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Catalysts for Change 2 – funding from Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland

Building on the success of the Catalysts for Change projects in 2015, QNIS is keen to fund another series of projects looking at the broad area of reducing health inequalities. Grants of £5,000 are available. The focus of the work should be on generating or rehearsing ideas with a particular marginalised group that embraces the […]

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Creative in your Community

Are you aged 12 – 25 with an exciting creative project idea? The Highland Youth Arts Hub will contribute up to £500 for a project idea put forward by an individual, and up to £1,000 for a project idea put forward by a group of two or more people. Creative in your Community has been […]

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Funds for composers 

Here is a link to funds available over at New Music Scotland http://www.newmusicscotland.co.uk/category/composers/

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Job Opportunities at Fèis Phàislig

After a hugely successful inaugaral Fèis last summer, Fèis Phàislig are delighted to announce a new programme of weekly music classes beginning this August 2016. The classes will run in central Paisley on Saturdays during school term-time, from 10am to 1pm. Fèis Phàislig is now recruiting tutors for fiddle and guitar, with tutors also working […]

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Light Bytes [Edinburgh]

The Light Bytes events are open to artists, cultural organisations and creative technologists across Scotland.  Creative Edinburgh, Creative Dundee and We Throw Switches are joining forces to run three informal mixer events called Light Bytes. These will include networking, micro talks, panel discussion and the opportunity to play with technology. The project was initiated by […]

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Money Sucks newsletter.

Here is Fergus Muirhead’s regular Money Sucks newsletter. In advance of a new series of interviews about Credit Unions here’s a reminder of why we should consider using them more regularly. http://www.moneysucks.net/credit-where-credits-due-2/ And we want to know what you think of the customer service you receive in shops these days? Good, bad or indifferent? http://www.moneysucks.net/customer-service-or-customer-disservice/ […]

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BBC Scotland Apprenticeships

Are you passionate about the media? Are you enthusiastic, creative, hardworking and eager to get started in the exciting career you’ve always wanted? Then we want to hear from you! The BBC Scotland Apprenticeship scheme is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in the media industry. BBC Scotland Apprenticeship Apply Now http://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/scotlandapprentice/16054 From September, […]

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Commission of new work for Luminate 2016

Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing festival, takes place nationwide each October and celebrates our creative lives as we age.  The festival brings together older people and those from across the generations to celebrate our creativity as we age, share stories of ageing and explore what growing older means to all of us. We are now seeking […]

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Have you seen this? Blowing a bubble whilst playing the penny whistle!

This is great! One of our many TintoTV videos!

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Love singing? Join our Schools Scotland Sings Glow Meet – Friday 27th May

Are you a teacher or a classroom assistant and love singing? Why not join in our Scotland Sings glow meet with Education Scotland on Friday 27th May. Jenn Butterworth and Laura Beth Salter will lead your class in a couple of songs (lyrics provided) for 45 mins at 10.30am. All kids are encouraged to raise […]

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