Falkirk Community Trust Valentine Reminiscence Event

Posted on January 28, 2016

Falkirk Community Trust are hosting a cinema reminiscence event on Friday 12^th February at the Café Bar in Falkirk Town Hall, with screenings starting at 2pm.

“Memories of Cinemas in the Falkirk Area” recalls the days of taking your date “to the pictures” for Valentine’s Day, celebrating Falkirk’s vibrant cinematic history. Tickets are £3.50 each.

To book your tickets, or for further information, please visit the Steeple Box Office in Falkirk, or call 01324 506850.

FDAMH Initial Assessment Officer Vacancy

Falkirk and District Association (FDAMH) is currently recruiting a Initial Assessment Officer for their Immediate Help Service. The position is 21 hours (3 days) per week, with a salary £25,000 – £28,000 per annum dependent on experience (pro rata), and a fixed term contract of one year. They are seeking applications from people with a formal qualification in mental health, social work, counselling or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in conducting person centred, holistic mental health and wellbeing assessments. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday 13th August.

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Scottish Government’s online survey on a single intermediary for social enterprises in Scotland closes THIS SUNDAY at 11pm! The survey is part of their research into what Scottish social enterprises are looking for from an intermediary body, along with interviews of other intermediaries and strategic partners. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, and should only be completed once per organisation.

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Community Ownership Fund: Round 1 Open

The UK government has launched the new £150 million Community Ownership Fund to help communities across the UK take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of closure. The fund will run for 4 years, and may support the purchase and/or renovation costs of these assets and amenities. Eligible voluntary and community organisations can bid for match funding. Proposals will need to prove the value of the asset to local people, and that the asset can run sustainably for the long term benefit of the community. The deadline for Round 1 proposals is Friday 13th August.