FEL Scotland’s qualified bike mechanics are running a series of workshops on basic bike maintenance and repair, with the next sessions taking place on Wednesday 5 March, and Wednesday 12 March, at Polmont Community Hub, Greenpark Drive, Polmont, FK2 0PZ.
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Community Cultural Event
Rainbow Muslim Women’s Group is holding a Community Cultural Event on Friday 21 February, 5:30pm – 8pm at Grangemouth Town Hall, 27 Bo’ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AN. The event will feature music, dance, and food served. The event is completely free, but booking is essential.
Climate Resilience Lunchtime Learning Online Sessions
FEL Scotland’s Lunchtime Learning sessions is an 8 part series of one hour online sessions designed to showcase practical skills and strategies for climate resilience and adaptation, tailored specifically for the Forth Valley context. The next sessions take place on: Wednesday 19 February, 12pm – 1pm: “Biodiversity, with Trust in the Park and On the Verge”; Wednesday 5 March, 12pm – 1pm: “Soil Health, with FEL Scotland and West Moss-Side Farm”; Wednesday 19 March, 12pm – 1pm: “Retrofitting, with Loco Home Retrofit”.
Grangemouth Community Public Meeting
Following public request, the Grangemouth, including Skinflats, Community Council has organised a public meeting to bring the community together with Falkirk Council decision makers, to discuss multiple concerns. Taking place on Thursday 20 February 2025, 7pm – 9pm, at within Grangemouth High School, Tinto Drive, Grangemouth, FK3 0HW, everyone is welcome to come along and share their thoughts on the future of the town.
Recyke-a-bike Free Courses and Resources
Recyke-a-bike believes in the transformative power of cycling, and since 2005 has worked to relieve poverty, improve health, promote education, and protect the environment within communities – all through bicycles. Beyond their bike shop, they have a series of projects aiming to make cycling more accessible and inclusive.
Falkirk Funders Fayre Spotlight: Business Energy Scotland
With just 4 weeks to go until Falkirk Funders Fayre 2025, we’re counting down by looking at some of our stallholders – including one of our exciting new exhibitors, Business Energy Scotland, who’ll be joining us for the first time! Business Energy Scotland is funded by Scottish Government to provide free, impartial support and access to funding to help small and medium-sized enterprises (including third sector groups and organisations) save energy, carbon and money. Since their launch, they’ve found over £200 million worth of savings for Scottish organisations – with a 24% average energy saving per business.
Social Enterprise Funding and Investment Survey
The Scottish Parliament Social Enterprise Cross Party Group (CPG) is seeking the views and experiences of social enterprises regarding the current funding and financial challenges many Scottish social enterprises face, through an online survey.
PVG Changes Summary Guide
As you are probably aware, Disclosure Scotland is making changes to their services from Tuesday 1 April. This is part of the process for implementing the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. To help organisations understand what is changing and how it impacts them, our team at CVS Falkirk & District has created a summary guidance document, which highlights some of the key changes that relate to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Sea-Changers 2024/25 Innovation Fund
The Sea-Changers 2024/25 Innovation Fund is now open for applications. The fund’s focus is on supporting new and experimental solutions to marine conservation challenges. The deadline for applications is Thursday 28 February.
Learning Disability Support Fund Launched
Inspiring Scotland has launched a new Scottish Government Learning Disability Support Fund. The Fund aims to sustain and support organisations who work directly with people with learning disabilities in Scotland, to build a more inclusive society, reduce inequality and provide opportunities for fulfilling lives. The deadline for applications is 12pm noon on Wednesday 26 February.
