East Lothian Council’s Connected Communities

One Council Partnership fund live. Process slightly different from last year. If you need support please contact Partnership Funding or our partners @VolunteerEL can assist. Closes on 2nd Dec ⬇️ @elcourier @colinmcginn @Lee_AnneMenzies @CllrMcLeod @FionaDugdale1 @ConnectedComEL

MAP Communities Day 11-3 @ Fisherrow Centre Musselburgh. Free event for all the family. @MusselburghAP @ELCouncil

🗓️ This evening, a General Election has been called 📱 Make sure you are registered to vote at gov.uk/register-to-vo… 🪪 Young people can use their @YoungScot card as voter ID - find out more at young.scot/voting 📨 Want to vote by post? Details: gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

🎁 Young people can get some exciting Rewards on our Young Scot Membership platform! Currently they have a chance to win: 🖊️ 📚 Manga Bundle bit.ly/3xong43 Encourage young people to visit membership.young.scot to see all of the opportunities available for them!

A few spaces have become available for Emergency First Aid training for community groups in Fa'side in partnership with Fa'side Community Kitchen. taking place on Wednesday 17th April or Friday, 19th April. For more info email fasideck.booking@gmail.com

It may be the end of the year but what better time for you to get to know the hard working team at @connected_fa Watch this little video to find out who we are and what we do! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @ConnectedComEL @ELCouncil @RadioSaltire @eastlothianlibs @VolunteerEL @elcourier

If you know or suspect that someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse it can be upsetting, and difficult to know what to do. Read our guide for information on how you can help, in a way that is safe and supportive. bit.ly/3Xr4j8N

👏Opportunity for artist(s) In partnership with greenspace scotland we seek an artist /artists to create a focal point of reflection for the #RememberingTogether Covid Community Memorial project in all 6 Area Partnerships in #EastLothian Info here t.ly/vDncf 📷

Do you want a better understanding about what young people think now & their perception of the future? 🔎 Join us to find out the latest insights regarding young people’s lives alongside their thoughts on tech, social media, AI, health & wellbeing 👇 bit.ly/4ca6cin

Are you looking to try something new or become more active? Why not check out some great classes we have on offer below ⬇️ Walking Hockey (we also have a come try session on 11th April for those who want to see what's involved-info below) Simple Yoga Senior Movements

This #YoungCarersActionDay Megan, a young carer, talks about the impact & benefits of the Young Carers Package ❤️ Young people can find out if they might be a young carer & what support they're entitled to at young.scot/youngcarers

Do you support young people in your work? @ScotGov is running a consultation on the #UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024: Statutory Guidance on Part 2 and 3, section 18 This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the guidance draft 👇 bit.ly/3wzFhvZ

🙋 We have an exciting volunteering opportunity for young people who want to have their voices heard on the #UNCRC & young people's rights! They can sign up to join one of our online sessions & discuss their thoughts! 📆 12 or 27 March 🎂 aged 11-25 young.scot/get-involved/s…

A FIVE-YEAR-OLD boy has raised more than £250 for a North Berwick group by selling his baby toys. dlvr.it/T3ds49 👇 Full story

East Lothian Climate Hub are seeking 2 or 3 musicians/small groups to play at their Green Futures Festival at QMU on 16th Mar 10am-3pm. If you are a youth act or know of someone who might like to take part, please complete the application form below ASAP forms.gle/n8BhwgBVdA4HD4…

We're living through stressful times right now and everyone's feeling it. Our staff are doing their best to assist local residents and businesses whilst delivering essential services. Please - be nice. #zerotolerance

East Lothian Coastal Cleanup: Morrison's Haven - Scottish Seabird Centre seabird.org/events/east-lo…

Some young people from East Lothian had a blast today with their Trumberbone Carnival Street Band performance outside the Scottish Parliament! It's the culmination of project managed by our Arts Service. Read more: orlo.uk/or1r3 @TheBrunton