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Trees For Life A perfect last-minute gift

Trees For Life
A perfect last-minute gift

Planting a tree in the wild heart of the Scottish Highlands is a very special gift. Our personalised Christmas certificates are also available as a downloadable e-certificate which you can print yourself - perfect if you've left it too late to order a present online!
We have a wide range of other gifts in our Christmas shop, including our pocket diaries, which are now on sale at only £2.95 - ideal stocking filler.
https://treesforlife.org.uk/support/shop/

Everything Baby Ideas Hack

Everything Baby Ideas Hack - Monday 9th February
10.00am - 12.30pm, followed by tasty lunch.info@everything-baby.org.uk Join us for a brainstorming session and feedback on how we are doing - we want to hear from customers, volunteers, Parenting Room users, stakeholders and supporters. We are planning a morning meeting from 10.00am - 12.30pm, and then we would be delighted if you could join us for a free lunch to say thank you for your time! More details to follow in the New Year...or if you are already sure you don't want to miss out, you can email info@everything-baby.org.uk to let us know you'd like to come.

High Flyer magazine

After the fantastic success of the first five issues of High Flyer magazine we are excited to bring you details of the eagerly anticipated issue 6 which is due out in February 2015.

HIGH FLYER is the unique magazine dedicated to Glasgow, its airport, passengers and destinations both at home and abroad, and captures the essence of Glasgow as a city that is vibrant, exciting, and rich in heritage and history.

Consistently voted as one of the top places to shop in the UK, Glasgow has over 1500 shops to choose from with well-known brand names, top designers, independent boutiques and vintage brands all attracting thousands of shoppers to Glasgow’s Style Mile.

As a visitor you can’t afford to miss this shopping extravaganza.

Glasgow, as a renowned cultural haven, can be characterised by its impressive local history with its galleries and museums among the most visited in Scotland.

Here’s what you have to look forward to in the next issue due out in February:

Business
Our editor, Karen Peattie, talks to travel guru Bill Munro, chairman of the hugely successful independent business Barrhead Travel as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Scott Taylor, chief executive of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, talks about the organisation's role in bringing world-class events to Scotland.

Ryanair
Our intrepid editor shares a cup of tea and a Tunnock’s Teacake with the colourful character that is Michael O’Leary, the irrepressible boss of budget airline Ryanair which has recently established a key base at Glasgow Airport.

Holiday inspiration
In this issue we focus on the ever-endearing Dublin. Check out what to do in this beautiful and lively city on a weekend break. And if you’re planning a trip stateside, did you know that Dublin Airport offers pre-clearance to the USA on the Aer Lingus direct flights to San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago and Orlando? Plus there’s a fantastic new business class experience which will be launched on all of the airline’s transatlantic flights from March 2015.

Flights of Fancy
Look out, too, for news about other new flights and routes, including Canadian airline WestJet’s new Glasgow-Halifax route and Virgin Atlantic’s Orlando route, which will see a third weekly service come on stream in 2015. And did you know that Emirates’ double daily service from Glasgow to Dubai offers fantastic connections to destinations such as Singapore and Hong Kong?

Shoppers’ Paradise
Find out what’s hot in World Duty Free as we guide you through the best buys in drinks, fragrance, skincare and clothing. Our shopping guru John Amabile, star of Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover, picks his favourite products from the brilliant shops at Glasgow Airport, including seasonal trends in clothes, accessories and the luxury products that are available in the many shops at the airport.

Meet and Greet
This issue our editor also meets Gregor Townsend, Head Coach of the amazing Glasgow Warriors, actor Gary Hollywood, one of the stars of the phenomenon that is Mrs Brown’s Boys and Glasgow’s very own hairdresser to the stars, Taylor Ferguson.

2015 - Year of Food and Drink Scotland
A recurring focus in High Flyer during 2015 will be food, given that next year is Year of Food and Drink Scotland 2015 – a special event highlighting what’s great about food and drink in Scotland. Our features promise to be very tasty!

All this plus the latest news from the airport, its partners and its brands.

Ronnie Dodd
t: 0141 302 7757
e: ronnie.dodd@highflyermag.co.uk

Paul Johnstone
t: 0141 302 7368
e: paul.johnstone@highflyermag.co.uk

Karen MacKenzie
t: 0141 302 7756
e: karen.mackenzie@highflyermag.co.uk

A new FREE magazine, called Family Focus Scotland launched last week by the Glasgow based Herald and Times Group,

A new FREE magazine, called Family Focus Scotland launched last week by the Glasgow based Herald and Times Group, publishers of The Scottish Farmer, The Herald, Evening Times, Sunday Herald and The National newspaper.

