Rural Gateway have published this year's list of Events. Check out their pages to see more. Rural Gateway's Regional Events
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, with the next one on Arran held on Monday 8th March. Call 01294 225125 for more details.
February/ March
Fairtrade Fortnight
This year's theme is The Big Swap. Consumers will be encouraged, through some fun-packed and unusual promotional events, to consider swapping their usual choice of product for a Fairtrade one. Events will include a Fairtrade 'Big Brew' coffee morning in Whiting Bay Church on Saturday 27th February from 10.30am to midday, where products, ideas on Fairtrade living and a Traidcraft stall will all be available. At the Brodick Co-op on Saturday 6th March, the creations of local artist Marvin Elliot and the island's primary school children will be on show, to help remind customers of the diversity of Fairtrade products. If you want more information about all things Fairtrade, check out the Fairtrade website, or come along to the events and speak to the enthusiastic local organisers.
The Gathering 2010
18 & 19th February 2010, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
The Gathering 2010 is Scotland's largest voluntary sector event. Run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) this event is open to the public and free to attend, so come along to the EICC and get involved. Over the two days thousands of visitors will have the chance to visit ninety organisations, all under one roof, in the exhibition marketplace. Fringe events will allow audiences to get involved in debates, seminars and workshops. For further information please get in touch with SCVO's dedicated events team at thegathering@scvo.org.uk or on 0131 474 6172
(Information courtesy of SCVO)
Rural Housing Scotland are holding their annual conference in Perthshire on
25th - 26th February in The Birnam Institute, Dunkeld. Click the link above to find out more, or to make a booking please contact Amanda Harvey on 01361 884698
March
Fairtrade on Arran's AGM is on Friday 19th March at 7.30pm in the Ormidale Pavillion. All welcome.
The Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce are holding an Arran Customer Care Workshop on Wednesday 31st March. Go to our News on Arran page for more details.
April
The 5th annual S2S Social Enterprise Fair will be held at Edinburgh's
Corn Exchange on Wednesday 21st April.
Organised by The Scottish Social Enterprise Coalition, the event is an important gathering for all those interested and involved in the development of social enterprise. Check out their pages for more information, or call their events team on 0131 557 5767.
THE YEAR AHEAD Farmers Markets at Kilmory Hall Markets are held on the last Saturday of every month. For information please call Kirsten Napier at Kilmory Hall on 01770 870345.
CONTINUING CAMPAIGNS Promoting Health in Ayrshire & Arran - Community Involvement If you'd like to become involved in the North Ayrshire Public Partnership Forum, go to the "Involving You" pages on the NHS Ayrshire & Arran website. Once all the outcomes of any consultations have been collated, an assessment will be made of possible amendments to current strategies. Go to the Scottish Government's publications page to read reports of recent updates. Rural Policy
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