We have two more FREE cycling events coming up with Cycling UK!
For the kids Session, you can book one space per child, but will need one adult to stay with each child. Balance bikes will be provided.
For the two ride-outs, you will need your own bike, and you will be guided through a quick video-based safety check when you book.
And don’t forget, our Bike Repairers will be at the Repair Cafe from 10am -1pm, and refreshments will also be available in the GMI Hall between the two ride outs.
This month Katie, our Glencairn Health & Wellbeing Officer, has met with the D&G Sustainable Food Partnership to show them around the Moniaive Community Garden, and discuss our plans for the year ahead.
We now have a “Good Food Story” on their website – why not take a look? There are loads of other fabulous community gardens on there to inspire you!
https://www.dgsustainablefoodpartnership.org/good-food-case-studies
For anyone who completed the Scottish Government’s Flood Resilience Strategy Consultation in 2024, there is a brief FEEDBACK on their website now, with a link to the full Report.
This includes the following six priority areas for action:
Under the “Outcome Two: Places” section there is a good Case Study of the Eddleston Water Project, where a series of measures have been introduced to enhance flood resilience through the restoration of natural processes that slow water flows and increase the amount of water stored in the landscape. Techniques used included tree planting, log dams, storage ponds and re-meandering to reconnect the river to its floodplain.
Follow the link for the full report:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-flood-resilience-strategy-3/pages/11/
“That was fun!” – The words of (almost) everybody who took an e-bike for a spin on Sunday morning!
Twelve people came and put the bikes through their paces, with one taking a ride over the Brae to Tynron. Whilst not everybody was ready to tackle steep hills, almost everybody was confident enough to take an e-bike out on the road for a longer test ride, after getting a feel on the school playground.
Thanks to Sian from Cycling UK for putting everyone through their paces, and sharing lots of helpful tips and information.
Thanks to everyone who supported this event!
Sessions typically cover:
Sorry, this session is for adults only.
Martina McKinnel, who has been working with pre-business start ups in Glencairn as part of the Delivering the Pathways Pilot Project, is holding an event in Thornhill next week:
Pathways to Potential: Women in Business and Tech
Date: Tuesday, February 11
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Old School, 15 Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill, DG3 5LL
Calling all women in business and/or technology! (This event is aimed at women BUT all are welcome!)
Join us for an inspiring and empowering event designed to connect, support, and inspire women entrepreneurs and innovators across the South of Scotland. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this is your chance to:
Network: Enjoy fun networking and meet like-minded people.
Learn: Be inspired by guest speaker Genna Masterton, founder of Kinoro, as she shares her journey from teacher to tech entrepreneur.
Grow: Discover support from Pathways and Techscaler to take your ideas and business to the next level.
Collaborate: Enjoy open networking and explore exciting opportunities with others.
Tickets are FREE, but spaces are limited!
Enjoy coffee, tea, a light lunch, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Click here to secure your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pathways-to-potential-women-in-business-and-tech-tickets-1206920163699
Let’s celebrate and elevate women in business and technology – see you there!
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