From: Laura Dunkel [email protected] Subject: Age Scotland Local Development Officer E-Bulletin March 2015 Date: 27 February 2015 16:25 To: Dear member Welcome to the March 2015 edition of the Edinburgh and Lothian bulletin I hope you have had a lovely February. This month’s bulletin includes information about a number of upcoming events. If you are looking for funding there are two funding fairs being held soon – one in Edinburgh and one in East Lothian. These are a great way to chat to funders and get tips for completing application forms. As always I hope there will be something in this bulletin to interest you. If you would like any of your group’s news, events or volunteering opportunities featured, please let me know. Age Scotland Updates Power Of Attorney campaign As part of our Power of Attorney awareness raising campaign, Age Scotland’s communication team have produced a lovely new video, featuring Rebecca Dickson, the project officer. Rebecca answers the most common questions about Power of Attorney. Please feel free to watch, share and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtFfmMT7maU If you have any individual questions about Power of Attorney you can ask the advisors at the Silver Line by calling 0800 4 70 80 90. Upcoming Events Health and Wellbeing Event Viewpoint will be holding a Health and Wellbeing event at their sheltered housing complex at Lade Court, 4 Bakers Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh. The event takes place on Thursday 26 March from 2:00-4:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided. The event is aimed at older adults and aims to provide information on issues of wellbeing that affect people as we age. All older people will be welcome. Advice will be available on crafts, getting into computing, re-cycling, household repairs and health issues. There will also be a representative from Age Scotland who will provide information on a variety of issues as well as Viewpoint’s Welfare Benefits Advisor. For more info contact Julia Murray on 0131 662 5107 or email [email protected] Working Together to Prevent Falls for Health and Wellbeing This FREE event is being organised by the Improvement Network for Integrated Care & Support in partnership with the Care Inspectorate, Scottish Care and The National Falls Programme. It will take place on Monday 27th April 2015 at Perth Concert Hall. A day for those involved in the commissioning, planning and management of: Care at home services Day care services Housing with support Care homes for older people For all details and booking info, click on the link below and share across your networks. http://www.jitscotland.org.uk/event/working-together-prevent-falls-healthwellbeing/! Inspiration Today Hope for Tomorrow: Spiritual Health -Whose Business Is It? This FREE one day event is being organised by Faith in Older People, The Health and Social Care Allicance, Animate and the NHS Chaplaincy. It will be held on Monday 16th March 2015 from 9.00am – 4.30pm at Renfield St Stephen’s, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP. This conference aims to provide encouragement to all those interested in supporting individuals to have more of a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. You must book a place by 11th March at the latest. You can do this online at www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk or by phoning 0131 346 7981. ‘Better off Late, Than Dead on Time’ Play and Workshop Generations Working Together, are pleased to announce that, in partnership with The City of Edinburgh Council, they are hosting the production of ‘Better Late, Than Dead on Time’ an intergenerational Road Safety Play and Workshop. The performance looks at the impact of driver and pedestrian behaviour through the eyes of three generations in one family. The issues are dealt with sensitively but presented in a realistic and humorous way to focus awareness and discussion with the audience. It will take place on Wednesday 25th of March, 9:30am – 10:30am at the Main Council Chamber, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ This will be on a first serve basis. Please note participants should be aged 13+. If you are able to stay and hear more about GWT, what they are doing nationally and how you can engage with your Edinburgh and Lothian’s Network, there will be a short information session following the production. If you would like to attend please RSVP to Cheryl Ewing on 07860 455059 or [email protected] by the 16th of March stating the numbers of attendees. Third Sector Forum in East Lothian Head along to STRiVE’s Third Sector Forum for a chance to network with other organisations, find out what's happening within the sector and get up to speed with issues affecting your organisation. It will take place on Tuesday 10th March from 9.30am-12noon at the STRiVE office, 56 High Street, Tranent. Sessions include: ‘10 years since the Freedom of Information Act; how can you get and use information to support your purpose?’ and East Lothian Council’s ‘Introducing 'People's Voice -Our framework for engaging people and communities'. For more information contact STRiVE on 01875 615423 [email protected] or register online at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/third-sector-forum-tickets15728761148b Midlothian Volunteer Recruitment Fair If you would like to find out about volunteering opportunities in Midlothian, come along to this information event. It will be held on Friday 13th March from 10am-2pm at Dalkeith Arts Centre. For more info contact Volunteer Midlothian on 0131 660 1216 or [email protected] Details also available on the website www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk Training and Support Spring Training Programme – Midlothian Volunteer centre Midlothian Volunteer Centre has just launched their Spring training programme, which includes: · Introduction to Coaching Workshop, Wednesday 1st April, 9.30am– 12.30pm - £45 · PVG Awareness, Tuesday 21st April, 10am–1pm – FREE Volunteer