On #WorldBookDay which #communitydevelopment texts have most influenced you?

Next week is Equal Midlothian week and we have a range of activities over the course of the week online finishing up with a small in live MELA this year. Full programme here: midlothian.gov.uk/equal-midlothi… Book here: cllmidlothian.eventbrite.com #becauseofcld Midlothian Council Midlothian Libraries

Happy Friday! Let's hear from a learner talking about a fantastic volunteer who supported them 🙂 'I didn’t think I would be able to do this without someone next to me, showing me what to do, but I did it. You were very patient, I can’t believe it, I did it.'

Do you use digital tools/skills to deliver CLD provision? We're reviewing our Competent Practitioner Framework to make sure digital skills, knowledge and competence are embedded and visible. Come along to a focus group to give us your views #BecauseOfCLD bitly.ws/p7yw

📢Save the Date! New ScotGov Education Adult Learning Strategy to be launched by @JamieHepburn on Tues 10 May at NewbattleAbbey and virtually on Weds 11 May via CDN. More info to follow. #BecauseOfCLD

Happy Friday! This week's quote from a learner will hopefully make you smile 🌈 'It's opened up a whole new world for me and I'm delighted with my new iPad. I can now Face Time my family. It's like Christmas has come early! I can't thank the volunteer and Lead enough!'

If you employ CLD practitioners, this is for you! Luis David Salas Campos is reviewing the Competent Practitioner Framework to ensure digital skills and knowledge are embedded. Tell us your views at our focus group on Monday 28 March, 10-11.30am #BecauseOfCLD eventbrite.co.uk/e/cld-digital-…

Last week was our Spring Party! An online get together to recognise and celebrate learners, befriendees and volunteer with contributions from 12 projects. We made this Jamboard together about what we were proud of. Find out more : lead.org.uk/spring-party/

Don't measure the power of a community by the capacity of its leaders, but by the depth of its associational life & how they welcome the stranger. Indeed, when you find such depth and welcome, treasure it; don’t measure it. #ABCD

Happy Friday! A lovely quote from a learner this week about the qualifications you can do with Lead ⭐ 'Doing the CALA (Community Engagement and Leadership Award) and then the AAA (Adult Achievement Award) was one of the best things I have ever done.'

Our second year students made a short video about their experience studying on our programme. If you are interested in working with people to promote positive social change why not check us out? Education and Society at UoD University of Dundee youtube.com/watch?v=cOILQw…

Amazing day yesterday at the Community Education, University of Dundee symposium! Was great to hear the 4th years research and have the day captured in comics 📚 #becauseofcld

The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee wants your views on the provision of allotments in Scotland. Part 9 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (“the Act”) aimed to improve availability and reduce waiting times for allotments 👇 yourviews.parliament.scot/lghp/allotment…

Jonny and Anna made some great connections yesterday I’m Glasgow at the Head Injusy Information Day! #wearecompass #HIID

myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/midlo… A great opportunity for someone to join our team in Midlothian. #becauseofcld

Councillors have unanimously voted in favour of a motion to rename Penicuik Park Montgomery Park to recognise the valued contribution former councillor & provost Adam Montgomery made to Lothian Region & Midlothian Council. Adam Montgomery died after a short illness in Jan 2018.

Would you like to gain some extra qualifications in maths and English? The council's Communities, Lifelong Learning & Employability team is currently offering courses in Nat 5 maths and English for 2022/2023. More information and to book: ow.ly/QH9r50K5uRA

A great opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape our public services. #becauseofcld

To all the CLD: youth workers, community workers, parent helpers and volunteers CLD Standards Council - thank you! You just smashed Summer 2022 and made lots of memories with and for young people all over Scotland. #BecauseOfCLD 💜👏🙌🙌