Family Focus Scotland is Scotland’s newest and largest parenting magazine dedicated to serving families, grandparents, teachers, carers and all those who have an active interest in the well-being of our future generation.

Whether you’re a tight knit twosome or a member of a large sprawling clan, family for most of us is at the heart of everything we do, but the reality of that can mean many different things. Family Focus Scotland aims to inform, nurture and support each step from pregnancy to celebrating a long life well lived, with everything possible in between.

Editor Joan McFadden, a widely recognised and respected journalist and radio presenter, says; "I'm really excited about Family Focus Scotland, we're covering so many issues and subjects that mean a great deal to our readers. Some of it will be light hearted and highly entertaining. Some offering helpful hints and tips with some covering very emotive and moving situations. This is family life in Scotland today, often happy, sometimes just routine, occasionally heartbreaking - but always interesting."

Joan adds “Family Focus Scotland aims to shine a spotlight on families today, whether thriving and growing, struggling against adversity, coping with tragedy, celebrating achievements or planning great things.”

The magazine has a circulation of 60,000 copies and an estimated readership of 300,000 per issue. It will be distributed via a unique network of outlets specifically designed to provide maximum availability across Scotland’s major towns and cities including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling, and will be found in health and community centres, doctors surgeries, local government public buildings, museums, libraries, leisure and entertainment centres. Selected cafes, coffee shops and shopping centres are also targeted to ensure that the demand for this title is fulfilled to its optimum potential.

The Sunday Herald also inserted a copy of the launch issue with its first edition on the 30th November which covers Carlisle, Galashiels, Perth, Dundee, Inverness Aberdeen and all Scottish Islands as well as further copies being distributed earlier this week with sales of The Evening Times, The Herald and The National.

Magazine Publisher Darren Bruce says of the new publication; “Following our hugely successful launch of Scottish Gardener earlier this year and the previous year’s Scottish Walks and Scottish Cycling to our growing portfolio of freemium titles, Family Focus Scotland is our newest addition which concentrates on the excitements, exhaustions and experiences of family life.” Adding “This launch will deliver a unique new and unrivalled platform for commercial partners that no other family orientated title can offer in Scotland".

Family Focus Scotland will also be available in a FREE digital edition format bringing you the same fantastic content of the print edition to read on all mobile and tablet devices including the iPad and iPhone.

If you would like to receive the launch issue of Family Focus Scotland in a FREE E-Edition, which will come direct to your inbox, please visit www.familyfocus.scot and register your details.

Alternatively you can call our circulation & marketing team on 0141 302 7744 to place an order for a free print subscription (£1.50 P&P per issue applies.)
For all editorial enquiries, please contact the editor:
Joan McFadden

For all advertising enquiries, please contact:
Paul Johnstone 0141 302 7368
Karen MacKenzie on 0141 302 7759

Click here to download the Family Focus Scotland media pack.

If you would like to stock the magazine and become a distribution partner, please contact
David Boyle 0141 302 7719

For any further information on Family Focus Scotland or any publishing enquiries related to the Herald and Times Magazines, please contact Hannah Davidson on 0141 302 7722

Family Focus Scotland - Making Life a Little Easier

www.familyfocus.scot

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Scotland's National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) - Update meeting

We are sending you this special HIEF ebulletin to let you know about a meeting taking place at Fairways House this December that you might be interested in.

Scotland's National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) - Update meeting

Join the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) for an update on the progress made after one year of SNAP, and an opportunity to explore how we can apply a human rights based approach in our work

When: Monday 8th December, 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Fairways House, Fairways Business Park, Inverness, IV2 6AA
What is the meeting about?

Join SCVO and SHRC for this opportunity to find out more about Scotland's National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) and the progress that has been made since it's launch last December.

Emma Hutton, SHRC Communications and Outreach Manager, will provide an update on SNAP and an opportunity for questions, discussion and feedback alongside Matt Tyrer, SCVO Programme Coordinator and Co-Convenor of the SNAP Better Culture Action Group.

Emma will also facilitate an interactive and practical session exploring how we can apply a human rights based approach in our work.

This meeting is being held as part of a series of SNAP events and activity to celebrate Human Rights Day on 10th December.
How can I book my place?

Places at this meeting are limited so booking is essential. To book your place please email hief@scvo.org.uk and provide us with your name, organisation (if appropriate), contact telephone and email, and dietary or access requirements.

