People is the most successful framework for business improvement through people in the UK and Grampian<br />
Housing Association is part of an exclusive group of UK employers eligible to use the sought after logo and enjoy its benefits.<br />
This represents a true commitment to employees and demonstrates a solid foundation of good practice which remains<br />
challenging and aspirational for many organisations.<br />
Peter Russian, Chief Executive of Investors in People Scotland, said “This is a fantastic achievement for Grampian Housing<br />
Association. I would like to congratulate the organisation and its people on their commitment to continuous improvement.<br />
Investors in People offers a flexible, practical and easy to use business improvement tool designed to help organisations<br />
and their people achieve their objectives. I hope that more organisations in the area will be encouraged to sharpen their<br />
competitive edge by choosing to work with us.”<br />
With over 100 staff and three offices, Grampian Housing Association is the largest housing association based in the North<br />
East of Scotland. The Association provides a range of services to over 3,500 households including housing, estate and<br />
property management as well as money advice and housing support.<br />
In response to increasing demand for affordable homes for working families, Grampian Housing Association is one of a<br />
number of social landlords promoting Build to Rebuild, a housing manifesto for the North East. Through this document the<br />
next Holyrood Government is being strongly urged to commit more investment for new affordable housing in the region<br />
in recognition that economic growth is highly dependent on this provision. Additional funding would complement the<br />
Association’s own development programme of 200 new build homes over the next five years.<br />
Carers Scotland Support Videos<br />
Carers Scotland has worked with carers to produce a range of videos to help carers find out how to get support for<br />
themselves and the person they care for. Topics include getting online, technology for health and care, respite, online<br />
resources and online communities.<br />
Please watch the series here and circulate to your networks or anyone who may find them of interest:<br />
www.carersuk.org/scotland/videos<br />
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NEWS<br />
Use new powers to invest £5 a week in every child, say child<br />
poverty campaigners<br />
• New Scottish Parliament faces massive increases in child poverty<br />
• £5 top up to child benefit would reduce child poverty by 14% - lifting 30 000 children out of poverty<br />
Launching its programme for the next Scottish Government the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) today calls on the new<br />
parliament to seize a golden opportunity to reduce child poverty by investing £5 a week in every child through child benefit .<br />
The new Scottish Parliament will be confronted with an imminent rise in child poverty, with a projected 50% increase by<br />
2020 largely driven by UK tax and benefit policies. Child benefit alone is set to lose 28% of its value by the end of the decade<br />
according to the Group.<br />
In the face of this looming crisis CPAG is calling on the next Scottish government to use new social security powers to<br />
invest an extra £5 a week in child benefit . The campaigners say this policy alone could reduce child poverty in Scotland by<br />
a substantial 14%, lifting 30 000 children out of poverty.<br />
John Dickie, Director of CPAG in Scotland noted,<br />
“New powers coming to Scotland provide a golden opportunity for the new Scottish Government to invest directly in the<br />
next generation, reduce child poverty and set Scotland on a different trajectory from what independent forecasters tell us<br />
will happen to child poverty across the rest of the UK.<br />
£5 a week per child could help thousands of families avoid a visit to the food bank. It could make the difference between<br />
children missing out on school trips and joining in with their friends. Above all, £5 a week will reduce rates of child poverty<br />
in Scotland by up to 14%, improving the prospects of thousands of Scotland’s children.”<br />
CPAG’s programme for government also sets out a range of measures aimed at prioritising the eradication of child poverty<br />
in Scotland and minimising its damaging effects on children, families, services and the country’s economy.<br />
CPAG calls on the next government to:<br />
• Make a strong, public commitment to ending child poverty by introduction of a Child Poverty Act for Scotland. Such an<br />
act would provide a framework for the prevention, reduction and eradication of child poverty in Scotland.<br />
• Remove the financial barriers that prevent children from achieving their goals. The cost of school books, transport,<br />
uniform and lunches create a ‘learning levy’ which excludes children . As part of this, investment in school clothing grants<br />
and reducing the cost of school will be key to tackling the educational attainment gap.<br />
• Reduce demand for food banks in Scotland. Minimising errors and delays in devolved social security, and ensuring families<br />
can access the Scottish Welfare Fund and benefits advice, will reduce income crisis and protect families from food poverty.<br />
• Ensure work pays for in-work families experiencing child poverty. 56% of children living in poverty live in working<br />
families. This will require an increase the availability of high quality jobs and family friendly employment practices.<br />
Implement an ambitious childcare strategy for Scotland including clear timescales for delivery.<br />
CPAG in Scotland’s Programme for Scottish Government 2016-21 can be found here.<br />
NHS News (Grampian)<br />
The Spring / Summer Edition of the NHS News (Grampian) is now available to view online. You can access using the below<br />
link.<br />
www.nhsgrampian.org/NHSNews<br />
If you would like to submit an article for our Autumn/Winter edition later in the year, please contact the Public Involvement<br />
Team by email at nhsg.involve@nhs.net or by telephone 01224 558098.<br />
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FUNDING<br />
If you need to discuss any funding issues for your organisation, please do not hesitate to contact ACVO’s Funding<br />
and Business Planning Officer, Alison Chandler on (01224) 686054 or e-mail funding@acvo.org.uk<br />
Creative Funding<br />
Aberdeen City Council is committed to supporting the development of arts, culture and creativity in the city. Whether it’s the<br />
intrinsic value of being creative or the social, educational and economic benefits of cultural activity and events, its important<br />
role in our everyday lives is clear and recognised.<br />
To support this development, the Creative Funding Programme offers cultural organisations, community groups, charities<br />
and individual artists or creatives the opportunity to apply for support to develop and/or deliver creative activity.<br />
http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/community_life_leisure/arts/culture/CreativeFunding.asp<br />
Alec Dickson Trust Funding Available to Help Young People Volunteer<br />
The Alec Dickson Trust provides grants of up to £500 to help young people of up to 30 or small groups of young people run<br />
a volunteering or community service project in their local area. The fund seeks to support projects that enhance the lives of<br />
others, particularly those most marginalised by society such as the homeless; those with drug dependency problems; and<br />
people with disabilities; etc. The Trustees particularly like to fund projects that involve lots of volunteers, and/or encourage<br />
these young people to stay engaged as volunteers in the long term. Trustees will meet four times a year to consider<br />
applications. For further information on how to apply contact alecdicksontrust@gmail.com<br />
http://www.alecdicksontrust.org.uk/<br />
United Way UK has announced two new grants for charities in the UK.<br />
United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their potential thanks to a good start in life, an<br />
inspiring education, a path to income mobility and a healthy lifestyle. To do this, we take a collaborative approach with other<br />
charitable organisations, businesses and individuals interested in making a positive contribution and supporting those in<br />
need.<br />
There are 28 Give Local Grants worth £1,000 which will be awarded to community based, local projects relating to their<br />
priority areas of education, income or health. Three Community Impact Grants of £10,000 are available to address the<br />
pressing educational needs of disadvantaged children and young people.<br />
The deadline for applications is 25th April.<br />
http://www.unitedway.org.uk/grants<br />
Triangle Trust 1949 Fund Open to Organisations Working with Unpaid Carers (UK)<br />
