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Fanny Cradock is one of the most famous TV chefs of all time. But there is more to her than the TV personality and fact is just as strange as fiction. Join us and author Kevin Geddes on 24 March at 6.30pm for the 'real' Fanny. Dr Kevin Geddes Book here bit.ly/3d5wEgN

A personal view on the high covid rates... Over 3,000 cases of covid today in Scotland, with a positivity rate of over 12%. In our neighbourhood the rate is over 800 per 100,000 of population.

Planning. Plans. Planners. Do we really need to know where we are going, or can success come without strategy? thirdquarter.co.uk/blog/theyre-ju…

“My volunteering at both the Royal Edinburgh hospital and with Rowan Alba gave me a sense of purpose and fulfilment when I needed it most. I was a newly inducted volunteer at the Royal Edinburgh hospital when the pandemic hit” ⁦The ALLIANCE⁩ alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/humansofs…

📌2 x grants team vacancies at Corra! ➡️Drugs & Alcohol Specialist 21 hours p/w(fixed term – 1 year) £38,965 pa pro-rata ➡️Grant Support Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) 21 hours p/w(fixed term until 31st Aug 2022) £30,306 pro-rata Apply: bit.ly/3tmpfQy Closing: 23/09

Friends, coffee and mindsets... A meeting with Vista Coaching this week has me pondering, what will change next for us all? thirdquarter.co.uk/blog/do-i-have…

Great to catch up with Dr Kevin Geddes this week about what is next with life returning to some kind of "normality". Enjoy the read!

First day facilitating a room full of people in about 2 years. Absolutely fab day & folk totally seemed to love all the creativity built into the day & came up with some great stuff. If you're interested in creative facilitation for your org, get in touch. #creativefacilitation

A very welcome knock on my door, and an equally welcome surprise of a farewell hamper of goodies from colleagues Volunteer Scotland 💚 as I end my time as a Board Member - all the best for the future of volunteering in Scotland, and thanks 💚

Very pleased to have a chapter included in this book which is published today, which provides an important look at early television cooking programmes across Europe. Sadly, I don't seem to have a share of the cake...

Not done this for a long while...

I'm carrying out research on good practice and challenges in funding in Scotland. I'm looking for feedback from charitable/social organisations in Scotland. Please do give your thoughts in this short form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #Funding #Scotland #Charity #Fundraising #Grants

Fresh from the printers 🎉looking forward to the launch of the report this evening Creative Scotland British Council Scotland @Drumderfit QueenMargaretUni Dovecot Angus Robertson Dominic Hastings

Great to be at the launch of this report tonight British Council Scotland that I was fortunate to work on as a Research Assistant with @Drumderfit and Rachel Blanche from QueenMargaretUni Fabulous to see it all come together! 👏

It's been a long five years; this just happened... 😵‍💫

Back to it... If you, your organisation or anyone you know, is looking for some support with strategy, planning, development, review - or research - get in touch; I may be able to help... thirdquarter.co.uk/blog/back-to-l…

Reflecting on experience, and change (or not) over the years... thirdquarter.co.uk/blog/you-are-o…

💔 Audrey was the epitome of 'make a difference' in action, every day & what a difference she made to so many. She changed my life & I will endeavour to take forward her spirit in my work, my life & in my legacy. Just as she has. Audrey, we somehow thought you'd live for ever 💔