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Are a good listener and communicator?
NHS Grampian is looking for two people to
join its Board as non-executive members
If you are a good listener and communicator and can analyse and review complex issues, you could
be one of the people NHS Grampian are looking for. Anyone with the essential skills to make
a contribution to the Board, as detailed in the application pack, is encouraged to apply.
An application pack and full details can be found at:
www.appointed-for-scotland.org and by clicking on “search vacancies” on the left
hand side. Closing date for applications is Friday 15th April 2016.
Mental Health – Voluntary Health Scotland want your input
Many voluntary health organisations support people’s mental as well as physical wellbeing, whether
you consider yourselves to be a mental health charity or not. You do this by supporting people
through stressful life challenges, by reducing social isolation and loneliness, and by fostering
resilience and creating the conditions for good mental health.
VHS are always keen to hear from members on what they think we should be focusing on in this
area – what are the key issues for you right now? What needs to be addressed in the Scottish
Government’s next Mental Health Strategy? What are they key contributions the third sector
is making to the mental health agenda? Where are the biggest gaps?
Get in touch with Catherine Ronald or call 0131 474 6187 with your input.
Paths for All Spring Step Count Challenge
The aim is simple; to get people to walk more and feel the difference.
Whether it’s by walking to work, going for a lunchtime stroll or simply using the stairs rather than the
lift, the challenge is for people to enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.
How does the challenge work?
You enter as a team of 5 people. You’ll get a user account where you can record your daily
steps, share comments with your team and track your team’s progress on leaderboards.
Pedometers can be provided for your team so you can count your steps, or you can use
your own pedometer, favourite app or gadget. Goals are set to provide your team with
motivation and challenges to keep you walking.
Nominate a team captain, choose a team name and register at: www.stepcount.org.uk.
You can enter an individual team or you can enter multiple teams from your workplace.
The challenge starts on 18th April 2016 and lasts for eight weeks.
Entry to the challenge costs £5 per person and they can provide participants with a pedometer for
£5 (RRP£14.99), alternatively you can use your own pedometer or app
Triangle Trust 1949 Fund open to organisations working with unpaid carers
Grants are available for up to £80,000 over three years with a maximum of
£35,000 in year one. The emphasis of the Development Grant is to support
the development of a solid foundation for the future. The grant could, for
example, be used to enable an organisation to make a step change such as diversifying its income
streams or setting up a social enterprise to help it become more sustainable in the long term.
Registered charities, not-for-profit social enterprises and community interest companies that are
working within the UK and have a UK office are eligible to apply. Applications from organisations
working in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales are particularly welcome. Organisations must have a
constitution whose primary purpose is to support unpaid carers.
The deadline for applications is 28th April 2016 (12 noon).
For more information, visit: www.triangletrust.org.uk/apply-funding
Special Landscape Areas
Aberdeenshire is renowned for its landscapes and scenic value. Therefore, it is important that we conserve, and where possible enhance landscapes, and to manage landscape
change over time to protect against development which might impact on our landscape, sense of place and quality of life.
In Aberdeenshire ten Special Landscape Areas have been identified. Special Landscape Areas (SLAs) are a local landscapes that exhibit particular qualities and characteristics within them that are valued locally. If you would like to know more about these landscapes – where they are, why they have been chosen, or would like to comment please visit ; https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/ldp
WILD WET AND WONDERFUL
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Friday 15th April 7.00 – 8.00pm
Join the Ranger for a fun evening finding and recording
the underwater life on the Moss and discover who
finds this wetland the place to be. Children must be
accompanied. Booking essential.
MEET: at the Bruntland Road entrance to Portlethen
Moss
CONTACT: the Kincardine and Mearns Ranger on 01569
768292, kincardineandmearns.ranger@aberdeenshire.
gov.uk
The Land Based Sector – Facing the Future Report
A study detailing the challenges and opportunities facing the NE land based sector has been published. The research was conducted by Peter Cook and supported by Aberdeenshire, Angus and Moray Councils, Forestry Commission Scotland, ScotEnt and HIE. To view the report visit: http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/business/support-and-advice/industry-sectors/agriculture-and-rural-development/facing-the-future/
Key recommendations for action by public bodies include; supporting rural trainee development, the creation of an Agri-Food Hub, rejuvenation of KT infrastructure, an agri-tourism/food tourism strategy, building the local food brand and wider rural sector through the City Region Deal and Opportunity North East.
Tesco “Bags of Help”
Applications for the Tesco “Bags of Help” fund open on Monday 18th April. “Bags of Help” is funded by Tesco customers from the proceeds of the 5p carrier bag charge and administered by Groundworks and Greenspace Scotland. The scheme is open to community groups to apply for grants of £8,000, £10,000 and £12,000 to improve local greenspaces, e.g. pocket parks, sports facilities, schools, wildlife areas, seafront improvements and community gardens. Tesco customers will be able to cast their vote on which shortlisted local project they would like to see receive the grant from 1 October 2016. For more info and to submit your project visit: http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme
NATIONAL CONVERSATION
Just to let you know that the Scottish Government has updated the national
conversation website with feedback from the initial findings.
Find out more, via this link http://healthier.scot, with the people
who took part in our engagement activities.
Tenant required for Stonehaven Office
A small hardworking third sector tenant of 52 Evan St Stonehaven is looking for a similar organisation to share their office space.
The space offers a town centre, shop-front location
2 desk spaces and a hot desk. Desks and filing cabinet space may be available
Informal meeting space and a down stairs meeting room
Good broadband access
Nearby free parking
South-facing courtyard
Current Rent £275.00 a month plus utilities
Business rates £235.00 a year
Please contact Amy or Linda on 01569 764 221 for further information
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