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Many CIs have working relationships with large estates, and these can be excellent venues for Food & Farming Events.

There may be public amenities on the estate if it is open to the public - so toilet hire may not be required, and their may be a cafe to provide volunteer lunches.

There are usually a number of enterprises, and staff on the farm - so a number of the activity sets might be filled without bringing in outside activity partners. For example, gamekeepers, forestry, farming, bees, market gardens.

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There are a number of different ways that large food and farming events can be delivered in school.

Advantages: no bus costs, no staffing issues, stewards are not required, no toilets, lunch and breaks can run as normal.

Depending on the number of classes the school wants RHET to engage with, sessions will be set up on a variety of topics, to fit the learning outcomes of the school.

Sessions should be as hands on as possible, and sessions length should be limited depending on pupil age groups.

Usually the activity sets are set up in classrooms, or gym halls, outdoor space, lobbies etc - and the pupils will move round the sessions throughout the day.

These events are recorded as classroom talks. So the calculated as Number of workshops X number of classes.

For example if you have set up 6 different workshops, and six classes visit each of the workshops - you have delivered 36 CS,

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All teachers should complete the generic teacher evaluation form

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There are two online evaluation forms for pupils

Online Statements : Tell us what you thought

Food Education Feedback : this may be relevant for food sessions at the event.

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Activity providers should asked to complete the volunteer evaluation.

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Volunteers can complete the volunteer evaluation, and also the Volunteer Observations evaluation.

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Evaluation of Food & Farming Events is critical to support the funding received.

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As a follow up to the RHET activities, I would greatly appreciate it if you could complete an online survey for RHET and Scottish Government purposes.

As part of Scottish Government funding criteria, it is a requirement that RHET receives feedback from teachers following their engagement with RHET so your assistance with this would be a huge help to us.

Simply click on the link below and the rest should be straightforward.

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See details of NatureScot contacts in your local area who can help with wildlife management queries and concerns.

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The Police Scotland-chaired Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) has this week been named Best Team at the UK Combined Industries Theft Solutions Conference following a surprise nomination.

Chaired by Inspector Alan Dron, SPARC has been the key driver behind a strategic vision to co-ordinate cohesive and sustained crime prevention advice tailored to rural communities. The group also supports intelligence gathering which frequently results in enforcement activity, while contributing to regular reassurance messaging applicable to rural dwellers and businesses, regardless of their geographical locations.

As a result, representatives of Scotland's rural communities and environments have fed back that SPARC has given them confidence that any crime-related issues affecting them are taken seriously, acted upon and understood.

Inspector Dron, accompanied by Sergeant Carly Bryce (National Rural & Acquisitive Crime Unit: Prevention, Partnership & Community Wellbeing division), were attending the UK-wide event at JCB World Headquarters in Staffordshire when they learned of their nomination, which, unbeknown to them, has been proposed by industry members and policing representatives across the country.

The award was given to acknowledge SPARC's work developing and driving a holistic, inclusive and sustainable approach - involving a diverse number of partners - to tackling rural crime. This has included reducing threats from organised crime groups, as well as promoting appropriate and effective crime prevention techniques.

On receiving the award, PI Dron said: "We were both extremely surprised, and humbled, that the work of SPARC has been recognised so widely. We have a dedicated team working on SPARC and we all appreciate what a unique role we occupy within policing in Scotland, and that we can truly make a significant difference to people living and working in rural communities the length and breadth of the country.

"What we have achieved has only been made possible as a result of collaboration with genuine, equally-focused and passionate partners, coupled with policing colleagues in our 13 territorial divisions who assist SPARC and the team on a daily basis."

Inspector Alan Dron (second from left) and Sergeant Carly Bryce (second from right) from Police Scotland's National Rural and Acquisitive Crime Unit receiving the Best Team Award on behalf of the Scottish Partnership Against Rural​ Crime at the UK Combined Industries Theft Solutions Conference in Staffordshire earlier this month.

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Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) recognised with UK-wide industry award

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Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) recognised with UK-wide industry award news article

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To be used when a number of teachers are required to sign a risk assessment

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Volunteer Briefing session can be a valuable tool.

Usually this should done on the morning of the event before pupils arrive.

This session is particularly important to brief volunteers on Health & safety and the fire procedure.

As time is usually limited on the morning of the event - it is important to provide all the information to volunteers before the event too - either in emails, or face to face.

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Teachers should be supplied with a site specific information booklet.

