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Scotland the Bread are crowd funding
Scotland grows a lot of wheat but precious little of it is used to make bread. We rely on imports and so have little control over this staple food. It turns out that the wheat varieties in today’s bread may well have less of the nutrients needed for health than in the past. Better grain and better bread can help solve our growing health problems, Scotland the Bread have started research to find more nutritious wheats, suitable for low-impact farming. And they’re passing on the skills that turn locally-grown wheat into delicious, healthy bread.
To help local communities bring better bread within everyone’s reach, Scotland the Bread are supporting six groups to grow their own healthy bread, from the soil to the slice. See here for more details on how to get better bread within the reach of everyone!
Want to know more, visit; http://www.breadmatters.com/
Over 55?
Want to get online? 
Footprints connect are encouraging over 55’s to get online and make the most of their computer, tablet and other digital technologies. They provide advice and support- and lots of great reasons to enter the digital world.
Call 01224 679 020 or email info@footprintconnect.org.uk for more information.
Our Song: Mental Health In Young People
Check out this fantastic film from young people in the Mearns area.
Half a million pound funding opportunity for Scotland’s social businesses
Early stage social businesses throughout Scotland can now bid for financial and mentoring support from a new Corporate Social Venturing (CSV) Initiative funding pot of £500,000.
The £500,000 is being invested by the Life Changes Trust, a charity that works to improve the lives of young people who have had experience of the care system, and people affected by dementia.
Ideas are being sought from any social businesses who have creative ideas for new ventures that would impact positively on one or both of these groups. Each social business can bid for up to £50,000 and will also receive business mentoring support. Read the rest of this entry »
Community Food and Health (Scotland) Development Funding Programme
The Community Food and Health (Scotland) development funding programme is open to groups who would like to develop new or existing activities that will improve access to, or take up of, a healthy balanced diet in low-income communities in Scotland. 
Three funding schemes were launched on 12 June 2015:
1. The Capacity Building Fund offers grants up to £500 for groups and agencies running food and health activities in low-income areas working to strengthen their organisations.
2. The one-year Development Fund offers grants from £500 to £2,000 that can develop, recruit for, and complete food and health activities by the end of September 2016.
3. The two-year Development Fund offers grants from £500 to £5,000 for groups and agencies planning food activities requiring more time to become established or to reach those most in need.
Applications can be submitted for more than one of these funding schemes as long as the criteria for that fund is met. Applications for the Capacity Building Fund can be made at any time until all the funding for this year has been allocated. The deadline for applications for the one-year and two year Development Funds is 7 August 2015.
Mearns Youth Football Club
2005 & 2006 COME AND TRY SESSION!
Mearns Youth FC has just started and is looking for girls and boys. Come along to our “come and try” session supported by Aberdeen FC coaches this summer.
Where: Mearns Community Campus
When: Thursday 23 July – 18:30 – 20:00
Who: Born 2005 & 2006
Cost: £1
For further
Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service Programme of Events for April to September.
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a walk through time, discover more about your local
wildlife or enjoy a puppet promenade. Whatever
your age, interest or ability, there’s something for
everyone.
Booking – many events need to be booked in
advance. To reserve your place simply contact the
event organiser. Some events may have a waiting list,
so if you find that after you’ve booked you are unable
to attend, please call and let us know.
Cost – the majority of events are free to attend.
Where there is a charge it can be paid on the day
(unless stated otherwise).
For more information about the work of the
Ranger Service and other summer events visit
www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/rangerservice/index.asp
New Opening Hours Mearns Library
I am delighted to let you know that from Monday 3rd August Mearns library opening hours will be increasing to 40hrs per week. 
The new opening times are as follows:
Monday 10am to 8pm
Tuesday 10am to 4pm
Wednesday 10am to 8pm
Thursday 10am to 4pm
Friday 10am to 4pm
Saturday 10am to 12pm
EU Funds Masterclass: Aberdeen
Looking for funding? Pop along to;
Friday, 31 July 2015 from 10:30 to 13:00Union Square, Aberdeen |
EU Funds Masterclass: Aberdeen Tickets, Union Square | Eventbrite
This masterclass is a detailed introduction to the current EU Funds Programmes for Scotland. Targeted towards Senscot, Development Trusts Association Scotland, Social Firms Scotland and Scottish Community Alliance members.For more info click here;
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eu-funds-masterclass-aberdeen-tickets-17514814281
Home-Start Kincardine
HOME-START KINCARDINE 
requires a
SENIOR CO-ORDINATOR
35 hours per week
Salary range – £25,404 – £28,644 depending on experience
Home-Start Kincardine is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5.
We are looking for a Senior Co-ordinator to take responsibility for the day to day management of the scheme along with maintaining a family support case load. The successful applicant will have experience in family support work, project management and have parenting experience.
The remit is broad and varied and requires an understanding of the needs of young families, the management of volunteers and staff and the ability to maintain a creative and flexible approach to the development of Home-Start Kincardine.
You will have the ability to negotiate funding and deliver training for volunteers. You will support the Board of Trustees in assuring the quality and effectiveness of service is delivered.
The post is full time and applicants must have use of their own car, for which expenses will be paid. You will be based at the office in Stonehaven. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Check.
For an application pack please call 01569 767773 or visit www.homestartkincardine.org/news
Closing date is midday on13th July 2015 and interviews will take place on 23rd July.
Scottish Charity No. SCO22795
Gourdon Primary Senior Citizen Club
Here at K & M Communities, we like to share with you the great things which are happening in our communities. Read on to learn more about the links being forged between the generations in Gourdon in the Gourdon Primary Senior Citizen Club.
P6 & P7 pupils from Gourdon Primary and senior citizens of the village come together to carry out intergenerational learning. The senior citizens club has been running at the school for over 6 years, there was a gap between the generations in the village so by creating this club it brings everyone together for greater understanding.
Interested, watch this short clip to learn more.
Would this work in your community?
Community and therapeutic garden networking – Aberdeen
Community and therapeutic garden networking – Aberdeen
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Where: Donside Village, The Meeting Room, Donside Village Square, Aberdeen
When: Wednesday 01 July.
This day is free but booking is essential
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10am – 3 pm Are you involved in community or therapeutic gardening activity and looking to network with others? This networking day will include the opportunity to meet others, hear about the recent development of community garden activity at Donside Village and raise topics for group discussion. A soup and bread lunch will be included. This event is organised by the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens and supported by Trellis – supporting health through horticulture. 3pm – 4.30 pm This session is aimed at those looking to establish or support community gardening activity in their locality. Come along to a short presentation of the benefits of community growing, have your questions answered on what to do next and find out more about resources available to get you started. For more information about the day or to see a specific topic for discussion included please contact lou@farmgarden.org.uk Please feel free to circulate event details and booking link to colleagues or potentially interested parties. When
July 1st, 2015 10:00 AM through 4:30 PM
Location
Donside Village Square
Aberdeen AB24 2PL Contact
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