We have received various newsletters from Police Scotland & Trading Standards over the last week  – all as attached.

Business Watch Bulletin – June 2021

External Marketing (Police and Fire)

Trading Standards Bulletin

Bike Register Campaign 

In response to a huge spike in bicycle thefts over the last 12 months Crime Reduction Officers in North East Division are running a series of bicycle security events across communities in Grampian this summer.

As part of the campaign Police Scotland would like to give school age children, initially Academy age, in the region the opportunity to have their bikes added to the Police approved BikeRegister scheme. By simply adding owner and bike details to an onlline database it makes it much easier for bikes to be returned to their owners if stolen.

The cycle owner is notified by email with details of how to access their account. Once logged in, they can check the details on the account are correct and then print out a log book. You can also print off the A6 flyer so the cycle owner has details of the frame number and the BikeRegister website.

BikeRegister A6 Campaign Leaflet with reg details

 

 

 

Aberdeenshire’s Annual Doors Open Days event will be going digital in 2021 giving visitors online access to buildings across the Shire over the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with the event, Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates the built environment and aims, by providing free unique viewing opportunities to sites of historic, cultural, architectural and community interest; to increase public appreciation and enjoyment of Scotland’s built heritage; and to promote inclusion in Scotland’s civic spaces and activities.   The event is coordinated at a national level by the Scottish Civic Trust, and locally by the Environment Team within the Planning & Environment Service. 

Call for new venues for 2021!  Although last year’s event was somewhat different as a result of Covid restrictions, over 30 venues took part. Again in 2021 we are looking forward to making the most of continuing with the new digital format to bring the culture and heritage of Aberdeenshire to a wider audience than ever before, across the Shire, the country and beyond!  If you are part of or know of an organisation or community who would wish to participate in this year’s event, we would be delighted to hear from you.  This year, we are also hoping to build on the Scottish Government’s Year of Coasts and Waters by using the Doors Open Days event to highlight, celebrate and promote how we engage with this remarkable contributor to our environment.  If you require further information regarding the event, or wish to suggest a property or business please contact us at doorsopen@aberdeenshire.gov.uk  

 

Further information on hosting the event can be found here

Welcome to the KDP Bulletin.
 
ArtRoots
ArtRoots is a community fund for artistic and aesthetic improvements to traffic-free paths along the National Cycle Network in Scotland. Not only do art and aesthetic improvements provide a message that the path and its users are important, but they can also make a journey more enjoyable and increase user confidence in the route they are on.
It is hoped to encourage more people to travel by bike or foot, and by making cycle routes more attractive and enjoyable more people could be encouraged to choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper methods of travel.
This fund is for constituted community groups based in Scotland. The standard grant will be £2500.
Download the ArtRoots Fund Guidelines here.
 
Live Life Aberdeenshire App
Live Life Aberdeenshire have a new app which makes it easier to book and pay for activities in their venues.
The Live Life Aberdeenshire app is now available for Apple and Android devices.
View timetables at your chosen venue, book and pay for your session in just a few clicks.
You can download it for your device here.
 
Naturesave Trust
Grants are available from £500 to £2,500 to grassroots organisations seeking assistance for projects focused on nature conservation and biodiversity improvements. 
Deadline 30 June.
More here.
 
Connecting Scotland – Phase 3
Connecting Scotland is a Scottish Government program set up in response to coronavirus. It provides iPads, Chromebooks and support to develop digital skills for people who are digitally excluded and on low incomes.
Phase three is now underway and aims to remove barriers related to digital exclusion for unemployed young people and adults.
Organisations can apply for support on behalf of the people they work with. The deadline for this is the 5th of July 2021.
Click here for more information. 
 
Free PAMIS Training – Sporting Opportunities for Motor Development (SOMA)
This FREE one day course (normally £95/person) is available to those who want to find out more about SOMA and how the SOMA approach can be used for people with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and others who may benefit from activities using this approach. 
Two SOMA kits are being purchased for Stonehaven, and will be available for local use.
There will only be 12 spaces available so please book as soon as possible to secure your space.
Further information can be found on the attached flyer.  
 
Take a Break
Take a Break is Scotland’s short breaks fund for carers of disabled children, young people, and their families. Grants can be used for a break away; towards leisure activities or outings; sports equipment, and much, much more. 
The application deadline is 21st June 2021. 
Find out more here.
 
Supporting Communities Safely
The Supporting Communities Safely resource, developed by Public Health Scotland and SCDC, has been updated to support communities to start back safely.
With the immediate impact of the pandemic decreasing, groups will be able to come together again soon. This is fantastic news for communities and the services that support them. 
But as we move closer to re-opening, we are morally, practically, and legally obliged to take all possible precautions to avoid further infections.
The resource offers practical advice on how to effectively plan and deliver the measures like physical distancing and proper ventilation, both fundamental to achieve COVID safe services.
To view the latest update, click here.
 
Henry Duncan Grants 
This year’s Henry Duncan Grants will fund community-based support for mental health and wellbeing.
The fund is open to small charities and voluntary groups supporting communities experiencing disadvantage to improve mental health and wellbeing by reducing isolation and loneliness. This includes Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and rural communities.
Organisations should have an annual income up to £50,000.
Closing date 21^st July.
Visit the website for more information.
 
Young People and Place Festival
Want to include young people in discussions and decisions about place, but don’t know where to begin? Then this free virtual event is for you!
It’s also for youth workers and youth groups who want to learn how to give young people a voice in improving their local places. There’s a pick and mix of presentations, films, workshops, and training sessions.
They kick off with an intro to the Young Placechangers and their very helpful toolkit.
16^th – 17^th June 2021.
Book now for the whole event or individual sessions here.

KDP is here to help in any way we can.  Please let us know how we can support you or your organisation.  We will continue to share information and guidance in our Bulletins, however, due to the speed of change and quantity of information, the most current details will be found on our Facebook page (@kincardineshiredevelopmentpartnership).
 
Should you wish to get in touch, our contact details are as follows:
Jacky Niven              Development Officer                       jniven@kdp.scot
Margo Titmuss         Office/Windfarm Admin                  officesupport@kdp.scot

All of this information was correct at time of writing. 

The Kincardine & Mearns Vaccination Clinic has been located at the Stonehaven Leisure Centre since January of this year, however due to essential work which is currently taking place on the sports hall roof we have had to take the decision to move the clinic to the Stonehaven Town Hall in the short term.

The decision has had to be taken very quickly and our vaccination team has been working hard to ensure a smooth transition to the new, temporary, venue at the Town Hall. We plan to ‘go live’ on Monday 14^th June.

Parking: There is paid for parking in the Market Square, Stonehaven and there is free on-street parking close by. There is also extra parking available at Baird Park and there are still spaces available at the Leisure Centre car park.

Unfortunately appointment letters will have already been issued by the national system advising people to attend at Stonehaven Leisure Centre and we will not be in position to contact those with scheduled appointments.  We will promote the change through all our media channels and will continue to have someone at the entrance to the Leisure Centre Car Park to re-direct people.