View this email in your browser HERE COMES SUMMER! The school exams are over and the holidays are fast approaching. Whether you are going away for a break or staying at home, it is a time for FUN with family and friends. Time for buckets and spades at the beach, ice cream and barbecues or just relaxing in your local park and garden admiring the flowers now out in bloom. So….. what has been happening in the Carluke area and what can we look forward to? We have done our best to collate the news and photos sent in by various members of our community to share with you in this Summer newsletter. The next Autumn edition will be issued in September. If you want any information or a picture included then please email this to: fiona.muir@onecan.org.uk by Friday, 1st September 2023. In the meantime, enjoy the Summer sun and fun! SUBSCRIBE HERE TO RECEIVE THIS EMAIL WHAT’S ON / LOCAL NEWS Gala Day Congratulations and many thanks to the Gala Committee and all who took part for working so hard to make this such a fantastic day! Look on the official Facebook page to see a gallery of photos of the fun had by so many. https://www.facebook.com/CarlukeandDistrictGalaDay ONECAN’s Jam & Ham Festival is back and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It will take place on September 23rd 2023 with various events taking place in the run up to the festival itself. You can stay updated by checking out both the ONECAN website and social media. Carluke Markets have been doing market events for 5 years now. We would like to thank everyone that comes along to them. We are putting plans together for the next 4 years due to the success in the last 5 years. Next up is our - Summer Fayre - Market Square Carluke - 8th July - 10am - 4pm Market stalls Fair rides Face Painter Vintage fire truck Plus loads more. Booking form for all events in 2023 - https://forms.gle/nECwduWS7jQFb6Yq7 Please follow - Whats on Carluke on Facebook for more information on all events. Carluke Markets are proud to support Clydesdale Foodbank at all our events. Regards Carluke Markets REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF CARLUKE HIGH MILL STARTS An essential element of the repair and refurbishment of the Carluke High Mill began on Tuesday 13th June 2023 when Reigart Contracts Ltd cleared the vegetation from around the Carluke High Mill, and created a temporary road around the buildings to allow a high level hoist to access the site. The hoist allowed members of the Carluke High Mill Design Team (including the project's Archaeologist, Millwright, and Structural Engineers) a clearer view of the structures including their condition and allowed the taking of samples of stonework and mortar for additional historical testing. Members of our community were also invited to take a trip up on the hoist to see for themselves the buildings and a unique view of Carluke and beyond. This process completes phase one of the clearing and high level viewing of the site. The design team will now spend the next couple of weeks designing the scope of works for the next phase of the work (phase 2), which will include the clearing of debris from the interior of the buildings and the stabilisation and conservation standard (where appropriate) removal of stone to allow the safe stabilisation of the buildings. The stabilisation works will allow the Design Team to internally inspect the buildings and prepare more detailed plans and costs for the repair and refurbishment of the Carluke High Mill in the coming years. It is also the intention that when stabilised and safe to do so, Hard Hat tours of the buildings and areas that are safe will be available for members of our community to see inside the buildings for the first time in several decades. If you wish further information on the project's progress and/or wish to be kept informed on a regular basis please feel free to send your details to bill.anderson@onecan.org.uk and/or megan.lannigan@onecan.org.uk The project looks forward to our community's continued engagement with the project's activities. Another ONECAN project takes off! Most tools we need only for a short time or for a particular project and they can often be expensive to buy or hire. A Community Tool Library means you can borrow tools for your home and projects and return them for someone else to borrow. Affordable, convenient, less clutter and kinder to the planet. ONECAN launched a Tool Library Survey in April/May and the results showed overwhelming community support for the idea. The people who completed the survey and offered to help with setting up the Tool Library were invited to a first meeting of the ONECAN Tool Library Group, in May, and began to plan how to set up and manage the Tool Library in Carluke. Find out more and how to become part of this exciting project on the ONECAN website. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/tool-library/ A range of partners from across the public and third sectors have collaborated to facilitate a series of falls awareness pop ups to be held across Clydesdale during the summer. The pop ups are entirely free, on a drop in basis and open to anyone who is living, working or volunteering in Clydesdale. A range of information, activities and refreshments will be available so please take the opportunity to drop in to your local Carluke event and have a chat about preventing falls. Climate Confident South Lanarkshire: New fully funded programme to help your enterprise journey to net-zero. With an increasing appetite amongst non-environmental charities, social enterprises and community groups to do more to address the climate emergency, South Lanarkshire Council working alongside VASLan is looking for social enterprises, based in South Lanarkshire, to take part in a new Climate Confident Pilot. This pilot will offer up to 30 enterprises the opportunity to participate in workshop training, receive wraparound support and act towards Net Zero in the development of a new digital tool that will help your organisation to: Find out more about what Net Zero means for your organisation and the support available towards becoming climate confident. Take the first steps to reduce carbon emissions, and quickly assess your current impact, with a list of suggested actions that you can take. Develop a climate action plan which will include engaging staff, beneficiaries, and partners to take individual and organisational action.  If you are interested in getting involved, please get in touch with Yvonne McBride Yvonne.McBride@southlanarkshire.gov.uk The South Lanarkshire Pilot is part of a larger national project led by SCVO and CEIS, with support from Net Zero experts, Small99 VASLan Third Sector Awards 2023 The Third Sector Awards is an annual celebration to recognise the achievements and successes of volunteers, charities, community groups and social enterprises across South Lanarkshire. The awards highlight the wide and vital work the South Lanarkshire third sector carries out daily and will open to nominations during June. Anyone can nominate organisations or volunteers (including themselves) and this year eight categories are included: Volunteer of the Year Award  Young Person Achievement Award Community Champion Award Environmental or Outdoor Activity Award Enterprise or Sustainability Award Partnership or Collaboration Award Climate Action Award Grassroots Organisation Award Please see VASLan’s website for further information. DONATE HERE CARLUKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL represents the Electoral Ward 1 area which includes Braidwood, Carluke, most of Crossford, Kilncadzow, Law and Yieldshields. All meetings are open to the public so if you would like to find out more come and join us. Issues to be raised should be notified in writing to the Secretary 14 days in advance of any meeting. More details are on the website under the heading "About CCC." FUTURE MEETINGS are due to be held on the following Thursdays starting at 7.30pm: 7th September, 5th October and 2nd November. The AGM usually takes place in November. We meet at St. Athanasius' Community Hall, Mount Stewart Street, Carluke, ML8 5EB. Further information can be found on the new CCC website which is still a work in progress: https://carlukecommunitycouncil.org.uk Local Links South Lanarkshire View – https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture – https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Visit Lanarkshire – https://www.visitlanarkshire.com What’s On Lanarkshire – https://www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk Youth Matters SUMMER CLUBS Street Level Over the last few weeks both Street Level and Carluke YFCL (Youth, Family and Community Learning) staff have been chatting with young people about what they would like to see in their Summer programme. Where possible, we have tried to include suggestions that have been made, however a week in Tenerife for everyone is too much of a stretch on our budget! If a day at water sports floats your boat or you would rather have chilled music or art sessions, we are hopeful there will be something in the Summer programme that everyone will enjoy. There will be a combination of both Carluke based activities as well as outings to further afield. If you would like to know more information about the Summer programme please keep an eye on the Street Level Facebook page or feel free to contact the centre on 01555 751818. South Lanarkshire Leisure SLLC are running various summer camps through their ACE programme. You can access them here: https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/155/carluke_leisure_centre/1265/ace_summer_activities_at_carluke_leisure_centre Local Churches COMMUNITY RESOURCES Community Wish List Community Wish List is a new way that local communities can make requests, or wishes, for specific support from council suppliers or contractors that will benefit their community, projects, and causes. The main advantage of this is communities can make requests that best meet their needs and allows suppliers who provide goods and services to the council to support these requests. Find out more here: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/CommunityWishList Period Products The Scottish Government has continued to provide funding to ensure that access to free sanitary provision is available to those who require it. We have been providing period products to public buildings, leisure and culture facilities and to various community and voluntary organisations around South Lanarkshire. https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200149/benefits/1949/access_to_free_sanitary_provision Funding & Training Wednesday 9th August 2023, 10am-11am https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuisrjwpEtScv3nrojCkd-mZH6m0LiK-#/registration VASLan has partnered with fundraising platform easyfundraising to help community groups access free unrestricted funding. It’s really simple and completely free. Come along to this online information session to find out more! NHS Lanarkshire Health Improvement Training Calendar June to September 2023 The Health Improvement Department within NHS Lanarkshire offers a range of training and learning opportunities aligned to the six public health priorities for Scotland, with many sessions and workshops being open to partners including the third sector. The department has recently launched its training calendar for June to September 2023, which contains a wealth of online and face to face opportunities. Should a representative from your community group wish to attend an eligible course, please make contact via the relevant email address or register via the link provided. Upcoming courses include: Sexting 23rd August 2023, 10am-11am Christine.Innes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For those working and volunteering in Lanarkshire and who want to gain awareness about sexting, this course aims to help participants to: Learn what sexting is Understand appropriate terminology relating to sexting Consider the Scottish legal context Understand why sexting is an issue Consider risks and consequences Consider if there are harm reduction messages Know about sources of support Smoking & Vaping Awareness 29th August 2023, 9.30am-1.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/smoking-vaping-awareness-training-tickets-629060887047 The aim of this course is to provide practitioners working with young people the knowledge and tools to critically discuss and explore the topic of tobacco and electronic cigarette use. What is tobacco? What's in an e-cigarette/ vape? Chemicals found in cigs & vapes Latest vaping information How smoking affects the body Second-hand smoke Cigarettes, e-cigarettes & the law Recent changes with laws and legislation Impact of vapes on the environment Benefits of quitting smoking Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Local Stop Smoking Services (SSS) South Lanarkshire Council Social Enterprise Grant Fund In South Lanarkshire, social enterprise grants are available to trading enterprises and enterprising third-sector organisations aspiring to trade who need funding to start-up and/or grow trading activity in pursuance of their social or environmental aims. This is a one-off pot, created to enable social enterprises based in the South Lanarkshire area to apply for small amounts of funding to start-up and/or grow trading activity that will deliver social and environmental impact. The fund can be used for enterprising projects which support social enterprise business models to start and increase trading income and fit with the South Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Strategy objectives: Increased Social Enterprise businesses operating in South Lanarkshire Commitment to increasing trading activity Increased number of social enterprises tendering and being part of the supply chain Increased volunteering opportunities as a potential route to employment Increased number of young people working in and starting up a social enterprise Improved brand awareness, and marketing Supporting collaboration, where 2 or more organisations are working together to trade Delivering wider / deeper social and environmental impact Increased capacity of and profile of the sector leading the way in Net Zero solutions See further guidance on the Social Enterprise Grant application guidance page. VOLUNTEERING Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate & Inspire! Volunteers’ Week, an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities, was recently held from 1st - 7th June. With a theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’, this year’s aim was to highlight that our diversity is our strength and show that there is more than one way to volunteer. In keeping with this national theme and its commitment to showcasing diversity in volunteering across the sector, VASLan engaged with a host of volunteers and organisations across South Lanarkshire in order to raise awareness of their experiences. These volunteering stories have been compiled on VASLan’s website and Youtube channel, including the fantastic ONECAN ‘Grow our Community’ window gallery which members of VASLan visited during the celebrations. Are you interested in volunteering? ONECAN have various opportunities from the Jam and Ham festival to the Carluke High Mill Community and Learning Garden. 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View this email in your browser HERE COMES SUMMER! The school exams are over and the holidays are fast approaching. Whether you are going away for a break or staying at home, it is a time for FUN with family and friends. Time for buckets and spades at the beach, ice cream and barbecues or just relaxing in your local park and garden admiring the flowers now out in bloom. So….. what has been happening in the Carluke area and what can we look forward to? We have done our best to collate the news and photos sent in by various members of our community to share with you in this Summer newsletter. The next Autumn edition will be issued in September. If you want any information or a picture included then please email this to: fiona.muir@onecan.org.uk by Friday, 1st September 2023. In the meantime, enjoy the Summer sun and fun! SUBSCRIBE HERE TO RECEIVE THIS EMAIL WHAT’S ON / LOCAL NEWS Gala Day Congratulations and many thanks to the Gala Committee and all who took part for working so hard to make this such a fantastic day! Look on the official Facebook page to see a gallery of photos of the fun had by so many. https://www.facebook.com/CarlukeandDistrictGalaDay ONECAN’s Jam & Ham Festival is back and is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It will take place on September 23rd 2023 with various events taking place in the run up to the festival itself. You can stay updated by checking out both the ONECAN website and social media. Carluke Markets have been doing market events for 5 years now. We would like to thank everyone that comes along to them. We are putting plans together for the next 4 years due to the success in the last 5 years. Next up is our - Summer Fayre - Market Square Carluke - 8th July - 10am - 4pm Market stalls Fair rides Face Painter Vintage fire truck Plus loads more. Booking form for all events in 2023 - https://forms.gle/nECwduWS7jQFb6Yq7 Please follow - Whats on Carluke on Facebook for more information on all events. Carluke Markets are proud to support Clydesdale Foodbank at all our events. Regards Carluke Markets REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF CARLUKE HIGH MILL STARTS An essential element of the repair and refurbishment of the Carluke High Mill began on Tuesday 13th June 2023 when Reigart Contracts Ltd cleared the vegetation from around the Carluke High Mill, and created a temporary road around the buildings to allow a high level hoist to access the site. The hoist allowed members of the Carluke High Mill Design Team (including the project's Archaeologist, Millwright, and Structural Engineers) a clearer view of the structures including their condition and allowed the taking of samples of stonework and mortar for additional historical testing. Members of our community were also invited to take a trip up on the hoist to see for themselves the buildings and a unique view of Carluke and beyond. This process completes phase one of the clearing and high level viewing of the site. The design team will now spend the next couple of weeks designing the scope of works for the next phase of the work (phase 2), which will include the clearing of debris from the interior of the buildings and the stabilisation and conservation standard (where appropriate) removal of stone to allow the safe stabilisation of the buildings. The stabilisation works will allow the Design Team to internally inspect the buildings and prepare more detailed plans and costs for the repair and refurbishment of the Carluke High Mill in the coming years. It is also the intention that when stabilised and safe to do so, Hard Hat tours of the buildings and areas that are safe will be available for members of our community to see inside the buildings for the first time in several decades. If you wish further information on the project's progress and/or wish to be kept informed on a regular basis please feel free to send your details to bill.anderson@onecan.org.uk and/or megan.lannigan@onecan.org.uk The project looks forward to our community's continued engagement with the project's activities. Another ONECAN project takes off! Most tools we need only for a short time or for a particular project and they can often be expensive to buy or hire. A Community Tool Library means you can borrow tools for your home and projects and return them for someone else to borrow. Affordable, convenient, less clutter and kinder to the planet. ONECAN launched a Tool Library Survey in April/May and the results showed overwhelming community support for the idea. The people who completed the survey and offered to help with setting up the Tool Library were invited to a first meeting of the ONECAN Tool Library Group, in May, and began to plan how to set up and manage the Tool Library in Carluke. Find out more and how to become part of this exciting project on the ONECAN website. