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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
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
Help With Improving A Community Path?
Do you have (or NOT have) a path that you would like to improve in your community?
Maybe it would help you walk the kids to school or cycle to work or visit a friend? Maybe it’s somewhere that is just nice to walk. Read more to about FREE workshops on how to improve paths and about the possibility of finding other like-minded souls who’d also like to do this. Read the rest of this entry »
Aberdeen CRNS Forum – 14th March at 1pm
We see a future where there is no waste, only resources. Where people, communities and the environment are valued and respected. Through our charitable work and our membership organisations we are on the frontline, helping to make that future happen. We raise awareness of reuse, repair and recycle and represent community reuse and recycling organisations across Scotland on issues of sustainable community resource management, acting as the authoritative voice on these issues
This Forum will be hosted by CRNS member CFINE in Aberdeen. There will be presentations from CFINE, 2REUSE and Magpie on their current activities plus updates from other members, CRNS and ZWS. 
For full details and to book either by email matt@crns.org.uk or click here to book online
CARERS SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR
21 hours per week, based in Aberdeen, providing support in Inverurie, Banchory and Stonehaven
Salary Scale MHA 22 – 26 (£19,161 – 21,615 pro rata)
Based at our Central Office in Aberdeen, you will be expected to provide support, information and advice to family members and carers of people experiencing challenges to their mental health and wellbeing.
You will facilitate peer support groups for carers in Banchory, Inverurie and Stonehaven. These play an important role in developing effective interventions against social isolation and build social networks in an effort to support and empower our carers as well as, uphold our client’s rights, privacy, dignity and personal choice.
You will supervise the Carers Support Worker (North) to ensure that the MHA carers support service is professionally and efficiently delivered.
The post will present exciting challenges and great opportunities to grow and diversify not just MHA but the successful candidates.
£150 Grants to Support Your Local Big Lunches
With the winter nights starting to draw out, it’s not too early to turn our minds to some summer fun!
Small Grants of £150 are available in Scotland to start up MORE Big Lunch events with MORE people taking part!
Scottish Government has made the money available, in line with the new Community Empowerment Act, to encourage a wider range of people to get involved.
A Big Lunch is a simple, fun event to bring neighbours or other groups of people together. The Eden Project, who run the Big Lunch Campaign, suggest you need just 5 steps to create a successful Lunch:
- Pick a venue
- Invite People
- Bring Food
- Decorate your Big Lunch
- Have Fun & Keep it Simple!
You can use the money to hold a local Big Lunch event in June but you must apply before the end of March.
Application forms and info here – http://ow.ly/WfZDW
SVQ Unpaid Carers
SVQ
Social Services &
Healthcare – Level 2
(Unpaid Carers)
Who is this SVQ For?
This project has been set up to enable any unpaid carers, who care for a loved
one, friend, neighbour, etc, to gain an SVQ Level 2, while carrying out their
caring role at home. The skills, experiences and knowledge a carer has can be
transferred into an SVQ qualification.
What is involved in gaining this SVQ?
• The carer will be allocated an SVQ Assessor who will assess them against
nationally set standards (National Occupational Standards). The assessor will
come along and observe them in their caring role. • The carer will also provide written work to explain their work practices and
knowledge within their caring role.
What are the benefits to the carer?
• The carer will have increased confidence in their caring ability enabling
them to cope in a more relaxed manner.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CARER HAS THE CONSENT OF THE PERSON THEY ARE CARING FOR.
For an informal chat and to gain further information please contact:
Sandra Baxter (SVQ Assessor – Unpaid Carers)
EMAIL: Sandra.Baxter@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01466 794 272
Mobile: 07770 684 369
Road Safety Awareness Event
Road safety awareness presentation
19:00 hours 8 February 2016
Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk
Why: to reduce local RTC casualties
Raise road safety measures in area
The public can take control of their own driving style
Raise awareness of consequences of an accident
Open to members of the public aged 16 years +
Location: Lecture room, Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk
safety presentation on a disc
Practical demonstration – in car park of Old Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk
Public can view demonstration and appreciation of experiences when using extrication techniques – noise.
Working with a local partner (Tower Garage, Laurencekirk)
Issue a voucher on the night for free tyre and light check for their vehicle
Prize draw – free MOT.
Times:
Presentation; 19:00 – 19:45
Practical; 20:00 – 20:30
Laurencekirk and Stonehaven RDS personnel.
Recycle Aberdeenshire
Recycle Aboyne is a project run by Aberdeenshire Council’s social work department for people who may require training and support to access employment. We are investigating whether a collection service for used, but unwanted electrical and electronic items (such as laptops, PCs, flat screen TVs, tablets, mobile phones, unused printer cartridges) would be used within Aberdeenshire. The items would be securely data wiped, repaired and sold by Recycle’s partner in the project, Re-Tek UK, who would provide a share of the profits back to Recycle.
Interested in this service being available more widely in Aberdeenshire, let us know. Please visit;
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RS2SZ7Q
and answer a few short questions.
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