IN MAY'S VOLUNTEAR
ProjectScotland outing to HolyroodWill we ever tire of funny cats? ProjectScotland Superhero FridayWhat are you doing on the last weekend in July?Email of the Month
ProjectScotland outing to Holyrood
At the beginning of April this year ProjectScotland’s government funding stopped altogether. At the end of May a merry band of ProjectScotland volunteers, mentors and partners went to the Scottish Parliament to ask First Minister Alex Salmond to reconsider his decision. We felt the love of all our friends and the MSPs who came along to hear the stories were left in no doubt as to the value of ProjectScotland. Unfortunately Alex Salmond said that his decision remained the same – no more dosh for ProjectScotland. But never fear. The ProjectScotland show aint over! There are no singing fat ladies on the horizon! ProjectScotland is investigating a few funding options. During our day at the Parliament, a cross-party group of MSPs led by Bill Butler all spoke strongly in favour of reinstating funding for ProjectScotland (Hurrah!) So, our friends at the Parliament will be campaigning for a reinstatement of funding. If you would like to share your story with the MSPs and let them know how ProjectScotland has changed your life, please drop us an email at info@projectscotland.co.uk and we will forward it on to the Parliament. Back at the ProjectScotland ranch we are in discussions with Skills Development Scotland regarding the role we might play in the national delivery of non-formal and volunteering options under 16+ Learning Choices. So, ProjectScotland is still here and we are putting every effort into ensuring that young people across Scotland can continue to enjoy the ProjectScotland experience.
At the beginning of April this year ProjectScotland’s government funding stopped altogether. At the end of May a merry band of ProjectScotland volunteers, mentors and partners went to the Scottish Parliament to ask First Minister Alex Salmond to reconsider his decision. We felt the love of all our friends and the MSPs who came along to hear the stories were left in no doubt as to the value of ProjectScotland. Unfortunately Alex Salmond said that his decision remained the same – no more dosh for ProjectScotland.
But never fear. The ProjectScotland show aint over! There are no singing fat ladies on the horizon! ProjectScotland is investigating a few funding options.
During our day at the Parliament, a cross-party group of MSPs led by Bill Butler all spoke strongly in favour of reinstating funding for ProjectScotland (Hurrah!) So, our friends at the Parliament will be campaigning for a reinstatement of funding.
If you would like to share your story with the MSPs and let them know how ProjectScotland has changed your life, please drop us an email at info@projectscotland.co.uk and we will forward it on to the Parliament.
Back at the ProjectScotland ranch we are in discussions with Skills Development Scotland regarding the role we might play in the national delivery of non-formal and volunteering options under 16+ Learning Choices.
So, ProjectScotland is still here and we are putting every effort into ensuring that young people across Scotland can continue to enjoy the ProjectScotland experience.
Will we ever tire of funny cats?
It seems not. When the boffins at Stanford University were developing the concept of the internet back in the 80s, none of hem could possibly have expected that their system for data transfer would be used by millions across the world to watch moggies with uncanny musical abilities. The sunny weather we have enjoyed over the past few days has got us thinking ahead to the Edinburgh Festival. We’re really looking forward to our annual influx of unwashed fire-eaters and suspect mime artists. Here are a couple of entertaining street performers.Giant marionetteIn the industry they call this “contact juggling”
It seems not. When the boffins at Stanford University were developing the concept of the internet back in the 80s, none of hem could possibly have expected that their system for data transfer would be used by millions across the world to watch moggies with uncanny musical abilities.
The sunny weather we have enjoyed over the past few days has got us thinking ahead to the Edinburgh Festival. We’re really looking forward to our annual influx of unwashed fire-eaters and suspect mime artists. Here are a couple of entertaining street performers.Giant marionetteIn the industry they call this “contact juggling”
In February we launched ProjectScotland Superhero Friday, and to be perfectly honest it was a bit chilly to be roaming the streets with nothing to separate us from the elements but a thin layer of lycra. That is why we are encouraging our supporters to get out there this summer and host a summer season ProjectScotland Superhero Friday to raise money for ProjectScotland. Hot weather is a great excuse for slipping into something a bit more skimpy, like these guys. SO, WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT THEN?Firstly, we want you guys to give a big shout out for ProjectScotland, to raise awareness of our charity and the heroic deeds that ProjectScotland volunteers do all over Scotland every single day. Secondly, we need to raise funds in order to give even more young people the chance to change their lives. GET INVOLVEDIf you would like to register to take part in Superhero Friday, get in touch! Get on the blower to 0131 226 0700 and ask for the Superhero Advice Team, or drop us an email.
In February we launched ProjectScotland Superhero Friday, and to be perfectly honest it was a bit chilly to be roaming the streets with nothing to separate us from the elements but a thin layer of lycra. That is why we are encouraging our supporters to get out there this summer and host a summer season ProjectScotland Superhero Friday to raise money for ProjectScotland. Hot weather is a great excuse for slipping into something a bit more skimpy, like these guys.
SO, WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT THEN?Firstly, we want you guys to give a big shout out for ProjectScotland, to raise awareness of our charity and the heroic deeds that ProjectScotland volunteers do all over Scotland every single day. Secondly, we need to raise funds in order to give even more young people the chance to change their lives.
GET INVOLVEDIf you would like to register to take part in Superhero Friday, get in touch! Get on the blower to 0131 226 0700 and ask for the Superhero Advice Team, or drop us an email.
What are you doing on the last weekend in July?
If you'd like an opportunity to meet new friends, have fun in Holyrood Park and beef up your CV all at the same time, you couldn't to better than volunteer at The Gathering. The Gathering 2009 is a once-in-a-lifetime gig consisting of a Scottish Festival and Highland Games being held in Edinburgh on 25th and 26th July 2009. The Gathering are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to join the team, so if you can spare day or two and are looking for a fun-filled experience to kick off your summer, drop Ginie Naisby an email at ginie@thegathering2009.com or give her a call on 0131 561 1323.
If you'd like an opportunity to meet new friends, have fun in Holyrood Park and beef up your CV all at the same time, you couldn't to better than volunteer at The Gathering.
The Gathering 2009 is a once-in-a-lifetime gig consisting of a Scottish Festival and Highland Games being held in Edinburgh on 25th and 26th July 2009.
The Gathering are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to join the team, so if you can spare day or two and are looking for a fun-filled experience to kick off your summer, drop Ginie Naisby an email at ginie@thegathering2009.com or give her a call on 0131 561 1323.
If you'd rather not receive the VoluntEar, please email us at voluntear@projectscotland.co.uk After we shake our heads, muttering "Good grief, why whould anyone not want to receive the VoluntEar?", we'll take you off our mailing list. ProjectScotland is a Scottish registered charity (SC035464) and is a company limited by guarantee (SC267476) with its registered office at 49 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7HL.
If you'd rather not receive the VoluntEar, please email us at voluntear@projectscotland.co.uk After we shake our heads, muttering "Good grief, why whould anyone not want to receive the VoluntEar?", we'll take you off our mailing list.
ProjectScotland is a Scottish registered charity (SC035464) and is a company limited by guarantee (SC267476) with its registered office at 49 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7HL.