May 2008
Xchange Scotland at CIVICUS Youth Assembly
The CIVICUS Youth Assembly and World Assembly brought nearly 200 young delegates from around the world together for an amazing week in Glasgow in June. The aim of the Assembly is to provide a global forum encouraging young people to engage with critical challenges facing their communities, countries and the world. The Assembly featured young delegates from 74 different countries representing many different organisations - including Xchange Scotland.
Loesje poster writing workshop - 15th June 2008
Thank you to all those who attended the Loesje poster-writing workshop last Sunday (15th June). We had a really fun and creative afternoon and the work will soon be posted around Glasgow for all to see and enjoy.
The next Loesje activity will be the Summer Camp near Largs.
If you are interested in being involved in the Summer Camp or fancy coming along to one of the poster-writing workshops then do not hesitate to contact us.
Turkish Cultural Youth Exchange - 20-25th June 2008
Xchange Scotland is sending a group of participants to East Turkey, near the border with Syria, to take part in a cultural youth exchange. The project is being funded through the EC Youth in Action programme
The youth exchange will have include groups of young people from 4 countries in total within the Youth in Action programme. The project promises to be a very interesting learning experience for our participants travelling to the opposite corner of Europe from Scotland. Photos and reports from the project will follow...
Members Meeting - 25th May
Thanks to all that came along to our Members Meeting on Sunday (25th May) at Oscar's on Woodlands Road. Good to see the enthusiasm that's out there.
This was a good chance for all to come along and chat about the opportunities that are on offer this summer in Scotland and overseas, and a good chance to discuss new ideas...
If you want any further information do not hesitate to contact us.
Creating a book in One Day - 3rd May 2008
On Saturday 3rd May, Xchange Scotland hosted a unique one-day project with our partners Loesje. The aim of the project was to work alongside other Loesje partners around Europe, all on the same day, to create a collective book and DVD.
Xchange Scotland on BBC Radio Scotland - 28th April
Xchange Scotland featured on BBC Radio Scotland on Monday (28th April) discussing the forthcoming Book in 1 Day project on the Book Cafe show.
To hear the sultry tones of Martin broadcasting to the nation - and beyond - you can hear the programme again (for up to a week) on the Radio Scotland homepage.
