Posts by Rhiannon
Community Solutions: Finding Support and Showing Impact
Community Solutions: Finding the Right Support, Showing the Impact Community Solutions partnership work Community Solutions is a series of projects working towards increasing the learning and options around community solutions to social care in Scotland. Together they support people in communities and public sector teams, to develop social care services and community supports that work…
Read MoreIntergenerational Network: Events and opportunities
Intergenerational Events and opportunities From climate action to community storytelling You may have wondered what the Intergenerational National Network (INN) have been up to since their Intergenerational Climate Action session at the Glasgow Science Centre in March. Or maybe you’ve never heard of the Network? This short Intergenerational Week interview with Pat the director shares…
Read MoreRe-imagining how food connects us
Re-imagining how food connects us Food in a changing context We have all felt the effects of Lockdown and the Covid restrictions. Now we can start thinking about emerging gradually, safer, stronger and more resilient before, as individuals and as communities. What has kept people going over the past months? I had a hunch food…
Read MoreCultural Sharing Sessions: community survey
Cultural Sharing sessions Who are Moments of Freedom? “We’re ‘Moments of Freedom’, a group of Syrian women who have resettled in Clydebank. We would like to ask you a few questions to help us develop our Cultural Sharing sessions. Thanks for helping us!” “We are part of Moments of Freedom. We talk about cultures and…
Read MoreConnect with Nature in Falkirk: opportunities for outdoor volunteering
Connecting with Nature Outdoor Volunteering in Falkirk This Mental Health Awareness Week the theme is nature. Studies have consistently shown that spending time outdoors is good for your mental wellbeing and can even reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. The Falkirk team are showcasing some of the wonderful local groups with outdoor volunteering opportunities. If…
Read MoreLeft-handed crafts and mental health
Left-handed crafts for mental health Crafting to support our mental health This blog shares some of our thoughts on how crafting can help our mental health and wellbeing. But there can be barriers to doing crafts or working on art , especially when we’re doing it on our own. There’s a reason knitting circles have…
Read MoreNew Buggy Walks resource
Buggy walks What is a buggy walk? Quite simply, it’s a semi-organised walk for mums (or others with babies) to bring their wee one along, meet other parents, have a bit of chat and share any hints and tips. Being a new parent can be challenging at the best of times, and many people feel…
Read MoreWhat can Social Care learn from the Scottish Rural Parliament?
What can Social Care learn from the Scottish Rural Parliament? Rural communities and innovative social care Last month we had the Scottish Rural Parliament – virtual this time but with the same great mix of workshops and people from many different places and experiences who live in, work in or are interested in rural communities.…
Read MoreAgeing, connection and community spaces
Ageing, connection and community spaces Ageing and placemaking Following on from my blog around age-friendly neighbourhoods, this blog considers the importance of getting outdoors, in nature and locally. This is so important for all of us, at all ages. 20-Minute Neighbourhoods The concept of 20-Minute Neighbourhoods is very simple – and very age-friendly. It’s the…
Read MoreForaging for Health and Wellbeing
Outdoors for wellbeing #10 – Foraging for Health and Wellbeing We bring you today’s blog courtesy of our friend Lindsay from Wee Folk of the Woods. The Wee Folk offer foraging walks, advice and recipes, you can also find them on Facebook. Foraging for health & well-being Guest blog by The Wee Folk Of The…
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