MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre

[Association of Camerados @Camerados_org]

It was Burns Night last week. If you’re not from Scotland, Burns Night is when the nation gets together and decides to honour its most famous poet by shouting poetry at a haggis, then ceremonially stabbing it, wearing tartan whether it suits you or not, and calling a turnip something else.
Our Camerado friends in Scotland didn't hold back with the celebrations. Camerados in Lochgilphead, Stonehaven and Cumnock had more than a wee do! The custard creams were replaced with clootie dumplings (they weren’t, but let’s not ruin a good story), the highland fling was attempted, and mountains of tatties and neeps* were peeled (we think by one guy in Ayrshire who started last October), and then scoffed alongside the haggis for a perfect Burns night supper. All of this was done alongside the blissful sound of the bagpipes.
Camerados in Stonehaven came together and wrote their own poem about their Public Living Room. And in Lochgilphead, Karen McCurry wrote one in the local dialect to perform in their Burns-themed Public Living Room last Monday!
#WeAreCamerados

[Association of Camerados @Camerados_org]

Burns night was last night, and somewhere between the haggis and the custard creams, this happened. @karmacc16 from our Lochgilphead #PublicLivingRoom has written this Burns-inspired poem about Camerados, and we loved it so much we turned it into a video. Well Done Karen! #WeAreCamerados

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

A very lovely tea cosy made for the @Camerados_org December Challenge by one of our Camerados. Thanks Isobel!

[Association of Camerados @Camerados_org]

This month, we’re turning up the warmth. To celebrate 10 years of Camerados, your December challenge is to gather 10 people to create something cosy for your Public Living Room. It’s the perfect way to end the year and to bring people together! What might the folk in your #PublicLivingRoom make? Take a pic of your cosy creations (or your cosy #Camerados crew!) and share with us on social media with the hashtag #CameradosIs10
#WeAreCamerados

[Association of Camerados @Camerados_org]

Can you imagine a Public Living Room in every neighbourhood?
If you feel able to, we'd love you to support our crowdfunder to give others a chance to create these spaces and learn about our principles.
Chip in here: https://t.co/fM3DynRARG
#Longing4Belonging
#WeAreCamerados

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Our hearts are with the family and our local community after the tragic loss of one of neighbours yesterday.
Our usual activities are paused today but same as yesterday we are here with tea, toast, or just a place to be for any resident affected.

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Christmas can be a tough time for some, that’s why we love to wear our Camerados jumpers throughout December, a reminder to look out for each other all year round. People are not just for Christmas. #BeMoreHuman #WeAreCamerados

[Association of Camerados @Camerados_org]

Check out the Lochgilphead lasses absolutely rocking our festive Camerados merch! 🎄✨
We've got a whole Christmas range ready to brighten up your winter.
But don't hang about, Friday, 12 December is the LAST day to order from the Camerados shop if you want your goodies to arrive in time for Christmas.
Head over to https://t.co/YBQ8LEnPXY and grab something awesome while you still can. Go on… treat yourself or someone you like! 🎁💛
Big thanks to the brilliant Lochgilphead crew for sending these awesome snaps over @msargyll
#WeAreCamerados

[Association of Camerados @Camerados_org]

Stop what you’re doing, our November newsletter has dropped, and it’s bursting with Camerados goodness. We’re talking cosy pop-ups, musical mornings, neighbours connecting for the first time, and hot water bottles making winter a bit warmer for everyone.
If that’s not worth a cuppa break, we don’t know what is.
👉 Dive in: https://t.co/4IqOfE2LQX

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Thank you @COPEScotland for creating this booklet on Digital Connectivity in Rural and Island Communities. We have a bundle of them in the Centre in Lochgilphead for anyone or any organisation who would like to receive a copy.

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Interested in finding out what the Camerados movement have learned over the past 10 years?
Then please do come along this Thursday.

@COPEScotland @abhscp @WeAreWithYou

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Got to love a Camerados Christmas jumper. 😁 We live in ours during December. Christmas is not the most wonderful time of the year for some. Look out for each other.
#TheAnswerToOurProblensAreEachOther
#BeMoreHuman
#PeopleAreNotJustForChristmas

[Association of Camerados @Camerados_org]

Did you know we have a festive range of #Camerados clothing? Friday, the 12th of December, is the last day to order from the Camerados shop to get cool merch in time for Christmas. You don't need to get your tinsel in a twist. Visit https://t.co/Myp5dgOLVl today!
#WeAreCamerados

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Thank you @COPEScotland for sharing another resource with us. We will share throughout our networks.

[COPEScotland @COPEScotland]

Delighted to share our winter wellbeing booklet for 2025 and other ideas to stay well in winter and beat festive stress https://t.co/s0dEKD6RPG Please feel free to share @GlasgowCVS @msargyll @QNI_Scotland @VHSComms @ArgyllSeaGlass @AnneMcTaggart23

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Celebrating Friendship during Book Week Scotland by enjoying discussions about ‘Friends and Purpose’ with our community members age 6mths to 90 yrs alongside our special guest author of the book Maff Potts. @BookWeekScot @Booktrust @CreativeScots @Camerados_org @COPEScotland

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Thank You @BookWeekScot for funding a truly wonderful evening with @Camerados_org founder and our guest author Maff Potts. A beautiful gathering in our Centre to discuss Friends and Purpose. @COPEScotland @Booktrust @CreativeScots #WeAreCamerados #BeMoreHuman

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Delighted to receive @BookWeekScot funding to host an evening with @Camerados_org founder the brilliant Maff Potts. This is an in person event in Lochgilphead if coming please let us know for numbers @Booktrust @CreativeScots @COPEScotland @abhscp @ArdrishaigPS @WeAreWithYou

[COPEScotland @COPEScotland]

If you are involved in networks or collaboration these resources may be a helpful tool to reflect on and use https://t.co/XYDTD2ZRw3 Thank you @VHSComms for helping us to share these resources. They are all free to download

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

@Camerados_org Love that sometimes organised, sometimes chaos before we pop up a living room and then wait to see if anyone joins for a cuppa, a biscuit and maybe a chat. It’s a good feeling. Even better knowing that around the world, other folks are doing the same. Never more needed. 💛

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

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Huge thanks to Janice & Jo @agescotland for today’s engaging “Supporting Older People to Age Well” session. Staff, volunteers & supporters from many orgs came together to share & learn about hydration, nutrition, brain health, activity & connection 💚 @JaniceAgeScot

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

A fun & inspiring morning with Janice & Jo from @agescotland 🎉
We celebrated members completing the #Take5ToAgeWell challenge 💚
So proud of everyone supporting each other’s health & wellbeing!

This afternoon: session for volunteers & staff (1:15–4:30). @JaniceAgeScot

[MS Argyll Snowdrop Centre @msargyll]

Thank you @FyneHomes for the kind delivery of a bundle of cosy blankets to give out to our community members. Very much appreciated. #coorie #kindness #community #winterwellbeing