Time for some community action discussions - how do you engage your bureau in campaigns?

Volunteer social events - key to engagement in campaigns! Take the time to get to know each other

Social policy is a reflection of the issues coming through the door - but do people really understand this? How do you explain this?

Just watched a great video from Nairn CAB about giving payday loans the red card - grab a sandwich and tune in vimeo.com/77587286

Want to know why action is needed on payday loans? Read our report cas.org.uk/publications/m… #maydaypayday

We're clued up on welfare reform after today's GAIN training - head to the website to search the full advice network bit.ly/182foOh

Interesting session on the claimant commitment this morning - are you ready for it? bit.ly/1gbxR07

Big day for Scotland today #whitepaper - need help sorting out issues affecting your own future? Head to a local bureau to get advice

Today's Frank Boyle from the Edinburgh Evening News #clutha

Christmas decorations up and Christmas cards on the desks - feeling festive in the bureau this morning!

An adviser just pointed out today is 11/12/13 - the last date this century to have three consecutive numbers! bit.ly/IP2exm

Landlord troubles? Tenancy deposit issues? Illegal letting fees? We're sharing our experiences with Shelter Scotland later

And you are welcome to come along too! bit.ly/18TNN7S

Watch out if you are applying for a provisional driver's licence - there's a scam website charging for services that's free via the DVLA!

Glaswegians, remember the bureau shuts tomorrow at 5pm for the festive period and will reopen on Monday Jan 6th at 9am.

Remember that Adviceguide may be able to help out when the bureau is shut: bit.ly/HcPiAq

Glaswegians, remember the bureau shuts tomorrow at 5pm for the festive period and will reopen on Monday Jan 6th... fb.me/6pIFQjB9R

Christmas decorations down. Fresh calendars up. Welcome 2014! You will be a busy year for the bureau!

That's the Bell Street bureau drop-in back to normal opening hours: Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm. Or you could email us bit.ly/JDjJSp