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/tool-library/ A range of partners from across the public and third sectors have collaborated to facilitate a series of falls awareness pop ups to be held across Clydesdale during the summer. The pop ups are entirely free, on a drop in basis and open to anyone who is living, working or volunteering in Clydesdale. A range of information, activities and refreshments will be available so please take the opportunity to drop in to your local Carluke event and have a chat about preventing falls. Climate Confident South Lanarkshire: New fully funded programme to help your enterprise journey to net-zero. With an increasing appetite amongst non-environmental charities, social enterprises and community groups to do more to address the climate emergency, South Lanarkshire Council working alongside VASLan is looking for social enterprises, based in South Lanarkshire, to take part in a new Climate Confident Pilot. This pilot will offer up to 30 enterprises the opportunity to participate in workshop training, receive wraparound support and act towards Net Zero in the development of a new digital tool that will help your organisation to: Find out more about what Net Zero means for your organisation and the support available towards becoming climate confident. Take the first steps to reduce carbon emissions, and quickly assess your current impact, with a list of suggested actions that you can take. Develop a climate action plan which will include engaging staff, beneficiaries, and partners to take individual and organisational action.  If you are interested in getting involved, please get in touch with Yvonne McBride Yvonne.McBride@southlanarkshire.gov.uk The South Lanarkshire Pilot is part of a larger national project led by SCVO and CEIS, with support from Net Zero experts, Small99 VASLan Third Sector Awards 2023 The Third Sector Awards is an annual celebration to recognise the achievements and successes of volunteers, charities, community groups and social enterprises across South Lanarkshire. The awards highlight the wide and vital work the South Lanarkshire third sector carries out daily and will open to nominations during June. Anyone can nominate organisations or volunteers (including themselves) and this year eight categories are included: Volunteer of the Year Award  Young Person Achievement Award Community Champion Award Environmental or Outdoor Activity Award Enterprise or Sustainability Award Partnership or Collaboration Award Climate Action Award Grassroots Organisation Award Please see VASLan’s website for further information. DONATE HERE CARLUKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL represents the Electoral Ward 1 area which includes Braidwood, Carluke, most of Crossford, Kilncadzow, Law and Yieldshields. All meetings are open to the public so if you would like to find out more come and join us. Issues to be raised should be notified in writing to the Secretary 14 days in advance of any meeting. More details are on the website under the heading "About CCC." FUTURE MEETINGS are due to be held on the following Thursdays starting at 7.30pm: 7th September, 5th October and 2nd November. The AGM usually takes place in November. We meet at St. Athanasius' Community Hall, Mount Stewart Street, Carluke, ML8 5EB. Further information can be found on the new CCC website which is still a work in progress: https://carlukecommunitycouncil.org.uk Local Links South Lanarkshire View – https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture – https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Visit Lanarkshire – https://www.visitlanarkshire.com What’s On Lanarkshire – https://www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk Youth Matters SUMMER CLUBS Street Level Over the last few weeks both Street Level and Carluke YFCL (Youth, Family and Community Learning) staff have been chatting with young people about what they would like to see in their Summer programme. Where possible, we have tried to include suggestions that have been made, however a week in Tenerife for everyone is too much of a stretch on our budget! If a day at water sports floats your boat or you would rather have chilled music or art sessions, we are hopeful there will be something in the Summer programme that everyone will enjoy. There will be a combination of both Carluke based activities as well as outings to further afield. If you would like to know more information about the Summer programme please keep an eye on the Street Level Facebook page or feel free to contact the centre on 01555 751818. South Lanarkshire Leisure SLLC are running various summer camps through their ACE programme. You can access them here: https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/155/carluke_leisure_centre/1265/ace_summer_activities_at_carluke_leisure_centre Local Churches COMMUNITY RESOURCES Community Wish List Community Wish List is a new way that local communities can make requests, or wishes, for specific support from council suppliers or contractors that will benefit their community, projects, and causes. The main advantage of this is communities can make requests that best meet their needs and allows suppliers who provide goods and services to the council to support these requests. Find out more here: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/CommunityWishList Period Products The Scottish Government has continued to provide funding to ensure that access to free sanitary provision is available to those who require it. We have been providing period products to public buildings, leisure and culture facilities and to various community and voluntary organisations around South Lanarkshire. https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200149/benefits/1949/access_to_free_sanitary_provision Funding & Training Wednesday 9th August 2023, 10am-11am https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYocuisrjwpEtScv3nrojCkd-mZH6m0LiK-#/registration VASLan has partnered with fundraising platform easyfundraising to help community groups access free unrestricted funding. It’s really simple and completely free. Come along to this online information session to find out more! NHS Lanarkshire Health Improvement Training Calendar June to September 2023 The Health Improvement Department within NHS Lanarkshire offers a range of training and learning opportunities aligned to the six public health priorities for Scotland, with many sessions and workshops being open to partners including the third sector. The department has recently launched its training calendar for June to September 2023, which contains a wealth of online and face to face opportunities. Should a representative from your community group wish to attend an eligible course, please make contact via the relevant email address or register via the link provided. Upcoming courses include: Sexting 23rd August 2023, 10am-11am Christine.Innes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For those working and volunteering in Lanarkshire and who want to gain awareness about sexting, this course aims to help participants to: Learn what sexting is Understand appropriate terminology relating to sexting Consider the Scottish legal context Understand why sexting is an issue Consider risks and consequences Consider if there are harm reduction messages Know about sources of support Smoking & Vaping Awareness 29th August 2023, 9.30am-1.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/smoking-vaping-awareness-training-tickets-629060887047 The aim of this course is to provide practitioners working with young people the knowledge and tools to critically discuss and explore the topic of tobacco and electronic cigarette use. What is tobacco? What's in an e-cigarette/ vape? Chemicals found in cigs & vapes Latest vaping information How smoking affects the body Second-hand smoke Cigarettes, e-cigarettes & the law Recent changes with laws and legislation Impact of vapes on the environment Benefits of quitting smoking Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Local Stop Smoking Services (SSS) South Lanarkshire Council Social Enterprise Grant Fund In South Lanarkshire, social enterprise grants are available to trading enterprises and enterprising third-sector organisations aspiring to trade who need funding to start-up and/or grow trading activity in pursuance of their social or environmental aims. This is a one-off pot, created to enable social enterprises based in the South Lanarkshire area to apply for small amounts of funding to start-up and/or grow trading activity that will deliver social and environmental impact. The fund can be used for enterprising projects which support social enterprise business models to start and increase trading income and fit with the South Lanarkshire Social Enterprise Strategy objectives: Increased Social Enterprise businesses operating in South Lanarkshire Commitment to increasing trading activity Increased number of social enterprises tendering and being part of the supply chain Increased volunteering opportunities as a potential route to employment Increased number of young people working in and starting up a social enterprise Improved brand awareness, and marketing Supporting collaboration, where 2 or more organisations are working together to trade Delivering wider / deeper social and environmental impact Increased capacity of and profile of the sector leading the way in Net Zero solutions See further guidance on the Social Enterprise Grant application guidance page. VOLUNTEERING Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate & Inspire! Volunteers’ Week, an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities, was recently held from 1st - 7th June. With a theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’, this year’s aim was to highlight that our diversity is our strength and show that there is more than one way to volunteer. In keeping with this national theme and its commitment to showcasing diversity in volunteering across the sector, VASLan engaged with a host of volunteers and organisations across South Lanarkshire in order to raise awareness of their experiences. These volunteering stories have been compiled on VASLan’s website and Youtube channel, including the fantastic ONECAN ‘Grow our Community’ window gallery which members of VASLan visited during the celebrations. Are you interested in volunteering? ONECAN have various opportunities from the Jam and Ham festival to the Carluke High Mill Community and Learning Garden. 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View this email in your browser After the cold dark days of Winter, isn’t it lovely to see the snowdrops appearing and the daylight extending? Spring, the season of rebirth and fresh starts is approaching. It’s time to celebrate again! • 19.3.23 Mothering Sunday • • 20.3.23 The First Day of Spring • • 26.3.23 British Summer Time begins (the clocks go forward 1 hour) • • 9.4.23 Easter Sunday • It is also a time for ONECAN to celebrate the fact it is two years since the first ONECAN newsletter was published in March 2021. This will be our 12th edition. Originally, the newsletter was created to provide a way for local community groups to share local news and access information to help them survive the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, however, we feel it is time to broaden the focus so that it becomes a newsletter for all in our local area. We still want to highlight the good news and source information to help us cope with current pressures but we would like to develop and improve it. It would be helpful to have your feedback so if you would like to make any comments or suggestions please send them in by 30.4.23. using the email address below. Email: fiona.muir@onecan.org.uk WHAT’S ON / LOCAL NEWS Our annual Coffee Morning is on Saturday 11th March from 10am to 1pm in Kirkton Church, Station Road, Carluke. There will be some delicious home baking, our wonderful hand knitting stall and a great tombola table chocked full of fabulous prizes. Tea tickets are £3 each payable at the door. All money raised on the day will go to Children's Hospices Across Scotland. #KeepTheJoyAlive Book Here We are delighted to invite you to the ONESPACE Spring Art and Craft Exhibition, which will run from Saturday the 1st of April to Saturday the 13th of May. Creations from local artists will be available for purchase during the exhibition. Scotland is facing a litter emergency. If you want to join us to reduce litter levels in your neighbourhood, for our environment, our wildlife and our own health and wellbeing why not support the 2023 #SpringCleanScotland between 17 March to 17 April. Last year's Spring Clean saw thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves and organise more than 100 events - this year we want to do better! Get involved by: Organising a litter pick in your community. Check out our guidance to help you set-up a safe and successful event. Make sure you register it through our members site so that we can track all the amazing activity across Scotland. Joining a public litter pick. Check out our Clean Up Scotland map for events you can join. Completing a litter survey and help us gather data on common litter items and behaviours. Helping us spread the message and get more people involved. Use our communications pack and social media cards on your platforms. Young people can take part in our Litter League competition and compete against others on a national and regional level, to claim clean up glory by collecting the most bags of litter! Each year we want to support and help as many events as possible. If you'd like to collaborate and you need some support please get in touch with the team. More info DONATE HERE News from Carluke Parish Historical Society AGM 2023 The CPHS AGM will take place at 7.30 pm on Thursday 30th March 2023 in Carluke Memorial Hall in Carnwath Road. Please come along to support your Society. The AGM will be followed by tea and coffee and an illustrated talk on Carluke’s Lost Buildings. Heritage Centre During the deep freeze in December, CPHS suffered flood damage to our archive centre in Hamilton Street. This was caused by a burst pipe in the property above us which brought down part of the lath and plaster ceiling and caused water damage to the electric wiring. Unbelievably, no archive material was lost! The issue is now being handled by our insurers. De-humidifiers have been running since December to thoroughly dry out the walls and under the floor. The next step is for their contractors, Rainbow International, to remove all the contents into storage in mid-March. After that we will begin the restoration work. The Heritage Centre will remain closed and the Open Mornings are cancelled until further notice. Other Projects 1. Our work with the local memories Group has now had two successful exhibitions in the library – Lost Buildings and Entertainment/Leisure. We intend to have a third exhibition but the news in item 2 above means this will have to be postponed. 2. We are in the process of writing the information for the three boards to be added to Rankin Gait. These will give an insight into the beginnings of Carluke, its growth and some of its illustrious people. 3. We are assisting with the Heritage and Interpretation element of the High Mill project. More info Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network Friday 17th March 2023, 10am-12.30pm, Kirkton Parish Church (Station Road, Carluke ML8 5AA) Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Healthy Valleys are working in Partnership with Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) to help bring Clydesdale's community groups and organisations together on a quarterly basis. These events provide a vital opportunity for networking, support, partnership working and offer an opportunity for shared learning. Please come and join us at the third of these events which has been formatted based entirely on the results and feedback from the issues raised at the previous two events in September and December 2022, which were that people are particularly interested in finding out more about what is happening in the sector and welcome the opportunity to network with each other. The event will feature spotlights on five Clydesdale-based organisations, including three from the Carluke area, as well as opportunities for general networking and issue specific round table discussion. The agenda will be sent out prior to the date of the event and will be in response to other priorities that were raised at both previous meetings. A delegate list will be available on the day to enable effective networking. Please book your place here. Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services If you want to find out when the services are being held, we suggest you check the church websites. Click below. Local Church Info CARLUKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL represents the Electoral Ward 1 area which includes Braidwood, Carluke, most of Crossford, Kilncadzow, Law and Yieldshields. All meetings are open to the public so if you would like to find out more come and join us. Issues to be raised should be notified in writing to the Secretary 14 days in advance of any meeting. More details are on the website under the heading "About CCC." FUTURE MEETINGS are due to be held on the following Thursdays starting at 7.30pm: 6th April, 4th May, 1st June, 7th September, 5th October and 2nd November. The AGM usually takes place in November. We meet at St. Athanasius' Community Hall, Mount Stewart Street, Carluke, ML8 5EB. Further information can be found on the new CCC website which is still a work in progress: https://carlukecommunitycouncil.org.uk CARLUKE & DISTRICT GALA DAY is due to take place on Saturday, 10th June 2023. You can find out more by checking the official Facebook page: CARLUKE & DISTRICT GALA DAY At the beginning of January Amanda Jackson started in her new role with Carluke Development Trust as their Community Volunteer & Project Support Officer. During the last few weeks Amanda has been working with others on the Growing Army, Tool Survey and planning of the Climate Conference. Amanda is keen to speak to the people of Carluke to find out what they want to get involved in for volunteering opportunities and keen to promote opportunities that become available within the local community. If you would like more information or a chat with Amanda then please email her at amanda.jackson@onecan.org.uk or pop into Onespace 76 High Street Carluke. Amanda would like to thank all the members of the community who have reached out to her so far, for their kindness and for all the wonderful conversations, she looks forward to more of these. Kit for Kids Many families are struggling just now and are needing help from their communities. Click below for more info. Learn More Local Links South Lanarkshire View – https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture – https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Visit Lanarkshire – https://www.visitlanarkshire.com What’s On Lanarkshire – https://www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk Youth Matters STREET LEVEL is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Howson as Youth and Community Leader. Jo is well known to Street Level, the young people of Carluke and our partners in South Lanarkshire Council’s Universal Connections team, having been employed as a sessional youth worker at Street Level since 2012. We look forward to her starting work in this new role on Monday, 27.3.23. My name is Rhys Cossar, I’m 13 years old and I started my journey with Carluke Universal Connections last year. I have been a young leader and helped at various groups like, junior drop in. I enjoy this because it has boosted my confidence on meeting new people in the community and helping people younger than me. I was voted young person of the summer at the awards night 2022. On the 17th of December 2022 I helped in the community event ‘Carluke Universal Connections very own Santa’s grotto with all the young leaders to let all the younger people meet Santa and it was a Fun morning for everyone. I am also on the task breakers program with Lesley and Mr Duffy and I like it because it encourages me to challenge myself outdoors. In my free time I like to go down to UC and attend boys group to chill out and play pool with my friends. COMMUNITY RESOURCES A number of Tool Libraries have been set up in towns across Scotland and they work like Book Libraries, but, instead