CLD Talks
By Conor Maxwell
CLD Talks has been set up to raise the profile of Community Learning Development across Scotland. We will have Talks with front line community workers from third sector and statutory organisations, managers and decision makers to share practice, promote their work and some feel good moments of their careers.
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CLD TalksAug 23, 2023
Independent Review Series EP 4 - Practitioner Point of View
This week on CLD Talks we are sharing view from practitioners across the country who attended the CLD in Scotland Conference in April.
Our key points we wanted to ask was:
• What was your one takeaway from the event?
• Can you share 3 words/ statement you want to get out of the National CLD Review?
For us it was a great opportunity to connect with people who have been listers of the podcast as well as people who how have helped us along the way!
We hope you enjoy this mini episode and please let us know your 3 words/ statements you would like to get out of the National CLD review in the comments.
Thanks to everyone who spoke to us to make this episode happen!
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Independent review series Ep3 with Kate Still
Speaking Truth to Power with Karen McArdle
This week on CLD Talks Conor sits down with Karen McArdle who is a Professor at the University of Aberdeen and an Honorary Professor at the University of Dundee. As well as this Karen is also the Deputy President and Trustee of the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA).
We discuss Karen’s career from moving to Australia and working within Aboriginal communities, coming back to Scotland to continue to work with communities in need, why social justice has played such a pivotal role in everything Karen does, working within universities, being an author on the new CLD Book “Community Work: Theory into Practice and so much more!
Link to Community Work: Theory into Practice:
https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/community-work
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CLD Talks with Anthony Morrow
This week Iain sits down with Anthony Morrow, Community Connector Manager at Sanctuary Scotland.
Anthony shares how he “fell” into CLD, the untapped potential of housing providers in community development, the power of ABCD and his role as a trustee of Sisco Recovery.
You can connect with Anthony on X at: @anthonymorrow83
Thanks for tuning in! We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!
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International Women's Day 2024 with Jenni Snell
Happy International Women’s Day 2024!
In todays episode Iain chats with Jenni Snell, CEO of the Young Women’s Movement, who talks us through her youth work journey, feminist leadership, allyship and becoming a CEO before the age of 30!
You can connect with Jenni on X at: @jenni_snell1 or @youngwomenscot
and the links to the resources mentioned in todays episode can be found here:
https://www.youngwomenscot.org
https://www.noknivesbetterlives.com/resources/positive-masculinity/
Community Work Theory into practice with Kirsty Forrester
In this weeks episode Iain and Conor chat with Kirsty Forrester about the the launch of her new, co-authored book “Community Work: Theory into Practice”. To demonstrate how some of the research was conducted this episode features an exciting role reversal which sees Kirsty take the reigns and interview our regular hosts. Listen in for more information on the book and how you can get a discounted copy by attending the upcoming launch event!
0 - 28:23 Insight into Kirsty Forrester
28:23 - 01:23:36 Kirsty begins to interview Conor and Iain
01:23:36 onwards: Book Promotion and outro
Thanks for listening
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Independent Review mini-series Ep 2 with Jackie Howie
In today's episode, Iain sits down with Jackie Howie discussing the current independent review happening within the sector.
this is a short snappy episode which we hope that use all enjoy
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CLD Review Series with Alan Sherry
In this weeks episode Iain chat with previous guest Alan Sherry, OBE - Chair of the CLD Standards Counci for Scotland on his views, hopes and fears on the ongoing Independent Review of CLD in the first of this mini-series focussed around the review! Thanks for listening and let us know what you think!
Please note: some of the audio on this episode was corrupted and while we have made every attempt to rectify this, there are parts where listeners may hear some distortion. Thanks.
Recognise your Brilliance
We have a great conversation about Grainne’s experience from growing up in Ireland, moving to London, Australia and back to London where she now lives. We talk about her time being a youth worker based in London, becoming a manger, leadership, projects Neighbourly Lab have done in Scotland and nationally and so much more.