Management: The Essentials, Wednesday 6 + 7th May, 9.30am-4pm - £150 · Developing a Volunteer Strategy, Wednesday 20th May, 9.30am–4pm £75 · Risk Assessment and Volunteers, Tuesday 26 May, 9.30am-12 noonFREE All courses will be held in their office at the Computer House, Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith unless otherwise stated. The full training programme and booking details are available on the website www.volunteermidlothian.org.uk Or contact Cheryl Prior on 0131 660 1216 or [email protected] · Information Art tutor Art tutor I have been contacted by an art tutor called Marie Fairley who has asked me to let our member groups know that she is available to run painting classes in oil, acrylic and mixed media for all levels of ability. She has previous experience of working with over 50s and is particularly interested in emphasising the therapeutic and social benefits of painting with the possibility of exhibiting. She is able to provide classes in Midlothian and South Edinburgh on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. She can provide a list of her training and experience on request. If you would like to know more, please contact Marie on 07806 796722 or [email protected] Opportunity to learn French or German New French and German courses are starting in Edinburgh from March! Speak Out courses are fun and relaxed. They’re designed to build confidence in a social environment with like-minded people. As part of each course, there is an optional trip to Paris or Hamburg. Beginner French will be on a Tuesday at 10.00 am in the New Town. Beginner German will be on a Monday at 3.30pm also in the New Town. Other levels are available too. The 10 week course is £140. If there are at least 6 people in a group, Speak Out will come to you for your own private course! For more information, or to join, please call Ruth Allan on 07825 597056 or email [email protected] There is more information on the website: www.speakoutwithconfidence.com Safe Home Ireland Brenda Fleming, Development Officer at The Safe Home Programme Ltd, St Brendan’s village, Mulranny, Co Mayo, Eire has asked me to circulate her details. She has advised me that they assist qualifying older Irish born emigrants to return to secure accommodation back in Ireland. She will be coming to Scotland in late March and is looking to promote their organisation. If you would like to find out more, or arrange for Brenda to visit your group, she can be contacted by telephone on 0035387 2839259 or email [email protected]. More information on their website: www.safehomeireland.com Buddy Swimming for Over 50s in West Lothian Have you ever wanted to feel more confident in water? Had a fright when you were younger? Never had the time to get started? Well here is an opportunity for you to come along and join in with new Buddy Swimming session. You will be met at the reception by one of the Ageing Well Volunteers who will provide you with the support and encouragement you will need to feel more comfortable in the water. Sessions are available at: · Xcite Armadale on Wednesdays 10am-11am. Meet at reception at 9.45am · Xcite Linlithgow on Thursdays 2pm-3pm. Meet at reception at 1.45pm. · Xcite Linlithgow on Thursdays 2pm-3pm. Meet at reception at 1.45pm. For more information contact Avril on 07768 090 008 or 01506 237 950 Normal pricing applies to over 50’s. Funding Online Find A Funder Database If you’re looking for funding, search this database to find out what’s available: www.community-toolkit.org.uk/Funding/find-funders.htm and select Older People and you will get a full list of potential funders. SCVO Funding Scotland If you’re looking for funding, create a login on this website to find out what’s available: http://www.fundingscotland.com/ See Me Funding Programme Here’s the link to the See Me Funding Programme for 2015/16. See Me provides an annual grant programme which allows projects and groups to apply for funds where the people who benefit are those with mental health problems, carers and vulnerable groups. Their website also has information on projects funded this current year, and details of interesting information workshops for those considering working up proposal for grant funding. https://www.seemescotland.org/our-movement-for-change/funding-and-grants/ East Lothian ‘Meet the Funders’ Fair – Tuesday 24th March 2015 If you’re a voluntary organisation or community group, this is your opportunity to come along and talk to funders on a one-to-one basis about your individual funding needs. It will take place on Tuesday 24th March from 10am-3pm at STRiVE office, 56 High Street, Tranent. For further information and to book your one-to-one session, please contact STRiVE by phone on 0131 665 3300 or email [email protected] Edinburgh ‘Meet the Funders’ event - Thursday 23rd April 2015 If you are looking for funding, come along to this event and meet the funders. You will be able to discuss your ideas with them and ask questions in person. It takes place in the Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EG in the Music Library & George Washington Room. Open to public 1pm to 4pm. For more information contact Maureen Thompson on 0131 469 3595 or email [email protected] That’s all folks….. If you would like any of your group’s news, events or volunteer opportunities If you would like any of your group’s news, events or volunteer opportunities featured in this bulletin please get in touch with me. If you would prefer not to receive this local information bulletin, please let me know as soon as possible and I will remove you from my mailing list. If you have any questions or need any support from Age Scotland please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me. Kind regards ! Laura%Dunkel Community!Development!Oﬃcer!(Edinburgh!and!Lothians) Mail:!PO!Box!29240,!Dunfermline!KY12!2EB Direct!dial:!01383!721147 Mobile:!07770!853082 Email:[email protected] Website:!www.agescotland.org.uk ! 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