(examples supplied below).

Teachers should also be sent the Food & Farming thing link - which links to all the "Year of " padlets

They will also receive a risk assessment of the event (which they will be required to sign).

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Photopermission form should be completed and filed.

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Katrina/ Cheryl to provide text

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This padlet has been created to simplify the process of organising large events, for example Food & Farming Days, Estate Days and one off events. (e.g. Scotsheep, ploughing champs).

This document is not to be used as a one stop guide to organising events such as those outlined above, but as means to making it easier to organise YOUR event by dipping into the ideas included in this report

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NEW form to upload, once in the portal - it has been updated

This form should be used by Project Co-ordinators to use in conjunction with their committee.

It should be agreed at the very start who has agreed to do which part of the organising.

Please enter your dates in the RHET calendar in one note, and in the shared calendar as soon as it is confirmed.

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Venues need to be visited to check their suitability for holding these sort of events.

Careful thought should be given to the time of year an event is to be held, as this will influence the type of facilities required.

Even indoor events can have problems in the winter (frozen pipes, blown down marquees & very cold conditions for pupils)

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The different ways of contacting schools are noted below:

1.       Contact the education department in the council, Check they would be willing for schools to take part

·      Contact Quality Improvement Officer or similar person

·      Quality Improvement Officer act as liasion between schools and project coordinator

2.   Email all primary schools in the area , and then first come first serve basis (Using the list in paperwork)

3.     Advertise in newsletter and wait for schools to contact project coordinator

4.  Use google maps to identify schools within 30 minute drive of venue

·      Send invite to selected schools within that radius

·      Involve education officer or QIO to help promote the event (as even with an invite schools can be slow to reply!)

5. Advertise through GLOW network and wait for schools to contact project coordinator. (Contact RHET office if you wish to trial this).

6. Target schools in the lower 20% of the SIMD

·    Send invite to targeted schools

·    Involve education officer or QIO to help promote the event

·    Work on a first-come-first-served basis thereafter until school allocation filled

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It is important to discuss with the schools who will book the buses.

Usually the schools will book buses, and RHET will either refund the school transport costs, or pay the bus company directly - see bus subsidy form.

Ensure you get bus company name and quote from the school prior to the event to ensure no confusion.

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Some classes may request a CS before the event - to allow the pupils to get an understanding of the topics before they arrive.

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Advantages of Press & Social Media Coverage

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Advantages of Press & Social Media Coverage

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Gaining press has many advantages for RHET:

Let teachers & parents know what RHET has to offer - resources & services

Spark the interest of prospective volunteers & new farmers in the area.

Advertise fundraising efforts

Satisfy current funders with a press mention in a RHET article

Celebrate achievements

Maintain a positive image of RHET

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There are a series of activity specific Risk assessments that can be accessed on the above link - and added to the overall RA as necessary

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The CI chair could be ideally placed to deal with VIPs, and the Press, without taking away any key staff members from the activity.

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It is essential to have the opportunity to speak to the teachers attending the event before it takes place.

It may not be appropriate to have an onsite previsit, if nothing is set up before the day.

A teams call may be an option

This gives the PC a chance to share important information about the event, such as parking, lunches, specific health & Safety Information. How to prepare the class for the visit, and a brief summary of each activity.

The PC can collect specific info from the teacher such as First Aider, specific learning or medical issues.

It is also an opportunity to ask questions.

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Example of a prerecorded previsit from Forth Valley

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Directions & signage

Directions including postcode and What3words will be on the risk assessment and this should be emphasised during the risk assessment pre-visit. Despite this it is probably best to have signage on site for buses to direct and if possible a volunteer to act as 'warden' to direct.

Turning

Consider parking/turning area as buses often leave site after drop off and return for pick up. Is there only one way in and out, are buses able to meet if one is leaving as one arrives, maybe consider a one way route if possible.

For parking make sure that the buses do not obstruct the way should aby emergency vehicles be required to enter site, this would also be a consideration for any possible farm traffic too.

Funding

Most areas use this opportunity to give 100% funding for buses but this is entirely up to each CI, the main point to be aware of is keeping your funding spreadsheet up to date with projected spend to help with budgeting and if there is likely to be an over/under spend and how this could be re-allocated.

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Hospitality is covered within the funding package so should be at no cost to CI.

This can cover tea & coffee to lunches for volunteers. For many areas it is used as a 'thank you' to their volunteers who have helped at the event.

