Forth Valley

Welcome to the Forth Valley Network
The next Forth Valley Intergenerational Network Meeting will take place at the Alloa Hub on Thursday 29 October between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. To reserve your space, please register here. If you are running an intergenerational project in Forth Valley and would like to share your experience at the meeting, please contact Joshua.
The last meeting took place on 21 May 2026 at the Raploch Community Campus, Stirling. Many thanks to all who attended, to the Campus for being such excellent hosts and to Marie Urquhart for sharing details from her Coorie In and Sing project, which connected together groups from schools and care homes to create musical playlists. A summary of the topics discussed at the meeting can be found below.
Further info
Our Network meetings are informal and welcoming sessions which offer an opportunity to connect with others passionate about intergenerational work, share learning and experiences, and hear about developments across the local area. It’s an ideal space to build partnerships, gain practical insights, and spark new ideas to strengthen intergenerational practice in your community. Come along if you are planning, or have planned, an intergenerational project, or simply would like to know more about how to get involved.
Previous meeting notes:
May 2026 – In-person network meeting – Summary
January 2026 – Online winter network meeting – Summary
October 2025 – In-person network meeting – Agenda
A warm thank you to CVS Falkirk for hosting our October Forth Valley Network Meeting. During the session, we were delighted to present one of GWT’s Excellence Awards in the category Valuing Generational Diversity and Inclusion to Park Drive Nursery and Gowanlea Care Home in Stirling. It was inspiring to hear directly from the team about their intergenerational work—full of positive experiences, meaningful learning, and strong motivation to continue building connections.
We were also thrilled to welcome a Deputy Head Teacher and four pupils from Moray Primary School in Grangemouth, who shared their plans to research and engage with older adults in their local community. Their enthusiasm added a wonderful energy to the discussion.
Another key topic explored was volunteering within intergenerational programmes, and it was a pleasure to meet two members of CVS Falkirk to talk further on this important area.
— Alison
Events
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Forth Valley Intergenerational Network Meeting
Thursday 29th October 2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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