Grants are available for up to £80,000 over three years with a maximum of £35,000 in year one. The emphasis of the<br />
Development Grant is to support the development of a solid foundation for the future. The grant could, for example, be used<br />
to enable an organisation to make a step change such as diversifying its income streams or setting up a social enterprise to<br />
help it become more sustainable in the long term.<br />
Registered charities, not-for-profit social enterprises and community interest companies that are working within the UK and<br />
have a UK office are eligible to apply. Applications from organisations working in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales are<br />
particularly welcome. Organisations must have a constitution whose primary purpose is to support unpaid carers.<br />
The deadline for applications is 28 April 2016 (12 noon).<br />
http://www.triangletrust.org.uk/apply-funding<br />
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Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund 2016 - 17 Opens for applications<br />
Voluntary Action Fund (VAF) has announced the launch of the new Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund (SIALF) on behalf of<br />
the Scottish Government. The aim of the £500,000 one-year Fund is to support community-based projects tackling social<br />
isolation. Grants of up to £20,000 are available to voluntary and community group for projects that achieve at least one of<br />
the following outcomes: an increase in social connectedness of people experiencing disadvantage; and a reduction in the<br />
effects of social isolation in people experiencing disadvantage. The deadline for applications is the 20th May 2016. Funded<br />
projects will be delivered between July 2016 and June 2017, by which time all activities should be concluded and all grant<br />
money spent.<br />
http://www.voluntaryactionfund.org.uk/funding-and-support/social-isolation-and-loneliness-fund/<br />
Tesco Community Groups: Apply for a Bags of Help grant<br />
We will award grants each year in around 400 Tesco regions to make sure the funding is spread evenly across England, Wales<br />
and Scotland. In total the Bags of Help programme will support thousands of projects each year.<br />
Because we’re expecting there to be a major demand for grants, Groundwork will assess all of the applications received<br />
and then provide a shortlist of the applications received for a Tesco Shortlisting panel to agree three successful projects to<br />
forward to a vote in Tesco stores.<br />
Tesco customers will vote over two weekends in their store for their favourite shortlisted local project. Grants will then be<br />
awarded as follows:<br />
1st place in Tesco customer vote: £12,000 grant<br />
2nd place in Tesco customer vote: £10,000 grant<br />
3rd place in Tesco customer vote: £8,000 grant<br />
http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme/pages/large-grants-tes<br />
Help the Homeless Accepting Applications for Summer Round<br />
Help the Homeless, a registered charity, is currently accepting applications from small and medium-sized UK registered<br />
charities with a turnover of less than £1 million per year.<br />
Help the Homeless provides a grant scheme to support small and medium-sized UK charities that work to help homeless<br />
people rebuild their lives, re-enter society and live a normal life.<br />
Funding is targeted at projects to find practical ways to help disadvantaged individuals return to the community through<br />
training or residential facility provision, rather than merely providing short term shelter.<br />
Small and medium-sized registered charities with a turnover of under £1 million per annum can apply for grants of up to<br />
£5,000.<br />
The scheme will principally fund capital costs, but may consider revenue costs if necessary to the project.<br />
Projects must assist individuals in their return to mainstream society, rather than simply offering shelter or other forms of<br />
sustenance.<br />
Applications are considered four times a year.<br />
The next deadline for applications is 15 June 2016.<br />
http://www.idoxopen4community.co.uk/glasgow/News/View/GRUKBP3!N58580 or http://www.help-the-homeless.org.<br />
uk/<br />
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BBC Children in Need Grants Programme is Open to Applications (UK)<br />
BBC Children in Need is currently accepting applications from charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK that<br />
support children and young people who are 18 years and younger.<br />
Small grants and Large grants are available to not-for-profit organisations in the UK that are supporting children and young<br />
people of 18 years and under who are experiencing disadvantage through:<br />
• Illness, distress, abuse or neglect.<br />
• Any kind of disability.<br />
• Behavioural or psychological difficulties.<br />
• Living in poverty or situations of deprivation.<br />
• Organisations must be working to combat this disadvantage and to make a real difference to children and young people’s<br />
lives.<br />
To be eligible, projects should:<br />
• Take the initiative and show clearly how they will make a difference in children and young people’s lives.<br />
• Address the challenges the children and young people face, build their skills and resilience, empower them and extend<br />
their choices in life.<br />
• Involve children and young people in the design, delivery and evaluation of their work.<br />
• Be keen to keep learning about their work so that their ability to make a difference in children and young people’s lives<br />
can keep on improving.<br />
Applications can be made for either of the following:<br />
• Main Grants of over £10,000 can support projects for up to three years. There is no upper limit but very few grants over<br />
£100,000 are made and most grants are for much less.<br />
• Small Grants of up to £10,000 can support projects for one year.<br />
The grants are to be used for direct project costs that relate clearly and directly to a project. These can include salaries,<br />
volunteer expenses, building hire costs and travel costs. In many cases project costs also include less delivery-focused<br />
aspects such as line management, administration, insurance and utilities. Match funding is not required.<br />
The deadlines for Small Grant applications are 1 June, 1 September, and 1 December 2016.<br />
The deadlines for Main Grant applications are 15 May and 15 September 2016.<br />
More information<br />
New Ufi Funding digital solutions for vocational learning<br />
The Ufi Charitable Trust (Ufi), which aim is to help improve vocational skills in the UK’s<br />
workforce by funding digital solutions for vocational learning, has announced that its<br />
funding scheme is open for applications.<br />
Registered charities, community interest companies, social enterprises, not for profits, companies, community associations,<br />
FE colleges and public bodies can apply for projects focused on adult and vocational learning using technology. Eligible<br />
applicants can apply for support for 2 projects at a time and Ufi envisages investing in a wide range of projects from amounts<br />
as low as £2,500 to others in excess of £250,000. Match funding is not required but for projects over £100,000, however,<br />
having other investment would up the chances of success. The focus is to develop scale through technology rather than<br />
specific devices, Ufi is looking to fund projects for networks and mechanisms that have mass penetration.<br />
The closing date for stage 1 applications is the 12th May 2016. Successful applicants will go forward to Stage 2 and have a<br />
month in which to develop further more detailed proposals.<br />
http://www.ufi.co.uk/apply<br />
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To advertise an event in this E-<strong>Bulletin</strong>, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at<br />
asimpson@acvo.org.uk.<br />
Free Training Opportunities<br />
PA Network Scotland are pleased to offer this free training opportunity to those workers who are directly employed by the<br />
person they care for.<br />
Emergency First Aid at Work<br />
Monday, 9 May 2016<br />
9.15 am - 4.30 pm<br />
Dee Training Room, Admiral Court Business Centre,<br />
Poynemook Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5QX<br />
Contact : Tina<br />
North Scotland Learning and Development Worker<br />
Email: t.hartley@weascotland.org.uk<br />
or Telephone: 07927 654753<br />
Join the PA Network Scotland now to stay informed!!<br />
PA Network Scotland<br />
www.panetworkscotland.org.uk<br />
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NORTH EAST JOINT SUPERVISORY SKILLS PROGRAMME –<br />
STEPPING INTO MANAGEMENT<br />
What is it?<br />
A programme to assist first line managers from across public and third sectors in the North East of<br />
Scotland to help deliver even better services to local people through the way they manage people.<br />
