Dumfries & Galloway
Welcome to the Dumfries & Galloway Network
We host the meetings across Dumfries & Galloway Network so that communities can be connected and take part. The area is widespread geographically and we change the location each time to reach communities. There are online opportunities to join the Scottish wide network once a year and there are also drop in clinics for anyone who wants to ask some questions about intergenerational work. We hosted an in person meeting in May 2023 (see notes below) We are looking forward to 2024. You are encouraged to contact us if you would like to have anything on the agenda for future meetings. The next network meeting will take place in April / May 2024 with a roadshow in September. We are in the process of organising the roadshow, watch this space for further details to be confirmed.
We are looking to recruit a new Intergenerational network connector (volunteer). Please get in touch with Bella if you are interested in this role.
You can sign up to come along to our next network meeting in 2024 soon (which will hopefully be hybrid) and find out more about intergenerational work in your local area.
We hope that people can spread the word to come along and take part in activities, learn about ideas, share networking time and Bella will bring along resources that you may be able to use in your IG practice. We are keen to deliver training in the area too but only when we know that there is an interest. Contact Bella or telephone 07927550730 for further information.
Network Notes
2023
May 2023
September 2023
2022
May 2022
September 2022
Go to the events page and book your place at one of our themed network meetings.
GWT is looking to recruit a volunteer network coordinator for Dumfries & Galloway. If you would like more information please email Bella for more details.
Events
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Dumfries & Galloway Intergenerational Network
Tuesday 21st May 2024, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Intergenerational Learning Roadshow Dumfries
Monday 9th September 2024, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Latest News
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'Studying Generations' book launch - 14th May
16 April 2024
This collection explores generational studies, showcasing its interdisciplinary potential in sociology, literature, history, psychology, media studies and politics. It offers fresh perspectives and opens new avenues for generational thinking.
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New partners sought for Creating Intergenerational Communities programme
15 April 2024
Creating Intergenerational Communities (#CICNLCF) is now in its 2nd year and in Scotland, we are looking for new partners.
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Event Schedule: Global Intergenerational Week
11 April 2024
Global Event Schedule is now live
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Together Old and Young – TOY newsletter
10 April 2024
Together Old and Young – TOY is a global movement to promote young children and older adults learning together.
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New SOPA Newsletter
10 April 2024
The Scottish Older People's Assembly (SOPA) have published their April newsletter.
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Engaging more young people in work across generations!
5 April 2024
CoGenerate in the US envision a world where older and younger people join forces to solve problems, bridge divides and co-create the future.
Case Studies
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The power of one to one connection
2020
Heather who lives with dementia volunteers at Jaybees Nursery every week acting as a source of support, a mentor and a friend.