Useful links
* LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grainne-o-dwyer-271266b8/
* Neighbourly Lab website: www.neighbourlylab.com/
* Information on the Shops project: www.neighbourlylab.com/post/introducing-our-latest-social-innovation-project-increasing-social-connection-through-shops
* Report from the buses research that: www.neighbourlylab.com/post/encouraging-greater-interaction-and-kindness-on-london-buses-read-our-findings-and-impact-report
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Diving into Generations Working Together with Bella Kerr
This week on CLD Talks Conor sits down with Bella Kerr from Generations working together who are the nationally recognised centre of excellence supporting the development and integration of intergenerational work across Scotland.
We talk about Bella’s currently work, ways practitioners can get involved with GTW, breaking down barriers to intergenerational practice and so much more!
Hope you all enjoy this weeks episode which is our last of 2023! Thanks for all the support and we will see you in the new year!
Website
https://generationsworkingtogether.org
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Discussing Men's Mental Health with Nick Miller
In this weeks episode we talk to Nick Millar from FARE Scotland. Nick is running a month long campaign about reducing the stigma around men’s mental health and chats to us about why he thinks this is so important.
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From behind the scenes to the hot seat with Ben Fox
This week on CLD Talks Conor and Iain sit down with our editor Ben Fox to share his own CLD Journey and what it is like behind the scenes being the editor of this podcast. He shares his plans for the future, how he got into being a youth worker, challenges of being the editor and so much more!
This was a really fun and unscripted chat and we also discuss our really exciting news of being a Constituted Organisation too!
Hope you all enjoy and please subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use and follow us on X, formally Twitter, @CLDTalks
does youth work support young peoples mental health? With Andie Reynolds and Alison Ni Charraighe
In a CLD Talks first, Iain is joined by Conor as all four explore the evolution of youthwork, current challenges and the differences between third and public sectors. You don’t want to miss it!
Learning in Communities with Gary Fraser
This week on CLD Talks Conor travelled through the The University of Edinburgh to speak with Dr Gary Fraser, who is the Programme Director MA Learning in Communities course.
In this episode Gary shares his experience from front line youth and community work within various settings, why he decided to go into the world of academia, how he found doing his PHD and the contents of it and so much more!
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Chatting Young People and Money with MyBnk
This week on CLD Talks Conor sits down with Lizzie and Paul who work for My Bnk and are based in Glasgow. My Bnk works together with young people to create and deliver innovative, high impact and high energy programmes covering topics such as saving, budgeting, debt and public and student finance.
This this episode we chat about the amazing work that MyBnk does round the country engaging with young people from age 7 - 25, why its important to discuss money at an early age and the real impact their programmes have on peoples lives.
For more information on MyBnk please go to:
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Celebrating the Cashback for Communities Youth Work Fund
This week on CLD Talks YouthLink Scotland's National Grants Manager Jane Dailly, Youth work manager, Shetland isles Martin Sommers, Tayside council on Alcohol’s Vikki Jeffrey and TD1 Youth Hub Manager Douglas Ormston discuss the impact of the CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund over the last 15 years. The Fund supported over 440,000 young people since 2008, redirecting the proceeds of crime into the most deprived communities in Scotland.
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@YLSGrants Manager
@RamsayShetland
@Alcoholtayside
@DouglasOrmston
Moving and Grooving with Laura Sutherland
This week on CLD Talks Conor catches up with Laura Sutherland who works for Farrans Construction Limited as a Community Business Partner within the Construction and Civil Engineering Industry.
In this episode we discuss Laura’s 15 year CLD Career from working in various settings including schools based, youth clubs, local authority and her current role which involves delivering community benefit workstreams for local communities within which construction and infrastructure are taking place. Laura shares her current progress with working towards a PHD within the School of Education and Social Sciences at The University West of Scotland and how she sees CLD change in the future!
