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29 November 2013

Time to change the social business model

As part of the Scottish Government Digital Scotland rollout, I would like the government to require companies over a certain size to offer a proportion of jobs on their books as distance working. This technology has been available for decades and for even longer companies have effectively outsourced work to different continents and had company subsidiaries that "remote work", so why not individuals?

Having more people work from home would relieve pressure on city housing markets, encourage the rural economy, help disabled people who have transport difficulties, encourage a development of digital technologies, make Scotland a leader in a social revolution away from the 19th century mentality of going to a factory for everyone to work in one place, encourage employment in rural areas, promote Scotland as a place of work in the global marketplace, reduce over congestion in cities, promote rural economies, assist parents and carers to balance childcare and work, decrease the need for transport (and hence be green), reduce the need for children to move when their parents change job and above all increase social stability.

All those advantages and more.

Yes we need a digital infrastructure although large parts of what we need have been in place for years, but we also need social change to go along with it. Can the government take a lead on enabling the social change to take advantage of the new digital infrastructure being created?

Craig.
West Lothian

Update 19/05/2014
I contributed to the Scottish Parliament Fathers and Parenting Inquiry, the report is now available. I am pleased to say my comments, ignored by The Scotsman, have been taken on board. Relevant extract below:


95. She highlighted the role of the parenting strategy in ensuring flexible working and other family-friendly policies were available to parents. That is a powerful tool that the Government has. We have the power to influence change in the national, top-level sense. Legislation is another powerful tool that the Government has to make further cultural change. We are also working with employers to support them in creating workplaces that encourage a better work-life balance for everyone. So that we can help dads to thrive at home and at work, we have formed a new partnership with Fathers Network Scotland, the parenting across Scotland group and Working Families to try to change the way that Scotland‘s parents live and work.

96. The Minister also brought attention to other approaches the Scottish Government was taking to encourage employers to offer flexible working. At the Institute of Directors awards tonight, we are sponsoring an award for companies that have shown excellence in providing family-friendly flexible working practices. This is the second year that we have sponsored the award, in order to work with a group of people who would not normally engage with this subject and to showcase the way in which businesses are doing their bit to allow families to have a better work-life balance.

Conclusion
97. We were not surprised to find that much of the evidence we heard on childcare and flexible working echoed what we heard during our Women and Work inquiry, but are concerned to find that not only do these issues keep women from actively participating in work, they keep fathers from actively participating in parenting. The imbalance in parental leave entitlements and access to flexible working arrangements are clearly a cause for concern. The Scottish Government has shown a drive towards improving the situation, and, as in our Women and Work inquiry we commend the Scottish Government on its approach and ask that such issues remain a priority in implementing the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 and the national parenting strategy. In responding, we ask that the Minister include an update on progress made against the recommendations made in our Women and Work inquiry report.

02 November 2013

Gaelic Events in Edinburgh - November/December 2013

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From: "John Macleod" <john@andarach.com>
Date: 2 Nov 2013 17:35
Subject: Gaelic Events in Edinburgh - November/December 2013
To: <john@andarach.com>
Cc:

 
A' chairdean,
 
Tachartasan Gaidhlig sa bhaile thairis air an t-Samhain/ Dubhlachd.  Leigibh fios thugam ma tha fiosrachadh a dhith air an liosta.
Latest list of events.  Please let me know of any adjustments required.
 
Moran taing, 
 
Iain
 
 
 

Friday 01.11.13 – 7.00pm                  Cèilidh nan Amhràin – Gaelic songs from Scotland & Ireland, Tollcross Community Centre (1hr 45m). With Déirdre Ní Mhathúna. (Cont: 221 5800 or d.ni.mhathuna@outlook.com)

Saturday 02.11.13 – 9.30am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 02.11.13 – 12.45pm            Féis Dhùn Èideann Trad music/Gaelic Song/Step Dance Classes – Tollcross Comm Centre. (Cont: Gillian MacDonald 07514 386925 or feisdhuneideann@feisean.org)

Saturday 02.11.13 – 3.30pm              Cànan is Cèic (Gaelic Conversation Session) – Venue: Two Thin Laddies, 103 High Riggs. (Cont:  mechthild@cli.org.uk).

