Local Network

New local networks - Generations Working Together (GWT) is supporting and creating new local intergenerational networks throughout Scotland designed to create networking opportunities for organisations and groups who would like to be kept up to date with what's happening in the local area along with opportunities to link with other key partners in delivering current and future intergenerational activities. In addition they will hear what GWT is planning to do nationally and how they can have an input in our policies and strategies.

To book a place at one of the meetings below please contact our Administrator or if you'd like to contact one of our local coordinators please check out the contacts page for further details.

Aberdeen local network meet in November 2011 and hope to announce another date soon.

Angus local network will meet for the first time on Wednesday 22nd February, 2-4pm, at Angus House (Boardroom), Silvie Way, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, DD8 1AN. 

Argyll & Bute will next meet on Tuesday 7th February, 10.30am - 1pm in Lochgilphead Community Education Centre, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, PA31 8XQ.

Ayrshire (East/North) - Showcase Event, Friday 2nd March, 10am - 1pm in Stewarton Academy, Cairnduff Place, Stewarton, KA3 5QF.

Dumfries & Galloway will next meet on Monday 27th February, 11am - 1.30pm in Castle Douglas Community Centre, Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AJ. 

Edinburgh local network meet on Monday 23rd January, 2-4pm in the Citadel Youth Centre, 175 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6JE. Next meeting TBC.

Forth Valley local network will meet on Monday 5th March, 1.30pm - 3.30pm in the Tolbooth (Attic), Jail Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1DE. 

Forth Valley Local news:
Cross Generation Project Launch,Thursday 9th February, 2pm – 4 pm in Bonnybridge Community Education Centre. You are invited to join a launch of the facilitators pack for the Cross Generation Project.  This has been successfully piloted in the Denny Learning Community and encourages schools and youth groups to work with community groups and older adults in the local community.  The focus of the project is on young people and adults spending time together, sharing skills and experiences of play, using traditional games and new technology, and most of all, having fun. To receive a free copy of the pack, come along and hear the experiences of those who have already taken part in the project, and find out how you and your organisation could benefit from this project. Please reply to rhiannon.garvie@falkirk.gov.uk to confirm your attendance by Friday 3rd February.

Glasgow will meet on Tuesday 20th March, 10.30am - 12.30pm in the Albany Learning & Conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow, G3 6DS.

Inverclyde will meet on Friday 10th February,10am - 12noon in Craigend Resource Centre, McLeod Street, Greenock, PA15 2HD.

Highlands (Fort William) will meet for the first time on Friday 30th March, 10am - 12.20pm in Alexandria Hotel, The Parade, Fort William, PH33 6AZ.

Highlands (Inverness) will meet for the first time on Tuesday 27th March, 10am - 12.30pm in The Specturm Centre, 1 Margaret Street, Inverness, IV1 1LS. 

Highlands (Thurso) will meet for the first time on Thursday 29th March, 10am - 12.30pm in Pentland Hotel, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7AA.

Lanarkshire (North) will meet on Tuesday 14th February, 10am - 12.30pm in VANL Community Hub, 9 Kenilworth Avenue, Wishaw, ML2 7LP.

Moray local network will meet on Monday 26th March  from 1.30pm - 4pm in the Activities Room, Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin, IV30 1HS.

Orkney Isles local network will meet on Wednesday 18th April in Kirkwall, venue and time tbc

Renfrewshire will meet on Friday 27th April, time and venue to be confirmed.

Scottish Borders local network meet on 23rd November 2011. A further meeting is being planned in the Tweeddale area, possibly late February/early March 2012.

Shetland Isles local network will meet on Monday 16th April in Lerwick venue and time tbc.

Western Isles - Date and venue TBC

These networks allow members to share information, create new project partnerships, strengthen community links and access support. Networks currently exist in many areas throughout Scotland. Over the next ten months it is hoped to create new networks in Fife, East Renfrewshire, East/West Dunbartonshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Perth & Dundee. If you are interested in attending or helping to set up any of these networks please click here.

The following links detail a variety of intergenerational projects and activities run throughout Scotland or alternatively you can click on 'Organisation Search' in the left hand menu. If you wish to search for projects by theme or you know the name click on 'Local Projects'.

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: Argyll-Bute; Ayrshire; Dumfries-Galloway: Dundee-Angus: Edinburgh-Lothian: Fife: Glasgow-Dunbarton: Highlands: Lanarkshire: Orkney: Perth: Renfrewshire-Inverclyde: Scottish Borders: Shetland: Stirling-Falkirk-Clackmannanshire: Scottish Borders: Western Isles. 

Complete the online Application Form to join your local network.

It is free to join and it gives you access to:

  • Free tailored training
  • Database of projects by type and location
  • Opportunities for networking
  • Guidance on funding for local project activity and development.

Most organisations can join their local network -

  • Local educational institutions
        (nurseries, play groups, schools, colleges, universities, community education)
  • Voluntary and community organisations
  • Public sector organisations, local authorities, health boards, police, fire and rescue
  • Older people's groups and organisations (care homes, day centres, sheltered housing)
  • Younger people's organisations (youth groups, uniformed groups)
  • Sports groups, local faith communities and other related organisations
  • Individuals with an interest in intergenerational working can join too!