Deaf Blind Scotland are running two fundraising events: The first "Just Try It" on 20th April 2008 at Strathclyde Park. It's not a run - it's a walk. It's not a race - its more a life-changing experience. Its suitable for all ages and fitness levels and may be of interest to a range of people. More traditionally, we have out 10k/5k event on 10th May in Bishopbriggs. For more information visit their website: http://www.deafblindscotland.org.uk/pdf/FundNewsletterFeb.pdf or email: events@deafblindscotland.org.uk
Falkland Centre for Stewardship - Big Tent Event - Friday 25th July to Sunday 27th July. A weekend of celebrating music, art and creativity, campioning the work the environmental movement and those concerned with the conservation of the living world. Exhibitors and Traders are welcome to mount displays and should take advantage of the Early Bird discount by booking before 30th April 2008. The Big Tent Event is also looking for volunteers for help with: Stewarding; selling tickets; setting up and dismantling; visitor evaluations; help with the schools programme; helping with workshops; decorating the tents; dignage; distributing flyers. Volunteers will get a free pass into the festival and will be provided with food and drink vouchers as well as training where required. For futher information contact: lesley@centreforstewardship.org.uk
Homecoming Scotland - important information for event organisers in Fife. The Scottish Executive have set up a team to bring together a year of events in 2009 to promote tourism, change perceptions and make a real difference to the economy. Keep an eye on Fife Direct where proposed events will be promoted. If you are interested in becoming involved then please visit www.homecomingscotland.com or email events.fife@fife.gov.uk
Elma Mitchell MBE Memorial Award - The Scottish Disability Equality forum are commemorating Elma Mitchell, their first Convenor with memorial award. They would like young people to submit an essay of no more than 1000 words on the subject of disability. Entries should be submitted by 2nd May 2008, with the winner accunced during June 08. If you would like further information about the award please email info@sdef.org.uk
Disqualified from Working with Children List - Supplementary information and guidance is in four parts covering the following
- Introduction
- Information on the DWCL process and how decisions are reached
- guidance on completion of the referral form and supporting information
- Guidance on provisional listing: working whilst provisionally listed
- Annex - New referral form to be used from February 2008.
are availabe in the VONEF office should anyone require a copy.
Scotland Funders Forum - 27 March 2008 - Barony Halls in Glasgow. Programme for the day -
- reflecting back on 2007 and looking forward to help set the agenda for 2008
- taking stock of the big issues in funding in Scotland
- generating ideas and actions to improve equalities, monitoring and evaluating practice
- accessing a wide range of funders through networking.
If you are interested in attending please email fundersforumconference@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Landfill Communities Fund - www.entrust.org.uk - encouraging youth volunteering. Please visit the website to find out more information about criteria and how to apply to this fund.
Fife Environment Trust - working in partnership with key organisation to ensure that available landfill tax funds make the maximum impact in transforming the quality of people's lives and the local communities in which they live. visit www.fifeenvironmenttrust.org.uk for further information and to download an application form.
Leader in Fife 2007-2013 - The strategic aim of the new LEADER in Fife European grant programme which will include the East Fife area 9with the exception of St Andrews) is to "Enhance the quality of life in rural Fife and make a positive contribution towards the creation of a more vibrant and sustainable local economy. To register an interest in this fund please contact Barbara Solway.
First Aid Traininng - Anyone interested in a First Aid Training Course please contact Sue. VONEF are putting together names for another course if interested. Cost £30 for a full day course, including lunch, certificate of "First Aid at Work".