Glasgow Hosts Summer Festival of Citizenship: 9-10 August

At a time when political trends threaten the further scapegoating of marginalised minorities within our communities, this summer’s “We Are One” festival is an important celebration of inclusive citizenship, and the possibilities of a world where everyone matters – without exception. This Festival is a Citizen Network event supported by ENABLE Scotland, In Control Scotland, Partners for Inclusion, Alzheimer Scotland, and several others. With many delegates to the world congress of IASSIDD already in Glasgow that week, the Festival will provide an international opportunity for serious fun and an exchange…

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Alzheimer Scotland creates walking football league

Alzheimer Scotland has launched a new dementia-friendly walking football league to help improve the lives of people living with dementia across Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Targeted at football fans and ex professional players, the support group is already proving a big hit with attendees including Queens Park legend, Peter Sweeney. Developed to help give people living with dementia the opportunity to remain involved with football ‘Hampden Heroes’ offers a slower paced version of the game, where participants can keep active at Hampden stadium, the home of Scottish football. The…

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My Favourite 10 Charity/Non-Profit/Ethical Campaigns of December 2017

These are my top 10 favourite Non-Profit, Ethical or Charity Campaigns of the previous Month. This Month – December 2017. I have tried to avoid crossover with the Christmas campaigns this time arounda s I felt it was important to highlight some of the other excellent campaigns. 10. The distressed campaign was a powerful one by Highways England to highlight the importance of wearing the correct clothing when out on your bike. ‘Distressed’ clothing brand sends hard hitting message to young riders 9.  A powerful new campaign created with BBDO…

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Alzheimer Scotland launches #ImStillMe Campaign

Alzheimer Scotland has launched a new TV ad campaign called #ImStillMe. The Campaign centres on the lives of 4 people suffering from dementia. The aim of the ads is to try and get the public to donate £5 to the charity. The website says of the campaign: “‘I’m Still Me’ – that’s what Archie, Helen, Henry and Stewart, the faces of our winter TV campaign, are telling us this Christmas. Our funny, kind, mischievous and determined characters are great ambassadors for people living with dementia across Scotland. ” The stars of…

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