Scotland: National Rural Network
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From November 2009 to May 2010 a series of 20 events took place across the country as part of the Scottish National Rural Network, with over 1000 people attending. Now we'd like to know what you thought of the events and what you'd like to see from the second year of regional activity.
Our Rural Network Regional Activity survey features eight questions and should take about five minutes or so to complete. If you attended one of the 20 events, we'd be grateful if you could complete the survey.
All the event reports, photos and presentations from the first year of regional events are now available in Rural Network Regional Events archive.
The latest round of approvals from Rural Aberdeenshire LEADER funded nine projects including the Udny Community Wind Turbine. Since the programme's launch in June 2008 more than £2.5 million has been committed. You can find out more in Renewed energy for Rural Aberdeenshire LEADER.
Dumfries and Galloway LEADER have launched their 'Day in the Region' initiative, which aims to increase well-being across the region. 'Day of the Region' will encourage people to get to know those in the community better, to explore what's on their doorstep and to create a greater sense of pride in regional identity. Community groups and organisations are being invited to develop a programme of events. Find out more in Dumfries & Galloway LEADER - Day of the Region 2011.
The tenth round of funding from Argyll and the Islands LEADER saw 14 projects awarded a share of over £360,000. You can find out more in Latest Argyll and the Islands LEADER awards.
On 4th August 2010 a bracken control workshop will take place in Glenshee. The workshop is being organised by the Heather Trust with support from the Skills Development Scheme of the Scotland Rural Development Programme. You can find out more in our Events Calendar.
Children in Europe Conference in FifeThe Children in Europe Conference will take place on 16th September at the Balbirnie House Hotel, Markinch, Fife. The theme is 'Playing outside: Play, nature and services for young children'. You can find out more by downloading the event flyer from our documents library.
Experience history, nature and water as you have never seen them in the wild heart of Argyll from Saturday 17th July to Sunday 1st August with the Dalriada Project. With nearly 30 separate events there is something for everyone. You can find out more in our Events Calendar.
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