of books, members can borrow tools. Borrowing rather than buying has been shown to have many benefits e.g., saving money, saving the environment and reducing clutter. Members of the community have approached ONECAN about the possibility of setting up a tool library in Carluke and Onecan has launched a short survey for residents to give their views on the idea. To find out more and to complete the short survey, visit the ONECAN website https://www.onecarluke.org.uk or pop in to the ONESPACE Hub (76, High Street, Carluke - Opening Hours - (Mon – Thurs 10am to 4pm, Fri 9am to 1pm, Sat 10am – 2pm) Sometimes, we have a need to talk over what is on our mind, tell our story or tell someone how we are feeling. At these times, it is important to know that the person who listens to us will not judge us or interrupt us but will value and respect us and treat everything we say in strict confidence. Listening gives the speaker time and space to explore and express their thoughts and feelings and empowers them to reach their own conclusions, make decisions and hopefully move forward. Listening is not counselling; no advice is given; interpretations and assumptions are not made. Currently we offer: · Face to Face listening sessions in a safe, confidential space within St John’s Church building (Hamilton Street, Carluke). Drop-in sessions are available every Thursday morning between 10.00am and 11.30am. Appointments can be arranged at other times. · Telephone listening sessions · Zoom video listening sessions · In exceptional circumstances a ‘Listening at Home Service’ is available To find out more or make an appointment: · Call or text 07434 843518 · Email Carlukelisteners@outlook.com There is no charge for this service. All our Listeners are fully trained and supervised. What do the first aid awareness sessions cover? Our volunteer Community Advocates will help you become more aware of the importance of first aid, prepare you for emergency situations, and give you the confidence to help others. We currently offer two different sessions: Emergency First Aid Awareness Session Patient care and communication Observations Primary survey Making an emergency call Recovery position Sign of Heart attack vs cardiac arrest CPR Choking Severe Bleeds Using an AED COVID-19 advice in terms of first aid Using the right medical service Everyday First Aid Awareness Session Patient care and communication Observations Primary survey Making an emergency call Recovery position Choking Minor and severe bleeds Minor and major burns and scalds Stroke Shock COVID-19 advice in terms of first aid Using the right medical service Please be aware our free first aid awareness sessions do not provide you with an official first aid training certificate. If you require a certified first aid course, please take a look at our training courses. Who are the first aid awareness sessions for? First Aid Awareness sessions are inclusive for all. Sessions are informal, with no assessment, prior learning, or practical elements. Please note, we suggest a minimum of 8 participants to run a session. The maximum number of people for a face-to-face session is dependent on the room capacity, in order to adhere to COVID-19 safety measures. How are the first aid awareness sessions delivered? First Aid Awareness sessions are delivered nationwide, dependent on volunteer recruitment and/or availability. Sessions are delivered face-to-face but can ALSO be delivered virtually (via Microsoft Teams or Zoom). We have held sessions in community centres, youth group buildings and faith meeting places. You will need to organise your own venue for a session. Please note we may need four weeks from the date of your request to arrange a session. For more information contact Community.engagement@sja.org.uk We've got your period covered ONECAN have teamed up with South Lanarkshire Council to offer free period products to all South Lanarkshire residents who need them, regardless of income or personal circumstances. There are various ways to obtain products. Collect in person You can visit one of the many public locations throughout South Lanarkshire to collect products (which ONESPACE is one). You can also find these locations and more by downloading the PickUpMyPeriod app which is available on Apple and Google app stores: Download the PickupMyPeriod app for iOS Download the PickupMyPeriod app for Android The ONESPACE Community Hub, 76 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AJ, is open Mondays to Thursdays, from 9am to 4pm, 9am to 1pm on Fridays, and on Saturdays, from 10am to 2pm. WELLBEING https://nhsinform.scot – provides the latest guidance about Covid 19 from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government plus other information about health and wellbeing services. https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk – provides information about local health services plus health and wellbeing resources to empower you to lead a healthier lifestyle. https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk provides the latest information about local services. To contact the South Lanarkshire Council Customer Services Centre telephone 0303 123 1015. The Council also operates a Community Wellbeing telephone line to support South Lanarkshire residents. It is not for emergencies such as when you might need police or ambulance services, or for enquiries about normal services like bin collections. You should continue to make use of the usual telephone numbers for these. However, this helpline does provide access to advice and can link you to local services and community volunteers in your area if needed. Lines are open Monday to Thursday 8.45-4.35pm. Fridays 8.45-4.15pm (Tel: 0303 123 1009) FINANCIAL ADVICE The Money Matters Service, South Lanarkshire Council is a free and confidential service that helps South Lanarkshire residents claim benefits and deal with debt. Further information and a link to online forms are available on the South Lanarkshire Council Website https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk OR you can Phone: 0300 029 0041 or Email: moneymatters.advice@southlanarkshire.gov.uk Clydesdale Citizens Advice Bureau – is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems. The local branch is based at 10-12 Wide Close, Lanark, ML11 7LX Website: https://www.clydesdalecab.org.uk (Tel: 01555 664301) OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Clydesdale Foodbank - Provides food to those in need who have been referred by partner agencies. Website: https://clydesdalefoodbank.org.uk (Tel: 01555 771700) Care & Repair in Lanarkshire – Offers a wide range of practical services and advice that allow elderly and disabled people in our community to live independently. Website: Care & Repair in South Lanarkshire | Helping people live independently (careandrepair-sl.co.uk) (Tel: 01555 666200) Chris’s House – A Centre for Help, Response and Intervention surrounding Suicide. The first 24hour Non-medical Crisis centre in Scotland. Website: Chris's House – Centre of Help, Response and Intervention Surrounding Suicide (chrisshouse.org) (Tel: 01236 766755) Healthy Valleys - Provides opportunities to improve health and wellbeing and build stronger communities. Website: www.healthyvalleys.org.uk. (Tel: 07859 062831) Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health - Provides advice and support to access the tools and services needed to improve mental health. Website: https://lamh.org.uk (Tel: 01698 476726) Lanarkshire Carers. Provides information and support to carers in Lanarkshire. Website: https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk (Tel: 01698 428090) Seniors Together: Is a Council project in association with NHS Lanarkshire. It is aimed at improving the quality of life for older people living in South Lanarkshire. Website: Seniors Together - South Lanarkshire Council (Tel: 01698 454105) South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture. This website provides information about local leisure facilities, cultural venues, museums and libraries as well as country parks and outdoor activities in our area. Website: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Carluke Leisure Centre is situated at 135 Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA. (Tel: 01555 751384) VASLan (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) Provides opportunities and support to community groups and those who wish to volunteer. Website: https://www.vaslan.org.uk. (Tel: 01698 300390) NATIONAL HELPLINES Age UK is a leading charity representing older people. Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk Age Scotland’s national helpline for people over 55. (Tel: 0800 12 44 222) Children 1st - has a Parentline and offers advice and support to families. Website: https://www.children1st.org.uk. (Tel: 0800 28 22 33) Childline – provides help and advice to children. Website: https://www.childline.org.uk. (Tel: 0800 1111) Cruse Scotland – exists to help people understand, process and navigate their grief. Website: www.crusescotland.org.uk (Free Helpline: 0808 802 6161) Scottish Women’s Aid – provides help to victims of domestic abuse and forced marriages. Website: https://womensaid.scot. (Tel: 0800 027 1234) The Samaritans - provide a vital lifeline for people in crisis and distress. Website: www.samaritans.org (Tel: 116 123 for free) Funding & Training Cost of Living Support Scotland Fund Grants from £10,001 to £75,000 are available from The National Lottery Community Fund for projects to help support individuals, families and communities currently experiencing hardship as a result of the cost-of-living increases. Deadline to submit your application: Ongoing For more information and to apply: click here Warburtons Community Grant Warburtons distribute small grants up to £400 for local projects, activities and organisations that have charitable aims and that will be of real direct benefit to families in Scotland. Applications must be made in advance of the relevant quarterly deadline. Deadline to submit your application: Quarterly, with the next deadline May 2023 For more information and to apply: click here ONECAN Website The ONECarluke Area Network website has recently had a small facelift to make it easier and more user friendly. We have added in sections for community groups or businesses to add in volunteering opportunities and jobs. Not only that, it is now even easier to add your own news or even your community group to the website with the new participant dashboard which you can find once you are logged in. We encourage you to check it out and let us know any feedback. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/ Any questions, pop them over to info@onecarluke.org.uk VOLUNTEERING Clydesdale Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank need a variety of volunteers to help them continue their service. Can you help? All of the opportunities are listed on the ONECAN Website. Find an Opportunity ONECAN Community Garden Your community garden needs you! Can you spare a few hours throughout the week or weekend to help plant, weed, strim and tidy up the Community Garden? The team are always happy to see new faces get involved. Get in touch Interested in volunteering? Whether you want to help out at your local charity shop, coach sport, improve the environment, campaign, befriend children or care for animals. there are a range of volunteering opportunities available to everyone. You may want to just help out as a one-off volunteering experience, volunteer a few hours a month, a few days a week or more. If you are interested in finding a suitable volunteering opportunity, Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) can help in a number of ways: If you would like to see volunteering opportunities within South Lanarkshire, you can search our database of South Lanarkshire volunteering opportunities and register your interest online. If you would like to see volunteering opportunities in neighbouring areas or across Scotland, you can search the Volunteer Scotland website and register your interest online If you can’t find something suitable, don’t worry, you can complete our interest in volunteering form and we will be in touch to assist you to find the role that’s right for you. If you would prefer to speak one of our advisors, you can contact Kirstine Sloan - whose remit includes Clydesdale – on 01698 300390 or by email at kirstine.sloan@vaslan.org.uk BUSINESSES Bake House Café We would like to thank all our amazing customers for their continued support. 31B Clyde Street, Carluke, ML8 5BA T: 01555 668237 Bake House Café Big & small jobs, we can completely transform your car with some of our packages! Call: 07914 679978 Learn More SUBSCRIBE HERE TO RECEIVE THIS EMAIL Copyright (C) 2023 Carluke Development Trust. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. 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View this email in your browser After the cold dark days of Winter, isn’t it lovely to see the snowdrops appearing and the daylight extending? Spring, the season of rebirth and fresh starts is approaching. It’s time to celebrate again! • 19.3.23 Mothering Sunday • • 20.3.23 The First Day of Spring • • 26.3.23 British Summer Time begins (the clocks go forward 1 hour) • • 9.4.23 Easter Sunday • It is also a time for ONECAN to celebrate the fact it is two years since the first ONECAN newsletter was published in March 2021. This will be our 12th edition. Originally, the newsletter was created to provide a way for local community groups to share local news and access information to help them survive the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, however, we feel it is time to broaden the focus so that it becomes a newsletter for all in our local area. We still want to highlight the good news and source information to help us cope with current pressures but we would like to develop and improve it. It would be helpful to have your feedback so if you would like to make any comments or suggestions please send them in by 30.4.23. using the email address below. Email: fiona.muir@onecan.org.uk WHAT’S ON / LOCAL NEWS Our annual Coffee Morning is on Saturday 11th March from 10am to 1pm in Kirkton Church, Station Road, Carluke. There will be some delicious home baking, our wonderful hand knitting stall and a great tombola table chocked full of fabulous prizes. Tea tickets are £3 each payable at the door. All money raised on the day will go to Children's Hospices Across Scotland. #KeepTheJoyAlive Book Here We are delighted to invite you to the ONESPACE Spring Art and Craft Exhibition, which will run from Saturday the 1st of April to Saturday the 13th of May. Creations from local artists will be available for purchase during the exhibition. Scotland is facing a litter emergency. If you want to join us to reduce litter levels in your neighbourhood, for our environment, our wildlife and our own health and wellbeing why not support the 2023 #SpringCleanScotland between 17 March to 17 April. Last year's Spring Clean saw thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves and organise more than 100 events - this year we want to do better! Get involved by: Organising a litter pick in your community. Check out our guidance to help you set-up a safe and successful event. Make sure you register it through our members site so that we can track all the amazing activity across Scotland. Joining a public litter pick. Check out our Clean Up Scotland map for events you can join. Completing a litter survey and help us gather data on common litter items and behaviours. Helping us spread the message and get more people involved. Use our communications pack and social media cards on your platforms. Young people can take part in our Litter League competition and compete against others on a national and regional level, to claim clean up glory by collecting the most bags of litter! Each year we want to support and help as many events as possible. If you'd like to collaborate and you need some support please get in touch with the team. More info DONATE HERE News from Carluke Parish Historical Society AGM 2023 The CPHS AGM will take place at 7.30 pm on Thursday 30th March 2023 in Carluke Memorial Hall in Carnwath Road. Please come along to support your Society. The AGM will be followed by tea and coffee and an illustrated talk on Carluke’s Lost Buildings. Heritage Centre During the deep freeze in December, CPHS suffered flood damage to our archive centre in Hamilton Street. This was caused by a burst pipe in the property above us which brought down part of the lath and plaster ceiling and caused water damage to the electric wiring. Unbelievably, no archive material was lost! The issue is now being handled by our insurers. De-humidifiers have been running since December to thoroughly dry out the walls and under the floor. The next step is for their contractors, Rainbow International, to remove all the contents into storage in mid-March. After that we will begin the restoration work. The Heritage Centre will remain closed and the Open Mornings are cancelled until further notice. Other Projects 1. Our work with the local memories Group has now had two successful exhibitions in the library – Lost Buildings and Entertainment/Leisure. We intend to have a third exhibition but the news in item 2 above means this will have to be postponed. 2. We are in the process of writing the information for the three boards to be added to Rankin Gait. These will give an insight into the beginnings of Carluke, its growth and some of its illustrious people. 