Options to consider

Local businesses can provide catering or perhaps the venue can provide. Alternatives are to use companies such as Greggs or Morrisons who will make up platters of sandwiches etc

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During lunch time it is essential that enough designated eating space is provided, in an appropriate location (free from livestock contamination). Ideally a space that is usually designated an eating space.

Seating space should be available for everyone who is eating.

Handwashing: All pupils must wash hands before eating lunch.

Packed lunches should be left in a designated area and not carried around the event.

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The following info will be required as schools book in

1. Name & Address of school

2. Teacher contact - name, email, mobile

3. Bus Company, Name & Quote

4. No of pupils & year group

5. Relevant Medical Information (including allergies)

6. Learning Support Requirements

7. Photopermission

8. Name of designated First Aider

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"Pollinators Along the Tweed" is a Buglife partnership project that aims to create a network of habitat for pollinating insects along the River Tweed B-Line by increasing and connecting the area of wildflower-rich habitat. Working with the local authority, landowners and communities, Pollinators Along the Tweed will create and restore 40 hectares (100 acres) of pollinator habitat across 50 sites.

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Quick Facts:

Name of Project: Pollinators Along the Tweed

Duration of Project : November 2022 - June 2027

Location of Project: Along the River Tweed B-Line, including towns and villages near Moffat to Berwick-upon-Tweed and the wider countryside within the Tweed B-Line

Species benefiting from Project: Northern Brown Argus (Aricia artaxerxes), Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria selene). the Bilberry Bumblebee (Bombus monticola) & a wide range of pollinators and other wildlife will benefit from the from the project.

Project funded by: National Lottery Heritage Fund, with match funding from Scottish Power Foundation, NatureScot, Milkywire, Fallago Environment Fund, Craignish Trust, Northumbrian Water, J & J R Wilson Trust and AEB Charitable Trust.

What will the project do?

Pollinators Along the Tweed will create a network of habitat for pollinating insects along the River Tweed B-Line by increasing and connecting the areas of wildflower-rich habitat.

Working with the local authority, landowners and communities, Pollinators Along the Tweed will create and restore 40 hectares (100 acres) of pollinator habitat across 50 sites.

Nectar and pollen sources will be boosted by the creation of wildflower-rich grassland and other flower-rich habitat, and nesting and egg-laying habitat will be created through insect banks, bee hotels and foodplant provision.

Many pollinators are in decline in Scotland. The River Tweed catchment is home to red-listed butterfly species including the threatened Northern Brown Argus ( Aricia artaxerxes) and vulnerable Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary ( Boloria selene). The Bilberry Bumblebee ( Bombus monticola) is also found in the upper reaches of the Tweed. The nationally scarce hoverfly, Eriozona syrphoides, is found in the project area, a species with few records from the Scottish Borders.

An additional 40 hectares is expected to be enhanced through habitat management advice. Working in towns and villages and the wider countryside, Pollinators Along the Tweed will help restore habitat connectivity for pollinating insects.

Pollinators Along the Tweed will engage with the local authority, landowners and communities in the creation, management and monitoring of sites for pollinators.

Communities along the Tweed will discover and learn more about the Tweed's pollinators, and how to monitor and protect them through citizen science, habitat creation and workshops.
As of May 2024, over 7 hectares of wildflower rich habitat has been created across 11 sites along the Tweed B-Line.

Pollinators Along the Tweed is part of Destination Tweed, a wider partnership project led by Tweed Forum delivering cultural, river and landscape enhancement projects along the River Tweed.

Buglife will be working with a range of partners, landowners and communities along the River Tweed, in Scotland and England. Partners include Scottish Borders Council, Borders Forest Trust, Norham Development Trust, English Heritage, Greener Melrose, Tweedsmuir Community Company, Peebles Golf Club and others.

How can you get involved?

You can get involved with Pollinators Along the Tweed through a series of volunteering opportunities including habitat creation, pollinator surveying, as well as workshops, walks and talks.

We are seeking volunteers to:

Information, advice and support is also available to landowners who would like to learn more about the project and improve their land for pollinators.

For more information on how to get involved with Pollinators Along the Tweed, please contact Conservation Officer, Kate O'Leary, at Kate.O'[email protected]

" Pollinators along the Tweed" is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, with match funding from Scottish Power Foundation, NatureScot, Milkywire, Fallago Environment Fund, Craignish Trust, Northumbrian Water, J & J R Wilson Trust and AEB Charitable Trust.

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