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VASLan Organisation Spotlight: East Kilbride Arts Council
This week, we are spotlighting East Kilbride Arts Council, which aims to promote interest and participation in arts within the local community in East Kilbride. It represents local arts organisations, promoting and supporting arts-related events, assisting in forming new clubs connected with art, publishing and distributing information on local organisations/clubs connected to skills and liaising with South Lanarkshire Council on matters relating to the development of arts in East Kilbride.
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ONECAN Climate Conference 2023
The climate conference is an exciting opportunity to unite people to discuss climate change at an individual and community level.
It will be held on Sunday, 26 March 2023, from 1.00 pm to 5.30 pm at Lifestyle Carluke.
REGISTER HERE
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Fool On Spring Showcase
Fool On will host SPRING SHOWCASE on Tuesday, 18th April, at Whitehill Community Centre. You are invited to come along and have your information stall for the day.
Please get in touch with Fool On for more information by sending an email to fooloncharity@gmail.com.
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NAS Fundraiser at Blantyre Miners
National Autistic Scotland South Lanarkshire Brand will hold Fundraiser Night at the Blantyre Miners Welfare Social Club.
The event will be held on Friday, 21st April from 7.00 pm to 12.00 am. The ticket is £5 per person.
BUY YOUR TICKET
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Community Ownership Fund
The £150 million fund has been set up to help communities take ownership of assets at risk of closure. Funding may support the purchase and/or renovation costs of community assets.
Closing date: Friday, April 14th 2023
APPLY HERE
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Scotch Whisky Action Fund
The fund supports targeted interventions to tackle alcohol-related harms in Scotland’s communities. New initiatives and pilot projects that test out innovative approaches designed to reduce alcohol-related harm are particularly interesting to the fund.
Closing date: Monday, April 24th 2023
APPLY HERE
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EAST KILBRIDE & STRATHAVEN Locality Network
East Kilbride and Strathaven Locality Network will be back this month!
Come along, join us to network, and have our voices heard by the sector and beyond.
The event will be held on Thursday, 30th March, from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at Moncrieff Parish Church.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
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Engaging Young People in Social Enterprise
Want to engage more young people with your social enterprise?
Social Enterprise Scotland is working with Social Investment Scotland and Developing the Young Workforce are hosting a free event to provide an overview of opportunities to support your business and engage directly with young people in your area.
Thursday, 23rd March 2023
10.00 am to 11.15 am
Online
BOOK YOUR SPACE
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Employability in Rural or Remote Contexts
Social Enterprise Scotland and Third Sector Employability Forum are delivering a session about employability in rural/remote areas.
Inspiralba, Works+ and, Cothrom will share their model of practice and the specific challenges in delivering effective employability outcomes in rural areas.
Wednesday, 29th March 2023
10.00 am to 11.15 am
Online
BOOK YOUR SPACE
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South Lanarkshire Council and Social Enterprises:
A Conversation about Public Sector Contracts
South Lanarkshire Council wants to talk with social enterprises about public sector contracts!
You can join the Supplier Development Programme for an informal opportunity to ask your questions about how your supported business, third-sector organisation, charity or social enterprise can do business with the Council.
These events are free and aimed at social enterprises based within South Lanarkshire.
Thursday, 6th April 2023
10.00 am to 12.00 pm
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
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Making the Most of Walking
Walking outdoors in nature is one of the best ways to improve your health and wellbeing.
In this week's Green Health Blog, our Green Health Development Officer is discussing how we can make the most of our time while walking outdoors.
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Social Enterprise Network Co-ordinator
LAST CHANCE to apply for Social Enterprise Network Co-ordinator at VASLan to facilitate peer support, shared training and resources for our Social Enterprise Network.
If you want more information, please visit the link below and apply by Friday, 10th March at 5.00 pm. Please let us know if you have any questions. Good luck!
APPLY NOW
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Did we miss anything?
Tell us more about your organisations, communities, training, and events.
We would love to hear more stories from all localities in South Lanarkshire!
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Share your stories
Do you have a story you would like to share with local communities in South Lanarkshire?
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Send images or add them to your story and we will publish the best!
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