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Step it up Highland - Looking for Volunteers Step it up Highland is looking for volunteers to lead local health walks.  More... The TROTT - looking for volunteers The TROTT is a running/walking event due to take place on the 29th of June 2013 along the Trotternish Ridge.  Volunteers (over 18's) are wanted to help out at the event.  This is registered as a Saltire Challenge so any volunteers under 25 will qualify for a Saltire Challenge Award. More... Nominations open for Skye & Distict Rotary Adult Learner's Award 2013 Nominations are open for the Adult Learners Award 2013 and will be presented by The Rotary Club at their annual dinner, to be held in Portree in early July. More... Highland Seashore Biodiversity Project The Highland Seashore Project aims to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation of the Highland Sea Shores biodiversity, through events and activities. More... New Youth Work Reports Youthlink Scotland have updated their version of the “Statement on the Nature and Purpose of Youth Work”. “Step it Up” is one of the key documents listed in the statement, containing youth worker resources. More... Issue Eight of Engage and Inspire, the newsletter from the Change Fund Enhancing the Role of the Third Sector. This month we look at the Reshaping Care for Older People Strategic Outcomes Framework, introduce you to Heather Hall, the national AHP lead for long-term conditions, and have our usual useful resources, events, policy and consultations updates.  More... VolResource Newsletter A weekly email newsletter is produced by VolResource giving current news and information with a practical focus to help keep voluntary organisations up-to-date. More... West Highland College UHI Students hold Pirate Day Students studying the full time NC Administration course at West Highland College UHI – Auchtertyre held a special event for their qualification on Saturday May 11th.  The event was to raise funds for “Lucky 2 b here”, a local charity which provides raises funds for lifesaving training and equipment in rural areas. More... Chief Development Manager with Skye and Lochalsh CVO Skye and Lochalsh CVO are seeking to recruit a Chief Development Manager to ensure that the organisation continues to respond to the changing needs of local grass roots communities, as well as being flexible in responding to demands of funders/ HTSP/local authority.  More... VOLUNTEERS WEEK EVENT 4th of June SLCVO and CAB are organising an event at Portree Community Centre to promote volunteering in Skye and Lochalsh.  If you would like your organisation to be represented at this free event please contact us before 24th of May 2013.  More... Take part in our survey looking at services for people 65+ Skye and Lochalsh CVO, as part of the Health and Social Care Forum, are currently seeking YOUR views on service provision for older people and invite you to take part in an important survey. More... Support Assistant vacancy Skye and Lochalsh Association for Disability are looking for a SUPPORT ASSISTANT to work with an individual for 20 hours per week. More... New walking Group in Skye & Lochalsh A new Lochalsh and Skye walking group led by Ron Porter had their first walk on Sunday 5th May and walked over the Skye bridge. More... Scottish Women’s Convention Roadshows The purpose of the Scottish Woman's Convention (SWC) is to communicate and consult with women throughout Scotland.  On the 22 May 2013 the SWC will be in Kyle of Lochalsh and Broadford and in Portree 23 May 2013.  Come and have your say. More... Business Lunches with UHI Business Lunches with UHI Seminars  More... Raasay Newsletter April 2013 Raasay Community Newsletter is available for you to view.  It includes articles about local news and events. More... Office or Desk Space Wanted Office or desk spaces wanted in Skye and Lochalsh area More... Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme The Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme is now open. Grants of up to £1k are available and applications are due by Friday, 7th June 2013 More... New BBC programme looking for volunteers Longing to say 'Thank you' to someone, but have no idea how to find them? Desperate to say 'Sorry', but don't know where to begin? A new BBC1 programme can help. More... A home of your own - what matters to you? Down to Earth Solutions, a Scottish Social Enterprise wants to hear your views on a home of your own. No expertise required, just share your thoughts. More... Volunteer Literacies Tutor - Training Course ITALL: Introductory Training in Adult Learning Literacies for new Volunteer Literacies Tutors helping adults with their reading, writing & numeracy skills. A five Week Training Course More... Health Familiarisation Event – High Life Highland You are invited to attend a health familiarisation event, called Knowing Me, Knowing You at your local leisure centre. The events are being led by High Life Highland and NHS Highland. More... The New Scottish Welfare Fund The Scottish Welfare Fund will be administered by Local Authorities and is intended to offer grants or in kind support in the form of Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants. More... Attitudes to Community Asset Ownership - A survey Iain Bolland is studying at SAC and is looking for people to complete a survey on community asset ownership in rural areas. More... The Trott. Are you up for The Trott on Sat 29 June? Pit your skills, strength and stamina against the iconic Trotternish Ridge on the spectacular Isle of Skye. You can choose either a 36 km or 21 km fell running or long distance walking challenge - or there is a short 12 km walk. So there are challenges to suit all tastes and abilities. The finish is in Flodigarry where there will be a ceilidh at Charlie’s Barn where you can burn off the last of your energy. More... Free Planning Advice - Planning Aid for Scotland This project aims to assist community groups develop community assets by helping them improve their knowledge of the planning system. All volunteer advisors are fully qualified town planners, and are members of the Royal Town Planning Institute so they come with a wealth of experience. More... Single Hospital: Skye, Lochalsh and SW Ross NHS Highland Project Charter Single Hospital: Skye Lochalsh and SW Ross The charter lists the problems faced with the current hospital facilities as well as the goals and benefits of the new project. More... Bipolar Scotland's Short Story Competition 2013 Bipolar Scotland is running a short story competition as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. More...