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Off the Shelf - May 2008
In Off the Shelf, we highlight some recent additions to our library. There are hundreds of documents in our library, from research documents to community newsletters. You can search our library by title or keyword, making it easier to find what you are looking for.Most popular document of the year so far
The most popular document in 2008 so far is the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation’s first Briefing Paper on the Scotland Rural Development Programme. Getting a Business Reference Number takes you through the first steps of applying to the Rural Priorities part of the SRDP. The document has been downloaded over 250 times already.
You can read more about Rural Priorities in Rural Priorities open for business and Rural Priorities: help to get started. NFU Scotland are holding a series of free surgeries for their members, you can find out more in NFU Scotland hold Rural Priorities surgeries.
Scottish Fossil Code
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) recently launched the Scottish Fossil Code – a must for anyone involved in, or interested in, the collection, identification and conservation of fossils.
The Code was produced with advice from paleontological researchers, land managers, collectors and others in interested in fossils. An interesting introduction includes sections on ‘What is a fossil?’ and ‘Where fossils are found’. There are codes for the collection and care of fossils, as well as a supplementary code for specialists and other groups such as commercial collectors and researchers. The final section looks at fossils and museums.
Download the Scottish Fossil Code
Village Halls Summit report now available
The Village Halls Summit held in Aviemore in February 2008 was a great success with around 250 delegates from all around the country attending. Demand for spaces at the conference was so high that many people were unable to get a place. Well, now you can read about what went on at the Summit by downloading the Village Halls Summit report from our library.
Included in the report are the presentations made on the day, including an edited transcript of the keynote speech from Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead. You can also find out what issues were raised in round table discussions.
You can find out more in Village Halls Summit report published.
Rural school closures consultation
The Scottish Government are urging teachers, parents, young people and anyone interested in rural schools to take part in their current consultation ‘Safeguarding our rural schools’.
In the consultation discussion document you can find out what the Scottish Government’s proposes. They want to safeguard the future of rural schools in Scotland and improve the school consultation process.
You can find out more in Rural school closures – have your say. The Scottish Government are also consulting on Tackling Poverty, Inequality and Deprivation in Scotland until 30th June 2008.
- Source
- Rural Gateway
- Date
- 9-May-2008
- Categories
- COUNTRYSIDE, CULTURE AND LEISURE, LEARNING, LOCAL SERVICES, All Scotland, News - General, News - Top Story