Community development

This year's SURF Awards are open for entries in five categories.

These annual awards are open to any regeneration project in Scotland that is currently in operation or has been completed within two years of the September 2016 closing date.

The award categories are:

Connections Conference 2016

Dumfries & Galloway Unlimited is delighted to announce that their annual conference will take place at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal in Dumfries on Wednesday 31 August 2016, and promises to be their biggest and best conference yet.

Starting with a Funders breakfast in the morning, and including opportunities for skills development in the afternoon, their Regional Conference is the place to be to make new connections and get connected with the arts community in Dumfries & Galloway.

Gorgie City Farm Fundraiser

Gorgie City Farm needs your help!

Rising costs and a serious reduction in external funding has resulted in the City Farm asking its loyal visitors and supporters to help keep the Farm open.
Having supported the local community for 38 years, Gorgie City Farm works with over 100 volunteers every week through training, work experience, social opportunities and personal support.

On the 10 July 2016, SKYbar will be hosting a Fundraising Event - offering the best views in the city!

In just over two months and with more than 1,400 investors from over 20 countries, the investment total soared above the £1.5 million target to make a community-owned distillery project a success.  This is believed to be Scotland's largest community share offer to date.

Founder, John F. McKenzie, GlenWyvis Community Benefit Society, said:

Tyne Esk LEADER programme launch - Midlothian

The Tyne Esk LEADER Local Action Group (LAG) is launching their programme of funding at twin events and you are welcome to join them: 

  • Haddington Show on the 2nd July at 2pm
  • Dalkeith Show on the 9th July at 2pm

Members of the staff team will be present throughout the day to answer any questions.

Tyne Esk LEADER programme launch - East Lothian

The Tyne Esk LEADER Local Action Group (LAG) is launching their programme of funding at twin events and you are welcome to join them: 

  • Haddington Show on the 2nd July at 2pm
  • Dalkeith Show on the 9th July at 2pm

Members of the staff team will be present throughout the day to answer any questions.

LEADER Inspired Network Community (LINC) Event 2016

Members of LEADER Local Action Groups, Managing Authorities and Paying Agencies, project staff and all people interested in rural development are invited to the next LEADER Inspired Network Community (LINC) conference on 27 to 29 September 2016 in Hungary.

The aim of the annual LINC seminar is to gather people interested in rural development from around Europe to exchange ideas with each other and to explore potential opportunties to cooperate with international partners on projects. 

Growbiz business exchange and networking event

Come along to the Growbiz Xchange and Networking event to hear from Emma Cooper, of the Scottish Rural Parliament, speaking about the importance of rural enterprise and how developing the rural economy is one of the key priorities for the next Rural Parliament meeting in October. Emma is also keen to hear from local businesses about how their interests can be represented. 

Also speaking will be Dean Dunbar detailing his fascinating and inspirational adventures as a registered blind extreme sports enthusiast.

The Scottish Government’s ‘Highland Self Build Loan Fund’ is now accepting applications

Timing is key to saving a life, that’s the advice from the British Heart Foundation and Scottish Ambulance Service.  

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