What we're reading - 24th September
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What we're reading
Surf award nominations announced
SURF, Scotland’s Regeneration Forum, has announced the 2025 shortlist for the prestigious SURF Award national awards scheme, which showcases success in responding to regeneration challenges in communities across Scotland.
World Community Development Conference, Glasgow 2026
The International Association for Community Development (IACD) World Community Development Conference (WCDC) hosted by the University of Glasgow, will be taking place in Glasgow between 30 June and 2nd July 2026. This year’s theme is Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action
Outdoor Community Play Incubator
This programme from Inspiring Scotland recognises that many rural and remote communities face barriers to providing outdoor play, despite having access to natural environments. The incubator programme aims to help community groups and organisations build confidence, access training, and test new ideas that support children and families to connect with nature and play in their local area.
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