Saturday 02.11.12 – 7.30pm              Comunn Tir nam Beann Ceilidh, Augustine United Church, 41-43 George IV Bridge. Emma & Rachel Deans (Gaelic songs), Ruairidh MacIntyre (Gaelic songs), Hazel Forsyth (Scots songs), Wee Highland Dancers, Amina Davidson (Accordion & Fiddle), Neil McClure (piper). (Cont: 467 5236)

Sunday 03.11.13 – 12.30pm               Weekly Gaelic service, Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place. (Cont: 225 1900)

Monday 04.11.13 – 9.30am               Yaketi-yak Gaelic conversation session, Mint Café, 3 Semple Street. (1hr) (Cont: 07826 555134 or mail@yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk

Monday 04.11.13 – 11.00am             Gaelic Coffee Morning – Café Nero, Frasers, West End. Conversational opportunity for Gaelic speakers of all ages & abilities. (Cont: 0131 228 5035)

Monday 04.11.13 – 6.30pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 05.11.13 – 1.30pm               Gaelic Beginners Course, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Bonningston Road. (1hr 30m) (Cont: 663 1921 or MoragM@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk)

Tuesday 05.11.13 – 7.00pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 05.11.13 – 7.30pm               Gaelic Conversation Circle – SNP Rooms, North St. Andrew St. with Joe Wright. (Cont: 334 7005)

Wednesday 06.11.13 – 2.30pm          Gaidhlig sa Choille/Gaelic in the Forest – Forest Café, 141 Lauriston Place. Informal Gaelic language workshop for complete beginners. (Cont: bile@gatunbolly.com )

Wednesday 06.11.13 – 7.30pm          Coisir Dhun Eideann weekly rehearsal – Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace. (Cont. 0777 855 1294)

Thursday 07.11.13 – 7.00pm             Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Friday 08.11.13 – 7.00pm                  Cèilidh nan Amhràin – Gaelic songs from Scotland & Ireland, Tollcross Community Centre (1hr 45m). With Déirdre Ní Mhathúna. (Cont: 221 5800 or d.ni.mhathuna@outlook.com)

Saturday 09.11.13 – 9.00am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 9-12), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 09.11.13 – 9.00am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 33-36), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 09.11.13 – 9.00am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 57-60), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 09.11.13 – 9.30am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 09.11.13 – 12.45pm            Féis Dhùn Èideann Trad music/Gaelic Song/Step Dance Classes – Tollcross Comm Centre. (Cont: Gillian MacDonald 07514 386925 or feisdhuneideann@feisean.org)

Saturday 09.11.13 – 3.30pm              Cànan is Cèic (Gaelic Conversation Session) – Venue: Two Thin Laddies, 103 High Riggs. (Cont:  mechthild@cli.org.uk).

Sunday 10.11.13 – 9.00am                 Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 13-18), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Sunday 10.11.13 – 9.00am                 Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 37-40), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Sunday 10.11.13 – 9.00am                 Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 61-64), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Sunday 10.11.13 – 12.30pm               Weekly Gaelic service, Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place. (Cont: 225 1900)

Monday 11.11.13 – 9.30am               Yaketi-yak Gaelic conversation session, Mint Café, 3 Semple Street. (1hr) (Cont: 07826 555134 or mail@yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk

Monday 11.11.13 – 11.00am             Gaelic Coffee Morning – Café Nero, Frasers, West End. Conversational opportunity for Gaelic speakers of all ages & abilities. (Cont: 0131 228 5035)

Monday 11.11.13 – 6.30pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 12.11.13 – 1.30pm               Gaelic Beginners Course, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Bonningston Road. (1hr 30m) (Cont: 663 1921 or MoragM@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk)

Tuesday 12.11.13 – 7.00pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 12.11.13 – 7.30pm               Gaelic Conversation Circle – SNP Rooms, North St. Andrew St. with Joe Wright. (Cont: 334 7005)

Wednesday 13.11.13 – 2.30pm          Gaidhlig sa Choille/Gaelic in the Forest – Forest Café, 141 Lauriston Place. Informal Gaelic language workshop for complete beginners. (Cont: bile@gatunbolly.com )

Wednesday 13.11.13 – 7.30pm          Coisir Dhun Eideann weekly rehearsal – Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace. (Cont. 0777 855 1294)

Thursday 14.11.13 – 7.00pm             Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Thursday 14.11.13 – 7.15pm             Lothian Gaelic Choir AGM – Morningside United Church.  (Cont: 07906 318561)

Thursday 14.11.13 – 8.00pm             Comann Ceilteach Oilthigh Dhun Eideann – Social evening Captain's Bar, South College St. Fluent speakers & learners all welcome. (Cont: cpleviom@gmail.com) 

Friday 15.11.13 – 7.00pm                  Cèilidh nan Amhràin – Gaelic songs from Scotland & Ireland, Tollcross Community Centre (1hr 45m). With Déirdre Ní Mhathúna. (Cont: 221 5800 or d.ni.mhathuna@outlook.com)

