Archive - 2010 to year end

 

Scotland's Islands Funding Advice Day

Arran Council for Voluntary Service hosted a Funding Information Day on Monday 6th December 2010, at Ormidale Pavilion from 11am. Due to snow in abundance, some speakers were not able to attend, but those present provided a wealth of information on funding currently available from Big Lottery, including Awards for All, Scotland's Islands, and Argyll and the Islands LEADER. Thanks to Mhairi Owens of Big Lottery, Margie Currie of the Community Council and Jim Nichols for their input.

Arran Visual Arts Annual General Meeting

This will be held on Friday 3rd December 2010 at 7.30pm in the Ormidale Pavilion. All welcome.

Arran Council for Voluntary Service Annual General Meeting

The date for the AGM is now Tuesday 11th January, and not the Wednesday as previously advertised. Kenneth Gibson MSP has confirmed that he will be our Guest Speaker this year. All are very welcome to attend at the Ormidale Pavilion, 7.30pm.

Straight Talking comes to Arran

The afternoon of Tuesday 19th October is Arran's opportunity to hear, direct from North Ayrsire Council, the achievements and aims of the Local Authority. A general introduction will precede 5 workshops, with topics covering:

• Environment and public spaces
• Independent living for older people
• Community services, libraries and museums
• Prevention and health inequalities
• Education 3 –18 years

For anyone unable to attend, Arran Council for Voluntary Service will be there to listen, interact and report back. If you would like any questions asked and cannot do so yourself, please call us at the office and we'll be only too happy to represent you on the day. North Ayrshire Council's website has more details.

Run your own consultation ....

Rural Gateway are offering help in casting the net wide - "a new feature on the Rural Network website means you'll be able to design and launch your own consultation about any subject you want.

"Whether you're trying to gauge interest in a local service or demonstrating support for a new funding application, the Rural Network Consultations Page will enable you to find out what people are really thinking, and to make sure your voice is heard." Visit their pages to get started.

Village Halls 'Question Time'

Once again, Rural Gateway are presenting the chance to consult the experts on all things associated with village halls and community buildings. To pose your questions to the panel, e-mail them using the link on the information page. The deadline is Monday 9th August.

Mountain Innovations

There will be a European Mountain Convention conference in Norway on September 15th - 17th (for those able to make the short journey!) organised by Euromontana. Whilst it may not be an ideal location to attend, the website contains information for those involved in business in a mountain environment, with this year's conference including Workshops covering renewable energies, forestry and wood-based products, rural protected areas and sustainable tourism.

North Ayrshire Council are seeking to get your feedback on the Main Issues Report, which can be viewed by clicking on the link. It is also available to view in the library.

They will be holding a series of Public Consultation events. Call 01294 225125 for more details.

Hustings 26th April 2010

There was a great turn-out at this recent meeting in Brodick Hall, with close to a hundred people turning up to hear just 2 parliamentary candidates answer questions on a wide range of issues in the run-up to the forthcoming Election.

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Coming up . . . .

CEiS are running a series of workshops around Scotland on Tender Writing, in various locations and at three levels of expertise. They offer access to a whole host of other free training opportunities, more details of which can be found on their Supporting Enterprise page.