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Voluntary Power
Independent think-tank Reform Scotland has published a consultation document called Voluntary Power suggesting the role of the third sector in public service provision should be expanded. They claim the results of increased government control over, in particular, health and education have been disappointing and the great unwashed expect services comparable in quality to certain other nations (I think we all know who that means - those sinister types who want to exercise bend-control over our bananas and purloin our sovereignty). Reform Scotland reckon that greater independence, choice, flexibility, interaction and user-empowerment will drive up standards. The not-for-profit voluntary sector in particular is the logical agency of delivery to either provide or influence these outcomes.
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Vital community transport
The Accessible Transport Forum in Dumfries and Galloway supports a number of community transport providers across the South West of Scotland. These groups provide a vital service in this largely rural area and have produced a promo video to explain their service.
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Food for Thought
Some local authorities are beginning to get their act together as far as food waste recycling is concerned. Mind you let's not produce it in the first place is the way to go.
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North Berwick Triumphs Again
North Berwick in East Lothian has for the second time won the Beautiful Scotland campaign award for the cleanest, most sustainable and beautiful community in Scotland.
Presentations took place in Aberdeen on Monday 21 September. Other award winners were Rothesay which received the Rosebowl Reserve Trophy, while Perth & Kinross villages Comrie took the Best Village Shield and Muthill the Best Village Runner Up trophy.Read More About North Berwick Triumphs Again...
Renfrewshire Trusts call for Directors
The long established and respected Renfrewshire Environmental Trust is recruiting for Directors/Trustees
to provide the necessary strategic and organisational oversight to strengthen
the charity for the future.
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Buildings at risk
If you are concerned about important buildings in your community they you should be aware of changes in the planning system and consider getting involved in their protection.
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More people using greenspace
Greenspace Scotland reports that nearly two-thirds (63%) of Scots use their local greenspaces for recreation and exercise each week. That's a massive increase, up from 49%, when the survey was first commissioned 5 years ago.
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Something fishy in Catrine
Catrine Community Trust are making a reality of their plans and aspirations and on Friday 26th June their
Fish Hatchery was officially opened by MSP Cathy Jamieson.
The hatchery aims to increase the stock of trout and grayling in the River
Ayr and its tributaries.
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Findhorn and Moray Arts - top attractions in the north
For you guilty souls taking flights with low cost carriers such as Easy Jet you might have noticed that the Findhorn Community and the Moray Art Centre were featured as top attractions.
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The Secret Millionaire: an open invitation
Inspired and supported by the Channel 4 TV show, the Big Lottery Fund is promoting its own version of the highly successful secret millionaire concept.
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Dunblane Green Fair
The second annual Dunblane Green Fair takes place during May. The organisers are hoping to persuade local people of the merits of adopting more sustainable lifestyles.
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Feeling good in Greenwich
'Feeling Good About Where We Live' is an initiative by the London Borough of Greenwich that focuses on improving local people's environment and living space leading to improved mental health.
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Build your own sustainable house
Are you interested in sustainable house design and construction? If so then the Falkland Centre for Stewardship might just have a course for you.
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Reduce your footprint. Share a journey
Are you concerned about your carbon footprint from travel? Liftshare.com might be a solution.
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A plan to empower you lot
The Community Empowerment Action Plan was launched on 23rd March, to much fanfare...well perhaps not. But it's here anyway.
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National Accounts of Well-being
Nic Marks from the New Economics Foundation was in Scotland last week, advocating a well-being focussed approach to measuring society's progress.
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Chuggers: A blight on the high street
Charity's that use Chuggers, you know the annoying student types that are only looking for 5 seconds of your time, but really want to make you feel guilty about something and part with some of your hard earned each month to assuade that guilt.
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2009 Charity Awards
The Third Force News Charity Awards are open for applications across a number of categories. If you're not getting the recognition you think you deserve then get nominated.
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Child poverty - still an issue
New research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation into child poverty predicts that UK government targets will not be met.
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Keep Your Neighbourhood Clean
Keep Scotland Beautiful is now looking for volunteers to take part in National Spring Clean 2009. If you hate the sight of litter spoiling your neighbourhood, parks and countryside join in and head out into the fresh air and make a difference.
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Buying local - Buying British
There is great encouragement for us in these economic times to buy local, buy Scottish, buy British. Easier said than done but some help is at hand.
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The Voluntary Pound - New Economics
Those in power seem to be scrambling around looking for new economic models, investigate some of the alternative such as Timebank, local currency or LETS.
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Station adopters recognised
A dozen hard working individuals and local groups were recognised at a lunch in Glasgow this week by First Group.
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Timebanking and the new economics
Many believe that timebanking can provide a significant contribution to the local economy in these difficult times.
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Neilston leading Scottish renaissance
The Scottish Renaissance Town programme was launched in the Glen Hall on 15th January 2009.
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Funding for foreign exchange and learning
Funding details have been just announced for support visits and learning in 2009 supported by the EU.
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Scottish cities not very sustainable
Edinburgh might be Scotland's most sustainable city but in UK terms it is getting worse not better and Glasgow languishes at the bottom of the league.
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Make a green call this New Year
This Christmas tens of thousands of stockings across the country will have bulged with the very latest mobile phones. But what happens to the discarded models could have a huge impact on the environment. Philip Johnston managing director of Clydebank based mobile phone recyclers S3 Interactive Ltd thinks he has the answer.
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Village Halls in Scotland in a poor state
Recent research has delivered a database of village halls, including their condition, use and who manages them. Read More About Village Halls In Scotland In A Poor State...
Go on - Eat Local
With the profile gained by projects such as the Fife Diet check out the orginal thinking from the pioneers, the Smiths from Vancouver Canada.
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Wellbeing a lot better than GDP as a measure of progress
Forward Scotland rejects the premise that economic growth, as expressed by GDP should be the principle means of measuring progress. A nation that embraces the principles of sustainable development would seek to achieve a more equitable balance between the spheres of the environment, the economy and society.
Our latest research with partners the Scottish Council Foundation discusses and proposes a a basket of subjective indicators which could be used as an alternative to GDP. We think it makes sense to explore these kinds of topics and challenge traditional thinking.
Red Nose Days Funding Programme
Comic Relief operates a number of grant schemes through its Red Nose Days funding programme. Grants are provided through both its large grants scheme (over £5,000) and its small grants scheme (under £5,000).
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