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Fun Palaces Scotland

@FunPalacesScot

Celebrating grassroots culture, wellbeing & cultural democracy in Scotland year-round through our community network & our @funpalaces weekend 4, 5 & 6 Oct

 Scotland-wide.
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Joined July 2015
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How can culture, libraries & third sector collaborate closer to challenge rising social inequalities? We're developing a summary & sector recommendations from our #CultureWellbeingScot conversations Join us in March to connect & feed into this process: eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-in…
Social inequalities, Culture, Wellbeing and Libraries Conversations Wednesday 8 March 2 - 3:30PM &/or Tuesday 21 March 11 - 12.30PM

ALT Social inequalities, Culture, Wellbeing and Libraries Conversations Wednesday 8 March 2 - 3:30PM &/or Tuesday 21 March 11 - 12.30PM

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Don't miss out on the chance to join our @FunPalaces Scotland Celebration!
Fun Palaces Scotland (@FunPalacesScot) profile pictureFun Palaces Scotland@FunPalacesScot18 Oct 2023
Fun Palaces Scotland Celebration🎉 Join us to celebrate Scottish Fun Palaces and connect with other makers. Sign up: scienceceilidh.typeform.com/… @SeniorHighland @EdenCourt @Macrobert @OrmlieCentre @SLIC1991 @CILIPScotland @culturecounts @achwscotland #FunPalaces #CreativeRiots
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Fun Palaces Scotland Celebration🎉 Join us to celebrate Scottish Fun Palaces and connect with other makers. Sign up: scienceceilidh.typeform.com/… @SeniorHighland @EdenCourt @Macrobert @OrmlieCentre @SLIC1991 @CILIPScotland @culturecounts @achwscotland #FunPalaces #CreativeRiots
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It's the #FunPalaces weekend! 🎉 From park allotments, imagination stations at @LarbertLibrary, community cinema at @Macrobert, @EdenCourt celebrations and @radio_skye youth takeovers - 👀 have a look & get involved with @FunPalaces across Scotland! funpalaces.co.uk/find-a-fun-…
People laughing out at an allotment in Inverness

ALT People laughing out at an allotment in Inverness

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On Saturday from 11am @LarbertLibrary @LibFalkirk hosting an imagination station along with a chance to try some new things including make a mini-book and knitting! 📕 🧶 funpalaces.co.uk/fun-palace/…
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If you're around Inverness tomorrow, be sure to stop by @EdenCourt for the Eco Fair!
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If you’re in or around Inverness check out The Dome @EdenCourt with #UnderCanvas with free creative activities If you’re a community & would like to use the Dome yourselves here or elsewhere in the Highlands, get in touch with Ruari! More info: eden-court.co.uk/news/introd… – at Inverness, Scotland
The dome with free creative activity today - 1-4pm and 6-7.30pm all welcome

ALT The dome with free creative activity today - 1-4pm and 6-7.30pm all welcome

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This Highlands & Islands Climate Change Community Grant might be of interest to groups in @EdenCourt @LanThide @CCScotland @FeisRois @fngaidheal @LythArtsCentre @anlanntair @BarraIsland @OrkneyLibrary networks?
Science Ceilidh (@ScienceCeilidh) profile pictureScience Ceilidh@ScienceCeilidh12 Apr 2023
How could you collaborate with a researcher on climate action in the Highlands & Islands? A new round of @BritSciAssoc @UKRI_News grants is providing £5K & support for groups currently underrepresented in climate action, research & innovation Moreℹ️🧵 scienceceilidh.com/hiclimate…
How could you collaborate with a researcher on climate action? Through the Highlands & Islands Climate Change Community Grants we're offering: Tailored support to connect with a researcher & lead local climate action together Grants of up to £5000 to support your partnership Peer connections as part of our wider climate action community-researcher network We're looking for groups often underrepresented in climate action, research & innovation including Communities in the Highlands & Islands... ...From ethnic minority backgrounds ...Who are speakers of minoritised languages &/or ...Who face disadvantages including in terms of education and economic opportunities We're looking for groups often underrepresented in climate action, research & innovation including No experience or partnership with researchers are needed at this stage - just share your ideas!

ALT How could you collaborate with a researcher on climate action? Through the Highlands & Islands Climate Change Community Grants we're offering: Tailored support to connect with a researcher & lead local climate action together Grants of up to £5000 to support your partnership Peer connections as part of our wider climate action community-researcher network We're looking for groups often underrepresented in climate action, research & innovation including Communities in the Highlands & Islands... ...From ethnic minority backgrounds ...Who are speakers of minoritised languages &/or ...Who face disadvantages including in terms of education and economic opportunities We're looking for groups often underrepresented in climate action, research & innovation including No experience or partnership with researchers are needed at this stage - just share your ideas!

