Strathcarron Hospice is running further online Storytelling sessions, and has also added a new Musical Memories event each month. The sessions are designed to be relaxed and informal, providing some light relief from the current pandemic. They are open to everyone; you do not need to have a connection to the Hospice to attend. The sessions all begin at 2pm via Zoom, on: Musical Memories: Thursday 15th April, Thursday 6th May and Thursday 10th June; Storytelling: Tuesday 20th April, Tuesday 18th May, Tuesday 22nd June.
News
Easter in Falkirk 2021 Roundup
Easter 2021 represented hope and the promise of better times to come – the sun came out, COVID-19 restrictions eased enough to allow for some outdoor fun and many Falkirk third sector organisations and community groups showed that they are weathering the storm of COVID-19 and are ready to inject some fun and positivity into their own local areas! Groups and organisations working together was the magic ingredient that brought Easter fun to our local communities, and we would like to say a huge thank you to all the groups who helped make this as lovely an Easter as possible.
Our 300th E-bulletin!
This week, we’re celebrating the 300th edition of our e-bulletin! Thank you to everyone who has been with us since the first edition, to everyone who has just joined us, and all those in between. We hope you find this weekly email useful and informative, and that you know we are always here to help in any way we possibly can.
Spring Forward Campaign
Spring is here, and with it, the news that COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are due to ease over the next few months! We know that, after a full year of lockdown, people feel their reserves are running a little low – personally, at work, and in their communities. While this is a very hopeful springtime, we are living through a time of incredible change and stress, and we need to recognise that. As a result, we have launched our new Spring Forward campaign, continuing to help our communities in Falkirk look after each other, and themselves.
Second Social Enterprise Action Plan for Scotland Launched
Scottish Government has launched the second of its 3 Social Enterprise Action Plans. “Inclusive Growth Through Social Enterprise (2021 – 2024)” reasserts Scottish Government’s long-term vision of social enterprise at the forefront of a new wave of ethical and socially responsible business in Scotland, becoming central to the way Scotland chooses to do business.
Arnold Clark Community Fund
Arnold Clark has launched their new Community Fund, which is open to all UK registered charities, and local community groups, who need financial assistance due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be entered into a draw, where at the end of each month, 500 applications will be granted. If an application is unsuccessful one month, Arnold Clark will keep it in the draw, which will roll over to the following month until the end of the Fund. The final deadline for applications is Monday 31st May.
“Creating Better Lives in Forth Valley” Dementia Grant Funding
Life Changes Trust’s “Creating Better Lives in Forth Valley” is offering small grants of £2,000 – £15,000 for projects lasting up to 18 months and working with 2 specific groups: people living with dementia, and unpaid carers of people with dementia. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th May. They will also be holding a “drop-in” information session via Zoom on Wednesday 21st April, 12pm – 2pm for anyone interested in applying. The session is designed to be very casual and relaxed, with a Q&A. People are welcome to join and leave whenever suits them.
Help Falkirk HSCP Improve How They Communicate With Your Communities
Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is inviting all partners – which includes the third sector – to improve its future communication and engagement activity by completing a short online survey. The sector’s participation in this survey will help the Partnership to gather a diverse range of views, which will be vital in enabling its future communications and outreach activity engage with as many people as possible. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete, with a deadline of 5pm on Friday 16th April.
Save the Date: The Big Lunch 2021
The Eden Project has announced that their annual “The Big Lunch” will take place Saturday 5th June – Sunday 6th June this year. The event is a chance for people in communities across the UK to get together with others in their local area, to celebrate existing community connections and make new ones.
Update: VHS Vaccine Inclusion Research
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) has announced that, after Easter, they will be sending out the report on the outcomes of their February vaccine inclusion survey.