Alternatively you can call Matt Tyrer on 01463 251 727 for further information.

The meeting is free to attend however places are on a first come first served basis.
Background to SNAP

To find out more about what SNAP is all about you can visit the SNAP section of the SHRC website
Contact HIEF

HIEF continues to provide information, support and signposting to organisations and community groups. If you think HIEF can help you then please feel free to get in touch with us through our SCVO Information Service and your enquiry will be passed to the HIEF team:

Freephone number: 0800 169 0022

Email: enquiries@scvo.org.uk

Or, you can get in touch with the HIEF Team directly:

Matt Tyrer, Programme Coordinator - Human Rights and Equality

Telephone: 01463 251 727
Email: matt.tyrer@scvo.org.uk

Sasha Devine, Equality Development Officer

Telephone: 01463 258 801
Email: sasha.devine@scvo.org.uk

Barbara Love, Development Officer

Telephone: 01463 251 725
Email: barbara.love@scvo.org.uk


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In recognition of the contribution of volunteers Inverness Caley Thistle are offering FREE tickets for Inverness Caley Thistle V Motherwell on Saturday 22 Nov

http://ictfc.com/news/club-news/1403-press-release-ticketing-promotions. In recognition of the contribution of volunteers Inverness Caley Thistle are offering FREE tickets for Inverness Caley Thistle V Motherwell on Saturday 22 Nov. Voluntary organisations looking to claim free ticket(s) can do so by emailing info@htspinterface.org.uk or direct from HTSI, Thorfin House, Bridgend Park, Dingwall, IV15 9SL. Alternatively you can call 01349 864289 for them to make the request on your behalf.

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November News from Everything Baby: http://eepurl.com/8sKA1

November News from Everything Baby: http://eepurl.com/8sKA1

Our *Request an Item* service is NOW ONLINE!   Now you can make a request for items you are searching for, whether you're ticking off your to-do list over morning tea or up feeding in the small wee hours, needing a nursing pillow or been searching selling sites for sleep suits - just fill in the form, let us know and we'll do our best to help! Don't forget to pass on the good news to all your pals who are pregnant or parents! One more way that we are trying to make life easier for Highland families... Keep telling us what you need ~ YOUR Everything Baby! http://everything-baby.org.uk/request-item/

Don't forget you can shop online 24/7 via ourOnline Shop!  Lots of new items added this week...

ONLINE-BOOKABLE VOLUNTEER CHAT APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!  If you want to make an appointment with us to pop in, have a coffee, take a tour, meet some of the Team and have a good old chinwag about volunteering (complete without obligation) you can now *see when we have available appointments* over coming weeks, and *book online there and then*! Click this link to book your appointment today!  http://everything-baby.org.uk/volunteer/

Inverness on Friday 21st November at the Royal Highland Hotel, Inverness, t

My name is Pauline and I am the Policy and Engagement officer at Inclusion Scotland, which is a national Disabled People's Organisation. 

In partnership with Scottish Campaign for a Fair Society and Scottish Disability Equality Forum, we are hosting a consultation event in Inverness on Friday 21st November at the Royal Highland Hotel, Inverness, to explain the new devolved powers that will be proposed for Scotland following the recommendations from the Smith Commission (to be published at the end of October). 

The aims of the day will be to inform people on what is proposed get disabled people's views on what new powers could or should be devolved to Scotland, and to discuss how devolving certain policy areas might affect you and your families.

 

The event will take place from 10.30 am till 3.30 pm and we would provide refreshments on arrival and lunch. We will provide accessible information and have graphic facilitation on the day. We’d make sure all identified access needs are met and will provide reasonable travel expenses for all disabled people attending.

 

 

Kind regards,

Pauline

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Dr Pauline Nolan

Policy & Engagement Officer

Inclusion Scotland

 

pauline@inclusionscotland.org

0131 281 0865

Hayweight House, 23 Laurieston Street,

Edinburgh, EH3 9DQ

http://www.inclusionscotland.org

 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/InclusionScotland
Twitter: https://twitter.com/InclusionScot

Scotland's National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) - Update meeting

Join the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) for an update on the progress made after one year of SNAP, and an opportunity to explore how we can apply a human rights based approach in our work

When: Monday 8th December, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Where: Fairways House, Fairways Business Park, Inverness, IV2 6AA

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What is the meeting about?

