Bike Repair Training Sessions

Posted on May 25, 2018

The Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CRSEC) is hosting a Bike Repair Training Session on Saturday 26^th May, 9am – 5pm at Recyke-a-bike, Alloa Road, Causewayhead, Stirling FK9 5LN.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day and transport from Falkirk to Stirling will be arranged.

To book, or for further information, please contact Aneel Bhopal by phone: 01324 610950, or email: aneel@csrec.org.uk

FVMSN Learn Together Project Co-ordinator

Forth Valley Migrant Support Network (FVMSN) are currently recruiting a self-employed Learn Together Project Co-ordinator. The position is 12 hours per week across Falkirk and Grangemouth, with a wage of £9 per hour and a fixed term contract until August 2019. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 24th August. Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is reserved for women only, under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

CVS Falkirk Project Development Officer Vacancy

In partnership with Falkirk Council, we at CVS Falkirk are recruiting a Development Officer to develop and deliver our new Improving Employability Through Volunteering project. The position is 35 hours per week, with a salary of £25,000 and a fixed term contract until October 2020. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 14th September.

Community Planning and BME Involvement Survey

The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) has launched an online study, funded by the Scottish Government, which is looking to better understand black and minority ethnic (BME) involvement with community planning, and particularly the type of involvement which relates to Community Planning Partnerships (CPP) responsibilities under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

Community Transport September Meeting Cancelled

The next scheduled meeting of the Third Sector Community Transport Forum, on Thursday 6th September, has been cancelled.

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