We are looking forward to talking about Rural Wisdom at the next Intergenerational National Network sharing session, which will be held in Dumfries on the 5th April. We’ll be joining The Stove Network who will also be talking about their work- Stove run premises at 100 High Street in Dumfries as a fully accessible public…
Last week Rural Wisdom took up residence in the Edzell Community pop up shop to open up some conversations, gather ideas and give out jam. We really enjoyed meeting so many local-residents and feel we learned lots more about the local area, what’s important to folk and how we can contribute to ensuring Edzell thrives…
You’re welcome along to our fourth Rural Wisdom get together! Our Rural Wisdom project is exploring ways to make rural areas work better for older people. We’re holding a series of events across Scotland for anyone who is interested in this work to come together, to share thoughts, to hear from others and to build the Rural…
A group of local residents braved the icy conditions to come along to the first Community Tea Dance held at Inglis Memorial Hall on Saturday 20th January. They were treated to a variety of dance tunes and scrumptious home bakes, served on the finest china tea cups and saucers. Many commented on how much they…
We are sharing the following call out from Scottish Rural Action. If you have thoughts about this which you’d like to share, please read below and take this survey. The announced closure of 62 RBS branches across Scotland in the last week has kicked off debate from village shops to Holyrood and was also raised…
A festive update from our Rural Wisdom Development Worker in Flintshire – Shereen Devine Last month the steering group met for the second time, it was a small yet productive gathering, which has enabled me to make a plan to move forward. Plans are now underway to convert an unused part of the Community Centre into…
A November / Decemeber update from our Rural Wisdom Development Worker in Milford Haven – Rachel Evans This is what has been happening in Pembrokeshire’s part of Rural Wisdom in November and December – by the time January arrives there will be even more going on! The new luncheon club The luncheon club entertained guests for…
An October update from our Rural Wisdom Development Worker in Flintshire – Shereen Devine It has been a busy October in Leeswood & Pontblyddyn; the talented patchwork and craft groups are busy making wonderful gifts to sell in their craft fayre in December. As I have been privileged to a sneak preview, I am really looking…
An August / September update from our Rural Wisdom Development Worker in Flintshire – Shereen Devine I have been working with the community of Leeswood & Pontblyddyn for two months. These are two small rural villages in Flintshire nestled between Wrexham, the largest town in North Wales, and the smaller market town of Mold. Although…
In November, over 35 people came together to explore how the communities of Eaglesham and Waterfoot can be better places to live for older people. Village residents joined representatives from community groups, community council, local businesses, voluntary sector and local authority at The Carswell Centre in Eaglesham. Together we discussed what was working well, what…