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@Farrans_UKI - Farrans Construction (@Farrans_UKI) / X (twitter.com)
@UniWestScotland - UWS (@UniWestScotland) / X (twitter.com)
CLD Talks sits down with the Scottish Youth Parliament!
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode!
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For more information on the Scottish Youth Parliament read below:
Young people aged 14-25 have until midnight on Friday 1st September to sign up as a candidate in SYP’s elections – register at syp.org.uk/elections
From 6th November to 19th November 2023, young people across Scotland will vote to elect the MSYPs who will represent them for the next two years
You can find out more about the Elections on the SYP website at syp.org.uk/elections and look out for more details in the coming weeks on SYP’s social media channels - @OfficialSYP
CLD Talks goes to Uni
In todays episode ben and Conor went and visited the class of the community development course at Glasgow university and the community education course at UWS in these visits we gave the classes an insight into the podcasts background to how it first started and how’s it developed over time. We then invited some of the students from both classes to do a mini podcast with us talking around their journey within CLD and how they are enjoying there courses as they develop in their CLD Journey!
Enjoy!
Thanks again to both Annette Coalburn of UWS and Edward Beggan of Glasgow Uni for inviting us along!
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Participatory budgeting, empowerment and awards with Jamie Mallan of Tannahill Centre
In todays episode we chat with Jamie Mallan, Business Transformation Manager at the Tannahill Centre in Ferguslie Park. Jamie and his team were recent recipients of the CLD Award at the Scottish Edication Awards and Jamie takes us through the journey from disused centre to award winning service. Enjoy!
Congratulations again to the Tannahill Centre on winning the CLD Award in the Scottish Education Awards!
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An Insight into the CYCJ National Youth Justice Conference 2023
This week Conor and Ben were invited to the CYCJ National Youth Justice Confrence 2023! Throughout the day we interviewed conference attendees, getting their insights and exploring how they feel the day went.
It was a brilliant day for myself and Conor learning more about the Justice system and its impact on young people! Thanks again to CYCJ for inviting us along to a great day!
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It's Eduction that makes me do what I do now with Shumela Ahmed
In todays episode, Iain chats with Shumela Ahmed, Managing Director and Co-founder of Resilience Learning Partnership in Clackmannanshire. Shumela takes us on her journey through education, lived experience of complex trauma and on to starting her ground breaking new organisation. Shumela shares why she thinks Trauma Informed Asset Based CLD is so important and how we can better support people with experiences of trauma in the workplace.
Twitter:
@shumela_MDofRLP
@ResilienceLear
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Enjoy the podcast!
Capitalism drives inequality, it drives Injustice - with Mark Langdon Community Eduction lecturer at UWS!
In todays episode Iain speaks to Mark Langdon, where he explores his journey from taxi driver to Community Education lecturer at UWS. Mark talks us through what social justice means to him, why he finds volunteering so important and his PhD journey. Mark details the many organisations he has been involved in and why he thinks we must get better at tackling the climate emergency.
Thanks for Listening and Enjoy!
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Lucy O'Donnell - Girvan Youth Trust
In todays episode we chat with Lucy O’Donnell from Girvan Youth Trust. Lucy tells us about her 11 years at GYT as she transitioned from participant to modern apprentice and all the way up to management. Lucy shares about her experiences shaping funding streams in London and how she supports the development of youth work practice as far as St Lucia!
Thanks for listening
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The CLD Journey of Ian Wilson
In this weeks episode we chat with Ian Wilson of East Renfrewshire Council. Ian details his journey through CLD from being a young person, to volunteer, youth worker and CLD officer. Ian explores how the support shown to him as a young person by his role models and mentors set him on a path to university which sees him now supporting communities.
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Peter Divers - Streetworker at G15 Youth Project and cofounder of MenMatter Scotland
In this episode Iain sits down with Peter Divers, Streetworker at G15 Youth Project and cofounder of MenMatter Scotland. We explore youthwork, men’s mental health and how both sectors can be better supported.