Friday 15.11.13 – 7.45pm                  Gaelic in the Borders – Ceilidh at Maxton Village Hall – music, song & story. Soup & pudding supper. (Cont: lesleyabernethy@aol.com) 

Saturday 16.11.13 – 9.30am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 16.11.13 – 11.00am            Christmas at Newbattle Abbey – includes Gaelic singing & taster sessions. Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Rd, Dalkeith. (Cont: 663 1921 or  MoragM@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk)

Saturday 16.11.13 – 12.45pm            Féis Dhùn Èideann Trad music/Gaelic Song/Step Dance Classes – Tollcross Comm Centre. (Cont: Gillian MacDonald 07514 386925 or feisdhuneideann@feisean.org)

Saturday 16.11.13 – 3.30pm              Cànan is Cèic (Gaelic Conversation Session) – Venue: Two Thin Laddies, 103 High Riggs. (Cont:  mechthild@cli.org.uk).

Sunday 17.11.13 – 12.30pm               Weekly Gaelic service, Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place. (Cont: 225 1900)

Monday 18.11.13 – 9.30am               Yaketi-yak Gaelic conversation session, Mint Café, 3 Semple Street. (1hr) (Cont: 07826 555134 or mail@yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk

Monday 18.11.13 – 11.00am             Gaelic Coffee Morning – Café Nero, Frasers, West End. Conversational opportunity for Gaelic speakers of all ages & abilities. (Cont: 0131 228 5035)

Monday 18.11.13 – 6.30pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 19.11.13 – 1.30pm               Gaelic Beginners Course, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Bonningston Road. (1hr 30m) (Cont: 663 1921 or MoragM@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk)

Tuesday 19.11.13 – 7.00pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 19.11.13 – 7.30pm               Gaelic Conversation Circle – SNP Rooms, North St. Andrew St. with Joe Wright. (Cont: 334 7005)

Wednesday 20.11.13 – 2.30pm          Gaidhlig sa Choille/Gaelic in the Forest – Forest Café, 141 Lauriston Place. Informal Gaelic language workshop for complete beginners. (Cont: bile@gatunbolly.com )

Wednesday 20.11.13 – 7.30pm          Coisir Dhun Eideann weekly rehearsal – Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace. (Cont. 0777 855 1294)

Thursday 21.11.13 – 7.00pm             Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Thursday 21.11.13 – 7.15pm             Lothian Gaelic Choir weekly rehearsal – Morningside United Church, Strathearn Road. (Cont: 07906 318561)

Friday 22.11.13 – 7.00pm                  Cèilidh nan Amhràin – Gaelic songs from Scotland & Ireland, Tollcross Community Centre (1hr 45m). With Déirdre Ní Mhathúna. (Cont: 221 5800 or d.ni.mhathuna@outlook.com)

Saturday 23.11.13 – 9.00am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 19-20), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 23.11.13 – 9.00am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 41-44), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 23.11.13 – 9.00am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 65-68), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 23.11.13 – 9.30am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 23.11.13 – 12.45pm            Féis Dhùn Èideann Trad music/Gaelic Song/Step Dance Classes – Tollcross Comm Centre. (Cont: Gillian MacDonald 07514 386925 or feisdhuneideann@feisean.org)

Saturday 23.11.13 – 3.30pm              Cànan is Cèic (Gaelic Conversation Session) – Venue: Two Thin Laddies, 103 High Riggs. (Cont:  mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Sunday 24.11.13 – 9.00am                 Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 21-24), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Sunday 24.11.13 – 9.00am                 Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 45-48), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Sunday 24.11.13 – 9.00am                 Ulpan Gaelic Learning Weekend Sessions (0900 – 1600) (Units 69-72), Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Sunday 24.11.13 – 12.30pm               Weekly Gaelic service, Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place. (Cont: 225 1900)

Monday 25.11.13 – 9.30am               Yaketi-yak Gaelic conversation session, Mint Café, 3 Semple Street. (1hr) (Cont: 07826 555134 or mail@yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk

Monday 25.11.13 – 11.00am             Gaelic Coffee Morning – Café Nero, Frasers, West End. Conversational opportunity for Gaelic speakers of all ages & abilities. (Cont: 0131 228 5035)

Monday 25.11.13 – 6.30pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 26.11.13 – 1.30pm               Gaelic Beginners Course, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Bonningston Road. (1hr 30m) (Cont: 663 1921 or MoragM@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk)