This modular programme is set against the backdrop of public sector reforms and challenges.<br />
What are the objectives?<br />
The programme aims to:<br />
Help participants develop their supervisory knowledge, skills and behaviours and<br />
Create sustainable networks of learning and support across public and third sectors.<br />
Who should attend?<br />
The programme will benefit those who are new to supervision and management or first line<br />
managers who want to refresh their skills and techniques in a collaborative environment. The<br />
programme is limited to 19 places for first line managers in the public and third sectors in the North<br />
East.<br />
What does it involve?<br />
The programme consists of 5 modules delivered over 3 consecutive days. These modules cover<br />
the essentials of effective people management and are designed to provide a sound foundation for<br />
first line managers as well as an understanding of the shared challenges across sectors.<br />
How much will it cost?<br />
The 5 statutory organisations co-ordinating this programme have provided the funding so there is<br />
no direct cost to individuals. Any associated expenses incurred by participants, eg travel, overnight<br />
accommodation etc, require to be paid by the participant’s organisation.<br />
When is it happening?<br />
The next programme will take place from 7 – 9 June 2016<br />
Venue: N344, Sir Ian Wood Building, Robert Gordons University<br />
How to participate?<br />
Firstly, discuss the opportunity with your line manager and gain their support. A learning contract<br />
will form part of the programme so you can discuss support and feedback arrangements.<br />
If you wish to apply for a place, contact Alison Chandler, Alison.chandler@acvo.org.uk.<br />
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS Friday 27 May 2016<br />
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LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE<br />
The North-East Learning Collaborative<br />
(NELC) is teaming up with Leadership<br />
Exchange to offer this innovative<br />
programme to colleagues at NELC partner<br />
organisations.<br />
THE PROGRAMME<br />
Leadership Exchange is a free cross-sector peer-learning programme open to staff at<br />
middle, senior, and executive levels. The programme provides a framework for leaders to<br />
learn from each other across sectors to develop their own leadership skills and their ability<br />
to work collaboratively.<br />
GET INVOLVED<br />
NELC will offer two short information sessions in Aberdeen on 22 March for colleagues to<br />
learn more about the programme. A matching session on 28 April will be an opportunity<br />
to network and potentially find a matching partner for your exchange. Please note that<br />
you don’t have to attend an information session to attend the matching session.<br />
1. INFORMATION SESSION<br />
Tuesday, 22 March 2016<br />
Choose one of these sessions to learn<br />
more:<br />
10:30-11:30, Woodhill House,<br />
Westburn Road, Aberdeen<br />
13:30-14:30, The Board Room at<br />
SFRS, Anderson Drive, Aberdeen<br />
2. MATCHING SESSION<br />
Thursday, 28 April 2016<br />
Attend this session to network and<br />
potentially find an exchange partner:<br />
13:30-15:30, Woodhill House,<br />
Westburn Road, Aberdeen<br />
HOW TO REGISTER<br />
To register for these events please email Carole.Stuart@scotland.pnn.police.uk. For any<br />
questions about the Leadership Exchange programme, please contact Emily Martin at<br />
Emily.Martin@acosvo.org.uk.<br />
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Mapping Your Aberdeen<br />
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 10:00 to 16:00<br />
Pop-up Mirrored Pavilion, Castlegate, Aberdeen<br />
Our drop-in event for people of all ages gives you the chance to get creative and make a map of your Aberdeen<br />
as part of the Festival of Architecture!<br />
Visit one of the Festival of Architecture’s most unique festival venues, the student designed Mirrored Pavilion, and<br />
create a map of your Aberdeen.<br />
By mapping out your community, town or city, you begin to think about the people, buildings and environment<br />
around you. Featuring everything from big landmarks to personal memories to sights, sounds and smells, mapping<br />
gives you the chance to get creative, record and visualise the places that matter to you!<br />
This drop-in event is running all day and is suitable for people of all ages.<br />
Please note, a photographer may be present at Scotland’s Urban Past events and the images may be used for<br />
promotional purposes.<br />
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Having a<br />
clear out?<br />
If you need to free up space, consider<br />
donating your unwanted items to<br />
Home-Start Aberdeen’s charity shop<br />
at 101 George Street. It plays a vital<br />
role in enabling our work to support<br />
local families. All money raised<br />
remains in the city.<br />
Home-Start<br />
Aberdeen<br />
We are always seeking good-quality<br />
donations of items and can arrange<br />
to collect these from addresses in<br />
Aberdeen city.<br />
Donations wanted<br />
Clothing<br />
Handbags & Jewellery<br />
Prams<br />
Pushchairs<br />
Baby Equipment<br />
Toys<br />
Household Items<br />
Unused toiletries/<br />
unwanted gift sets<br />
Please note that we<br />
are unable to accept<br />
children’s car seats<br />
or electrical items.<br />
Donations can be<br />
brought to our shop<br />
at 101 George Street<br />
(across from John Lewis)<br />
or uplifted from your address<br />
in the city by calling 01224 622390.<br />
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Active Healthy Minds Physical Activity Programme<br />
Summer 2016<br />
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Sport Aberdeen in partnership with the Aberdeen Mental Health & Wellness Network are delivering a 12-week block of<br />
physical activity sessions to promote a healthy body for a healthy mind, and introduce participants to the wide range of<br />
activities on offer throughout Aberdeen City.<br />
Activities are open to participants of all ages and abilities and all equipment will be provided. Just wear some comfortable<br />
clothing and footwear and bring an open mind and we’ll provide the rest. Each session will last around an hour with an<br />
opportunity for a social tea or coffee and a chat afterwards.<br />
Day/Time: Wednesdays 1230 – 1400<br />
Dates: 4th May – 20th July 2016<br />
Venue: Beach Leisure Centre, Beach Promenade, Aberdeen, AB24 5NR<br />
Cost: FREE<br />
Activities: Different activities available each week delivered by friendly staff from the Wellness Team. Suitable for beginners<br />
and more experienced participants.<br />
04/05/16 Badminton<br />
11/05/16 Live Well Circuits & Stretch Out<br />
18/05/16 Walking Football<br />
25/05/16 Gym session or Health Walk<br />
01/06/16 Pickleball<br />
08/06/16 Live Well Circuits & Stretch Out<br />
15/06/16 Badminton<br />
22/06/16 Indoor Cycling for Beginners<br />
29/06/16 Fun Multi Sports Session<br />
06/07/16 Live Well Circuits & Stretch Out<br />
13/07/16 Health Walk<br />
20/07/16 Highland Games<br />
For more information on the activities or to chat about the programme, please contact Andrinne Craig, Inclusion Officer on<br />
07793655417 or ACraig@sportaberdeen.co.uk<br />
Telecare Awareness Session<br />
Telecare is an adaptable range of technology used in the home to help people live independently, safely and with confidence.<br />
Come along and learn about the technology available and how it can support people with dementia, their families and<br />
carers. You will have the opportunity to get hands on with the technology and to ask any questions to specialist Telecare<br />
Occupational Therapists.<br />
Sessions will take place at The Alzheimer Scotland Resource Centre, 13-19 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AA on the following<br />
dates:<br />
30th March 2pm<br />
27th April 2pm<br />
25th May 2pm<br />
29th June 2pm<br />
27th July 2pm<br />
31st August 2pm<br />
No need to book, just drop in!<br />
For more information, please contact Sarah Geoghegan on 01224 644627 or sgeoghegan@alzscot.org<br />
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“Getting to<br />
know you”<br />
Event<br />
Date : Friday 29 th April 2015<br />
Where: Aberdeen Dementia Resource Centre<br />
13-19 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AA<br />
Time : Drop in between 1 and 3pm<br />
*<br />
*<br />
Come along and meet our staff and members.<br />
Supported by your local Dementia Advisors.<br />
Tea, coffee & cake available<br />
Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Registered office: 22<br />
Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN. It is recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC022315.<br />
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Teenage Issues<br />
Saturday 30 th April 2016 9.00am – 1.00pm<br />
Camphill Estate, Milltimber, Aberdeen<br />
AB13 0AP<br />
Come and join us for a half-day workshop<br />