Thanks for listening!
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Jack Tully - Glass Performance and Vox Liminis
This week on CLD Talks Iain Interviews Jack Tully who works with Glass Performance and Vox Liminis. In this episode Jack discusses his journey within CLD!
Jack talks about his journey and how his work has shaped him as a better practitioner but also how it can shape you in becoming a better human! He speaks about the different experiences he's had and how that helps in his current roles within CLD, working in the arts and justice of CLD!
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Man On! Inverclyde with Chris Paul
This week on CLD Talks Conor and Ben travelled to Inverclyde to speak with Chris Paul. Chris is currently a 4th year student at the University of the West of Scotland and is the CEO of Man On!
Man On! Is a is a suicide prevention & wellbeing charity for the adults & young people of Inverclyde & beyond. Through our lived-experience and trauma-informed model, we provide a wide range of group & individual services that are free of charge.
Chris discuss’s his career before Man On, the personal reasons why he decided to start the charity, challenges of being a CEO, the amazing work they do within Inverclyde and beyond!
Some content of this conservation may be triggering to some listens, please be aware we discuss mental health and wellbeing subjects including suicide.
Links for people to speak to if you are effected:
Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland
Man On - https://manoninverclyde.co.uk/
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Maintaining Long Lasting Relationships with June Ford from North Lanrarkshire Council
This week on CLD Talks Conor and Ben travelled to the @ Home Youth Centre in Airdre to speak with June Ford who is the Youth Work Manager for North Lanarkshire Council. June is also the Chair of the LA Youth Work Managers Group and a Co Opted Trustee of Youth Scotland.
In this conversation we discuss June’s experience of finding out what CLD was, to her university experience, first job and the connections/ relationships built there, June’s current role and what NLC do to support young people and so much more!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Twitter - @juneford78
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Getting Outdoors with Beth Parker
Welcome to CLD Talks 2023 and this week our guest is the amazing Beth Parker who is a Community Development worker for Glasgow Kelvin College. Beth is currently working towards a Masters with Glasgow University.
We have a great conversation about Beth’s CLD journey from being active within her local community with her Mum, beginning to study CLD at college then uni, her passion for outdoor education and the benefits it has for practitioners and the young people and families we work with and so much more!
It was a great chat and I hope you all enjoy it.
@bethstephaniecd
@CLDTalks
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Insight into Young Scot and Becoming a CEO with Kirsten Urquhart
Kirsten discusses her non-traditional route into this field, her passion for social media, information sharing; including keeping platforms up to date with relatable information, the importance of utilising data, becoming a new CEO, what Young Scot offer young people including the National Entitlement Card which offers free bus travel for under 22's and so much more.
For more information on Young Scot go to the website - young.scot or find them on all social media platforms.
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Power of Collectivism with Ted Scanlon
Discussing the Power of CLD with Jamie Hepburn MSP
This week on CLD Talks Conor was welcomed into the Scottish Parliament to have a conversation with Mr. Jamie Hepburn, MSP for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Constituency. Jamie is also the Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training.
In this Episode we discuss the Adult Learning and forthcoming Youth Work Strategy and what these mean for practitioners and learners. We also discuss Jamie's role as an MSP and what it is involves, where CLD is at the moment from Jamie's point of view and so much more.
This was a great experience and I'd like to thank everyone who helped make this episode happen. I hope you all enjoy!
Jamie Hepburn Official site - https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps/jamie-hepburn
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Trusting Your Gut with Tila and Ian from Catch the Light
This week on CLD Talks Conor catches up with Tila and Ian who formed Catch the Light, which is a Youth and Community Development Consultancy organisation. We have a great conversation from how they met, CLD work they done before Catch the Light, challenges of running a organisation, highlights and so much more!
I hope you all enjoy this weeks episodes!
Message from Tila:
I encourage everyone to sign up for the Youth Work is Human Rights Work conference in December. It is a great honour to be chairing this event, with an amazing variety of international speakers and examples of why youth work is so important. Understandably bookings are moving fast. Best not delay on this one!
