Community development
A new publication highlights examples of social innovation in mountain regions of Europe.
In the brochure from SIMRA (Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas) you can find out how rural communities are capitalising on the natural and social assets in mountainous areas in terms of community life, living environment and dynamic approaches to governance.
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Interested in community ownership? Then sign up for a free visit to hear about community-owned assets on Scotland's most southerly point.
Last week the Scottish Rural Network (SRN) hosted a visit from a group of 10 Danish Local Action Group (LAG) members from the Jammerbugt-Vesthimmerland region who wanted to visit LEADER funded projects in Scotland. They were specifically interested in the food development and sustainable growth fields and wanted an insight into projects that have been successful in this area, in particular any challenges they have faced/overcome and any learning or networking they could glean from this experience.
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There is still time to book your spot on one of four exciting free project visits taking place as part of the Scottish Rural Parliament 2018 in Stranraer.
On 14 November you can join groups on the following project visits:
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In 2017 the Scottish Rural Network facilitated a 'Co-operation Cafe' for Local Action Groups (LAGs) in Scotland. The event was hosted by Greater Renfrewshire LEADER with the aim of developing new ideas and to match potential projects and partnerships.
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From creating homes for frogs to discovering hidden gardens in our cities, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is awarding almost £1m to projects set to bring local communities closer to nature.
The 11 projects will help communities take an active role in managing their local green spaces and benefit from the improvements in health that come from connecting with the natural world.
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Can Do Places
Ian Scott of Can Do places would be interested to hear from LEADER areas wishing to develop a cooperation project.
Evidence showing that being in nature is good for the body and soul has led to the launch of a new partnership to make the most of environmental assets in improving health in North and South Lanarkshire. The Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership was launched on Monday 10th September at Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI).
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The Workshop Aberfeldy
Funding:
Total funding package: £71,031; Rural Perth and Kinross LEADER funding: £31,531
The Outer Hebrides LEADER 2014-2020 Programme this year launched a unique fund, specifically designed to support Young People. The fund was delivered in partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Bridge Community Centre.