3. We are assisting with the Heritage and Interpretation element of the High Mill project. More info Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network Friday 17th March 2023, 10am-12.30pm, Kirkton Parish Church (Station Road, Carluke ML8 5AA) Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Healthy Valleys are working in Partnership with Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) to help bring Clydesdale's community groups and organisations together on a quarterly basis. These events provide a vital opportunity for networking, support, partnership working and offer an opportunity for shared learning. Please come and join us at the third of these events which has been formatted based entirely on the results and feedback from the issues raised at the previous two events in September and December 2022, which were that people are particularly interested in finding out more about what is happening in the sector and welcome the opportunity to network with each other. The event will feature spotlights on five Clydesdale-based organisations, including three from the Carluke area, as well as opportunities for general networking and issue specific round table discussion. The agenda will be sent out prior to the date of the event and will be in response to other priorities that were raised at both previous meetings. A delegate list will be available on the day to enable effective networking. Please book your place here. Holy Week and Easter Sunday Services If you want to find out when the services are being held, we suggest you check the church websites. Click below. Local Church Info CARLUKE COMMUNITY COUNCIL represents the Electoral Ward 1 area which includes Braidwood, Carluke, most of Crossford, Kilncadzow, Law and Yieldshields. All meetings are open to the public so if you would like to find out more come and join us. Issues to be raised should be notified in writing to the Secretary 14 days in advance of any meeting. More details are on the website under the heading "About CCC." FUTURE MEETINGS are due to be held on the following Thursdays starting at 7.30pm: 6th April, 4th May, 1st June, 7th September, 5th October and 2nd November. The AGM usually takes place in November. We meet at St. Athanasius' Community Hall, Mount Stewart Street, Carluke, ML8 5EB. Further information can be found on the new CCC website which is still a work in progress: https://carlukecommunitycouncil.org.uk CARLUKE & DISTRICT GALA DAY is due to take place on Saturday, 10th June 2023. You can find out more by checking the official Facebook page: CARLUKE & DISTRICT GALA DAY At the beginning of January Amanda Jackson started in her new role with Carluke Development Trust as their Community Volunteer & Project Support Officer. During the last few weeks Amanda has been working with others on the Growing Army, Tool Survey and planning of the Climate Conference. Amanda is keen to speak to the people of Carluke to find out what they want to get involved in for volunteering opportunities and keen to promote opportunities that become available within the local community. If you would like more information or a chat with Amanda then please email her at amanda.jackson@onecan.org.uk or pop into Onespace 76 High Street Carluke. Amanda would like to thank all the members of the community who have reached out to her so far, for their kindness and for all the wonderful conversations, she looks forward to more of these. Kit for Kids Many families are struggling just now and are needing help from their communities. Click below for more info. Learn More Local Links South Lanarkshire View – https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture – https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Visit Lanarkshire – https://www.visitlanarkshire.com What’s On Lanarkshire – https://www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk Youth Matters STREET LEVEL is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanna Howson as Youth and Community Leader. Jo is well known to Street Level, the young people of Carluke and our partners in South Lanarkshire Council’s Universal Connections team, having been employed as a sessional youth worker at Street Level since 2012. We look forward to her starting work in this new role on Monday, 27.3.23. My name is Rhys Cossar, I’m 13 years old and I started my journey with Carluke Universal Connections last year. I have been a young leader and helped at various groups like, junior drop in. I enjoy this because it has boosted my confidence on meeting new people in the community and helping people younger than me. I was voted young person of the summer at the awards night 2022. On the 17th of December 2022 I helped in the community event ‘Carluke Universal Connections very own Santa’s grotto with all the young leaders to let all the younger people meet Santa and it was a Fun morning for everyone. I am also on the task breakers program with Lesley and Mr Duffy and I like it because it encourages me to challenge myself outdoors. In my free time I like to go down to UC and attend boys group to chill out and play pool with my friends. COMMUNITY RESOURCES A number of Tool Libraries have been set up in towns across Scotland and they work like Book Libraries, but, instead of books, members can borrow tools. Borrowing rather than buying has been shown to have many benefits e.g., saving money, saving the environment and reducing clutter. Members of the community have approached ONECAN about the possibility of setting up a tool library in Carluke and Onecan has launched a short survey for residents to give their views on the idea. To find out more and to complete the short survey, visit the ONECAN website https://www.onecarluke.org.uk or pop in to the ONESPACE Hub (76, High Street, Carluke - Opening Hours - (Mon – Thurs 10am to 4pm, Fri 9am to 1pm, Sat 10am – 2pm) Sometimes, we have a need to talk over what is on our mind, tell our story or tell someone how we are feeling. At these times, it is important to know that the person who listens to us will not judge us or interrupt us but will value and respect us and treat everything we say in strict confidence. Listening gives the speaker time and space to explore and express their thoughts and feelings and empowers them to reach their own conclusions, make decisions and hopefully move forward. Listening is not counselling; no advice is given; interpretations and assumptions are not made. Currently we offer: · Face to Face listening sessions in a safe, confidential space within St John’s Church building (Hamilton Street, Carluke). Drop-in sessions are available every Thursday morning between 10.00am and 11.30am. Appointments can be arranged at other times. · Telephone listening sessions · Zoom video listening sessions · In exceptional circumstances a ‘Listening at Home Service’ is available To find out more or make an appointment: · Call or text 07434 843518 · Email Carlukelisteners@outlook.com There is no charge for this service. All our Listeners are fully trained and supervised. What do the first aid awareness sessions cover? Our volunteer Community Advocates will help you become more aware of the importance of first aid, prepare you for emergency situations, and give you the confidence to help others. We currently offer two different sessions: Emergency First Aid Awareness Session Patient care and communication Observations Primary survey Making an emergency call Recovery position Sign of Heart attack vs cardiac arrest CPR Choking Severe Bleeds Using an AED COVID-19 advice in terms of first aid Using the right medical service Everyday First Aid Awareness Session Patient care and communication Observations Primary survey Making an emergency call Recovery position Choking Minor and severe bleeds Minor and major burns and scalds Stroke Shock COVID-19 advice in terms of first aid Using the right medical service Please be aware our free first aid awareness sessions do not provide you with an official first aid training certificate. If you require a certified first aid course, please take a look at our training courses. Who are the first aid awareness sessions for? First Aid Awareness sessions are inclusive for all. Sessions are informal, with no assessment, prior learning, or practical elements. Please note, we suggest a minimum of 8 participants to run a session. The maximum number of people for a face-to-face session is dependent on the room capacity, in order to adhere to COVID-19 safety measures. How are the first aid awareness sessions delivered? First Aid Awareness sessions are delivered nationwide, dependent on volunteer recruitment and/or availability. Sessions are delivered face-to-face but can ALSO be delivered virtually (via Microsoft Teams or Zoom). We have held sessions in community centres, youth group buildings and faith meeting places. You will need to organise your own venue for a session. Please note we may need four weeks from the date of your request to arrange a session. For more information contact Community.engagement@sja.org.uk We've got your period covered ONECAN have teamed up with South Lanarkshire Council to offer free period products to all South Lanarkshire residents who need them, regardless of income or personal circumstances. There are various ways to obtain products. Collect in person You can visit one of the many public locations throughout South Lanarkshire to collect products (which ONESPACE is one). You can also find these locations and more by downloading the PickUpMyPeriod app which is available on Apple and Google app stores: Download the PickupMyPeriod app for iOS Download the PickupMyPeriod app for Android The ONESPACE Community Hub, 76 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AJ, is open Mondays to Thursdays, from 9am to 4pm, 9am to 1pm on Fridays, and on Saturdays, from 10am to 2pm. WELLBEING https://nhsinform.scot – provides the latest guidance about Covid 19 from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government plus other information about health and wellbeing services. https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk – provides information about local health services plus health and wellbeing resources to empower you to lead a healthier lifestyle. https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk provides the latest information about local services. To contact the South Lanarkshire Council Customer Services Centre telephone 0303 123 1015. The Council also operates a Community Wellbeing telephone line to support South Lanarkshire residents. It is not for emergencies such as when you might need police or ambulance services, or for enquiries about normal services like bin collections. You should continue to make use of the usual telephone numbers for these. However, this helpline does provide access to advice and can link you to local services and community volunteers in your area if needed. Lines are open Monday to Thursday 8.45-4.35pm. Fridays 8.45-4.15pm (Tel: 0303 123 1009) FINANCIAL ADVICE The Money Matters Service, South Lanarkshire Council is a free and confidential service that helps South Lanarkshire residents claim benefits and deal with debt. Further information and a link to online forms are available on the South Lanarkshire Council Website https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk OR you can Phone: 0300 029 0041 or Email: moneymatters.advice@southlanarkshire.gov.uk Clydesdale Citizens Advice Bureau – is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems. The local branch is based at 10-12 Wide Close, Lanark, ML11 7LX Website: https://www.clydesdalecab.org.uk (Tel: 01555 664301) OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Clydesdale Foodbank - Provides food to those in need who have been referred by partner agencies. Website: https://clydesdalefoodbank.org.uk (Tel: 01555 771700) Care & Repair in Lanarkshire – Offers a wide range of practical services and advice that allow elderly and disabled people in our community to live independently. Website: Care & Repair in South Lanarkshire | Helping people live independently (careandrepair-sl.co.uk) (Tel: 01555 666200) Chris’s House – A Centre for Help, Response and Intervention surrounding Suicide. The first 24hour Non-medical Crisis centre in Scotland. Website: Chris's House – Centre of Help, Response and Intervention Surrounding Suicide (chrisshouse.org) (Tel: 01236 766755) Healthy Valleys - Provides opportunities to improve health and wellbeing and build stronger communities. Website: www.healthyvalleys.org.uk. (Tel: 07859 062831) Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health - Provides advice and support to access the tools and services needed to improve mental health. Website: https://lamh.org.uk (Tel: 01698 476726) Lanarkshire Carers. Provides information and support to carers in Lanarkshire. Website: https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk (Tel: 01698 428090) Seniors Together: Is a Council project in association with NHS Lanarkshire. It is aimed at improving the quality of life for older people living in South Lanarkshire. Website: Seniors Together - South Lanarkshire Council (Tel: 01698 454105) South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture. This website provides information about local leisure facilities, cultural venues, museums and libraries as well as country parks and outdoor activities in our area. Website: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Carluke Leisure Centre is situated at 135 Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA. (Tel: 01555 751384) VASLan (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) Provides opportunities and support to community groups and those who wish to volunteer. Website: https://www.vaslan.org.uk. (Tel: 01698 300390) NATIONAL HELPLINES Age UK is a leading charity representing older people. Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk Age Scotland’s national helpline for people over 55. (Tel: 0800 12 44 222) Children 1st - has a Parentline and offers advice and support to families. Website: https://www.children1st.org.uk. (Tel: 0800 28 22 33) Childline – provides help and advice to children. Website: https://www.childline.org.uk. (Tel: 0800 1111) Cruse Scotland – exists to help people understand, process and navigate their grief. Website: www.crusescotland.org.uk (Free Helpline: 0808 802 6161) Scottish Women’s Aid – provides help to victims of domestic abuse and forced marriages. Website: https://womensaid.scot. (Tel: 0800 027 1234) The Samaritans - provide a vital lifeline for people in crisis and distress. Website: www.samaritans.org (Tel: 116 123 for free) Funding & Training Cost of Living Support Scotland Fund Grants from £10,001 to £75,000 are available from The National Lottery Community Fund for projects to help support individuals, families and communities currently experiencing hardship as a result of the cost-of-living increases. Deadline to submit your application: Ongoing For more information and to apply: click here Warburtons Community Grant Warburtons distribute small grants up to £400 for local projects, activities and organisations that have charitable aims and that will be of real direct benefit to families in Scotland. Applications must be made in advance of the relevant quarterly deadline. Deadline to submit your application: Quarterly, with the next deadline May 2023 For more information and to apply: click here ONECAN Website The ONECarluke Area Network website has recently had a small facelift to make it easier and more user friendly. We have added in sections for community groups or businesses to add in volunteering opportunities and jobs. Not only that, it is now even easier to add your own news or even your community group to the website with the new participant dashboard which you can find once you are logged in. We encourage you to check it out and let us know any feedback. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/ Any questions, pop them over to info@onecarluke.org.uk VOLUNTEERING Clydesdale Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank need a variety of volunteers to help them continue their service. Can you help? All of the opportunities are listed on the ONECAN Website. Find an Opportunity ONECAN Community Garden Your community garden needs you! Can you spare a few hours throughout the week or weekend to help plant, weed, strim and tidy up the Community Garden? The team are always happy to see new faces get involved. Get in touch Interested in volunteering? Whether you want to help out at your local charity shop, coach sport, improve the environment, campaign, befriend children or care for animals. there are a range of volunteering opportunities available to everyone. You may want to just help out as a one-off volunteering experience, volunteer a few hours a month, a few days a week or more. If you are interested in finding a suitable volunteering opportunity, Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) can help in a number of ways: If you would like to see volunteering opportunities within South Lanarkshire, you can search our database of South Lanarkshire volunteering opportunities and register your interest online. If you would like to see volunteering opportunities in neighbouring areas or across Scotland, you can search the Volunteer Scotland website and register your interest online If you can’t find something suitable, don’t worry, you can complete our interest in volunteering form and we will be in touch to assist you to find the role that’s right for you. If you would prefer to speak one of our advisors, you can contact Kirstine Sloan - whose remit includes Clydesdale – on 01698 300390 or by email at kirstine.sloan@vaslan.org.uk BUSINESSES Bake House Café We would like to thank all our amazing customers for their continued support. 31B Clyde Street, Carluke, ML8 5BA T: 01555 668237 Bake House Café Big & small jobs, we can completely transform your car with some of our packages! Call: 07914 679978 Learn More SUBSCRIBE HERE TO RECEIVE THIS EMAIL Copyright (C) 2023 Carluke Development Trust. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. 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View this email in your browser Seasons Greetings This is a time of year when many people of different faiths celebrate festivals of light and hope, e.g. Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas and Hogmanay. These special times provide an opportunity to come together with family, friends and neighbours to enjoy each other's company, share food and to give and receive gifts. During these difficult times, it is good to celebrate when we can and to support each other – especially the most vulnerable. In this newsletter, we include information about local Christmas events and links to organisations that can help maintain our wellbeing. We wish you a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year, 2023. WHAT’S ON / LOCAL NEWS Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes and the Choir of St. Mary’s – A CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday 11th December, 7pm start. St. Mary’s Church, 70 Bannatyne Street, Lanark, ML11 7JS. Free entry with a retiring collection for charity if you wish to make a donation. Carluke Men’s Shed If you want to find out the latest news about the Carluke Men's Shed please click on this link: Learn More Advent and Christmas Church Services If you want to find out when the services are being held, we suggest you check the church websites. Click below. Local Church Info Confirmed dates for 2023 Carluke Markets and Smith Family Fun Fair 18th March - Market Square - 10am - 4pm 7th April - Market Square - Easter weekend - 12pm - 6pm 8th April - Market Square - Easter weekend - 10am - 4pm 9th April - Market Square - Easter weekend - 11am - 4pm 10th June - Rankin Gate - 10am - 4pm 29th July - Market Square - Summer Fayre - 10am - 4pm 12th August - Market Square - Back to School Fayre - 10am - 4pm 22nd September - Market Square - September weekend fayre - 12pm - 6pm 23rd September - Market Square - September weekend - 10am - 6pm 2nd December - High Street and Rankin Gate - Christmas Light Switch on event 10am - 4pm 16th December - Market Square - Shopping around the Christmas Tree - 1pm - 8pm CARLUKE LOCAL MEMORIES GROUP Readers of this newspaper and visitors to Carluke Library will be aware that during September & October the town’s Local Memories Group (LMG) mounted an exhibition in the library featuring a series of old photographs of both the High School and local primary schools. Those who viewed the exhibition were invited to record their recollections of their schooldays with those reminiscences contributing to the LMG’s project to create an anecdotal history of Carluke, the town’s contribution to the ‘Year of Scotland’s Stories’ as 2022 has been designated. The library is now hosting a further LMG exhibition covering Recreation & Leisure Activities in Carluke and District which will run until 2 December. On display are photographs and memorabilia featuring a whole host of activities including operatic & drama groups; Rotary Club & Round Table; flute and pipe bands; dance schools; and, finally, the Windsor Cinema. Sporting activities have not been included in this latest exhibition but are likely to feature at a later date. The LMG would welcome contributions in the form of anecdotes or additional photographs in respect of the latest exhibition and these can either be left with library staff or sent to Carluke Parish Historical Society - email:hello@carlukehistory.com. Robert Wilson LMG member Kit for Kids Many families are struggling just now and are needing help from their communities. Click below for more info. Learn More Congratulations and Happy 100th Birthday CAOS Musical Society. Find out more on their facebook site: CAOS Farewell and Best Wishes for a Happy Retirement Iain! The Rev. Iain Cunningham has retired after serving as the minister for Kirkton Parish Church and the local community for 35 years. If you would like to see Iain's last service and presentation on 30.10.22, and the Remembrance Service lead by the Interim Minister, Rev. Fiona Anderson, on 13.11.22 you will find these recorded on the church website: kirktonchurch.com Following elections, 15 members were elected to Carluke Community Council which held its Inaugural Meeting on 10.11.22. The next meeting will be held at St. Athanasius' Community Hall, Mount Stewart Street, Carluke on Thursday 2.2.23 Find out more on the new CCC website: https://carlukecommunitycouncil.org.uk (This website is still a work in progress) We wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. CDT has now moved into its office/Community Space at 76 High Street, Carluke. South Lanarkshire View – https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture – https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Visit Lanarkshire – https://www.visitlanarkshire.com What’s On Lanarkshire – https://www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk COMMUNITY RESOURCES WELLBEING https://nhsinform.scot – provides the latest guidance about Covid 19 from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government plus