News and Events
This section has links to new publications and forthcoming events. Also see list of Dates for the Diary at Events and reports on significant Previous Events.
Generations Working Together Newsletter.
Click here to open March 2010 newsletter (PDF)
'Connecting Generations' Micro grants. Read about March opportunity for small Scottish groups and organisations to apply for micro grants. Deadline 31st March.
National Generations Working Together Network
We are about to launch a new national network to complement the work of the local SCIP networks. The national network will meet about four times a year in venues across Scotland. The first meeting will take place on 16 March from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tolbooth, Jail Wynd, Stirling FK8 1DE. Places are limited, so that network meetings can be held board-room style to encourage discussion and debate. The meetings will focus on opportunities to share information, thinking, learning, ideas and challenges. If you would like to know more about the network or attend the meeting, contact Pat Scrutton: tel: 07915584104.
Local Project Profiles on the SCIP website
Project profiles on this website are growing. Recent additions are on community radio in North Ayrshire, conflict resolution in North Edinburgh, community arts in the Outer Hebrides and family support in Orkney. Contact Pat Scrutton (Tel 07915 584104) if you have a project you would like to showcase online or download application form from Local network page.
Local partners required for 'Picture This' project.
During April & May one day intergenerational events will be held across Scotland to create new artworks. No special artistic ability is needed! We are looking for partner organisations to host or become involved in each local network area. Contact Jane Stevenson.
Get Digital website now live
Everything you need to know about this new programme to promote, deliver and sustain digital literacy skills for the residents of 300 sheltered housing schemes between now and March 2011.
Stories for Health - Words for Wellbeing Sun. 13 - Sat. 19 June, Kelvin Conference Centre, Glasgow. Scotland's first Symposium for Storytelling as a Healing Art. A week-long residential course for storytellers, teachers, healthcare professionals, communities and friends, open to anyone with an interest in using storytelling as part of their work, or in enhancing their current practice. Delegates can choose from one of six professional storytelling practitioners' workshops, led by national and international pioneers in this field. Enquiries and registration: Wendy Woolfson (Tel: 0141 579 2526 or 07981 179 188
Click here to read about Sing Together - Naturally! On Tour - 4th 'Away Day' at the Grey Lodge Settlement Dundee in Feb. 2010
New Publications
Connecting Generations – A Guide to Best Practice by the Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice. Scotcip's practical guide to developing your own intergenerational programmes. Case studies of pioneering projects in Scotland. The link to the report will remain available on our Resources Page.
Evaluating Intergenerational Projects - A Practical Guide to Useful Resources by the Centre for Intergenerational Practice. Evaluation is of increasing interest and this report illustrates how existing toolkits can be used to evaluate intergenerational projects. The CIP welcomes feedback and would be pleased to disseminate your findings if you use any of the evaluation methods described. This link will remain available on our Resources Page.
Survey
Institute of Public Policy Research
IPPR has launched a new project looking at local level work to tackle poverty, discrimination and disadvantage, improve job opportunities and protect the environment. They would like to find out about the work currently being done by local organisations across the UK. IPPR are keen to hear from all types of organisations, including trade unions, local authorities, charities, social enterprises, campaign groups and service providers - anyone who is involved in tackling poverty, improving job opportunities or protecting the environment at a local level. Please complete this survey by Friday 26th February 2010.
Events Scottish Storytelling Network: Saturday 13th March 2010, Ceremony and Celebration: 10.00am-1.00pm. How can we rediscover our sense of special times and the moments of transition in life? Does storytelling hold some clues to reviving our 'rights of passage' and finding creative ways to mark, celebrate and remember life's most precious moments in family, school and community? Led by Claire McNicol.£17.50 (£15 Scottish Storytelling Network members.)
Putting Community Development into Community Safety
This Community Development Alliance Scotland conference will take place on Monday, 22 March 2010 in the Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP from 10.30am to 4pm. It is organised in association with the Scottish Community Safety Network. The cost is £25 for voluntary & community organisations and £35 for other organisations.
Speakers include:
· Fergus Ewing MSP, Minister for Community Safety
· Detective Chief Superintendant John Carnochan speaks on ‘Violence reduction - a public health issue'
· Jon Bannister from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research, Glasgow University speaks on ‘Community development and best practice in community safety'.
Workshops include sessions on:
* community development practice examples
* how Community Safety Partnerships can support community development
* community Learning and Development approaches
* preventing inter-community conflict and promoting cohesion
* violence against women
CDAS Conference, c/o Scottish Community Development Centre, 305 Baltic Chambers, 50 Wellington Street, Glasgow G2 6HJ. Email: lee@scdc.org.uk.
The World Heritage Day celebration is planned for 18 April 2010. This year Edinburgh World Heritage will distribute grants to enable different groups, societies and associations to celebrate. The funding could go towards entrance fees, a guide, material costs or bus hire. They want to encourage each group to develop their own ideas for possible activities suited to their particular wishes and needs. This project will span from 15-22 April to give more flexibility. Contact: Edinburgh World Heritage, 5 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DR.
Thursday April 29: Intergenerational Solidarity Europe Day
Have you any plans to celebrate this day? If so, we'd love to hear about them.
Contact Jane or Brian at SCIP.
21st May 2010 Silver Surfers' Day
Event Holder's Quick Guide and 2010 Flyer. Tell everyone what you're doing on Digital Unite. Email: Fiona Syrett
Stuart Butterworth with his Colvend-based Sing Together - Naturally! programme has been running a number of events under the 'Generations Singing Together' banner. Click here for more information and diary.
