The SCP Friday Update 4.11.22

 

This Week in Sutherland  This week we have news from across the county, funding opportunities for communities, online training and consultations.   Check out our new Weekly Events Planner, available here and on our facebook page... You can find more details about these events at the bottom of the blog and online at Sutherland ACC | Aspiring C&S (aspiringcaithnessandsutherland.com) Like us on Facebook - @SutherlandCommunityPartnership See our website: www.highlandcpp.org.uk/sutherland-community-partnership.html E-mail us: sutherlandcommunitypartnership@gmail.com -O- Befriending Week 1st to 7th November is befriending week when we celebrate and raise awareness of befrienders. Befrienders volunteer some of their time to phone a person who might be feeling isolated or lonely.   If you're interested in finding out more contact Voluntary Groups Sutherland email: contact@vgs.scot or search the Befriending network for more information - Befriending Networks The North West Highland Geopark have published their annual report and accounts. Their annual report is available here: North West Highlands Geopark Ltd Annual Report 2022 The Flow Country After celebrating 10 years of the Flow Country Reseach Hub last week, the Flow Country was making headlines this week with their UNESCO World Heritage Bid at Westminster.  It was also featured in a TV slot on Good Morning America. You can watch it here: Exploring Scotland and its impact on fighting climate change - Good Morning America       -O-    Funding Opportunities North Highlands and Islands Climate Hub are hosting an event on Thursday 10th November to discuss what is available from their Communities Action Fund and how to access it.  Book your place on Eventbrite now. The Access All Arts Fund delivers grants of up to £1000 to young people (aged 11-25) who have faced barriers accessing arts experiences, including poverty, disability and transport.  The closing date for applications is 14th November. -O- Training, Opportunities, Webinars and Consultations. Highland Self Management Forum - Go Digital December Thursday 8th December 2 - 4 pm on Microsoft Teams   Join us for our Digital December online meeting which will focus on supporting and extending digital inclusion across Highland, including a review of our Go Digital Highland website - a trusted resource to help internet novices build confidence, which was designed as part of our Livingwell Digitally Phase I project.  The full agenda is available for download at www.lgowit.org/lgowitonline Please use this Eventbrite link to let us know you that you plan to join us.  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/highland-self-management-forum-go-digital-highland-tickets-460712291867 Cycling framework & delivery plan for active travel The Scottish Government has an open consultation on a cycling framework for active travel.  The closing date is 19th December. Have your say here: Cycling framework for active travel - Scottish Government - Citizen Space (consult.gov.scot)    Reducing the Energy Costs of Community Buildings  The Development Trust Association and Local Energy Scotland partnered to present a webinar on how to reduce energy bills in your community building. The recording of this webinar is now available online here: How can I reduce my community building's energy bills, now and in the future? - Webinar (5/10/22) - YouTube -O-        Local Events in October/November Please check in with the full Sutherland Events Calendar at the bottom of the main page or by following the link here: Sutherland ACC | Aspiring C&S (aspiringcaithnessandsutherland.com)