NEWS
Lifelink Holiday Service - Primary Pupils
Lifelink Holiday Service - Secondary Pupils
"NEW SURVEY ALERT
Many LGBTQ+ people in rural areas of Perth & Kinross have no easy access to support or activity groups where they can be themselves in a safe space and the Rural Rainbows project hopes to tackle this problem of queer isolation.
The first part of this phase of the project is a survey to gain an idea of how remote some queer people are and to help them by identifying interests and activities. Once the survey has completed, a series of community chats will take place in various locations to discuss the results of the survey with local queer folk.
We're really pleased to announce that our survey is now live! Please either click the link or scan the QR code to access and complete the survey.
https://forms.office.com/e/v7nwrRuE38 "
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High interest in minibus transfer scheme
The Council’s project to transfer decommissioned minibuses to community and sports groups has attracted significant interest, with 44 expressions of interest received to date. This initiative will see 17 minibuses, which are due to be retired from operational service in 2024/25, repurposed to benefit local organizations. The first transfers are expected to commence in February 2025, reflecting the strong community engagement and demand for these vehicles. Read more.
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Community Cookit Coach Training
If you are interested in becoming a Community Cookit Coach, please see poster attached for new dates starting in January 2025. Please share widely to anyone of interest.
Rachel MacFarlane, Health Improvement
Practitioner Nutrition, Email - Rachel.MacFarlane@nhs.scot
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Residents encouraged to give their views on the future development of Perth
Perth and Kinross residents are being urged to have their say on a new framework that sets out ambitions for the city’s future development.
The draft Perth City Centre Development and Design Framework sets out the long-term aspirations for the development of Perth.
Feeding into this are two other consultations asking residents for their views on future developments in Perth – the future of Bell’s Sports Centre and the city’s Secondary School Estate.
Perth and Kinross Council leader Councillor Grant Laing said: “We want to create a vibrant, thriving Perth where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality.
“How we use our buildings – whether for business, education or leisure – is key to achieving that aim as while our physical surroundings may change over time, our ambitions will not.
“Our Perth City Centre Development and Design Framework sets out how Perth can be transformed over time to suit the future needs of residents.
“But the city doesn’t belong to councillors. We want to hear what residents think on the Framework and other proposals that will reshape our Perth – whether that’s in the near future as with Bell's Sports Centre, or longer terms projects, such as the secondary school estate in the city.”
Councillor Laing added: “Perth is a fantastic city and it is our responsibility to ensure it meets the needs of the people who live, work and visit here today, tomorrow and for generations to come.”
All three consultations are now open on the Perth and Kinross Council consultation hub.
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HELP & SUPPORT
Community-Led Guide to Local Services – Third Sector Interface
Service Navigator is an accessible and collaborative guide to the wide range of services available in Perth and Kinross.
As your Third Sector Interface, we understand it’s essential for you to have knowledge and evidence to be able to serve your communities.
Here to help is the Service Navigator, an interactive map of services provided by local charities, social enterprises and community groups.
The Service Navigator allows you to search for services by category and region, and you can learn more about each service by clicking its point on the map.
You can also add your organisation’s services to the map – find out how.
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Community Ownership Fund
The £150m Community Ownership Fund (COF) exists to help communities across the UK to take ownership of assets at risk of closure. It will run until March 2025.
For further information go to the MyCommunity website: https://mycommunity.org.uk/community-ownership-fund
This has all the information available about the fund as well as the support programme and resources to help people apply. There is also an enquiry service.
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RugbyTots
My name is Sama’an Akel, and I hope this message finds you and your family well. We’re excited to introduce you to Rugbytots, the world’s favourite rugby play programme, designed for children aged 2-7. We’re thrilled to offer your child the chance to join our classes in Perthshire and experience the joy of Rugbytots.
Special Offer: To celebrate the start of our new term, we are offering a 10% discount on enrolment fees for all families who register before Saturday 14th September. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to engage in a fun, active experience while enjoying some savings. Where Is My Closest Class? You can find out more about our classes and find your nearest location by visiting our website: https://www.rugbytots.co.uk/Class/Find Free Taster Class: We’d love to invite your child to a FREE taster session, where they can experience the excitement of Rugbytots first-hand. It’s the perfect way to see if our programme is the right fit for your child.
To book a free taster class, please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/L958hW47mT About Rugbytots: With over 40,000 children attending weekly sessions across 16 countries, Rugbytots focuses on enhancing physical literacy, fitness, and social skills through playful learning. Our programme has already had a positive impact on thousands of children across the UK, and we’re confident it can do the same for your child. We look forward to welcoming your little one to the Rugbytots family and helping them grow through fun and engaging rugby play sessions.
Kind regards, Sama’an Akel Franchise Owner – Perth & Kinross Rugbytots – The world’s favourite rugby play programme 0345 313 0288 07921437438 www.rugbytots.co.uk
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Suicide Prevention is Everybody’s Business
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For the Atholl Medical Centre please click on the link below:
www.theathollmedicalcentre.co.uk
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Tourists and local businesses benefit from A9 dualling programme
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