The Link Up Programme
Inspiring Scotland is an exciting new way of using money and skills to improve the lives of Scotland's most vulnerable people. By putting in place significant long term funding and development support for Scotland's charities we are chaging people's lives for the better.
Inspiring Scotland will work in close partnership with East Ayrshire North Communities Federation and the local Community Facilitator to:
Identify and facilitate opportunities for activities that enable groups within the community to connect, share knowledge and skills or simply provide each other with practical assistance.
Work together on 4-5 links (projects) undertaking activities for mutual benefit.
Identify local assets including existing social networks, skills & knowledge of local residents, effective local community & voluntary organisations and pysical & economic resources.
For further information please contact Debbie McDonald - Community Facilitator:-
Email: debbie@eancf.com
Tel: (01563) 572712 Ext. 203
Open Day 2011
Our annual Open Day was held on Tuesday 15th November and was well attended by our partners, members and local community organisations and charities.
It was an excellent networking opportunity and a chance for groups to publicise their activities. The day was made complete by a short speech from Provost Stephanie Young, whose support is very much appreciated.
Sustainable Energy for Urban Communities
A new scheme is available to support urban communities to delever sustainable energy projects.
The scheme will be running until March 2012 although the programme may continue depending on funding availability and need. Community Energy Scotland will provide support to help you succeed with your project. Sustainable energy projects provide numerous benefits such as: reducing energy consumption, cutting running costs, providing more comfortable community facilities and alleviating fuel poverty.
The focus for this programme is urban projects that:
- serve disadvantaged communities
- provide renewable energy opportunities where there is a recognised need
Projects can include:
- energy audits for community facilities
- installations of renewable technologies (solar panels, heat pumps, wood fuelled heating systems, wind, hydro)
- measures to improve energy efficiency (eg insulation, draught proofing, new lighting)
- awareness raising and educational activities
PLEASE CONTACT THE FEDERATION OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION - 01563 572712
Do you know any young people who would benefit from a trip abroad to learn about rural life in another country?
DATE OF EVENT - AUGUST 2012
AMAZE ME LEADER!
Amaze Me Leader is an action packed international rural event for young people, an adventure exploring the Leader spirit and the work of the Leader. Amaze Me Leader tours the Finish coutryside, and participants will find out more about rural life and Leader-based rural development work, get involved, carry out tasks and try out different things together. The aim of Amaze Me Leader is to get European young people in rural areas involved in rural development, to build European networks among young people and also to market Leader itself.
For whom: Active rural young people 16 to 28 years of age.
Price: The paricipation fee is EUR 100. This includes the adventure programme (including car hire and petrol). accommodation, breakfast and dinner. Participants are responsible for their own insurance. We hope that LAGs or/and National Rural Network Units could sponsor youth from their area to participate.
What to take with you?
- Outdoor leisure gear suitable for all-weather hiking.
- Bedroll and sleeping bag. Note that the accommodation will be dormitory-type accommodation. We will be staying at village halls and camp centres.
- An adventuring spirit and Leader enthusiasm!
Signing up:
We can admit a maximum of 100 adventurers on a first-come-first-served basis. We have a preliminary nationality quota of ten participants per country. We will be able to revise nationality quotas after registration closes on 31st May.
PLEASE CONTACT THE FEDERATION OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION - 01563 572712
We have moved
The Federation recently moved to new premises at No 15 Wellington Street, Kilmarnock KA3 1DW next to the Gallery. Our telephone number will remain the same - 01563 572712, although we now have multiple lines so it should be easier to get in touch.
The hours of business are as follows : Monday - Thursday 10.00 - 17.00, Friday 10.00 - 16.00.
You can find our new office by driving through the viaduct towards Dean Street and the Glasgow Road. Wellington Street runs from the viaduct up to the traffic lights at Black's Bar and the Gallery is on the right hand side just after the car park.
Alzheimer Scotland
We have recently been joined in the office by Katy Hawker who is one of Alzheimers Scotland's dementia advisors.
Katy is using the office for administration purposes and also as a drop in centre for members.
Kilmarnock & District Can Cycle
This enviromental social enterprise group is based in Shortlees and have recently taken up the option of a 'Hot Desk' in the office to assist with their admin duties. We are working closely with them on their various projects.
Fenwick Weavers
Fenwick Weavers will be celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the original Weavers Charter on the 14th March 2011. This event will be attended by supporters from all over the world. You will be able to learn more about the Weavers when they launch their own website soon.
Premises
Due to the success of the office sharing concept being developed in our current premises we now have plans to expand this principle and relocate to much larger premises where we can continue the growth of the EANCF Community Hub. More will follow on this item as our plans progress.