organised by SCILL in conjunction with sectorleading<br />
education and care experts. Subjects to be<br />
covered will be:<br />
‘Understanding and Supporting Teenagers Through<br />
Adolescence’ by Laurence Alfred, Camphill School<br />
‘Naming the Unspeakable’ covering<br />
Eating Disorders, Self-Harm & Sexualised Behaviours<br />
By Annie Baikie, Child/Adolescent Psychotherapist<br />
NHS Grampian<br />
If you would like to book a place please email: scill-deeside@tiscali.co.uk or ring<br />
07913 326816<br />
Parents/carers £10,<br />
Teaching/Health Professionals £20 (to include CPD certificate)<br />
Cost includes all refreshments<br />
SCILL (Supporting Children in learning for life) Scottish registered charity SC034715<br />
Administration costs for 2016 Jointly Funded by<br />
Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland and The Robertson Trust<br />
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Free Networking Evening<br />
Come and meet new people and find out what Junior Chamber International (JCI), a global organisation that empowers<br />
young people between 18-40, is all about. We are putting on this FREE evening at the Dutch Mill that includes a welcome<br />
drink and nibbles.<br />
Current and past members will be there to speak to about the benefits of being a member and where they are in business<br />
to date.<br />
There are a limited number of places available so please RSVP to membership@jciaberdeen.org.uk.<br />
Talk: Computing and the Cloud in 2016<br />
Dutch Mill 9th may @18.30<br />
‘No body understands the cloud!!!’ - Cameron Diaz<br />
Computers and Clouds in 2016” What is this virtual cloud about and how can you make it work for you? This interative talk<br />
will focus on PC and apps, mobile computing and the Cloud, they are all interconnected!<br />
Come along on the 10th May to listen to our guest speaker Stan Yau of Sundog Services. Stan will talk us through how the<br />
cloud works and how you can become more confident using and understanding the CLOUD.<br />
This training is open to members and potential members.<br />
Please RSVP to this event by emailing ppd@jciaberdeen.org<br />
One day Corporate Fundraising training course<br />
Date: Thursday 19th May 2016<br />
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 Registration<br />
10:30 Course start<br />
16:15 Close<br />
Venue: Robertson Training Centre, Office One, 6 Munro Road, Springkerse,<br />
STIRLING, FK7 7UU<br />
Prices: £99 for IoF Individual members and £130 for Non-Members<br />
Corporate Fundraising continues to play an integral part in charity income across the sector. This interactive, day long course<br />
will take you through how to find the best corporate matches for your organisation; making the most of those partnerships<br />
with top tips on what to do (and what not to); using ESV to your advantage; and will also give you the chance to hear from<br />
some corporate contacts about what they look for in a great partnership.<br />
http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/events-and-training/events/coming-soon-corporate-training-day/<br />
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Welcome to our Open Day<br />
Do you have a disability?<br />
Do you have an interest in disability issues?<br />
Do you live in Aberdeen?<br />
Do you want to be involved with a new group set up to improve disabled people’s life in our city?<br />
Then come along on<br />
Tuesday, 10th May<br />
18.00 – 20.00<br />
To<br />
DoubleTree<br />
By Hilton Aberdeen City Centre Hotel<br />
Beach Boulevard<br />
Aberdeen<br />
AB24 5EF<br />
Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be served at 17:30<br />
Please contact<br />
01224 522506<br />
equality_and_diversity@aberdeencity.gov.uk<br />
To confirm your attendance and any particular requirements<br />
ROYAL ASCOT<br />
Ladies Day at the Aberdeen Douglas<br />
16 June 2016, 12.30pm<br />
On the day:<br />
• Glass of bubbles on arrival<br />
• Picnic lunch<br />
• Race card games<br />
• Guest speaker<br />
• Prizes for ‘The Best Ladies Hat’<br />
• As well as ‘Gents Craziest Waistcoat’<br />
• And much, much more…<br />
To book tickets:<br />
Email karen.moore@diabetes.org.uk<br />
Call 07990 003789<br />
Tickets cost £30.<br />
A charity registered in England and Wales (215199) and in Scotland (SC039136).<br />
© Diabetes UK 2016 0790A.<br />
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Sensory Awareness Training with North East Sensory Services (NESS)<br />
There are still some spaces available for Sensory Awareness Training on<br />
Wednesday 11 th May 2016 at North East Sensory Services (NESS), 21 John<br />
Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BT.<br />
NESS’s Sensory Awareness Training aims to raise awareness of the needs of<br />
people living with a sensory loss. This includes people who are blind, visually<br />
impaired, Deaf or hard of hearing.<br />
During the training you will identify ways of communicating better with someone with<br />
a hearing loss, how to guide someone with a visual impairment, as well as some of<br />
the gadgets and technology that people use to make day to day life easier. By the<br />
end of the day you will have a better understanding of some of difficulties<br />
experienced day to day by someone who has a sensory loss, and what helps<br />
someone with a sensory loss to remain as independent as possible.<br />
.<br />
I really enjoyed my day’s<br />
training it was well organised<br />
and covered what I needed<br />
to find out<br />
Previous participant<br />
A well-planned,<br />
comprehensive<br />
programme that<br />
covered a great deal<br />
of minor points<br />
Previous participant<br />
The training runs from 9.30am to 4pm and normally costs £55 per person, however<br />
there is currently funding from the Aberdeen See Hear Strategy fund to cover the<br />
cost of the training for anyone working in health or social care in Aberdeen City. A<br />
light lunch, refreshments, full training pack and certificate of attendance if provided<br />
as part of the training. To book a place, please email<br />
Leona.glennie@nesensoryservices.org.<br />
For further information please contact Libby Hillhouse, Training and Information<br />
Officer on 0345 271 2345 or email libby.hillhouse@nesensoryservices.org. Please<br />
feel free to circulate to anyone who may be interested in the training.<br />
North East Sensory Services – achieving independence for blind and deaf<br />
people.<br />
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Date<br />
Thursday 14th<br />
April<br />
Thursday 12th<br />
May<br />
Thursday 9th<br />
June<br />
Thursday 14th<br />
July<br />
Monday 15th<br />
August<br />
* In-service Day<br />
Thursday 8th<br />
September<br />
Thursday 13th<br />
October<br />
Thursday 10th<br />
November<br />
Time<br />
10am<br />
2pm<br />
10am<br />
2pm<br />
10am<br />
2pm<br />
10am<br />
2pm<br />
10am<br />
2pm<br />
10am<br />
2pm<br />
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Self Harm Awareness Training 2016<br />
Aberdeen Self Harm Service<br />
Delivered by Penumbra, the Aberdeen Self Harm Service provides a specialist support service<br />
for people who use self harm as a coping strategy.<br />
Self Harm is a broad term for a range of harmful behaviours, which includes cutting, burning,<br />
swallowing harmful objects, engaging in high risk activities and abusing drugs and alcohol.<br />
Self Harm Awareness Training<br />
The FREE workshop will cover the following<br />
areas:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
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Defining and understanding self harm<br />
Causes of self harm<br />
Recognising self harm<br />
The function of self harm<br />
Self harm and suicide<br />
Responding to someone who self harms<br />
Self help for self harm<br />
10am<br />
2pm<br />
10am<br />
2pm<br />
What to expect<br />
The workshop was<br />
relevant<br />
I learned a lot<br />
I will be able to use<br />
learning<br />
I will recommend<br />
workshop<br />
Self Harm Awareness Training is delivered in a three hour<br />
workshop, which aims to consolidate participants knowledge of<br />
self harm, and to improve confidence when dealing with self<br />
harm.<br />
The workshops will include group activities designed to<br />
enhance understanding in a non-judgmental setting. Our<br />
highly experienced facilitator will be able to answer any<br />
questions, and you will receive a self harm resource guide.<br />
Training Venue<br />
Over the last 10 years, the number of<br />
young people being admitted to<br />
hospital because of self harm has<br />
increased by 68%<br />
4.7<br />
4.7<br />
4.7<br />
4.6<br />
- YoungMinds (2011)<br />
Self Harm Awareness Training sessions will be held at<br />
Aberdeen Community Health and Care Village. Located on<br />
Frederick Street in Aberdeen city centre, there are excellent<br />
public transport links and parking is available nearby.<br />