Link to the CLD Professional Induction course:
https://www.i-develop-cld.org.uk/course/view.php?id=188
This is the sharelink:
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1540383954983452673
Some other examples of work:
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers - development of learning resources www.psyv.org
Peer Education resources for NKBL https://www.noknivesbetterlives.com/peer-education/
Evaluation of CashBack for Communities investment in youth work https://www.youthwork.info/
Sail Another Day, poem by Tila, performance by Ocean Youth Trust members: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=336731820761870
Website - https://www.catchthelight.biz
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Helping people with a Fresh Start with Biddy Kelly
This week on CLD Talks Conor sits down with Biddy Kelly who is the Managing Director for Edinburgh based organisation Fresh Start. In this episode we discuss the full circle moment Biddy had when she became the Managing Director, the support Fresh Start off the community, how the organisation has evolved and so much more!
Fresh Start's mission is to ‘help people make a home for themselves’. The words are simple, but behind those words are the passion and commitment of our staff, volunteers and donors to break the cycle of homelessness.
We got a tour of their premises and were blown away by all the hard work put in by staff and volunteers. Keep up the great work!
We hope you enjoy this weeks podcast, remember to subscribe and share amongst your networks!
Website - https://www.freshstartweb.org.uk/
Twitter - @CLDTalks
Vibrant Communities with Suzanne Clark and Kieran Wardrop
This week on CLD Talks Conor is joined by Suzanne Clark and Kieran Wardrop from Vibrant Communities.
As Vibrant Communities approaches its 10th birthday, we hear the story of how the service was formed, developed and continues to evolve to best serve communities in East Ayrshire by putting them at the heart of everything we do.
Suzanne and Kieran talk us through the opportunities and challenges of trying to do things differently in local authority community development and creating a CLD approach and culture change across the Council.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eavibrantcommunities
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vibranteac
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQUXh0_1so9CyrJ7ythXjYQ
Young People as CLD Lecturers? with Hot Chocolate Trust and University of Dundee
Welcome to Season 5 of CLD Talks!
This week Conor is joined by Charis Roberston and Makaela from Hot Chocolate Trust and Jean McEwan-Short from the University of Dundee. In this episode we discuss the unique partnership and 1st year module called "Youth Work Practice: Hot Chocolate Trust', which is ran from Hot Chocolate rather than the classroom. We discuss Hot Chocolate Trusts origins, how Charis and Jean created the concept for the module, why young people have a Co-Lecture role plus the benefits and so much more!
This was a great conversation and a well over due road trip. Thanks for hosting the discussion!
Hope you are enjoy this weeks episode.
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Hot Chocolate Trust Website - https://www.hotchocolate.org.uk/
Hot Chocolate Twitter @Hotchocotrust
University of Dundee Community Education Website - https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/community-education
University of Dundee Community Education Twitter - UoDCommEd
CLD & Housing Associations with Paddy McKenna
This week on CLD Talks Stephanie speaks with Paddy McKenna who is a Community Development Manager with Cassiltoun Housing Association. They have a great chat about how Paddy got into CLD, her travels including learning experiences, the work she currently does and so much more. This is a great conversation and we hope you enjoy!
This episode marks the final episode of Season 4 of CLD Talks. Thanks as always for all the support! We will be bringing you Season 5 after the Summer holidays, until then get in touch if you would like to feature on an episode to share your or your organisations journey.
Twitter: @PaddyMcK
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Youth Link Scotland Awards
This week on CLD Talks Stephanie, Ben and Conor went to the YouthLink Scotland Awards to speak with all the winner! It was an amazing event and we had a great time!
This is our first video podcast which can be watched on Spotify!
