Street Soccer Scotland is a non-profit charity that runs free football programmes for people from socially- disadvantaged backgrounds. They have players who are, or have experienced, homelessness; have issues with mental health; are in recovery (substance or alcohol); or have been involved with the criminal justice system. They have recently seeing players referred from the…
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The Festival of Politics August 2024
The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics is happening in August, with a five-day programme of over 30 events, in the home of Scottish politics at Holyrood. This event is delivered in partnership with Scotland’s Futures Forum. The Festival of Politics is all about opening up the doors of the Scottish Parliament to welcome you, into…
Mental Health First Aid Training 2024/25
Staff and volunteers across Falkirk are being encouraged to take advantage of free Mental Health First Aid Training 2024/25 sessions, organised by Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, to support them in their role. Mental Health First Aid offers information about mental health problems. The knowledge presented and understanding developed in the course helps to…
Hippodrome Bo’ness Documentary Screening: STRIKE AN UNCIVIL WAR (15)
Throughout July, the Hippodrome Cinema Bo’ness are hosting three screenings of Daniel Gordon’s feature documentary STRIKE: AN UNCIVIL WAR: which tells the story of the Battle of Orgreave, the most violent confrontation between Miners and Police during the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike in Great Britain. The year-long Strike was the most divisive and violent industrial dispute…
Be A Trustee: Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS)
Friends of Scottish Settlers (FOSS) is a Falkirk-based befriending organisation linking long-time local volunteers with newcomers to the area, principally refugee families and people in the asylum system. They envision a Falkirk District that is multicultural, multilingual, and welcoming, where local people, organisations, and services are equipped, supported, and willing to cultivate wellbeing, solidarity, community,…
Talk Action Facilitation Training – Tools & Techniques (Online Session)
Talk Action is a community development and training organisation helping to bring causes to life. They are holding an online session titled, Facilitation Training – Tools & Techniques, on Thursday 11 July 2024 from 10am-3pm (Online). This Facilitation Training course gives you the practical tools and techniques to make your meetings engaging and productive, both…
Under the Trees: Volunteer Friendly Award Achievement
We are delighted to announce that Under the Trees have passed the accreditation to become a Volunteer Friendly organisation – congratulations!!
Families Outside CPD Accredited Training for Professionals
Are you a professional working with families? If you want to better understand the impact of imprisonment on those who have a family member in prison and feel more confident when supporting families in your own role, then Families Outside would love you to join them at their September training sessions. For more information about…
Are you prepared for the hotter weather? Advice from Safer Scotland
We may joke about the weather in Scotland, but heat is a real risk that can affect anyone. Hot weather can cause heatstroke and heat exhaustion and being exposed to the sun for too long can cause painful sunburn. Safer Scotland have released a campaign to help keep people safe this summer offering advice on:…
Family Summer Outings (July 2024)
One Parent Families Scotland are offering family summer outings for single parent families. Outings are free and lunch is provided for the whole family (please advise of any dietary requirements upon booking). Parents must attend the outing with their child/children. Outings will take place on Wednesdays as below: Wednesday 10 July – Eastlinks Family Park Wednesday 17 July…