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How can we reimagine an ecosystem that nurtures culture & wellbeing? Join our last set of #CultureWellbeingScot conversations to shape recommendations on the role of libraries, culture, third sector & research to collaborate to tackle social inequalities scienceceilidh.com/culturewe…
Speech bubble with: "What does as ecosystem which nurtures culture & wellbeing, and is preventative rather than reactive, look like? social inequalities, Culture. Wellbeing and Libraries Help inform the developing recommendations Friday 31 March 12.30 - 2PM Wednesday 5 April 10 - 11.30AM

ALT Speech bubble with: "What does as ecosystem which nurtures culture & wellbeing, and is preventative rather than reactive, look like? social inequalities, Culture. Wellbeing and Libraries Help inform the developing recommendations Friday 31 March 12.30 - 2PM Wednesday 5 April 10 - 11.30AM

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👥We're building collaborations across culture, libraries & third sector in Scotland to challenge social inequalities & support wellbeing 🗣️ Join our next #CultureWellbeingScot conversation this Thurs 2pm eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-in… 💡Got ideas? Feedback: scienceceilidh.typeform.com/…
Social inequalities, Culture, Wellbeing and Libraries Conversations Online: 26 January 2pm

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What role does culture have to support wellbeing & challenge social inequalities? We're building off our #CultureWellbeingScot conversations across sectors through January to develop new partnerships & collective action together - all welcome to join us! eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-in…
Social inequalities, Culture, Wellbeing and Libraries Conversations Online: 13 January 11am & 26 January 2pm

ALT Social inequalities, Culture, Wellbeing and Libraries Conversations Online: 13 January 11am & 26 January 2pm

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I got to attend my first-ever #FunPalace at the start of the month at @pyraimid_scot! Yarn bombing, pakora making, creating your own skincare products, learning how to play Pétanque (Boules) and seed planting- what a brilliant way to spend an afternoon!
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ALT Person playing pétanque as children sit excitedly watching

Different colours of wool and other craft items for making pompom's and yarn-bombing

ALT Different colours of wool and other craft items for making pompom's and yarn-bombing

Different types of spices, a mixing bowl with batter in it and two tubs of sauce for making pakora, potato fritters and chicken tikka

ALT Different types of spices, a mixing bowl with batter in it and two tubs of sauce for making pakora, potato fritters and chicken tikka

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Hello! My name is Freya, and I am one of the Scottish Fun Palace ambassadors. I have worked with #FunPalaces for almost a year now. I’ve been based in Inverness and have just moved to Glasgow. I am very excited to continue my ambassadorship here!
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Join us now for our next Culture & Wellbeing live on challenging social inequities with Sue Fraser @suppinmindscot , @Silcrow_ @natlibscot & Sheila Asante @MuseumsGalScot @SLIC1991 @FunPalaces teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1zqKVPZPw…
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What’s the role of culture to challenge social inequities around wellbeing? All welcome to join our 4th live conversation in our series featuring Sue Fraser @suppinmindscot, @Silcrow_ @natlibscot & Sheila Asante @MuseumsGalScot this Tuesday lunchtime 1pm fb.me/e/2awIsqKuQ
Facing Social Inequities through Culture Tuesday 25 October A live culture and wellbeing conversation including Sue Fraser, Patrick Hart and Sheila Asante

ALT Facing Social Inequities through Culture Tuesday 25 October A live culture and wellbeing conversation including Sue Fraser, Patrick Hart and Sheila Asante

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Awesome @NottsLibraries! 🎉 Have you seen this @StirlingLibs? There may be Macramé tomorrow at the Stirling #FunPalaces too! 😉 #LoveLibraries
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Holly from @NottsLibraries taught Kirsty and Emma how to make macramé spirals at @newarkcreatesuk Fun Palace. Come down Friday or Saturday! #FunPalaces funpalaces.co.uk/fun-palace/…
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🎉 It’s the #FunPalaces weekend of action & we’re shouting about the power of creativity in communities Check out the map for up-to-date listings (& never too late to join in & add your own #CreativeRiot!) but here’s a 🧵of free events happening in🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿! ⬇️ funpalaces.co.uk/find-a-fun-…
Map of Scotland with Fun Palaces marked on them

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Maths on Toast are inviting you to join them over on their Facebook page Sun 11 - 11.30am to teach you how to step through a playing card with a bit of #maths magic ♣️🪄 #FunPalaces #MathsWeekScot @mathsontoast funpalaces.co.uk/fun-palace/…
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How do we challenge social inequities through culture? Join our next live discussion now with @ruthannebaxter #PrescribeCulture, @MarionKunderan @fiddlebrain @SLIC1991 & Rebecca Pereira @FunPalaces Ambassador with @Sage_Gateshead teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1OwxWwlmv…
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How do we challenge social inequities through culture? Join our next live discussion of our series this Tuesday lunchtime 1pm with @ruthannebaxter #PrescribeCulture, @MarionKunderan @SLIC1991 & Rebecca Pereira @FunPalaces Ambassador with @Sage_Gateshead facebook.com/events/10684457…
Facing Social Inequalities through Culture Tuesday 20 Sept. Livestream from 1pm A live Culture & Wellbeing Scotland conversation with Ruthanne Baxter (Prescribe Culture, University of Edinburgh), Marion Kunderan (Scottish Libraries & Information Council) & Rebecca Pereira​ (Fun Palaces)

ALT Facing Social Inequalities through Culture Tuesday 20 Sept. Livestream from 1pm A live Culture & Wellbeing Scotland conversation with Ruthanne Baxter (Prescribe Culture, University of Edinburgh), Marion Kunderan (Scottish Libraries & Information Council) & Rebecca Pereira​ (Fun Palaces)

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📢It's coming round to our @FunPalaces weekend shouting about the value of creativity & wellbeing that exists in every community!📢 Come find out how you can get involved in small (or big) ways in Scotland & meet other makers at our upcoming meet-ups: eventbrite.co.uk/e/fun-palac…
We're celebrating community creativity & wellbeing the first weekend of October come get involved & join our next Scottish maker meet-up

ALT We're celebrating community creativity & wellbeing the first weekend of October come get involved & join our next Scottish maker meet-up

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💕 We know so many Scottish libraries that go above & beyond for and with their communities to support culture, health and wellbeing - especially at times like this! Do get nominating!! @SLIC1991 @CILIPScotland @FunPalaces #SLICAwards
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