Congratulations to all the winners:
Arts & Creativity (Sponsored by Creative Scotland)
Angus expressive arts project
Community-Based Youth Work (Sponsored by Scottish Fire & Rescue Service)
At Paul’s youth forum staff team
Digital & STEM (Sponsored by SQA)
Pride and Pixels (LGBT Youth Scotland)
Environment & Conservation (Sponsored by Nature Scot)
North Lanarkshire Youth Climate Ambassadors (North Lanarkshire Council)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (sponsored by YMCA Scotland)
Mitchell Graham (Deaf Action)
Health & Wellbeing (Sponsored by BBC Children in Need)
Regenfx Go To Mental Health Service
Inspirational Leader (Sponsored by Scottish Government)
Kelly Ross (Dumfries & Galloway Council)
Participation & Youth Voice (Sponsored by Scottish Government)
Hannah Brisbane (Girlguiding Scotland)
Recognising Skills & Achievement (Sponsored by Education Scotland)
Step Forward Wick Youth Team
Team of the Year (sponsored by CLD Standards Council Scotland)
North Lanarkshire CLD YW Team
Youth Worker of the Year (sponsored by Education Scotland and Scottish Community Safety Network)
Siobhan Gray (Renfrewshire Council)
Lifetime Achievement Award - Fellowship of YouthLink Scotland
Ian McLaughlan (Youth Scotland)
Sascha Macleod (The BIG Project)
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Community College with Maggie Murphy
This week on CLD Talks Conor chats with Maggie Murphy who is a Senior Curricular Manager within Glasgow Kelvin College. We have a great chat about Maggie’s career within CLD including secondment posts which changed Maggie's thinking, college options, safe guarding, opportunities to speak at European Parliament, the pandemic and so much more!
It was great to come to the college to record this in person, I hope you all enjoy this episode!
https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/courses/hnc-working-communities/
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Asset Based Community Development with Brian Keenan
This week on CLD Talks Stephanie speaks to Brian Keenan. Brian is currently project manager at Saltcoats Link Up, an asset-based community development project in Ayrshire. Brian shares his CLD journey from working with the homeless community in Dublin, his time in Govanhill in Glasgow to his current role at Saltcoats Link Up. We also chat about his PHD studies exploring the community of Parkrun and much more.
We hope you enjoy this episode and for further information you can visit the following websites:
Link Up - supporting communities throughout Scotland (inspiringscotland.org.uk)
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Challenge Poverty and Inequality Dr. Sarah Ward
This week on CLD Talks Conor is joined by Dr. Sarah Ward who is a Lecturer in Learning in Communities within The University of Edinburgh. Sarah tells us about her career in Glasgow, changing focus to complete her PHD, impact of the pandemic, current role and so much more in-between!
For more information on the University of Edinburgh’s CLD Courses:
MA Learning in Communities (MALiC)
https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees/index.php?action=view&code=X321
Programme Director: Dr. Gary Fraser
Gary. Fraser@ed.ac.uk
MSc Social Justice and Community Action/PGDip/PGCert
https://www.ed.ac.uk/education/graduate-school/taught-degrees/social-justice-community
Programme Director: Dr. Andie Reynolds
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No Knives, Better Lives with Orielle Taylor
This week on CLD Talks Conor and Ben went to the capital to meet Orielle Taylor who is a Senior Development Officer within No Knives, Better Lives - National Delivery Team.
NKBL is a collaboration between the Scottish Government and YouthLink Scotland—the national agency for youth work in Scotland. We’re a national initiative, delivered at local level with support available to any local authority in Scotland.
In this podcast we discuss History of NKBL’s, what work do they do including upcoming projects, support available to young people and practitioners and so much more!
We hope you enjoy this podcast and if you would like an input or more information go to the following website:
https://noknivesbetterlives.com/
Socials:
Instagram - nkblscotland
Twitter - NKBLScotland
Facebook - No Knives Better Lives Scotland
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-OgTmKZyghKiipmTXlGQ9g
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Community Based Learning with Jim McHarg
This week on CLD Talks Conor speaks with Jim McHarg who had an amazing career in various roles including Senior Manager in North Ayrshire responsible for Community Empowerment and Community Engagement
We discuss Jim’s career in CLD, history of youth work through work Jim’s Dad did after the war, education, the need for more adult learning and so much more!