To make a booking for this FREE training, please email:<br />
selfharm.aberdeen@penumbra.org.uk<br />
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The next group<br />
starts<br />
20th April 2016<br />
Energiser<br />
Pathways - Energiser<br />
Momentum’s popular Energiser Programme has<br />
changed !<br />
We now run from Wednesday—Friday 10am—3pm<br />
for 12 weeks.<br />
Our personal development programme is open to those with<br />
mental health issues and / or those who are recovering from<br />
substance misuse. The programme is designed to improve your<br />
mental wellbeing through workshop sessions and activities,<br />
both indoor and outdoor. We offer sessions covering topics such<br />
as anxiety, stress, depression, confidence building, problem<br />
solving, assertiveness, healthy living and positive thinking. Our<br />
outdoor activities can include bowling, cycling, beach combing,<br />
walking, visits to places of interest, crazy golf etc.<br />
You can self –refer or you can be referred by<br />
an appropriate health professional.<br />
For application / referral forms please -<br />
Telephone 01224 625580<br />
Email Migvie@momentumskills.org<br />
Email aeclark@momnetumskills.org<br />
Momentum Skills (Aberdeen)<br />
South Building,<br />
Migvie House,<br />
23 North Silver Street,<br />
Aberdeen<br />
AB10 1RJ<br />
01224 625580<br />
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We<br />
Torry<br />
Family Fun Day<br />
10am - 2pm<br />
14 May 2016<br />
Torry Youth and Leisure<br />
Centre, Oscar Road<br />
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Cornfields Bennachie Challenge<br />
Sunday 19th June 2016<br />
11am Car Park at Bennachie Centre<br />
FABULOUS FRESH air for YOU, your Family and Friends. FANTASTIC opportunity to raise FUNDS for<br />
a GREAT CAUSE<br />
2 walk options:<br />
•Centre to Mither Tap 3.75 miles (1.5 – 3 hrs)<br />
•Colony Trail is wheelchair accessible and buggy friendly<br />
Sturdy footwear and warm waterproof clothing is recommended<br />
Family BBQ 2 - 5pm at Ryehill Oyne. Includes children’s fun activities<br />
To register your interest and to receive a sponsorship form for this Bennachie Challenge please call Fiona on 01464 851539<br />
or email fiona@cornfields-scotland.co.uk<br />
Cornfields Scotland helps people in Aberdeenshire affected by trauma this includes members of their family. For further<br />
information www.cornfields-scotland.co.uk<br />
Free SURF Awards workshop on Community Led Regeneration<br />
Wednesday the 18th of May 10am-1pm<br />
Dundee Contemporary Arts<br />
The SURF Awards for Best Practice in Regeneration are awarded to projects and initiatives that demonstrate real impact in<br />
tackling social and economic problems in disadvantaged places. At this free workshop, we bring together two SURF Award<br />
winning projects from 2015, alongside a contribution from our colleagues at Highlands and Islands Enterprise, to explore<br />
transferrable lessons on the theme of Community Led Regeneration and Infrastructure.<br />
The two projects featured- Helmsdale Affordable Housing programme and Ullapool Harbour Trust- indicate the scale that<br />
Community Led Regeneration now operates at. Guests at this free workshop will hear from the community group leaders<br />
that successfully delivered these housing and transport infrastructure initiatives as well as finding out more about their<br />
background, development and funding. Our colleagues from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, who are managing the<br />
Scottish Land Fund now open to community groups across the country, will also be sharing information on their support for<br />
Community Led Regeneration.<br />
The free workshop also features the opportunity for questions and comments as well as a networking lunch.<br />
To book your place, please visit the Events page of the SURF website below or contact SURF’s Emma Scott directly on 0141<br />
440 6392 or emma@scotregen.co.uk.<br />
For further details on the event, please follow the following link:<br />
http://www.scotregen.co.uk/surf-award-community-linked-infrastructure-workshop-18th-may-dundee/<br />
A 90 minute MBA!<br />
Wednesday 15th June - 1200-1400<br />
Marischal College<br />
As leaders and managers getting the job done through your people is what it’s all about. It can be tough going though.<br />
In 90 minutes this session will engage, enthuse and challenge you to think about how you can positively impact upon the<br />
performance of your staff.<br />
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-90-minute-mba-tickets-24342519130<br />
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CHARITY GOLF CHALLENGE<br />
2016<br />
Inspire PTL and Aberdeen Cyrenians<br />
have joined forces to bring you<br />
a Charity Golf Challenge!<br />
#inspirenians<br />
Friday, June 24th<br />
Inverurie Golf Club<br />
First tee time: 11.30am<br />
Texas Scramble<br />
£300/fourball<br />
To sign up contact Andrew Reid<br />
T: 01224 280005<br />
E: andrew.reid@inspiremail.org.uk<br />
Empowering the life choices of<br />
people with learning disabilities<br />
in the North East<br />
www.inspireptl.org.uk | 01224 280005<br />
Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen. AB24 5HP | SC000038<br />
Responding to and meeting the needs of people affected by<br />
homelessness and hardship in the North East<br />
www.aberdeen-cyrenians.org | 01224 625732<br />
62 Summer Street, Aberdeen. AB10 1SD | SC014849<br />
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Banchory & District Round Table<br />
Inspire Raft Race<br />
2016<br />
Inspire Raft Race<br />
Sunday, September 4th<br />
12 - 5pm<br />
Knockburn Loch, Strachan<br />
£10 per rafter<br />
(plus sponsorship)<br />
Further information and<br />
entry forms available from:<br />
raft.race@inspiremail.org.uk<br />
www.inspireptl.org.uk | Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen. AB24 5HP | Registered Scottish Charity No. SC000038<br />
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JOB VACANCIES<br />
To advertise a job in this E-<strong>Bulletin</strong>, please send details to Alasdair Simpson, Communications Officer at asimpson@<br />
acvo.org.uk. Please note that there is a charge see back page for more details. Job adverts are also posted on our<br />
website - http://acvo.org.uk/about/vacancies/<br />
SHMU Vacancies<br />
Station House Media Unit (shmu), at the forefront of community media<br />
development in the UK, operates across the regeneration areas of Aberdeen<br />
and with other disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals and groups.<br />
We are looking for exceptional, innovative, community minded individuals to join our team.<br />
Media Access Project<br />
MAP supports prisoners in HMP & YOI Grampian to return positively into the community having used media as a<br />
unique development platform to address and overcome a range of issues prior to release.<br />
The project, a partnership with HMP & YOI Grampian, is delivering the first cross-platform, peer-led, Creative Media<br />
Unit within a UK prison. The Unit offers a range of innovative opportunities for engagement in radio production,<br />
training in all aspects of filmmaking and music technology.<br />
MAP Support Worker<br />
37 hours per week<br />
SCP 23 - 26 (£21,639 - £23,744)<br />
Based at HMP & YOI Grampian you will work alongside the MAP staff team to support the implementation of the<br />
operational elements of MAP’s prison based intervention programmes.<br />
You will be responsible for supporting the personal and social development needs of participants taking part in<br />
MAP courses within the prison.<br />
This post is funded by the Big Lottery Investing in Communities Fund and Fairer Aberdeen Fund<br />
Project Administrator (Core and MAP)<br />
37 hours per week<br />
SCP 23 - 26 (£21,639 - £23,744)<br />
You will work alongside the Senior Project Administrator and Finance Officer (Senior Support Team), to provide<br />
extensive clerical administrative support to the organisation.<br />
You will also provide comprehensive, hands on administrative support to the MAP Staff Team, to ensure the<br />
effective delivery of the Media Access Project, both within the prison and across the communities that the<br />
programme serves.<br />
This post is funded by the Big Lottery Investing in Communities Fund<br />
For full job descriptions, background information and application forms please:<br />
visit www.shmu.org.uk/vacancies or call Chrissie on 01224 515013 for an application pack.<br />
Closing date for applications is 8th May 2016.<br />
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Part Time Counsellor at Cairns Counselling<br />
Position: Counsellor and Supervisor.<br />
Salary & Hours: £25,000 pro rata, 15 hours per week.<br />
Location: Aberdeen<br />
Job Type: Part time hours, 3 year contract.<br />
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 29nd April<br />
JOB VACANCIES<br />
