Posts by Rhiannon
Social Care & human rights in Scotland – continuing the conversation
Social Care and human rights in Scotland Continuing the conversation There are lots of conversations happening in Scotland just now about what life will be like as we move on from Covid. Some of these are picking up issues that have been around for a long time but now have a new context and a…
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Knitting together a community
Knitting together a community Community Spotlight on Newtown St Boswells Fiona Macpherson – who we’re lucky to have in our Outside the Box team! – has been busy with more wonderful community-building ideas in Newtown St Boswells. Fiona brightened our week by telling us about her latest project, so we’re sharing it with you too.…
Read MoreScottish Rural Parliament: Rural and Island Digital Access
Scottish Rural Parliament: Digital access in Rural and Island places We have been enjoying the Virtual Scottish Rural Parliament’s inspiring programme – read our blog on the Advancing Equalities event. This event on all things digital in island and rural communities also caught our attention! We heard from three speakers: Digital Place and Space Dr…
Read MoreOutdoors for wellbeing #5 – My favourite local walk
Outdoors for wellbeing #5 – My favourite local walk We might not be able to go very far with the Covid restrictions in place, but most of us have a place we can walk in our local area. I chatted with April, Louisa, Catrin and Violeta from our Permission to Dream project, about their favourite…
Read MoreVirtual Scottish Rural Parliament: Advancing Equalities
The Virtual Scottish Rural Parliament The Outside the Box team have been going to as many Scottish Rural Parliament sessions as we can. Every session has involved excellent discussions, with lots of ideas shared from different communities. Additionally, lots of contacts are being make and potential for joint working explored! Advancing Equalities workshop Here’s a…
Read MoreThe magic of intergenerational networks
The magic of intergenerational practice A conversation about the Intergenerational National Network For Intergenerational Week 2021 I talked to Pat Scrutton, who co-ordinates the Intergenerational National Network in Scotland (and sometimes beyond)! Hello Pat, I hope you’re having a nice sunny start to the week! My first question is how did you become interested in…
Read MoreOutdoors for Wellbeing #4 – Walking with Kindness
Outdoors For Wellbeing #4 – Walking With Kindness Walking is great for your own physical and mental wellbeing, but how could you use kindness to spread the benefits to others on your walks? Here are some examples of things you could try: Acknowledge others you see while out walking. It could be a smile,…
Read MoreIntergenerational climate action: sharing ideas at Glasgow Science Centre
Intergenerational climate action Network meet-up at the Glasgow Science Centre It’s a sunny morning across Scotland – big blue skies, snowdrops and less snow than last week – and it really feels like Spring. The Intergenerational National Network meetup starts off with lots of hellos, co-ordinator Pat welcoming everyone and lots of interesting info shared…
Read MoreOutdoors for wellbeing #3 – Forest Bathing
Outdoors for wellbeing #3 – Forest Bathing What is forest bathing? I’ve got to be honest, when I first heard the term “Forest Bathing” I didn’t really know what it referred to, but I was expecting it to involve water in some way. Turned out I was quite wrong. “Forest Bathing” originates from Japan and…
Read MoreMoments of Freedom: International Women’s Day blog
Moments of Freedom: International Women’s Day blog ‘Even COVID can’t stop us: choose to challenge!’ The women from Moments of Freedom have decided to write a blog for International Women’s Day to share their journey over the past year …..and what a year it’s been! What have we achieved? “It’s been a tough year but…
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