Join SCVO and SHRC for this opportunity to find out more about Scotland's National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) and the progress that has been made since it's launch last December.

 

Emma Hutton, SHRC Communications and Outreach Manager, will provide an update on SNAP and an opportunity for questions, discussion and feedback alongside Matt Tyrer, SCVO Programme Coordinator and Co-Convenor of the SNAP Better Culture Action Group.

 

Emma will also facilitate an interactive and practical session exploring how we can apply a human rights based approach in our work.

 

This meeting is being held as part of a series of SNAP events and activity to celebrate Human Rights Day on 10th December.

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How can I book my place?

Places at this meeting are limited so booking is essential. To book your place please email hief@scvo.org.uk and provide us with your name, organisation (if appropriate), contact telephone and email, and dietary or access requirements.

Alternatively you can call Matt Tyrer on 01463 251 727 for further information.

The meeting is free to attend however places are on a first come first served basis.

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Background to SNAP

To find out more about what SNAP is all about you can visit the SNAP section of the SHRC website

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Contact HIEF

HIEF continues to provide information, support and signposting to organisations and community groups. If you think HIEF can help you then please feel free to get in touch with us through our SCVO Information Service and your enquiry will be passed to the HIEF team:

 

Freephone number: 0800 169 0022 

Email: enquiries@scvo.org.uk

 

Or, you can get in touch with the HIEF Team directly:

 

Matt Tyrer, Programme Coordinator - Human Rights and Equality

 

Telephone: 01463 251 727

Email: matt.tyrer@scvo.org.uk

 

Sasha Devine, Equality Development Officer

 

Telephone: 01463 258 801

Sheila Fraser Associates work shop

Presenting a memorable message

Do you need to make a presentation that people remember?  Would you like to learn how to get your key message to stick?

Date  30^th October 2014

         9.45  – 4.15 (includes lunch)

Venue – Carronvale Conference Centre, Larbert, Stirlingshire FK5 3LH (www.carronvalehouse.co.uk)

Cost £120 – limited to 12 participants

Sheila Fraser Associates has designed a workshop that will explain how to make your message brain friendly – see attachment for more information.

This workshop is also available in house, to suite you own company’s needs.

  Sheila Fraser Associates

Braemore

Marjoribanks Street

Bathgate EH48 1QH

01506650953  07968233324

www.sheilafraser.co.uk

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Prostate Cancer UK are seeking volunteers to help save lives in the Highlands.

Prostate Cancer UK are seeking volunteers to help save lives in the Highlands. At present, 1 in 8 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and we feel it is vital that as much support and awareness of this condition is raised as much as possible.

If anyone is interested in volunteering, a Volunteer Meet and Greet has been arranged for Saturday 29th November at Spectrum House, Inverness City Centre, between 10.00am and 2.30pm. This is your chance to find out about prostate cancer and also how you can help Prostate Cancer UK by volunteering, and the different roles offered, including Campaigning, Speaking, Fundraising and Info Stand Awareness. An induction will be offered but there is no pressure for anyone attending to take up volunteering. Please note : you do not have to be personally affected by prostate cancer to volunteer for Prostate Cancer UK.

We will also pay for all reasonable expenses so if anyone from outside Inverness wishes to attend, we can discuss paying for transport.

Places are limited so to reserve a place, please contact myself either at ewan.mcpherson@prostatecanceruk.org or on 0141 314 0050.

There is an A5 and an A4 poster attached so if anyone can print this off and display it or use it for any publications, please do so.

If anyone would like to discuss any aspect of volunteering further at Prostate Cancer UK please do not hesitate to contact myself.

Kind regards,
Ewan

Ewan McPherson
Volunteer Support Officer (Scotland and Northern Ireland)

Telephone: 0141 314 0050
Mobile Number: 07947 599940
Email: ewan.mcpherson@prostatecanceruk.org
www.prostatecanceruk.org

Prostate Cancer UK
Unit F22-24, Festival Business Centre
150 Brand Street
Cessnock
Glasgow
G51 1DH




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scottish highland snow dogs event

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Promoting equality and human rights across the Highlands & Islands of Scotland
The HIEF e-bulletin is a great way to share your news, information, resources, and upcoming events with organisations and community groups across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland involved in equality and human rights issues. Just get in touch with us at hief@scvo.org.uk and we will do our best to include your news in our future e-bulletins.