other information about health and wellbeing services. https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk – provides information about local health services plus health and wellbeing resources to empower you to lead a healthier lifestyle. https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk provides the latest information about local services. To contact the South Lanarkshire Council Customer Services Centre telephone 0303 123 1015. The Council also operates a Community Wellbeing telephone line to support South Lanarkshire residents. It is not for emergencies such as when you might need police or ambulance services, or for enquiries about normal services like bin collections. You should continue to make use of the usual telephone numbers for these. However, this helpline does provide access to advice and can link you to local services and community volunteers in your area if needed. Lines are open Monday to Thursday 8.45-4.35pm. Fridays 8.45-4.15pm (Tel: 0303 123 1009) FINANCIAL ADVICE The Money Matters Service, South Lanarkshire Council is a free and confidential service that helps South Lanarkshire residents claim benefits and deal with debt. Further information and a link to online forms are available on the South Lanarkshire Council Website https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk OR you can Phone: 0300 029 0041 or Email: moneymatters.advice@southlanarkshire.gov.uk Clydesdale Citizens Advice Bureau – is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems. The local branch is based at 10-12 Wide Close, Lanark, ML11 7LX Website: https://www.clydesdalecab.org.uk (Tel: 01555 664301) OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Clydesdale Foodbank - Provides food to those in need who have been referred by partner agencies. Website: https://clydesdalefoodbank.org.uk (Tel: 01555 771700) Care & Repair in Lanarkshire – Offers a wide range of practical services and advice that allow elderly and disabled people in our community to live independently. Website: Care & Repair in South Lanarkshire | Helping people live independently (careandrepair-sl.co.uk) (Tel: 01555 666200) Chris’s House – A Centre for Help, Response and Intervention surrounding Suicide. The first 24hour Non-medical Crisis centre in Scotland. Website: Chris's House – Centre of Help, Response and Intervention Surrounding Suicide (chrisshouse.org) (Tel: 01236 766755) Healthy Valleys - Provides opportunities to improve health and wellbeing and build stronger communities. Website: www.healthyvalleys.org.uk. (Tel: 07859 062831) Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health - Provides advice and support to access the tools and services needed to improve mental health. Website: https://lamh.org.uk (Tel: 01698 476726) Lanarkshire Carers. Provides information and support to carers in Lanarkshire. Website: https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk (Tel: 01698 428090) Seniors Together: Is a Council project in association with NHS Lanarkshire. It is aimed at improving the quality of life for older people living in South Lanarkshire. Website: Seniors Together - South Lanarkshire Council (Tel: 01698 454105) South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture. This website provides information about local leisure facilities, cultural venues, museums and libraries as well as country parks and outdoor activities in our area. Website: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Carluke Leisure Centre is situated at 135 Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA. (Tel: 01555 751384) VASLan (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) Provides opportunities and support to community groups and those who wish to volunteer. Website: https://www.vaslan.org.uk. (Tel: 01698 300390) NATIONAL HELPLINES Age UK is a leading charity representing older people. Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk Age Scotland’s national helpline for people over 55. (Tel: 0800 12 44 222) Children 1st - has a Parentline and offers advice and support to families. Website: https://www.children1st.org.uk. (Tel: 0800 28 22 33) Childline – provides help and advice to children. Website: https://www.childline.org.uk. (Tel: 0800 1111) Cruse Scotland – exists to help people understand, process and navigate their grief. Website: www.crusescotland.org.uk (Free Helpline: 0808 802 6161) Scottish Women’s Aid – provides help to victims of domestic abuse and forced marriages. Website: https://womensaid.scot. (Tel: 0800 027 1234) The Samaritans - provide a vital lifeline for people in crisis and distress. Website: www.samaritans.org (Tel: 116 123 for free) South Lanarkshire “WARM WELCOME” South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) are looking to work with local communities and voluntary groups and organisations to take forward a “Warm Welcome” initiative. This will be a network of warm spaces in community settings and public buildings where members of the public are welcomed and can participate in activities and groups and access advice and support. This initiative, commencing from 31 October 2022, will include making our libraries, halls, community centres and schools available throughout the winter, offering places for people to go. In order to offer as many options to access a “Warm Welcome” as possible, we are asking our community groups who have bookings across our halls, centres and schools to open their doors and invite their wider community neighbours in to join them. If you, as an existing community customer, would be willing to open your doors and welcome other members of the community to join your group with no charges being applied to them, SLLC would in turn be prepared to waive your accommodation charges until 31 March 2023. We are also putting a call out to any Community Groups and Organisations who would be interested in setting up and delivering a Warm Welcome group in our buildings that are already open and have available space. If you would like to be part of this initiative, or find out more about “Warm Welcome”, please complete the Warm Welcome enquiry form and return it to: warmwelcome@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk. This initiative, commencing from 31 October 2022, will include making our libraries, halls, community centres and schools available throughout the winter, offering places for people to go. As well as offering ‘Warm Welcome’ spaces, we are also offering free access to our swimming pools for U16’s, during public swimming sessions. Please view our pool programmes for our public swimming sessions. For child safety, please ensure you comply with our under 8's swimming policy when bringing young children to swim. Funding & Training VASLan Cost-of-Living Support Grant On Monday 14th November, VASLan launched its new Cost-of-Living Support Grant which aims to support community groups to deliver new/expand existing services and activities that allows them to mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis in local communities. Funded via a £30,000 reserves investment agreed by the VASLan Board, the grant allows all community groups regardless of how small or inexperienced they may be to apply for up to £1,000 to support with rent/venue hire, utilities, refreshments, volunteer expenses, small equipment/activity costs, advertising/leaflets and transport costs. The only conditions are that the award must be used to support services delivered in South Lanarkshire and that applicants must be able to start delivery of their activity/service by mid-November 2022 until the end of March 2023. Please note that community groups/initiatives that are not yet constituted can apply providing that they have a relationship with a constituted group that will hold the funds until they get a bank account. For further information on the fund and to access the guidance notes, please visit VASLan’s website. If your community group/initiative is interested in applying, please contact Peter McGhee at peter.mcghee@vaslan.org.uk / 01698 300390 in the first instance to express your interest and access the application form. The deadline for applications is noon on Friday 16th December but please note that the fund may close sooner depending on the number of applications received. Cost-of-Living Support Scotland Grants from £10,001 to £75,000 for projects to help support individuals, families and communities currently experiencing hardship as a result of the cost-of-living increases. If you would like to talk to us about a project in response to demands and challenges of the rising cost of living, please get in touch at advicescotland@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk. This funding programme is just one of the ways in which we may be able to help. Area: Scotland Suitable for: Voluntary or community organisations Funding size: £10,001 to £75,000 Application deadline: Ongoing Click here for more information. Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2022-23 The 2022-23 round of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund was launched on Monday 10th October, with community groups able to apply for a micro grant (up to £2,000), small grant (up to £7,500), main grant (£7,501-£20,000) or partnership grant (£20,001-£50,000). VASLan is again the funding lead for South Lanarkshire, working with local partners to manage and distribute the £888,000 fund to community groups and initiatives that promote positive mental health and wellbeing at a grassroots, community level. For full information on the fund, please see VASLan’swebsite or contact funding@vaslan.org.uk/ 01698 300390. The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd February 2023 but please note that the fund may close sooner depending on the number of applications received. Building and Celebrating Communities (BCC) Fund The Building and Celebrating Communities (BCC) Fund will close to applications at midnight on Friday 25th November, so there’s still time to get your community group’s application in. The fund, brought to you by VASLan in partnership with the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, aims to support grassroots initiatives to deliver projects that help communities to live well, recognise their strengths and generate spaces to build things that matter to them. A total of £74,000 is available via the fund, with community groups/initiatives able to apply for £500 - £2,500. For full details of the fund eligibility criteria, outcomes and application process, please visit VASLan’s website. Should you have any queries or require support in accessing the digital application form, please contact Aislinn Watters (BCC Coordinator) at aislinn.watters@vaslan.org.uk / 01698 300390. Third Sector Locality Network – Clydesdale CCI and Healthy Valleys are working in Partnership with Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) to help bring Clydesdale's community groups and organisations together on a quarterly basis. The first event was held in September and was a great success with over 70 people participating. The agenda was decided by local groups, who had completed a survey to help identify the priorities for the network and initial meeting. Networking had been identified as the key priority, followed by funding and the need to have the Third Sectors voice heard and to help inform local decisions. We created a time at the start to allow people to meet up and network which was a great success and there was a great buzz around the room. Steven Sweeny from VASLan and his staff gave an overview of the support they can offer community groups and promoted the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and Building and Celebrating Communities Fund. A round table discussion on funding followed. To conclude there was a round table discussion on ‘Have Your Say’. The feedback from the event has been very positive and another outcome that has came out of the event is that VASLan are holding a funding workshop in Jan in Clydesdale – please contact VASLan for more details Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (vaslan.org.uk). The 2nd event is taking place on Friday 2nd December in The Fountain, Lesmahagow (10-12pm) – the intention is to rotate the area for each meeting. The agenda, which has been formatted based entirely on the results and feedback from the issues raised at the first event in September includes 5 community organisations taking the spotlight and giving a presentation on who they are and what they do. The plan is to continue this at all future meetings and the organisers CCI and Healthy Valleys welcome any group to get in touch if they wish to be the next spotlight group (Please email Ruth at CCI to be put on the list ruth@cciweb.org.uk). There is also going to be information from the Community Engagement Team and VASLan on what they do and what support they can offer the Third Sector. To book a place please follow this link https://ClydesdaleLocalityNetwork.eventbrite.co.uk Please check that your group/organisation has been invited and if not please get in touch with Lorna from Healthy Valleys on lorna@healthyvalleys.org.uk so we can invite your group to future meetings or pass on to other community groups as we really would like to see as many groups as possible from Clydesdale represented. BUSINESSES OPENING TIMES Monday 09.00 - 18.00 Tuesday 09.00 - 18.00 Wednesday 09.00 - 18.00 Thursday 09.00 - 19.00 Friday 09.00 - 18.00 Saturday 08.00 - 17.00 Book your appointment on Nearcut Sweet G's Custom cakes, made to order. E: Sweetgscakes22@gmail.com More info SEASON’S GREETINGS from Jean F. Sinclair Shoes 47 High Street, Carluke Facebook Bake House Café We would like to thank all our amazing customers for there continued support, wishing them a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. 31B Clyde Street, Carluke, ML8 5BA T: 01555 668237 ONECAN Website The ONECarluke Area Network website has recently had a small facelift to make it easier and more user friendly. We have added in sections for community groups or businesses to add in volunteering opportunities and jobs. Not only that, it is now even easier to add your own news or even your community group to the website with the new participant dashboard which you can find once you are logged in. We encourage you to check it out and let us know any feedback. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/ Any questions, pop them over to info@onecarluke.org.uk VOLUNTEERING Clydesdale Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank need a variety of volunteers to help them continue their service. Can you help? All of the opportunities are listed on the ONECAN Website. 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View this email in your browser Seasons Greetings This is a time of year when many people of different faiths celebrate festivals of light and hope, e.g. Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas and Hogmanay. These special times provide an opportunity to come together with family, friends and neighbours to enjoy each other's company, share food and to give and receive gifts. During these difficult times, it is good to celebrate when we can and to support each other – especially the most vulnerable. In this newsletter, we include information about local Christmas events and links to organisations that can help maintain our wellbeing. We wish you a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year, 2023. WHAT’S ON / LOCAL NEWS Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes and the Choir of St. Mary’s – A CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday 11th December, 7pm start. St. Mary’s Church, 70 Bannatyne Street, Lanark, ML11 7JS. Free entry with a retiring collection for charity if you wish to make a donation. Carluke Men’s Shed If you want to find out the latest news about the Carluke Men's Shed please click on this link: Learn More Advent and Christmas Church Services If you want to find out when the services are being held, we suggest you check the church websites. Click below. Local Church Info Confirmed dates for 2023 Carluke Markets and Smith Family Fun Fair 18th March - Market Square - 10am - 4pm 7th April - Market Square - Easter weekend - 12pm - 6pm 8th April - Market Square - Easter weekend - 10am - 4pm 9th April - Market Square - Easter weekend - 11am - 4pm 10th June - Rankin Gate - 10am - 4pm 29th July - Market Square - Summer Fayre - 10am - 4pm 12th August - Market Square - Back to School Fayre - 10am - 4pm 22nd September - Market Square - September weekend fayre - 12pm - 6pm 23rd September - Market Square - September weekend - 10am - 6pm 2nd December - High Street and Rankin Gate - Christmas Light Switch on event 10am - 4pm 16th December - Market Square - Shopping around the Christmas Tree - 1pm - 8pm CARLUKE LOCAL MEMORIES GROUP Readers of this newspaper and visitors to Carluke Library will be aware that during September & October the town’s Local Memories Group (LMG) mounted an exhibition in the library featuring a series of old photographs of both the High School and local primary schools. Those who viewed the exhibition were invited to record their recollections of their schooldays with those reminiscences contributing to the LMG’s project to create an anecdotal history of Carluke, the town’s contribution to the ‘Year of Scotland’s Stories’ as 2022 has been designated. The library is now hosting a further LMG exhibition covering Recreation & Leisure Activities in Carluke and District which will run until 2 December. On display are photographs and memorabilia featuring a whole host of activities including operatic & drama groups; Rotary Club & Round Table; flute and pipe bands; dance schools; and, finally, the Windsor Cinema. Sporting activities have not been included in this latest exhibition but are likely to feature at a later date. The LMG would welcome contributions in the form of anecdotes or additional photographs in respect of the latest exhibition and these can either be left with library staff or sent to Carluke Parish Historical Society - email:hello@carlukehistory.com. Robert Wilson LMG member Kit for Kids Many families are struggling just now and are needing help from their communities. Click below for more info. Learn More Congratulations and Happy 100th Birthday CAOS Musical Society. Find out more on their facebook site: CAOS Farewell and Best Wishes for a Happy Retirement Iain! The Rev. Iain Cunningham has retired after serving as the minister for Kirkton Parish Church and the local community for 35 years. If you would like to see Iain's last service and presentation on 30.10.22, and the Remembrance Service lead by the Interim Minister, Rev. Fiona Anderson, on 13.11.22 you will find these recorded on the church website: kirktonchurch.com Following elections, 15 members were elected to Carluke Community Council which held its Inaugural Meeting on 10.11.22. The next meeting will be held at St. Athanasius' Community Hall, Mount Stewart Street, Carluke on Thursday 2.2.23 Find out more on the new CCC website: https://carlukecommunitycouncil.org.uk (This website is still a work in progress) We wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. CDT has now moved into its office/Community Space at 76 High Street, Carluke. South Lanarkshire View – https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture – https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Visit Lanarkshire – https://www.visitlanarkshire.com What’s On Lanarkshire – https://www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk COMMUNITY RESOURCES WELLBEING https://nhsinform.scot – provides the latest guidance about Covid 19 from NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government plus other information about health and wellbeing services. https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk – provides information about local health services plus health and wellbeing resources to empower you to lead a healthier lifestyle. https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk provides the latest information about local services. To contact the South Lanarkshire Council Customer Services Centre telephone 0303 123 1015. The Council also operates a Community Wellbeing telephone line to support South Lanarkshire residents. It is not for emergencies such as when you might need police or ambulance services, or for enquiries about normal services like