Cairns Counselling is a small local charity providing counselling to adults within Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. We<br />
have grown in the scale of service provided over the years and are currently open six days a week and provide around 4000<br />
counselling hours each year.<br />
Demands on the service continue to increase as more and more people are looking to access support from counselling. It<br />
has become apparent that the service would be enhanced by the skills and commitment of a staff counsellor/supervisor.<br />
Working alongside the existing staff team to meet current responsibilities and future development, the role requires an<br />
element of flexibility.<br />
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic counsellor and supervisor which will increase our capacity to support referrals to<br />
the service and reduce waiting times via direct client contact and the support of volunteer counsellors through supervision.<br />
The successful candidate must hold a diploma in counselling and certificate in supervision. Full details available in our<br />
application pack.<br />
For an application pack please contact info@cairnscounselling.org.uk or 01224 633131<br />
We are looking for tutors!<br />
The WEA takes education to where it is needed most – in local communities and workplaces.<br />
Many WEA courses are run in partnership with local community groups, charities, local<br />
authorities and other organisations. In Scotland the WEA makes a unique contribution<br />
to lifelong learning and is committed to equality of access to learning. Its key priority<br />
is the provision of learning opportunities for educationally, socially and economically<br />
disadvantaged groups of people across Scotland.<br />
Here in the North East, we are looking for a number of part-time tutors across a range of subject areas, to deliver workshops<br />
and classes in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, including contributing to our Reach Out Project programme.<br />
We are looking for:<br />
Suitably qualified Literacies tutors – including Financial Literacies tutors – and those with experience of delivering Literacies<br />
in the workplace; those with knowledge of welfare rights; tutors with a keen interest in the outdoors and/or environmental<br />
learning/gardening; tutors in ‘first step’ learning/confidence building; ‘Employability’ and Basic IT; health and well-being;<br />
creative arts; creative writing; work with older people – including Reminiscence.<br />
If you have (preferably) experience in community-based adult learning, and are committed to the empowerment of learners<br />
through self-directed learning, we would love to hear from you.<br />
Please contact us for an application form. When completed, please return it to us with an up-to-date CV. Prospective tutors<br />
would then be asked to come for an informal interview – and if successful would then be part of our ‘tutor bank’ to be called<br />
upon as demand dictates.<br />
Please be clear that a successful application is not a guarantee of work.<br />
For an application form, please e-mail: aberdeen@weascotland.org.uk or telephone 01224 642725.<br />
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AVENUE is the leading provider of Mediation, Counselling and Child Contact in Northeast Scotland. We<br />
support children to grandparents, couples and families through times of change, difficulties and conflict.<br />
We are currently seeking a part-time Practice Manager and a part-time HR Co-ordinator, details below.<br />
Part-Time Practice Manager (initial one year contract)<br />
This is a unique opportunity to manage and support our team of mediators and counsellors. We are looking<br />
for someone who is confident and motivated, with excellent people skills. You must have management<br />
experience with a focus on quality assurance.<br />
To fit the bill, you will have: an understanding of the challenges of the third sector, a proven track record<br />
of managing people, the ability to undertake multiple tasks, resolve problems, and inspire trust.<br />
You will be answerable to the Chief Executive and will play a key role in operational strategy, supporting<br />
the CEO to deliver a high quality service to our clients and stakeholders.<br />
Remuneration<br />
Hours:<br />
Salary:<br />
Holidays:<br />
Pension:<br />
18 hours per week (initial one year contract)<br />
Scale point 27-34 (£24,052 - £29,886) pro-rata depending on experience<br />
Initially 24 days per year plus 12 public holidays – part time pro-rata<br />
8% Employer Contribution<br />
Part-Time HR Co-ordinator (initial one year contract)<br />
This is a varied and dynamic leadership role covering a full range of HR duties. We are looking for someone<br />
who is confident and motivated, with excellent people skills. You must have previous experience with a<br />
focus on quality assurance and the ability to undertake multiple tasks, resolve problems, and inspire trust.<br />
You will be answerable to the Chief Executive and will play a key role in operational strategy, supporting<br />
the CEO to deliver a high quality service to our clients and stakeholders.<br />
Remuneration<br />
Hours:<br />
Salary:<br />
Holidays:<br />
Pension:<br />
18 hours per week (initial one year contract)<br />
Scale point 27-34 (£24,052 - £29,886) pro-rata depending on experience<br />
Initially 24 days per year plus 12 public holidays – part time pro-rata<br />
8% Employer Contribution<br />
Recruitment Process<br />
• We only accept online applications, CVs will not be accepted<br />
• Closing date for applications – Friday 29 th April 2016<br />
• Interviews to be held - week commencing 9 th May<br />
For further information and application packs, email aberdeen@avenue-info.com<br />
AVENUE is an Equal Opportunities Employer<br />
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ADA (Alcohol and Drugs Action) Vacancy for Sessional Youth Worker<br />
Since winning the 2015 Northern Star Business award for Outstanding Contribution to Society, things<br />
have been pretty busy for us at ADA. We’re always looking to develop our projects which help to affect<br />
change at a whole population level. This is where the Culture Changers project comes in.<br />
We’re recruiting Sessional Youth Workers to join the Culture Changers team to support the Development<br />
Worker with the project. Enthusiastic people who can hit the ground running. Self-starters with a passion<br />
for Youth Work.<br />
If you believe that you can motivate young people and encourage them to become active members of their community, we’d<br />
love to hear from you. You’ll need experience of working with young people and be comfortable letting young people take<br />
the lead.<br />
Closing date for applications is the 29th of April 2016. Interviews will take place on the 12th of May 2016.<br />
To request an application pack, please get in touch with Annie Denham on 01224 577120 or recruitment@drugsaction.co.uk<br />
or visit the website http://www.drugsaction.co.uk/vacancies-volunteers<br />
Parliamentary Affairs and Human Rights Manager (Scotland)<br />
Reference:P292<br />
Contract type: Permanent<br />
Level: 4<br />
Salary: £36,017 per annum<br />
Directorate: Scotland<br />
Location: Glasgow<br />
Eligibility: all stages with priority given to internal and surplus candidates<br />
Closing date: 9 May 2016<br />
About us<br />
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is the national equality body for England, Scotland and Wales and has been<br />
awarded an ‘A status’ as a National Human Rights Institution by the United Nations. Operating independently as a statutory<br />
body and established under the Equality Act 2006 we encourage equality and diversity, eliminate unlawful discrimination and<br />
promote and protect human rights. The Commission enforces equality legislation on age, disability, gender reassignment,<br />
marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.<br />
Overview of the role<br />
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to support us achieving our objectives in Scotland and across<br />
GB. Representing the Commission through liaising and influencing key stakeholders including ministers, committees and<br />
cross party groups is a key part of the role so the Commission’s priorities remain at the forefront of policy and legislative<br />
debates in Scotland. Also fundamental is the ability to lead on the delivery of projects and programmes which currently<br />
include treaty monitoring, the Manifesto for Change (Disability Harassment Inquiry) in Scotland and implementation of the<br />
Scotland Act (2016) including transfer of equality, welfare and finance powers to the Scottish Parliament.<br />
What we are looking for<br />
To successfully undertake the role of Government and Parliamentary Affairs Manager you will need strong analytical and<br />
drafting skills as well as the ability to lead and manage projects. You will possess detailed knowledge of equality and human<br />
