Resources

Borders Buddies – Zoom How to Guide

Published 2020. Many activities and social events are happening virtually now and using software that most of us had never even heard of a few months ago. It can be really daunting the first time you are invited to attend something using Zoom, so here is a little guide to get you started!

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Borders Buddies – Supporting a Group to Start Meeting Up Again

Published 2020. For many of us, ‘normal’ life has been on hold for a while now. Gradually, restrictions are beginning to ease and there are some invitations to go back to ‘business as usual’. However, we have been speaking to people in the community and many of them tell us they don’t feel ready yet for indoor meetings. At the same time they are feeling the effects of staying at home for too long. Here are some tips for getting back to small group meetings so that everyone feels comfortable about.

People Having More Choice in their Lives

Borders Buddies Getting Outdoors – Tips for Individuals & Families

Published 2020. Outside the Box have been speaking to people of all ages and abilities about getting outdoors. Here are some of the tips they shared.

People Having More Choice in their Lives

South East Winter Newsletter

Published 2020. A winter 2020/21 newsletter from our South East team sharing what they have been working on recently.

Creating Inclusive Communities

Community Gardens – Peebles and Innerleithen

Published 2019. It is well researched and documented that gardening is very good for your physical and mental health and can aid recovery from illness. In a community garden you get the added bonus of belonging to a like minded group of people, giving something back to the community, and the opportunity to make friends, learn from, teach, support and be supported by other people. It’s also fun, very rewarding and there is a great feel-good factor after working in the garden.

Creating Inclusive Communities