bin collections. You should continue to make use of the usual telephone numbers for these. However, this helpline does provide access to advice and can link you to local services and community volunteers in your area if needed. Lines are open Monday to Thursday 8.45-4.35pm. Fridays 8.45-4.15pm (Tel: 0303 123 1009) FINANCIAL ADVICE The Money Matters Service, South Lanarkshire Council is a free and confidential service that helps South Lanarkshire residents claim benefits and deal with debt. Further information and a link to online forms are available on the South Lanarkshire Council Website https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk OR you can Phone: 0300 029 0041 or Email: moneymatters.advice@southlanarkshire.gov.uk Clydesdale Citizens Advice Bureau – is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems. The local branch is based at 10-12 Wide Close, Lanark, ML11 7LX Website: https://www.clydesdalecab.org.uk (Tel: 01555 664301) OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Clydesdale Foodbank - Provides food to those in need who have been referred by partner agencies. Website: https://clydesdalefoodbank.org.uk (Tel: 01555 771700) Care & Repair in Lanarkshire – Offers a wide range of practical services and advice that allow elderly and disabled people in our community to live independently. Website: Care & Repair in South Lanarkshire | Helping people live independently (careandrepair-sl.co.uk) (Tel: 01555 666200) Chris’s House – A Centre for Help, Response and Intervention surrounding Suicide. The first 24hour Non-medical Crisis centre in Scotland. Website: Chris's House – Centre of Help, Response and Intervention Surrounding Suicide (chrisshouse.org) (Tel: 01236 766755) Healthy Valleys - Provides opportunities to improve health and wellbeing and build stronger communities. Website: www.healthyvalleys.org.uk. (Tel: 07859 062831) Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health - Provides advice and support to access the tools and services needed to improve mental health. Website: https://lamh.org.uk (Tel: 01698 476726) Lanarkshire Carers. Provides information and support to carers in Lanarkshire. Website: https://lanarkshirecarers.org.uk (Tel: 01698 428090) Seniors Together: Is a Council project in association with NHS Lanarkshire. It is aimed at improving the quality of life for older people living in South Lanarkshire. Website: Seniors Together - South Lanarkshire Council (Tel: 01698 454105) South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture. This website provides information about local leisure facilities, cultural venues, museums and libraries as well as country parks and outdoor activities in our area. Website: www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Carluke Leisure Centre is situated at 135 Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA. (Tel: 01555 751384) VASLan (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) Provides opportunities and support to community groups and those who wish to volunteer. Website: https://www.vaslan.org.uk. (Tel: 01698 300390) NATIONAL HELPLINES Age UK is a leading charity representing older people. Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk Age Scotland’s national helpline for people over 55. (Tel: 0800 12 44 222) Children 1st - has a Parentline and offers advice and support to families. Website: https://www.children1st.org.uk. (Tel: 0800 28 22 33) Childline – provides help and advice to children. Website: https://www.childline.org.uk. (Tel: 0800 1111) Cruse Scotland – exists to help people understand, process and navigate their grief. Website: www.crusescotland.org.uk (Free Helpline: 0808 802 6161) Scottish Women’s Aid – provides help to victims of domestic abuse and forced marriages. Website: https://womensaid.scot. (Tel: 0800 027 1234) The Samaritans - provide a vital lifeline for people in crisis and distress. Website: www.samaritans.org (Tel: 116 123 for free) South Lanarkshire “WARM WELCOME” South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) are looking to work with local communities and voluntary groups and organisations to take forward a “Warm Welcome” initiative. This will be a network of warm spaces in community settings and public buildings where members of the public are welcomed and can participate in activities and groups and access advice and support. This initiative, commencing from 31 October 2022, will include making our libraries, halls, community centres and schools available throughout the winter, offering places for people to go. In order to offer as many options to access a “Warm Welcome” as possible, we are asking our community groups who have bookings across our halls, centres and schools to open their doors and invite their wider community neighbours in to join them. If you, as an existing community customer, would be willing to open your doors and welcome other members of the community to join your group with no charges being applied to them, SLLC would in turn be prepared to waive your accommodation charges until 31 March 2023. We are also putting a call out to any Community Groups and Organisations who would be interested in setting up and delivering a Warm Welcome group in our buildings that are already open and have available space. If you would like to be part of this initiative, or find out more about “Warm Welcome”, please complete the Warm Welcome enquiry form and return it to: warmwelcome@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk. This initiative, commencing from 31 October 2022, will include making our libraries, halls, community centres and schools available throughout the winter, offering places for people to go. As well as offering ‘Warm Welcome’ spaces, we are also offering free access to our swimming pools for U16’s, during public swimming sessions. Please view our pool programmes for our public swimming sessions. For child safety, please ensure you comply with our under 8's swimming policy when bringing young children to swim. Funding & Training VASLan Cost-of-Living Support Grant On Monday 14th November, VASLan launched its new Cost-of-Living Support Grant which aims to support community groups to deliver new/expand existing services and activities that allows them to mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis in local communities. Funded via a £30,000 reserves investment agreed by the VASLan Board, the grant allows all community groups regardless of how small or inexperienced they may be to apply for up to £1,000 to support with rent/venue hire, utilities, refreshments, volunteer expenses, small equipment/activity costs, advertising/leaflets and transport costs. The only conditions are that the award must be used to support services delivered in South Lanarkshire and that applicants must be able to start delivery of their activity/service by mid-November 2022 until the end of March 2023. Please note that community groups/initiatives that are not yet constituted can apply providing that they have a relationship with a constituted group that will hold the funds until they get a bank account. For further information on the fund and to access the guidance notes, please visit VASLan’s website. If your community group/initiative is interested in applying, please contact Peter McGhee at peter.mcghee@vaslan.org.uk / 01698 300390 in the first instance to express your interest and access the application form. The deadline for applications is noon on Friday 16th December but please note that the fund may close sooner depending on the number of applications received. Cost-of-Living Support Scotland Grants from £10,001 to £75,000 for projects to help support individuals, families and communities currently experiencing hardship as a result of the cost-of-living increases. If you would like to talk to us about a project in response to demands and challenges of the rising cost of living, please get in touch at advicescotland@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk. This funding programme is just one of the ways in which we may be able to help. Area: Scotland Suitable for: Voluntary or community organisations Funding size: £10,001 to £75,000 Application deadline: Ongoing Click here for more information. Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2022-23 The 2022-23 round of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund was launched on Monday 10th October, with community groups able to apply for a micro grant (up to £2,000), small grant (up to £7,500), main grant (£7,501-£20,000) or partnership grant (£20,001-£50,000). VASLan is again the funding lead for South Lanarkshire, working with local partners to manage and distribute the £888,000 fund to community groups and initiatives that promote positive mental health and wellbeing at a grassroots, community level. For full information on the fund, please see VASLan’swebsite or contact funding@vaslan.org.uk/ 01698 300390. The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd February 2023 but please note that the fund may close sooner depending on the number of applications received. Building and Celebrating Communities (BCC) Fund The Building and Celebrating Communities (BCC) Fund will close to applications at midnight on Friday 25th November, so there’s still time to get your community group’s application in. The fund, brought to you by VASLan in partnership with the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, aims to support grassroots initiatives to deliver projects that help communities to live well, recognise their strengths and generate spaces to build things that matter to them. A total of £74,000 is available via the fund, with community groups/initiatives able to apply for £500 - £2,500. For full details of the fund eligibility criteria, outcomes and application process, please visit VASLan’s website. Should you have any queries or require support in accessing the digital application form, please contact Aislinn Watters (BCC Coordinator) at aislinn.watters@vaslan.org.uk / 01698 300390. Third Sector Locality Network – Clydesdale CCI and Healthy Valleys are working in Partnership with Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) to help bring Clydesdale's community groups and organisations together on a quarterly basis. The first event was held in September and was a great success with over 70 people participating. The agenda was decided by local groups, who had completed a survey to help identify the priorities for the network and initial meeting. Networking had been identified as the key priority, followed by funding and the need to have the Third Sectors voice heard and to help inform local decisions. We created a time at the start to allow people to meet up and network which was a great success and there was a great buzz around the room. Steven Sweeny from VASLan and his staff gave an overview of the support they can offer community groups and promoted the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund and Building and Celebrating Communities Fund. A round table discussion on funding followed. To conclude there was a round table discussion on ‘Have Your Say’. The feedback from the event has been very positive and another outcome that has came out of the event is that VASLan are holding a funding workshop in Jan in Clydesdale – please contact VASLan for more details Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (vaslan.org.uk). The 2nd event is taking place on Friday 2nd December in The Fountain, Lesmahagow (10-12pm) – the intention is to rotate the area for each meeting. The agenda, which has been formatted based entirely on the results and feedback from the issues raised at the first event in September includes 5 community organisations taking the spotlight and giving a presentation on who they are and what they do. The plan is to continue this at all future meetings and the organisers CCI and Healthy Valleys welcome any group to get in touch if they wish to be the next spotlight group (Please email Ruth at CCI to be put on the list ruth@cciweb.org.uk). There is also going to be information from the Community Engagement Team and VASLan on what they do and what support they can offer the Third Sector. To book a place please follow this link https://ClydesdaleLocalityNetwork.eventbrite.co.uk Please check that your group/organisation has been invited and if not please get in touch with Lorna from Healthy Valleys on lorna@healthyvalleys.org.uk so we can invite your group to future meetings or pass on to other community groups as we really would like to see as many groups as possible from Clydesdale represented. BUSINESSES OPENING TIMES Monday 09.00 - 18.00 Tuesday 09.00 - 18.00 Wednesday 09.00 - 18.00 Thursday 09.00 - 19.00 Friday 09.00 - 18.00 Saturday 08.00 - 17.00 Book your appointment on Nearcut Sweet G's Custom cakes, made to order. E: Sweetgscakes22@gmail.com More info SEASON’S GREETINGS from Jean F. Sinclair Shoes 47 High Street, Carluke Facebook Bake House Café We would like to thank all our amazing customers for there continued support, wishing them a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. 31B Clyde Street, Carluke, ML8 5BA T: 01555 668237 ONECAN Website The ONECarluke Area Network website has recently had a small facelift to make it easier and more user friendly. We have added in sections for community groups or businesses to add in volunteering opportunities and jobs. Not only that, it is now even easier to add your own news or even your community group to the website with the new participant dashboard which you can find once you are logged in. We encourage you to check it out and let us know any feedback. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/ Any questions, pop them over to info@onecarluke.org.uk VOLUNTEERING Clydesdale Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank need a variety of volunteers to help them continue their service. Can you help? All of the opportunities are listed on the ONECAN Website. Find an Opportunity ONECAN Community Garden Your community garden needs you! Can you spare a few hours throughout the week or weekend to help plant, weed, strim and tidy up the Community Garden? The team are always happy to see new faces get involved. Get in touch Vaslan The VASLAN website is a great place to start when looking for new opportunities. Find Opportunities Here SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to this email Make sure you receive this email by subscribing here Copyright (C) 2022 Carluke Development Trust. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Carluke Development Trust (SC029002) 76 High Street Carluke ML8 4AL Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

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View this email in your browser THIS MONTH’S FOCUS: LIFELONG LEARNING The children are back at schools, and students are returning to colleges and universities too. Whether we are studying chosen courses or not we never stop learning if we keep our minds open to what life can teach us. There are lots of ways to learn various skills, enjoy new interests and make friends along the way for all ages. Many of our community groups provide these opportunities and are a vital part of our towns and villages. They have done well to survive the Covid restrictions and need our support if we want them to continue. Carluke Universal Connections Summer Awards Night On the 31st August, Carluke Universal Connections held their summer awards night at Carluke Lifestyles centre. The event was to celebrate the hard work, achievements and success stories of the young people, adults and families involved with Carluke UC. Many individual and group awards were given out on the night in categories such as personal development, positive participation, community champion, young person of the summer and summer hub volunteer. The awards night also allowed Carluke UC to showcase the partnerships we are building and continuing to develop within the local community, with StreetLevel, Carluke High School and Police Scotland. The event was attended by over 150 people and it was amazing to see all of our learners along with their families, community partners, YFCL staff and elected members come together celebrate the success of the people we have been working with this year. Carluke Universal Connections have an extensive programme of weekly groups and activities for young people adults and families, for more information on this please follow us on our social media channels or feel free to contact us by phone. Facebook: @Carluke Universal Connections YFCL Twitter: @Carluke_YFCL Instagram: @Carlukeuc_yfcl Tiktok: @Carlukeuc Tel: 01555 751818 The Open University provides a wide range of courses. Some of them free and there are flexible payment and funding options if you need to pay fees. Join the experts in Supported Distance Learning and study around your life. The O.U Benefits? Study for Free – Study At Your Own Pace – Study Wherever You Want. Open University Website: https://www.open.ac.uk Open Learn is the Open University’s home for learning online; all the courses are free and there are no entry requirements or start and end dates. Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ The University of the 3rd Age movement is a collection of groups that run local and online member led learning for those no longer in full time work across the UK. Website: https://www.u3a.org.uk. Lanark and District u3a meet regularly to take part in over 30 different activities. Find out more by looking on their website: https://www.ldu3a.com COMMUNITY RESOURCE BANK Toolkits Developing a governing document / constitution Once a need to form a new community group has been identified and an appropriate legal structure determined, the next step in establishing a community group is to develop a suitable governing document. The type of governing document varies depending on the chosen legal structure but for a community group in its simplest form, it will be a constitution. A governing document/constitution will define what the community group is being established to achieve and how it will operate; essentially it is a formal set of rules that will bring structure. Key considerations when drafting a governing document/constitution include: What is the group’s legal name? What are the group’s purposes? Who is eligible to become a member? How is the management committee (chairperson, treasurer, secretary and any additional members) elected and what are its powers? What are the rules for meetings? What procedures are in place for managing the group’s finances? In the event of being dissolved, what will happen to the group’s assets? When developing a governing document/constitution it’s useful to refer to a template. VASLan provides a template for a community group in its simplest form while SCVO provides a range of templates for common legal structures. Although templates can be easily adapted to suit, it is however important that the content and purpose of each individual clause is understood and will meet the specific needs of the group. For further information or support with developing a governing document/constitution, please see VASLan’s Resource Kit or contact Ann Sangster (ann.sangster@vaslan.org.uk) or Joanne McMann (joanne.mcmann@vaslan.org.uk). Funding & Training Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2022-23 Following the announcement of the second year of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund in May 2022, VASLan, the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for South Lanarkshire, is proud to again take the role of funding lead for the South Lanarkshire area. Round one of the fund launched in November 2021 with an initial total of £888,000 available to South Lanarkshire, eventually rising to £1,058,983. The TSI will again work with local partners in managing and distributing the second round of the fund to third sector initiatives that promote positive mental health and wellbeing at a grassroots, community level. The fund will open to applications in early October, with initiatives able to apply for a micro grant (up to £2,000), small grant (up to £7,500), main grant (£7,501-£20,000) or partnership grant (£20,001-£50,000). For further information on the fund, please see VASLan’s website or contact funding@vaslan.org.uk / 01698 300390. Building and Celebrating Communities (BCC) Fund Brought to you by VASLan in partnership with the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, the Building and Celebrating Communities (BCC) Fund is currently open to applications. The BCC programme is based on the principles of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), demonstrating that people, local assets and individual strengths are key to ensuring sustainable community development and that people have a life of their choosing. This small grant scheme aims to support grassroots third sector initiatives to deliver projects that help communities to live well, recognise their strengths and generate spaces to build things that matter to them. A total of £74,000 is available via the fund, with initiatives able to apply for £500 - £2,500. To apply, please visit VASLan’s website. For further information on the fund or support in accessing the digital application form, please contact Aislinn Watters (BCC Coordinator) at aislinn.watters@vaslan.org.uk South Lanarkshire Council – Community Grants. SLC can provide financial support to a wide range of community groups through the Council’s Community Grant Scheme. The scheme can deliver grants of up to £1000 for a range of activities or to promote and publicise the group in the local community. Website: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk VASLan (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) As the third sector interface for South Lanarkshire, VASLan aims to shape, strengthen and serve a strong, vibrant, empowered and inclusive volunteering community and Third Sector in South Lanarkshire. Website: www.vaslan.org.uk SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector. Their mission is to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland. Website: https://SCVO.scot Foundation Scotland. Foundation Scotland aims to help communities take action, create positive change and deliver lasting impact. Website: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk FSI (The Foundation for Social Improvement) The FSI helps small charities in the UK make a bigger impact by providing free and subsidised training, affordable charity consultancy service and more.