rights policy in devolved Scotland as well as political and institutional frameworks supporting equality and human rights<br />
in the UK. Experience in managing relationships at a senior level and working in the areas of reserved and devolved law is<br />
also key.<br />
How to Apply<br />
Visit - http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/careers/careers/parliamentary-affairs-and-human-rights-managerscotland<br />
- for more information<br />
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Support Workers – 2 x Temporary posts<br />
Ref: G02416<br />
Children’s Daycare Services<br />
£8.69 ph<br />
We have a requirement for 2 temporary Support Workers within our Childrens Daycare Services to work at our summer playschemes<br />
between 04 Jul and 29 Jul 2016.<br />
If you would like to discuss these opportunities further, please contact Elaine Michael on 01224 358571 or e-mail Elaine.Michael@vsa.<br />
org.uk Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd May with interviews expected to be held Tuesday 10 May 2016.<br />
Support Workers – 2 x 28 hpw posts<br />
Ref: G02516<br />
Mental Health Services Arrdeir House<br />
£11,799.33 (£8.10ph) Unqualified Rate<br />
£12,315.80 - £12,654.37 (£8.49 -£8.69) Qualified Scale<br />
Are you seeking a new challenge working in social care or a change of direction? If so we are seeking Support Workers within our<br />
Mental Health Services at the above location.<br />
For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Gail Smith on 01224 324655 or email Gail.Smith@vsa.org.uk. Closing date<br />
for applications is Sunday 8th May 2016. Interviews are anticipated to be held week beginning 23rd May 2016.<br />
Support Worker x 28 hours per week<br />
Ref: G02616<br />
Older People Services Ruthrieston House<br />
£11,799.33 per annum (£8.10ph) Unqualified Rate<br />
£12,315.80 - £12,654.37 per annum (£8.46 - £8.69ph) Qualified Scale<br />
We have an opportunity for Support Worker at Ruthrieston House, one of our Older People Care Homes, where you will provide a<br />
professional, caring and effective service to our service users.<br />
General Assistant 32.5 Hours per week<br />
Ref: G02716<br />
Older People Services Ruthrieston House<br />
£12,168.00 (£7.20 per hour)<br />
We are seeking to recruit a General Assistant whose role will be to offer domestic support to ensure our service environments are kept<br />
to a high standard of cleanliness.<br />
Contact Craig Teasdale on 01224 313154 or email Craig.Teasdale@vsa.org.uk if you would like to have an informal discussion about the<br />
two posts above. Closing date for applications is Sunday 8 May 2016 with interviews expected to be held mid to late May 2016<br />
Catering Assistant – Broomhill Park<br />
Ref: G02816<br />
Adult & Community Services<br />
£8,985.60 per annum (£7.20)<br />
We are looking for a part-time Catering Assistant to work for 24 hours per week at Broomhill Park where you will provide support and<br />
assistance in the kitchen and dining room and carry out some basic housekeeping tasks.<br />
Contact Maureen Harvey on 01224 200188 or email Maureen.Harvey@vsa.org.uk if you would like to have an informal discussion about<br />
this post. Closing date for all posts is Sunday 8 May 2016 and interviews are expected to be held mid to Late May 2016.<br />
Apply online at www.vsa.org.uk (where you will find full details, job descriptions and person specifications for all our posts) or telephone<br />
our Job Application Line (24 hours) on 01224 358589 or email: HR@vsa.org.uk for an application pack. Please quote appropriate<br />
reference number(s) on your application form<br />
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Aberlour Options Aberdeen<br />
Education Support Workers – 30 hrs per week term time only<br />
£19,673 pro rata<br />
JOB VACANCIES<br />
At Options Aberdeen we pride ourselves on delivering a range of effective,<br />
personalised services to children and young people with complex needs, enabling<br />
them to grow, learn and maximise their potential within their community. Most of the young people we support may be on<br />
the autistic continuum, experience global developmental delay or have other complex needs. Our new education service<br />
provides alternatives to education for young people who have been or are at risk of being excluded from mainstream school.<br />
We work collaboratively with the young people, their families and other key players either within the young person’s<br />
school, within the community or within the service premises at Bucksburn. Working in this relatively new service, there is<br />
an excellent developmental opportunity to contribute towards growth of the service and evolving the programmes that are<br />
essential to achieving successful outcomes for the young people. Working alongside our team of Young People’s Workers,<br />
you will play a fundamental role, often as a key worker, in developing person centred care to support enhancement of life<br />
skills and ability to problem solve, supporting the young people to take responsibility for their actions and overcome social<br />
isolation. Programmes are designed to help the young people achieve both socially and academically. Rigorous evaluation<br />
of how programmes of activity achieve required outcomes plays a significant role in assessing the effectiveness of the work<br />
we do and informing how work is delivered in the future. Although work is often carried out on a 1:1 basis, the focus will<br />
increasingly be on group work, recognising the contribution this makes in helping the young people to interact with their<br />
peers and wider networks.<br />
There is no ‘typical’ day for the young people we work with. You will therefore be someone who thrives on being able to<br />
adapt, within agreed parameters, to what is needed to give the young person the best experience and opportunity in working<br />
towards their outcomes. At all times, we expect our team members to demonstrate in their practice, how they uphold<br />
Aberlour’s values of Respect, acting in a way that shows we care about one another’s feelings; Integrity, doing the right thing<br />
even when no-one else is watching; Innovative, finding new, efficient ways of doing things; and Challenging, questioning<br />
ourselves and others rather than simply accepting the status quo.<br />
If you are ready to take on this exciting and rewarding role, we look forward to hearing from you.<br />
If you would like further information on the Options Aberdeen Service, please contact the Service Manager, Stuart Lindsay<br />
on 07795 233103.<br />
A relevant qualification at SCQF level 7or equivalent experience obtained through other means is required for this post.<br />
For an information pack and application form please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk where you can apply on-line<br />
or print the information. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. Applications are welcome from<br />
minority groups.<br />
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment<br />
and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.<br />
Applications to be returned by noon on Monday 25th April 2016.<br />
Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 29th April 2016.<br />
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VOLUNTEERING<br />
If you are interested in volunteering or want to find out more about involving volunteers in your organisation please<br />
contact the volunteer’s centre on 01224 686076/77 or email volunteer@acvo.org.uk. A full range of opportunities<br />
are also available on the website www.volunteeraberdeen.org.uk<br />
LATEST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN<br />
ABERDEEN INCLUDE:<br />
Bookbug Week Volunteers:<br />
Bookbug is the Scottish Government funded programme to support literacy which gifts a pack of free books to all children at key points<br />
in their life between birth and 5. There are also free story song and rhyme sessions to encourage parents and carers to share stories<br />
with their child.<br />
Bookbug Week 2016 will have an international theme to celebrate Bookbug around the World. We are organising exciting Bookbug Week<br />
events in:<br />
-Kaimhill Library, Thursday 19th May 2016 between 1.30pm – 3.30pm.<br />
-the Bon Accord Centre on Friday 20th May 2016 between 9.30am – 12 noon<br />
There are great opportunities for people to help volunteering at either or both of these events.<br />
As a Bookbug Week volunteer you will play a crucial role in communicating with the children, and parents/carers during this event at the<br />
Bon Accord Centre. Duties include: -Wearing the Bookbug costume -Assisting the wearer of the Bookbug Costume -Assist with directing<br />
public at event -Assist with distribution/collection of promotional material at event -Reporting any incidents and accidents -Assisting<br />
with any emergency situations.<br />
A fantastic, enjoyable opportunity to be involved in an important and exciting event. All volunteers are welcome, well supported and<br />