Latest news

ECHR rules prisoners denied the vote should not receive compensation
The European court of Human Rights has ruled that UK prisoners who have not been allowed to vote should not receive compensation. However, the court has upheld its earlier ruling that a blanket ban on prisoners voting breaches human rights law. Find out more

Black people targeted above average for stop and search
The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights has found that black people are being targeted at up to five times the rate as others for stop and search by police in some parts of Scotland. Find out more 

EHRC launch call for evidence on religion and belief
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a major call for evidence. It aims to collect first hand experiences about how religion or belief has affected people in their workplaces and in using the services and facilities they need in everyday life. Find out more

UPDATE launch Scottish Disability Directory
UPDATE have launched a directory listing information on thousands of disability organisations and support groups, both locally and nationally. Find out more

HRCS release human rights report card
The Human Rights Consortium Scotland Scotland and the Glasgow University Law in Action initiative have collaborated to provide a Guide on the UN's 'Universal Periodic Review' of the UK's human rights record. Find out more

Training and events

SERN and EHRC Conference 2014 - 11 September, Glasgow
The Scottish Employment Rights Network and Equality and Human Rights Commission Conference 2014 will provide an update on the impact of significant recent changes to Employment Tribunals, with the introduction of fees and early conciliation. It will also provide an update on key discrimination cases and the important developments in equal pay law over the past year. Find out more

CEMVO Scotland Ethnic Minority Impact Awards - 24 October, Glasgow
CEMVO Scotland are hosting the second Ethnic Minority Impact Awards at the Crowne Plaza on the 24th of October. This year's guest speaker will be Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Find out more

Funding opportunities

Applications welcome for The Edge Fund 
The Edge Fund offer grants to communities, campaign groups and activists struggling for social, economic and environmental justice. The deadline for applications is September 8th. Find out more

Social Tech Seed applications to reopen on 22nd September
Social Tech Seed is an open investment programme that offers early-stage investment to entrepreneurs who are looking to develop new ventures using digital for social impact. Find out more

People's Postcode Lottery Dream Fund 2015 
The People's Postcode Lottery are now accepting applications for their Dream Fund 2015. The fund offers two grants, one of £750,000 for large charities and one of £250,000 for small charities. Find out more

HIEF representation

Highland Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Health Inequalities Sub-Group
HIEF is now a member of this important CPP sub-group and has responsibility for providing a representative voice on health inequality issues on behalf of the new Highland Third Sector Health Inequality Forum and the third sector across Highland. 

Hate Free Highland Steering Group
HIEF sits on the steering group of this multi-agency campaign to tackle hate crime across the Highland region. HIEF is particularly concerned with ensuring the third sector's contribution in tacking and reporting hate crime is recognised and strengthened.

Inclusive Cairngorms 
HIEF is represented alongside other third sector organisations, community groups and individuals as part of Inclusive Cairngorms, the advisory group to the Cairngorm's National Park Authority, to support the group's aims to promote social inclusion and involvement in the Park. Find out more

Make sure your voice is heard!
For more information about any of HIEF's representative work, or to help us to ensure that your voice is included, please get in contact with us at hief@scvo.org.uk, or call Matt Tyrer on 01463 251 727.

HIEF on Twitter

HIEF has joined the world of Twitter! So, if you're a fan of the tweet then please follow us @SCVO_HIEF and discover how the Highlands and Islands is changing the world, 140 characters at a time! Visit our HIEF Twitter page.

Contact HIEF

HIEF continues to provide information, support and signposting to organisations and community groups. If you think HIEF can help you then please feel free to get in touch with us through our SCVO Information Service and your enquiry will be passed to the HIEF team:

Freephone number: 0800 169 0022

Email: enquiries@scvo.org.uk

Or, you can get in touch with the HIEF Team directly:

Matt Tyrer, Programme Coordinator - Human Rights and Equality

Telephone: 01463 251 727
Email: matt.tyrer@scvo.org.uk

Sasha Devine, Equality Development Officer

Telephone: 01463 258 801
Email: sasha.devine@scvo.org.uk

Barbara Love, Development Officer

Telephone: 01463 251 725
Email: barbara.love@scvo.org.uk


You are on this mailing list because you have subscribed for the HIEF e-bulletin on the SCVO website, or you received the previous version of the HIEF e-bulletin, or because you have expressed an interest in being kept up-to-date with HIEF. However, you can unsubscribe by clicking on the 'manage your subscription' tab at the top of this email.

If you have been forwarded this email and would like to join the HIEF e-bulletin mailing list then visit our Subscribe to SCVO e-bulletins page on the SCVO website.

HIEF is part funded by the European Social Fund