The NSPCC has just launched its Listen Up, Speak Up campaign across the UK aimed at empowering everyone to know what to do if they are ever worried about a child or family. They are offering organisations and groups a free one-hour training workshop which can be delivered face-to-face or online. It’s up to all of…
Events
Freedom of Mind Community Choir: Songwriting Workshops
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at songwriting? Have you experienced mental illness, grief, loss, isolation, or loneliness? Would you like to write a song to share your experience and help others? Freedom of Mind Community Choir are offering the opportunity to take part in six free songwriting sessions and try beginner’s ukulele.…
Falkirk Council Budget Engagement 2025/26 Information Sessions
In the coming weeks, Falkirk Council is hosting a number of Budget Engagement 2025/26 Information Sessions throughout the various wards within the Falkirk Council area. They are keen for local people to attend one of the events in their area, to hear more about the council’s plans for their budget in 2025/26 and to share…
Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support Lunchtime Learning
Cruse Scotland are hosting an online Lunchtime Learning programme entitled 10 Practical Tips to Offer Support to Bereaved People; these sessions are short inputs on grief with a focus on resourcing confidence and communication in our communities. The programme is responsive to the common issues experienced and discussed by bereaved callers to Cruse Scotland helpline and…
Self-Directed Support Information Sessions
SDS Forth Valley are offering free information sessions on Self-Directed Support, entitled Know Your Options. SDS is the mechanism for delivering personal and social care in Scotland, empowering individuals to make informed choices and have control over the support they receive and the life they lead. Despite its implementation since 2014, awareness of SDS remains limited.…
‘Care with Confidence’ Information Sessions – July/August 2024
Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre are once more hosting their ‘Care with Confidence’ information sessions for carers on Tuesdays from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm. For these sessions, you have a choice of attending online on Zoom or in person at the Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk FK1 1NB. If you are a carer…
‘Capturing Volunteer Stories, 1984 – 2024’ Free Exhibition
We are proud to announce our free exhibition ‘Capturing Volunteer Stories, 1984-2024’ will be open to the public from 10 to 20 September and held at Arnotdale House in Dollar Park (FK1 5SQ). Curated as part of CVS Falkirk & District 40th Anniversary celebrations, we are excited to showcase some amazing volunteer stories. Since CVS…
Healing Arts Festival – August 2024
The Healing Arts Scotland (HAS) Festival is happening all across Scotland between the 19-23 August 2024. Healing Arts Scotland is part of the global Healing Arts campaign created by the Jameel Arts & Health Lab in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO). The aim of the week is to mobilise and strengthen local arts and health projects…
Families Outside CPD Accredited Training for Professionals
Families Outside are a national charity who work across Scotland to support families affected by imprisonment. They deliver CPD-accredited training for professionals on the impact of imprisonment on families. Their training looks to increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of the impact of imprisonment on families, as well as increasing participants’ confidence when supporting families affected…
Family Fund Discover Digital Summer Festival
Family Fund are running their free annual online Discover Digital summer festival once more. Starting Tuesday 30 July 2024, registrations are now open. Tailored to disabled and seriously ill children and young people and their families, the festival offers friendly online sessions where you can learn new skills and socialise during the summer holidays, from…
