Fun Palaces Scotland

Celebrating grassroots culture, wellbeing & cultural democracy in Scotland year-round through our community network & our @funpalaces weekend 4, 5 & 6 Oct

[Fun Palaces Scotland @FunPalacesScot]

How can culture, libraries & third sector collaborate closer to challenge rising social inequalities?

We're developing a summary & sector recommendations from our #CultureWellbeingScot conversations

Join us in March to connect & feed into this process: https://t.co/0nvPSiZy9F

[Fun Palaces @FunPalaces]

Just 1 week to go until the #FunPalaces Weekend 4 - 6 October 2024! 🎉

It's not too late to join in thousands of people bringing their community together across the UK.

To make your own quick and easy Fun Palace, follow the link below https://t.co/teFjZtcG3S

[Dr Kirsty Ross (she/her) @drkirstyross]

If you went to any @DoorsOpenDays last weekend, then perhaps you managed to take photos of listed buildings on your travels? It also depends on how competitive you may be feeling as well😉P.S. Thanks @ScienceCeilidh for the introduction to the addictive fun of Fun Palace making!

[Dr Kirsty Ross (she/her) @drkirstyross]

Essentially, it involves nabbing yourself a Wiki account (if you don't already have one), enrolling in the event dashboard, and then uploading photos of listed buildings, plants, and landscapes to Wikicommons (links on the event page). Think of it as Pokemon Go for grownups!

[Dr Kirsty Ross (she/her) @drkirstyross]

Hi folks remaining on this hell site. I am hosting an online @FunPalacesScot event this coming weekend, and I would like to invite you all to join me. All the links are on my Fun Palace page: https://t.co/ro8zkxEEtF

[Science Ceilidh @ScienceCeilidh]

This #HealingArtsScotland Week we're excited to chair a discussion on nurturing healthy island communities through culture with @achwscotland

Join @ShetlandArts @NHSOrkney @CEUibhistaTuath online or at the Mareel Friday #HAS2024 #CommunityKnowledgeMatters
https://t.co/RJzGFIn4yK

[Fun Palaces @FunPalaces]

Join us to launch our exhibition tomorrow 🚀

Creative Voices, Activist Voices: Sensory Stories of Creative Communities
21 August from 6pm to 8pm, at @thealbanyse8 CaffA

Your free tick is here https://t.co/9qs151kveq
@k_pilch @astonuniversity @valuingculture

[Science Ceilidh @ScienceCeilidh]

What do culture and creativity mean to you? 🤔 Share your thoughts and feelings with @culturescotgov by Monday! Let them know how you define culture and creativity, how it makes you feel & why it’s important to you. Your input matters!
https://t.co/CXQKoImUE2

#CultureDemocracy

[Deepness Dementia Media @Deepnessdement1]

Dementia the Musical is coming to the Dundee Rep on Friday the 18th of October at 7.30pm get your tickets from the Dundee rep online or box office please share musical script by Ron Coleman from Dundee songs by Sophie Bancroft please Share

[Fun Palaces @FunPalaces]

This excellent report identified worrying trends over the last decade:
• Dramatic reductions in culture funding
• Far fewer opportunites for people to participate in cultural activities
• A loss of public assets like community centres and libraries
https://t.co/gPurdeh5gn

[Science Ceilidh @ScienceCeilidh]

🗓️ Survey deadline approaching! Help shape mental health and wellbeing research in rural Scotland. If you're 16+ and live(d) in rural Scotland, share your insights.
➡️ Your input will make future research fairer and more relevant to local priorities. https://t.co/TwmPZflwuu

[Fun Palaces @FunPalaces]

It's #LibrariesChangeLives week from @CILIPinfo! 📚

Join us to celebrate how libraries improve the lives of individuals and communities. 🎉

Half of the #FunPalaces across the UK each year are in #libraries. 💪

Read more and see what's on near you 👉 https://t.co/hMHKb8WYks

[Science Ceilidh @ScienceCeilidh]

(1/4) How should research about mental health and wellbeing in rural areas be conducted? What should the priorities be? How can communities be involved meaningfully and fairly?
Take our 30-minute online survey and let us know! 📋 https://t.co/TwmPZfm4k2

[Mari Todd @Marirunriderow]

Come and participate in our final event exploring future imaginaries of healthcare in the Highlands @UHI_CLSustain @UHI_Inverness @UHIPsychology @BrentHighlands

[Fun Palaces @FunPalaces]

We've been working for months with designer https://t.co/x4nDJECjZd on the new look for Fun Palaces.

We're beyond excited to share this with you!

With a lot of hard work and collaboration, we have tried to make a more energising, flexible and accessible brand.
🧵

[Kirsten MacQuarrie MCLIP @GGallerina]

‘I want to say, and I do. I pick up my pen and *fight* for you.’ In awe of @tracemac07, @CambuslangCC and fellow organisers of today’s positive, inspiring & intergenerational protest. Thanks for having me! Everyone, please sign the petition if you agree #LibrariesAreEssential ⬇️

[Science Ceilidh @ScienceCeilidh]

Join our in-person Gathering to advocate for more equitable community-led research in the Highlands & Islands

🗓️10 June @waspsstudios Inverness

Bursaries available for H&I communities - no prior research experience needed!

#CommunityKnowledgeMatters

ℹ️https://t.co/S4FVaCiNPk

[Science Ceilidh @ScienceCeilidh]

It's not too late to join our Focus Group discussion, to share how networks can better support cultural democracy.
You can sign up here:
https://t.co/Nu83L4wo2a
You can also share your thoughts here: https://t.co/4SfsmXrlk9

[Place Standard Tool (PST) @Placestandard]

Taking place this morning -Tackling Social Inequalities in Culture and Wellbeing. Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland joins forces with the Culture & Wellbeing Community Network Scotland to discuss what can be done about rising social inequalities through culture in Scotland

[Science Ceilidh @ScienceCeilidh]

How can culture challenge social inequalities & support wellbeing in Scotland? How can we reimagine the whole system?

Looking forward to our conversation with @achwscotland launching our new report next Wednesday 10am

All welcome #CultureWellbeingScot
https://t.co/0nrICwucB8

[Science Ceilidh @ScienceCeilidh]

On 7th November we are hosting a zoom celebration event for Scottish makers and friends of #FunPalaces, all are welcome! We will be sending a postcard for a "Mystery Fun Palace" activity - if you'd like to attend and/or receive one, visit this link
https://t.co/yeoiE2QCe5