greatly appreciated. If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or ask any questions, please contact Ian Lumsden, Lifelong<br />
Learning Librarian at ILumsden@aberdeencity.gov.uk or on 01224 652559 before 04.05.2016.<br />
After Hours: Playground Volunteers:<br />
Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums will be hosting an exciting After Hours: Playground event on 13th May. We have a range of exciting<br />
volunteer roles for people to assist in this. This includes: Meeters and Greeters, Fumbalina’s Crafty Helpers, Human Fruit Machine, Hula<br />
Hoops & Slinky Races, Giant Games & Hosting, Find a Pair Games Master, Collective Play to name but a few!<br />
Volunteering is an excellent opportunity to get involved in a vibrant programme of cultural activity in Aberdeen. It provides a fun and<br />
sociable way to build your CV and gain experience in public engagement and event delivery. Volunteers will develop key skills including;<br />
team working, customer service and communication. This is a fantastic way to engage more closely with the work of one of Aberdeen’s<br />
leading cultural venues and meet other people with similar interests. All help is greatly appreciated.<br />
For more details please contact: Anna McKechnie, Informal Learning Officer on: e-mail: AnMcKechnie@aberdeencity.gov.uk<br />
Allotment Market Stall Volunteers:<br />
The Allotment Market Stall (TAMS) is based in Aberdeen and was established in 2012. Since then it has brought seasonal, fresh, local<br />
allotment grown vegetables and fruit to Aberdeen City.<br />
TAMS aim to reduce waste, reduce food miles and so improve our local environment. TAMS also aim to improve access to locally grown<br />
vegetables and fruit that is seasonal and fresh from the allotments of Aberdeen by running market stalls. These market stalls sell excess<br />
produce from allotments across Aberdeen during July, August, September and October.<br />
The Allotment Market Stall is looking for volunteers for this season to help collect and deliver produce on Thursdays and to volunteer<br />
on the stall on Fridays and Saturdays. We are flexible with volunteering hours. Do contact us for a chat. T: 07583 758 494 E:<br />
theallotmentmarketstall@gmail.com and http://theallotmentmarketstall.org.uk<br />
For more information about volunteering in Aberdeen and ACVO please visit: www.volunteeraberdeen.<br />
org.uk and www.acvo.org.uk<br />
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VOLUNTEERING<br />
“Their contributions have made a real impact on our effectiveness<br />
and productivity. It is also the case that the volunteers have<br />
benefitted through their involvement, contributing to the<br />
disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in their areas and on<br />
occasion, having a laugh!”<br />
- Dave Simmers, CEO, CFINE<br />
Business Skilled Volunteers<br />
Bespoke matching to fit your skills and availability<br />
Client work areas include: arts, sports, justice etc.<br />
Use your skills, accounting and finance, administration, human<br />
resources, information technology etc, for the benefit of your<br />
community<br />
To become a Business Skilled Volunteer contact Ian Gourlay<br />
E: igourlay@acvo.org.uk T: (01224) 686 051<br />
“The real value for me in this is to be able to use my skills and<br />
experience for a good cause.”<br />
- Rosilda, Business Skilled Volunteer<br />
“My experience has been fulfilling although it has not been easy<br />
and there is still a lot of work ahead but it is gratifying and has<br />
improved me as a person.”<br />
- Chris, Business Skilled Volunteer<br />
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VOLUNTEERING<br />
Public Representative Required on Health & Transport Action Plan Steering<br />
Group<br />
Currently there is a vacant volunteer position for a Public Representative to sit on the Health & Transport Action Plan (HTAP)<br />
Steering Group.<br />
The HTAP was produced in 2008 and refreshed in 2014 by Nestrans, (the Regional Transport Partnership for Aberdeen City<br />
and Shire), NHS Grampian, Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Moray Council and the Scottish Ambulance<br />
Service. Partners representing the Integration of Health and Social Care and from the Third Sector have now joined the<br />
Steering Group.<br />
The HTAP sets out a range of actions to promote healthier travel, minimise the impact of transport on our health and<br />
improve access to health and social care services. The Steering Group oversees the delivery of the action plan. Partners<br />
recognise the importance of involving a Public Representative in decision making at a strategic level.<br />
The Steering Group is scheduled to meet four times during 2016. There are two sub-groups which also meet quarterly. The<br />
Public Representative can attend these meetings as they wish. One focuses on Access to Health and Social Care, the other,<br />
Transport and Public Health. Meetings are usually in Aberdeen. It is the hope that the member of the public will be an<br />
advocate for all people in Grampian on issues related to transport.<br />
The Health and Transport Action Programme Manager, Andrew Stewart, will meet with any prospective Public Representative<br />
to discuss what support and training they might require to fully participate and benefit from their involvement with the<br />
group and explain the requirements of the role. The Health and Transport Action Plan Programme Manager would work<br />
closely with the Public Representative to support them as needs require.<br />
For further information please contact Andrew Stewart, HTAP Programme Manager, 01224 664092 or Andrew.Stewart@<br />
aberdeenshire.gov.uk (this post is jointly funded by NHS Grampian and Nestrans)<br />
Volunteer Opportunities<br />
SHEDDOCKSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH are looking for volunteers who are interested in<br />
working with older people with regards befriending.<br />
Like to help in the community? Like to gain experience working with older people?<br />
Experienced with working with older adults?<br />
If you have some spare time & would like to work in the Sheddocksley area with befriending, please contact :<br />
Darren Smith, Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Aberdeen City Council email : darsmith@aberdeencity.gov.uk<br />
Tel 07584 601073<br />
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Museum Guides - Gordon Highlanders<br />
Museum<br />
VOLUNTEERING<br />
Our family friendly Museum has Guides that bring to life the<br />
Regiment’s dramatic history, a tea room that offers good<br />
food, great service and a warm welcome, a range of fun and<br />
interactive educational programmes which compliments the local school’s programmes sessions, a shop selling Regimental<br />
souvenirs and a beautiful garden.<br />
We’ve Volunteering Opportunities in our Tea Room, Shop/Reception, Education Team, the Guiding Team and outdoors in<br />
our garden with days and times to suit you. Why not get in touch with our Volunteering Co ordinator, Aileen Macdonald to<br />
find out more.<br />
aileenmacdonald@gordonhighlanders.com; Tel: 01224 498927 www.gordonhighlanders.com<br />
Charity no SCO37833<br />
CFINE are a charity with the environment at our heart, looking to recycle, upcycle, make and mend. We currently offer<br />
courses in upholstery, sewing and knitting.<br />
2-4 Poynernook Road<br />
Aberdeen<br />
AB11 5RW<br />
But we want to do so much<br />
So we need your help to come up with more ideas, promote our courses and help us make people<br />
more self-sufficient in practical ways. If you have experience and enthusiasm in promoting and<br />
marketing and the time to give us a hand, then come in and have a chat with Sarah, call her on<br />
01224 596156 or email srobertson@cfine.org.<br />
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VOLUNTEERING<br />
Celebrate by<br />
volunteering<br />
this season<br />
with ...<br />
The Allotment Market Stall<br />
The Allotment Market Stall<br />
The Allotment Market Stall (TAMS) is based in Aberdeen, Scotland and was<br />
established in 2012. Since then it has brought seasonal, fresh, local allotment<br />
grown vegetables and fruit to Aberdeen City.<br />
TAMS aim to reduce waste, reduce food miles and so improve our local<br />
environment. TAMS also aim to improve access to locally grown vegetables and<br />
fruit that is seasonal and fresh from the allotments of Aberdeen by running<br />
market stalls.<br />
These market stalls sell excess produce from allotments across Aberdeen during<br />
July, August, September and October.<br />
The Allotment Market Stall is looking for volunteers for this season to help collect<br />
and deliver produce on Thursdays and to work on the stall on Fridays and<br />
Saturdays. We are flexible with volunteering hours. Do contact us for a chat.<br />
T: 07583 758 494 E: theallotmentmarketstall@gmail.com<br />
http://theallotmentmarketstall.org.uk<br />
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