Rural Community Gateway

A number of capacity building events will be hosted by the Scottish Government in coming months. Workshops will be held for specialist advisors from public bodies on 6th, 8th, 12th, 13th and 14th November 2007.

From 3rd to 13th December 2007 there will be a series of in-depth seminars for external advisory networks, agents, consultants, representative bodies and non-government organisations. Bookings will be invited for these seminars shortly.

Public meetings and seminars for potential applicants will be promoted soon and will take place on 11th and 13th December 2007 and the period mid-January to mid-February 2008.

Upcoming local LEADER events

The following events about LEADER have been added to those listed in Rural Development Programme – key facts for communities.

Rural Aberdeenshire

• 10th October, Mearns Academy, Laurencekirk at 6.30pm for 7pm
• 11th October, Mintlaw Academy, Mintlaw at 6.30pm for 7pm

For more information call Nicky Donald on 01771 613 584.

Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders LEADER Local Action Group – a partnership of 24 local agencies and organisations – has developed some ideas on how LEADER funding should be targeted in the Scottish Borders, but would like to hear local views and suggestions. The following drop-in sessions have been arranged.

• 18th October, Jedburgh Town Hall, Abbey Place, 6–8pm
• 22nd October, Duns Council Chamber, Newtown Street, 6–8pm
• 23rd October, Peebles Council Chamber, Rosetta Road, 6-8pm

For more information on the events please contact Maria MacKenzie on 01835 826 661 or email mmackenzie@scotborders.gov.uk. If you are unable to attend these events, an online questionnaire will be available soon at www.scotborders.gov.uk/newleader.

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If you want to know more about the SRDP, take a look at these related articles.

Rural Development funding - key facts for communities
Announcement: Rural Development Programme seminars
NFU Scotland host Rural Development Programme events
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Scottish Rural Development Programme funding plans announced

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