# Website: https://www.thefsi.org WHAT’S ON / LOCAL NEWS Jam & Ham Festival is back! After a gap of 2 years, the Trust is delighted that the Jam and Ham event is happening again this year from 24 September til 1 October. There will be the usual mix of food, music, competition and fun for the kids. There is a change to the Art Display this year, as the work of local artists will be on display at the ONESPACE Community Hub at 76 High Street from 24 September til 1 October. Lots of chances to see the work of local artists and possibly buy something. Workshops this year include Baking Scones & Other Goodies, Christmas Decorations, Yoga, Mixed Media and Botanical Art for Absolute Beginners and will take place from 21 September til 1 October. Before the Jamboree on the Saturday, come along and enjoy a musical event, featuring local talent, in Kirkton Church on Friday, 30th September at 7.30pm. On Saturday come along and enjoy FREE rides for children of all ages, Ramsay’s food, market stalls, jampionships and live music in the Courtyard from 11am til 4pm. As in previous years, we hope you visit in your thousands. SEE YOU THERE! Jean Douglas, Director, Event Coordinator For event updates check out our webpage: www.onecarluke.org.uk/jam-ham-festival-2022 or our facebook page: carlukejamandhamfestival LOCAL MEMORIES GROUP On Monday, 12 September an exhibition opened in Carluke Library displaying a series of old photographs of the town’s High School and the local primary schools. These feature class photographs as well as those of school buildings, school activities and PTAs. A small number of school-related artefacts will also be available for perusal. The exhibition will run until 21 October and it is hoped that those attending will take the opportunity to record in writing their own recollections of their local schooldays. Moreover, should they indicate a willingness to do so, a small number of respondents will subsequently be invited for interview to have their reminiscences recorded as part of an ongoing project to create an anecdotal history of Carluke and the surrounding area which will subsequently focus upon Entertainment / Recreation and then Employment. All the resulting material will be retained by the Carluke Parish Historical Society. During the first week of the exhibition members of the Local Memories Group will attend the library for an hour each day and their future attendance will be dependent upon the level of interest shown by the local community. Finally, thanks are due to a small, anonymous group of members of the local community who provided a generous donation to enable the Local Memories Group to ‘kickstart’ the project while it awaits the outcome of an application for grant funding. Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network The new Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network was launched at St Nicholas Church, Lanark, on Friday 16th September. In partnership with Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan), Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Healthy Valleys are working to bring Clydesdale's community groups and organisations together on a quarterly basis to have their voice heard by the third sector and beyond. The new Third Sector Locality Network structure replaces the previously held Third Sector Forum and provides a vital opportunity for networking, support, partnership working and shared learning. The launch event included third sector representation from across Clydesdale, including Carluke, and was formatted based on the results of a prior sector-wide survey which received significant engagement. Key themes identified via this survey - including funding - were discussed, with an update from VASLan, networking and a ‘have your say’ item also featuring on a varied agenda. The next round of the Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network will be held during December. Please look out for further information and take the opportunity to support the events to ensure that your organisation’s voice is heard. Request for Help from VIVA / Villagers in the Valley Association Since VIVA was formed 14 years ago to provide social interaction between residents over the age of 60 in the Clyde Valley area, we have been fortunate to have the use of minibuses from the Rural Development Trust in Douglas Water, to take us on theatre outings, day trips, walking outings etc. at a reasonable cost which allowed us to be very inclusive. We provided our own drivers and on occasions hired three minibuses at a time to accommodate the number of members wishing to take part Due to the Covid epidemic all our outings came to an abrupt end and on getting back to normal we were starting to plan a few outings to take place before the end of this year but on contacting Gordon Muir in charge at the Rural Development Trust to ascertain the current costs we received the unwelcome news that they were selling off all the minibuses and we could no longer hire more than one until the end of the year when they would be no longer operating. Gordon could not advise us of an alternative. Over the years we have had many varied outings and have many happy memories of the places visited, meals taken together and theatre shows enjoyed and it is so sad that these pleasures may be coming to an end. If anyone knows of any alternative transport provider who would be able to help us with this problem could you please get in touch with me on 07484 305866 or email vivavillagegroup@gmail.com Any suggestions would be welcome. All current information on VIVA can be found on our website viva.chessck.co.uk Thanks for any help. Edna Munro South Lanarkshire View – https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture – https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Visit Lanarkshire – https://www.visitlanarkshire.com What’s On Lanarkshire – https://www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk ONECAN Website The ONECarluke Area Network website has recently had a small facelift to make it easier and more user friendly. We have added in sections for community groups or businesses to add in volunteering opportunities and jobs. Not only that, it is now even easier to add your own news or even your community group to the website with the new participant dashboard which you can find once you are logged in. We encourage you to check it out and let us know any feedback. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/ Any questions, pop them over to info@onecarluke.org.uk Megan is going off on Maternity leave from the 22nd of July. Carluke Development Trust will be providing cover of her role in September. WHAT’S ON CALENDAR VOLUNTEERING Clydesdale Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank need a variety of volunteers to help them continue their service. Can you help? All of the opportunities are listed on the ONECAN Website. Find an Opportunity ONECAN Community Garden Your community garden needs you! Can you spare a few hours throughout the week or weekend to help plant, weed, strim and tidy up the Community Garden? The team are always happy to see new faces get involved. 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View this email in your browser THIS MONTH’S FOCUS: LIFELONG LEARNING The children are back at schools, and students are returning to colleges and universities too. Whether we are studying chosen courses or not we never stop learning if we keep our minds open to what life can teach us. There are lots of ways to learn various skills, enjoy new interests and make friends along the way for all ages. Many of our community groups provide these opportunities and are a vital part of our towns and villages. They have done well to survive the Covid restrictions and need our support if we want them to continue. Carluke Universal Connections Summer Awards Night On the 31st August, Carluke Universal Connections held their summer awards night at Carluke Lifestyles centre. The event was to celebrate the hard work, achievements and success stories of the young people, adults and families involved with Carluke UC. Many individual and group awards were given out on the night in categories such as personal development, positive participation, community champion, young person of the summer and summer hub volunteer. The awards night also allowed Carluke UC to showcase the partnerships we are building and continuing to develop within the local community, with StreetLevel, Carluke High School and Police Scotland. The event was attended by over 150 people and it was amazing to see all of our learners along with their families, community partners, YFCL staff and elected members come together celebrate the success of the people we have been working with this year. Carluke Universal Connections have an extensive programme of weekly groups and activities for young people adults and families, for more information on this please follow us on our social media channels or feel free to contact us by phone. Facebook: @Carluke Universal Connections YFCL Twitter: @Carluke_YFCL Instagram: @Carlukeuc_yfcl Tiktok: @Carlukeuc Tel: 01555 751818 The Open University provides a wide range of courses. Some of them free and there are flexible payment and funding options if you need to pay fees. Join the experts in Supported Distance Learning and study around your life. The O.U Benefits? Study for Free – Study At Your Own Pace – Study Wherever You Want. Open University Website: https://www.open.ac.uk Open Learn is the Open University’s home for learning online; all the courses are free and there are no entry requirements or start and end dates. Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/ The University of the 3rd Age movement is a collection of groups that run local and online member led learning for those no longer in full time work across the UK. Website: https://www.u3a.org.uk. Lanark and District u3a meet regularly to take part in over 30 different activities. Find out more by looking on their website: https://www.ldu3a.com COMMUNITY RESOURCE BANK Toolkits Developing a governing document / constitution Once a need to form a new community group has been identified and an appropriate legal structure determined, the next step in establishing a community group is to develop a suitable governing document. The type of governing document varies depending on the chosen legal structure but for a community group in its simplest form, it will be a constitution. A governing document/constitution will define what the community group is being established to achieve and how it will operate; essentially it is a formal set of rules that will bring structure. Key considerations when drafting a governing document/constitution include: What is the group’s legal name? What are the group’s purposes? Who is eligible to become a member? How is the management committee (chairperson, treasurer, secretary and any additional members) elected and what are its powers? What are the rules for meetings? What procedures are in place for managing the group’s finances? In the event of being dissolved, what will happen to the group’s assets? When developing a governing document/constitution it’s useful to refer to a template. VASLan provides a template for a community group in its simplest form while SCVO provides a range of templates for common legal structures. Although templates can be easily adapted to suit, it is however important that the content and purpose of each individual clause is understood and will meet the specific needs of the group. For further information or support with developing a governing document/constitution, please see VASLan’s Resource Kit or contact Ann Sangster (ann.sangster@vaslan.org.uk) or Joanne McMann (joanne.mcmann@vaslan.org.uk). Funding & Training Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund 2022-23 Following the announcement of the second year of the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund in May 2022, VASLan, the Third Sector Interface (TSI) for South Lanarkshire, is proud to again take the role of funding lead for the South Lanarkshire area. Round one of the fund launched in November 2021 with an initial total of £888,000 available to South Lanarkshire, eventually rising to £1,058,983. The TSI will again work with local partners in managing and distributing the second round of the fund to third sector initiatives that promote positive mental health and wellbeing at a grassroots, community level. The fund will open to applications in early October, with initiatives able to apply for a micro grant (up to £2,000), small grant (up to £7,500), main grant (£7,501-£20,000) or partnership grant (£20,001-£50,000). For further information on the fund, please see VASLan’s website or contact funding@vaslan.org.uk / 01698 300390. Building and Celebrating Communities (BCC) Fund Brought to you by VASLan in partnership with the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, the Building and Celebrating Communities (BCC) Fund is currently open to applications. The BCC programme is based on the principles of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), demonstrating that people, local assets and individual strengths are key to ensuring sustainable community development and that people have a life of their choosing. This small grant scheme aims to support grassroots third sector initiatives to deliver projects that help communities to live well, recognise their strengths and generate spaces to build things that matter to them. A total of £74,000 is available via the fund, with initiatives able to apply for £500 - £2,500. To apply, please visit VASLan’s website. For further information on the fund or support in accessing the digital application form, please contact Aislinn Watters (BCC Coordinator) at aislinn.watters@vaslan.org.uk South Lanarkshire Council – Community Grants. SLC can provide financial support to a wide range of community groups through the Council’s Community Grant Scheme. The scheme can deliver grants of up to £1000 for a range of activities or to promote and publicise the group in the local community. Website: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk VASLan (Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire) As the third sector interface for South Lanarkshire, VASLan aims to shape, strengthen and serve a strong, vibrant, empowered and inclusive volunteering community and Third Sector in South Lanarkshire. Website: www.vaslan.org.uk SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector. Their mission is to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland. Website: https://SCVO.scot Foundation Scotland. Foundation Scotland aims to help communities take action, create positive change and deliver lasting impact. Website: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk FSI (The Foundation for Social Improvement) The FSI helps small charities in the UK make a bigger impact by providing free and subsidised training, affordable charity consultancy service and more.# Website: https://www.thefsi.org WHAT’S ON / LOCAL NEWS Jam & Ham Festival is back! After a gap of 2 years, the Trust is delighted that the Jam and Ham event is happening again this year from 24 September til 1 October. There will be the usual mix of food, music, competition and fun for the kids. There is a change to the Art Display this year, as the work of local artists will be on display at the ONESPACE Community Hub at 76 High Street from 24 September til 1 October. Lots of chances to see the work of local artists and possibly buy something. Workshops this year include Baking Scones & Other Goodies, Christmas Decorations, Yoga, Mixed Media and Botanical Art for Absolute Beginners and will take place from 21 September til 1 October. Before the Jamboree on the Saturday, come along and enjoy a musical event, featuring local talent, in Kirkton Church on Friday, 30th September at 7.30pm. On Saturday come along and enjoy FREE rides for children of all ages, Ramsay’s food, market stalls, jampionships and live music in the Courtyard from 11am til 4pm. As in previous years, we hope you visit in your thousands. SEE YOU THERE! Jean Douglas, Director, Event Coordinator For event updates check out our webpage: www.onecarluke.org.uk/jam-ham-festival-2022 or our facebook page: carlukejamandhamfestival LOCAL MEMORIES GROUP On Monday, 12 September an exhibition opened in Carluke Library displaying a series of old photographs of the town’s High School and the local primary schools. These feature class photographs as well as those of school buildings, school activities and PTAs. A small number of school-related artefacts will also be available for perusal. The exhibition will run until 21 October and it is hoped that those attending will take the opportunity to record in writing their own recollections of their local schooldays. Moreover, should they indicate a willingness to do so, a small number of respondents will subsequently be invited for interview to have their reminiscences recorded as part of an ongoing project to create an anecdotal history of Carluke and the surrounding area which will subsequently focus upon Entertainment / Recreation and then Employment. All the resulting material will be retained by the Carluke Parish Historical Society. During the first week of the exhibition members of the Local Memories Group will attend the library for an hour each day and their future attendance will be dependent upon the level of interest shown by the local community. Finally, thanks are due to a small, anonymous group of members of the local community who provided a generous donation to enable the Local Memories Group to ‘kickstart’ the project while it awaits the outcome of an application for grant funding. Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network The new Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network was launched at St Nicholas Church, Lanark, on Friday 16th September. In partnership with Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan), Clydesdale Community Initiatives (CCI) and Healthy Valleys are working to bring Clydesdale's community groups and organisations together on a quarterly basis to have their voice heard by the third sector and beyond. The new Third Sector Locality Network structure replaces the previously held Third Sector Forum and provides a vital opportunity for networking, support, partnership working and shared learning. The launch event included third sector representation from across Clydesdale, including Carluke, and was formatted based on the results of a prior sector-wide survey which received significant engagement. Key themes identified via this survey - including funding - were discussed, with an update from VASLan, networking and a ‘have your say’ item also featuring on a varied agenda. The next round of the Clydesdale Third Sector Locality Network will be held during December. Please look out for further information and take the opportunity to support the events to ensure that your organisation’s voice is heard. Request for Help from VIVA / Villagers in the Valley Association Since VIVA was formed 14 years ago to provide social interaction between residents over the age of 60 in the Clyde Valley area, we have been fortunate to have the use of minibuses from the Rural Development Trust in Douglas Water, to take us on theatre outings, day trips, walking outings etc. at a reasonable cost which allowed us to be very inclusive. We provided our own drivers and on occasions hired three minibuses at a time to accommodate the number of members wishing to take part Due to the Covid epidemic all our outings came to an abrupt end and on getting back to normal we were starting to plan a few outings to take place before the end of this year but on contacting Gordon Muir in charge at the Rural Development Trust to ascertain the current costs we received the unwelcome news that they were selling off all the minibuses and we could no longer hire more than one until the end of the year when they would be no longer operating. Gordon could not advise us of an alternative. Over the years we have had many varied outings and have many happy memories of the places visited, meals taken together and theatre shows enjoyed and it is so sad that these pleasures may be coming to an end. If anyone knows of any alternative transport provider who would be able to help us with this problem could you please get in touch with me on 07484 305866 or email vivavillagegroup@gmail.com Any suggestions would be welcome. All current information on VIVA can be found on our website viva.chessck.co.uk Thanks for any help. Edna Munro South Lanarkshire View – https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture – https://www.slleisureandculture.co.uk Visit Lanarkshire – https://www.visitlanarkshire.com What’s On Lanarkshire – https://www.whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk ONECAN Website The ONECarluke Area Network website has recently had a small facelift to make it easier and more user friendly. We have added in sections for community groups or businesses to add in volunteering opportunities and jobs. Not only that, it is now even easier to add your own news or even your community group to the website with the new participant dashboard which you can find once you are logged in. We encourage you to check it out and let us know any feedback. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/ Any questions, pop them over to info@onecarluke.org.uk Megan is going off on Maternity leave from the 22nd of July. Carluke Development Trust will be providing cover of her role in September. WHAT’S ON CALENDAR VOLUNTEERING Clydesdale Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank need a variety of volunteers to help them continue their service. Can you help? All of the opportunities are listed on the ONECAN Website. Find an Opportunity ONECAN Community Garden Your community garden needs you! Can you spare a few hours throughout the week or weekend to help plant, weed, strim and tidy up the Community Garden? The team are always happy to see new faces get involved. 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]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:12:25 +0000 https://mailchi.mp/9a55c64584c1/onecan-summer-newsletter https://mailchi.mp/9a55c64584c1/onecan-summer-newsletter Your Community this Summer

View this email in your browser This Month’s Focus Our focus in this newsletter is on our community, what's on, and how to get involved. The latest factsheet has been provided by Lynn Shaw from the Community Engagement Team at South Lanarkshire Council. You can find the Factsheet over on the ONECAN Website here. Community Resource Bank Funding & Training Be sure to keep up to date with all local funding & training for your community groups via; http://www.vaslan.org.uk/ https://scvo.scot/ https://www.thefsi.org/ What’s On / Local News Carluke & District Gala Day 2022 It was fantastic to see the Gala Day back in full swing this year. Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Gala Day procession, the entries were fantastic. See all of the photos over on Carluke Gala Day Facebook Page Unveiling of Commemorative Stone to honour the NHS commissioned by Carluke Rotary Club commissioned On 22.6.22, a plaque commissioned by the Carluke Rotary Club was unveiled in the Market Square by Councillor Eileen Logan to remember those who lost their lives and the dedication of the NHS staff in the Coronavirus pandemic. Learn More Carluke Men’s Shed The Men’s Shed have had a community defibrillator installed at their woodwork shed at the ONECAN Community Garden and High Mill. They’ve also been fundraising and recently Tom Kennedy along with his wife completed the Kiltwalk. Find out more here Scotlands Stories As you may be aware, 2022 has been designated the Year of Scotland’s Stories and, with that in mind, a number of local residents have formed what they are calling a Local Memories Group (LMG). Its aim is to capture for posterity the memories of both young and old residents within the area which comprises the Parish of Carluke, and which includes the villages of Law, Braidwood, Yieldshields, Kilncadzow and Crossford, and thereby establish a detailed but informal, anecdotal history of the area. In the first instance, the LMG has decided to focus on 3 main topics - Education, Employment, and Entertainment. More information about this exciting project and how individuals and local community communities may participate in it will be made available in August. Help shape the new Third Sector Locality Network (Clydesdale) The New Third Sector Locality Network is replacing the Third Sector Forums. You can help shape this by completing the online survey which includes further information. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of this and to shape it to the needs of the community/groups/third sector organisations so would ask if you could take the time to complete in on behalf of the group that you are involved in. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/B8RVPSY What’s On Calendar ONECAN Summer Fayre | 16th & 17th July | Carluke Market Square Universal Connections Summer Programme can be found here. Forrest Friends Drop Off Kids Sessions | 20th, 21st & 26th July | Braidwood Pond Crossford Curios Vintage & Craft Fayre | 6th August | Clyde Valley Family Park Kirkton Church Parish Grouping Picnic | 7th August | Kirkton Church ONECAN August Fayre | 12th - 14th August | Carluke Market Square Green Apple Nursery Car Boot Sale | 13th August You can also find activities at; South Lanarkshire Leisure What’s On Lanarkshire Days Out with the Kids ONECAN Website The ONECarluke Area Network website has recently had a small facelift to make it easier and more user friendly. We have added in sections for community groups or businesses to add in volunteering opportunities and jobs. Not only that, it is now even easier to add your own news or even your community group to the website with the new participant dashboard which you can find once you are logged in. We encourage you to check it out and let us know any feedback. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/ Any questions, pop them over to newsdesk@onecan.org.uk Megan is going off on Maternity leave from the 22nd of July. Carluke Development Trust will be providing cover of her role in September. Volunteering Opportunities Clydesdale Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank need a variety of volunteers to help them continue their service. Can you help? All of the opportunities are listed on the ONECAN Website. Find an Opportunity ONECAN Community Garden Your community garden needs you! Can you spare a few hours throughout the week or weekend to help plant, weed, strim and tidy up the Community Garden? The team are always happy to see new faces get involved. Get in touch VASLAN The VASLAN website is a great place to start when looking for new opportunities. Find Opportunities Here Subscribe Subscribe to this email Make sure you receive this email by subscribing here Copyright (C) 2022 Carluke Development Trust. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

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View this email in your browser This Month’s Focus Our focus in this newsletter is on our community, what's on, and how to get involved. The latest factsheet has been provided by Lynn Shaw from the Community Engagement Team at South Lanarkshire Council. You can find the Factsheet over on the ONECAN Website here. Community Resource Bank Funding & Training Be sure to keep up to date with all local funding & training for your community groups via; http://www.vaslan.org.uk/ https://scvo.scot/ https://www.thefsi.org/ What’s On / Local News Carluke & District Gala Day 2022 It was fantastic to see the Gala Day back in full swing this year. Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Gala Day procession, the entries were fantastic. See all of the photos over on Carluke Gala Day Facebook Page Unveiling of Commemorative Stone to honour the NHS commissioned by Carluke Rotary Club commissioned On 22.6.22, a plaque commissioned by the Carluke Rotary Club was unveiled in the Market Square by Councillor Eileen Logan to remember those who lost their lives and the dedication of the NHS staff in the Coronavirus pandemic. Learn More Carluke Men’s Shed The Men’s Shed have had a community defibrillator installed at their woodwork shed at the ONECAN Community Garden and High Mill. They’ve also been fundraising and recently Tom Kennedy along with his wife completed the Kiltwalk. Find out more here Scotlands Stories As you may be aware, 2022 has been designated the Year of Scotland’s Stories and, with that in mind, a number of local residents have formed what they are calling a Local Memories Group (LMG). Its aim is to capture for posterity the memories of both young and old residents within the area which comprises the Parish of Carluke, and which includes the villages of Law, Braidwood, Yieldshields, Kilncadzow and Crossford, and thereby establish a detailed but informal, anecdotal history of the area. In the first instance, the LMG has decided to focus on 3 main topics - Education, Employment, and Entertainment. More information about this exciting project and how individuals and local community communities may participate in it will be made available in August. Help shape the new Third Sector Locality Network (Clydesdale) The New Third Sector Locality Network is replacing the Third Sector Forums. You can help shape this by completing the online survey which includes further information. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of this and to shape it to the needs of the community/groups/third sector organisations so would ask if you could take the time to complete in on behalf of the group that you are involved in. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/B8RVPSY What’s On Calendar ONECAN Summer Fayre | 16th & 17th July | Carluke Market Square Universal Connections Summer Programme can be found here. Forrest Friends Drop Off Kids Sessions | 20th, 21st & 26th July | Braidwood Pond Crossford Curios Vintage & Craft Fayre | 6th August | Clyde Valley Family Park Kirkton Church Parish Grouping Picnic | 7th August | Kirkton Church ONECAN August Fayre | 12th - 14th August | Carluke Market Square Green Apple Nursery Car Boot Sale | 13th August You can also find activities at; South Lanarkshire Leisure What’s On Lanarkshire Days Out with the Kids ONECAN Website The ONECarluke Area Network website has recently had a small facelift to make it easier and more user friendly. We have added in sections for community groups or businesses to add in volunteering opportunities and jobs. Not only that, it is now even easier to add your own news or even your community group to the website with the new participant dashboard which you can find once you are logged in. We encourage you to check it out and let us know any feedback. https://www.onecarluke.org.uk/ Any questions, pop them over to newsdesk@onecan.org.uk Megan is going off on Maternity leave from the 22nd of July. Carluke Development Trust will be providing cover of her role in September. Volunteering Opportunities Clydesdale Foodbank Clydesdale Foodbank need a variety of volunteers to help them continue their service. Can you help? All of the opportunities are listed on the ONECAN Website. Find an Opportunity ONECAN Community Garden Your community garden needs you! Can you spare a few hours throughout the week or weekend to help plant, weed, strim and tidy up the Community Garden? The team are always happy to see new faces get involved. Get in touch VASLAN The VASLAN website is a great place to start when looking for new opportunities. Find Opportunities Here Subscribe Subscribe to this email Make sure you receive this email by subscribing here Copyright (C) 2022 Carluke Development Trust. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:35:22 +0000 https://mailchi.mp/bd6753d18c8f/onecan-community-groups-april-newsletter https://mailchi.mp/bd6753d18c8f/onecan-community-groups-april-newsletter

View this email in your browser Spring is known as the "Season of Hope and New Beginnings." The longer days and rebirth of nature around us can certainly lift our spirits after the cold Winter period. Despite the past difficulties, we hope that the community groups in our towns and villages will feel encouraged to persevere and thrive in the future so that all ages can continue to come together for support, recreation and fun. We really do need them! Seasons Greetings from the members of the Community Groups' Support Team who work together to produce these newsletters which we hope you find interesting. This Month’s Focus Our focus this month is on Our Local Stories 2022 has been designated Scotland’s Year of Stories. This is a year in which stories inspired by, created, or written in Scotland will be showcased and celebrated. The love of stories is hardwired into us all; it is one of the strongest ways we connect with one another and share our experiences. Great stories, well told, can evoke indelible images in our minds and bring contemporary and traditional cultures to life. We are aiming to bring local tales, history and culture together from the One Carluke Area Network to develop a ‘Storybook of Carluke’ We are looking for volunteers to help take this project forward and would be keen to hear from any Community Groups who may wish to dedicate some time to this. Carluke Parish Historical Society along with Carluke Library are also supporting this project. Please contact Megan - megan.lannigan@onecan.org.uk - to get involved and help us save our stories! Community Resource Bank Funding Climate Emergency and Food Fund Grants South Lanarkshire Council is offering community groups access to two new grants that will support projects to contribute to a cleaner, greener South Lanarkshire. The Climate Emergency and Resilience Fund is offering grants of up to £2,500 to help community groups to turn their ideas into community projects such as community spaces/gardens, community reuse/recycle schemes, community clean-up projects and initiatives to increase local biodiversity. The Food Strategy Support Fund is offering grants of up to £1,000 to help community groups that wish to introduce or develop food growing activities on council land or within council facilities. The fund can support a number of costs including tools, seeds, educational resources and professional services needed to set up new sites such as ground investigations etc. Please see South Lanarkshire Council’s website for further information and to access the full guidance and the application for each fund. The Weir Charitable Trust The aim of the Weir Charitable Trust is to support individuals, groups and charities, new or established, which are based in Scotland and provide services in Scotland. Applicants must have an annual income of less than £125,000, be seeking funding of less than £25,000 and meet one of the five qualifying categories – sport, health, culture, animal welfare or recreational facilities. Please see the charity’s website for further information. Training Funded by the Scottish Government, Just Enterprise offers targeted and tailored support to help sustain, develop and grow social enterprises and enterprising charities in Scotland. The programme offers a number of free training opportunities including: Start Up Webinar: Book Keeping (18th April, 2-3pm OR 9th May 11.30am-12.30pm) Start Up Webinar: SWOT Analysis for Rural Social Enterprise (26th April, 10-11am) Charitable Trading (10th May, 11am-12.30pm OR 9th August, 11am-12.30pm) EasyFundraising If your group isn't already using easyfundraising to raise money, read on. It has to be just about the simplest way to raise money for your good cause. It is the UK’s biggest charity fundraising site. It’s simple to use, and it’s free. Easyfundraising turns your everyday online shopping into donations for your good cause, at no cost to you. How? Just visit your favourite retailers through their website and then shop as normal. Once you’ve made a purchase the retailer will then make a small donation to your cause to say “thank you”. They accept thousands of causes, including charities, schools and pre-schools, sports teams, scouts, brownies and guides, religious groups, youth groups, World Challengers, student fundraisers and many more. The list of retailers you can shop and raise funds through is huge and include big names such as John Lewis, M&S, Boden, Expedia, Amazon, eBay, all the major supermarkets, holiday operators, insurance providers, plus a wide range of smaller and more niche online shops and stores. An average online shopper can easily raise over £100 a year with easyfundraising. The donation per purchase will generally be between 0.5% and 10%. Some retailers – including insurance and broadband providers – will pay a set fee which can be in the £100s. Here is easyfundraisings explanation of what you need to do to raise donations. "Firstly, register with us and tell us who you want to support. If your cause isn’t listed yet, you can either register it yourself or ask someone within your cause to do it. Then, next time you want to buy something online, log into easyfundraising first and click on the retailer you want to shop with. You’ll then be taken to their website where you can continue to make your purchase in the usual way. But – crucially – because you visited easyfundraising first, your cause will get a donation." Visit here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/register-your-good-cause/ What’s On / Local News April Ground-Breaking Event at Rankin Gaitway The One Carluke Area Network Team were delighted to 'Break-Ground' at Rankin Gaitway. We were joined by Màiri McAllan MSP for Clydesdale, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor David Shearer & Cllr Lynsey Hamilton- Clydesdale West along with members of our ONECAN working groups. ONE Carluke Area Network (ONECAN) successfully secured grant support from the South Lanarkshire Town Centre Fund to refresh, improve and develop the Rankin Gait Precinct area creating the new Rankin Gaitway Community Space. ONECAN commissioned Architects to review the existing Rankin Gait area and provide plans setting out a number of activities that will create a more dynamic and usable community space. The ONECAN Town & Town Centre Group supported by the architects developed the design and plan set out in the flyer below. It's an exciting improvement within our local area and we can't wait to see it progress. See the Plans here