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SRDP open day in Ayr
The Scottish Government are holding a Open Day on the Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP) on 23rd July 2008 at Auchincruive, Ayr. Rural businesses and community groups are invited to help the government pilot Open Days.The SRDP is a £1.6 billion programme of economic, environmental and social measures designed to develop rural Scotland over the period 2007-2013.
The Open Day will help your rural business or community group to:
- Find out how you can be involved in this new programme
- Discuss your ideas informally and access advice from specialists
- See demonstrations of good practice
- Find out how a lowland Ayrshire farm could contribute towards achieving Ayrshire Region's priorities under RDC - Rural Priorities, with a focus on reducing pollution
The Rural Direct team from SCVO will also be represented. Rural Direct is a free service helping rural community groups to access funding.
The SRDP Open Day will run from 10am to 3pm at SAC Auchincruive, Ayr, KA6 5HW. Places are free and teas/coffees and a light lunch will be provided. To book a place call 01870 602 346 or email SRDPopenday@scotland.gsi.gov.uk before 16th July 2008.
Cairngorm events
The Cairngorms National Park Authority are running a series of information roadshows on the SRDP in July. Find out more in SRDP roadshows in Cairngorms National Park.
Useful links
Rural Direct to help communities access funding
Download Rural Direct leaflet
Rural Priorities - help to get started
Download SRDP Briefing 1: Getting a Business Reference Number
Rural Priorities open for business
LEADER funding announcement
Scottish Government SRDP website
Rural development funding - key facts for communities
Response round up - SRDP funding announcement
SRDP Implementation newsletter February edition
- Source
- SCVO
- Date
- 10-Jul-2008
- Categories
- FUNDING, South Scotland, News - General