Tuesday 26.11.13 – 7.00pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 26.11.13 – 7.30pm               Gaelic Conversation Circle – SNP Rooms, North St. Andrew St. with Joe Wright. (Cont: 334 7005)

Wednesday 27.11.13 – 2.30pm          Gaidhlig sa Choille/Gaelic in the Forest – Forest Café, 141 Lauriston Place. Informal Gaelic language workshop for complete beginners. (Cont: bile@gatunbolly.com )

Wednesday 27.11.13 – 7.30pm          Coisir Dhun Eideann weekly rehearsal – Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace. (Cont. 0777 855 1294)

Thursday 28.11.13 – 7.00pm             Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Thursday 28.11.13 – 7.15pm             Lothian Gaelic Choir weekly rehearsal – Morningside United Church, Strathearn Road. (Cont: 07906 318561)

Thursday 28.11.13 – 8.00pm             Comann Ceilteach Oilthigh Dhun Eideann – Social evening Captain's Bar, South College St. Fluent speakers & learners all welcome. (Cont: cpleviom@gmail.com) 

Friday 29.11.13 – 7.00pm                  Cèilidh nan Amhràin – Gaelic songs from Scotland & Ireland, Tollcross Community Centre (1hr 45m). With Déirdre Ní Mhathúna. (Cont: 221 5800 or d.ni.mhathuna@outlook.com)

Saturday 30.11.13 – 9.30am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 30.11.13 – 12.45pm            Féis Dhùn Èideann Trad music/Gaelic Song/Step Dance Classes – Tollcross Comm Centre. (Cont: Gillian MacDonald 07514 386925 or feisdhuneideann@feisean.org)

Saturday 30.11.13 – 3.30pm              Cànan is Cèic (Gaelic Conversation Session) – Venue: Two Thin Laddies, 103 High Riggs. (Cont:  mechthild@cli.org.uk).

Sunday 01.12.13 – 12.30pm               Weekly Gaelic service, Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place. (Cont: 225 1900)

Monday 02.12.13 – 9.30am               Yaketi-yak Gaelic conversation session, Mint Café, 3 Semple Street. (1hr) (Cont: 07826 555134 or mail@yaketyyak-languagecafe.co.uk

Monday 02.12.13 – 11.00am             Gaelic Coffee Morning – Café Nero, Frasers, West End. Conversational opportunity for Gaelic speakers of all ages & abilities. (Cont: 0131 228 5035)

Monday 02.12.13 – 6.30pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 03.12.13 – 1.30pm               Gaelic Beginners Course, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Bonningston Road. (1hr 30m) (Cont: 663 1921 or MoragM@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk)

Tuesday 03.12.13 – 7.00pm               Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Tuesday 03.12.13 – 7.30pm               Gaelic Conversation Circle – SNP Rooms, North St. Andrew St. with Joe Wright. (Cont: 334 7005)

Wednesday 04.12.13 – 2.30pm          Gaidhlig sa Choille/Gaelic in the Forest – Forest Café, 141 Lauriston Place. Informal Gaelic language workshop for complete beginners. (Cont: bile@gatunbolly.com )

Wednesday 04.12.13 – 7.30pm          Coisir Dhun Eideann weekly rehearsal – Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace. (Cont. 0777 855 1294)

Thursday 05.12.13 – 7.00pm             Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Tollcross Community Centre. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Thursday 05.12.13 – 7.15pm             Lothian Gaelic Choir weekly rehearsal – Morningside United Church, Strathearn Road. (Cont: 07906 318561)

Friday 06.11.13 – 7.00pm                  Cèilidh nan Amhràin – Gaelic songs from Scotland & Ireland, Tollcross Community Centre (1hr 45m). With Déirdre Ní Mhathúna. (Cont: 221 5800 or d.ni.mhathuna@outlook.com)

Saturday 07.12.13 – 9.30am              Ulpan Gaelic Learning Twice-weekly course (Units 25-48)  Leith Academy, 20 Academy Park, Leith. (Cont: 01463 226732 or mechthild@cli.org.uk)

Saturday 07.12.13 – 12.45pm            Féis Dhùn Èideann Trad music/Gaelic Song/Step Dance Classes – Tollcross Comm Centre. (Cont: Gillian MacDonald 07514 386925 or feisdhuneideann@feisean.org)

Saturday 07.12.13 – 3.30pm              Cànan is Cèic (Gaelic Conversation Session) – Venue: Two Thin Laddies, 103 High Riggs. (Cont:  mechthild@cli.org.uk).

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