Tag: Children and Families

Granton Youth Centre’s work praised in national report

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Youth groups are facing the most challenging time in their history, according to new research commissioned by UK Youth. The report says community-based youth organisations still play a key role in supporting our young people.  Continue reading Granton Youth Centre’s work praised in national report

Season starts early for family days out

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Spring is coming early this year as over 30 historic sites across Scotland prepare to open their doors to the public once again. In Edinburgh and the Lothians, prehistoric Cairnpapple Hill (pictured), the lordly residence of Crichton Castle, and Torphichen Preceptory, a medieval religious building with links to William Wallace, will open their doors on 25th March, just in time for the Easter weekend. Continue reading Season starts early for family days out

Tune in: Four year package to support and enhance youth orchestras

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The Scottish Government will award £2.5 million to support Sistema Scotland to transform the lives of thousands of children and young people in disadvantaged communities, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced last week. Continue reading Tune in: Four year package to support and enhance youth orchestras

Minister meets school savers in Stockbridge

Funding for credit unions to set up schemes in schools

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Children will be encouraged to manage their money from an early age through a new Junior Savers Scheme. Credit unions will be able to bid for a share of £300,000 Scottish Government funding to develop savers schemes in schools across the country next year. Continue reading Minister meets school savers in Stockbridge