Find us on Twitter @CLDTalks to stay up to date with all future episodes and CLD Talks News.
Thanks for listening!
Cheers
Conor
Professional Learning with Vicky Wilson
This week on CLD Talks Conor and Ben have a chat with Vicky Wilson who is a Community Development Team Manager for Fife Council. Vicky kindly travelled to Larkhall Universal Connections to record this episode.
We have a great chat about how Vicky started her career within CLD, her time at university, going back to do her masters, work during lockdown and the Covid 19 pandemic, national pieces of work and so much more!
Please head over to Twitter @Propracticefife to connect with Vicky to see all the amazing work she does.
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Thanks for listening!
Cheers
Conor
Young Person Led with Fuse Youth Cafe + Hosts of "Talk 2 Me" Podcast
This week on CLD Talks Ben and Conor go to Fuse Youth Cafe and speak with Sharon and Ashley about the amazing work that they do. We also have Caitlin and Keigan who host the young person led podcast “Talk 2 Me”.
Fuse Youth Café Glasgow is a charity working in East Glasgow providing a variety of services to young people of the area. The area has a high level of deprivation and the young people face the risks and challenges associated with areas of high deprivation.
Talk 2 Me
The Talk2me podcast is recorded in Fuse Youth Cafe located in Glasgow Scotland and funded by Cashback for Communities. Presenters, Keigan and Caitlin discuss various topics as suggested by you the listener, voicing their thoughts, feelings and opinions on the matters.
https://anchor.fm/talk2mefuse/
For more information on Fuse youth cafe follow this link:
https://www.fuseonline.org.uk/
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@CLD Talks
CLD Talks Shorts Trailer
Welcome to CLD Talks Shorts - A new segment for the Podcast were we highlight some key topics within CLD where I encourage dialog and conversation with us over on Twitter and more importantly with your colleagues in your work place. This will be to share ideas, practice, reflect on our own work and share some up beat good moments you are having within CLD.
I am looking for ideas, topics and people who would like to share a groups achievement, positive moment no matter how big or small.
You can use our message link to send us a message which we can feature on our shorts!
https://anchor.fm/cld-talks/message
Get in touch over on twitter @CLDTalks with your ideas!
Thanks very much. Catch yous next time!
Transferable Skills with Steven Youngson
This week on CLD Talks Conor catch’s up with Steven Youngson who is the Team Leader for Lanark Universal Connections. Steven has worked with Youth Family Community Learning Services within South Lanarkshire Council for 15 years and has worked within rural settings for the majority of his career.
We discuss Steven’s career including his recent promotion, when he knew a career in CLD was for him, advantages and challenges of rural community work, digital youth work, using strategy gaming and the benefits it has for young people and so much more!
Connect with Steven Youngson - https://www.facebook.com/lanarkuc13
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Amplifying Peoples Voices with Kevin Ditcham
We have a great chat about his career including his role with Year of Young People, positive placement experiences, Duke of Edinburgh Award, ASIST and SafeTALK and so much more!
For more information about the role you can play in suicide prevention in Scotland, visit United To Prevent Suicide: unitedtopreventsuicide.org.uk
Connect with Kevin on Twitter @kgditcham
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The Power of Education with Alan Sherry, O.B.E.
This week on CLD Talks I am joined by Alan Sherry, OBE, who is chair of the Community Learning and Development Standards Council for Scotland. He sits on the board of Fuse Youth Café which is located in the East of the City. He was appointed to the Scottish Education Council in December 2021.
We discuss Alan’s Career from the college sector, national pieces of work and why he got involved with so many projects, his role as Chair of the Community Learning and Development Standards Council and so much more!
We hope you enjoy this episode!
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