Connect with nature: opportunities for outdoor volunteering in Falkirk

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…

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Ageing, 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…

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Knitting together a community - flowers, social connections and knitted chicks are all part of the fun community solutions developing in Newtown St Boswells

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.…

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