Estimated Price

£1,000

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Summary

The Discovery Award for those over 50 is a fun experience that celebrates existing activities and encourages trying new skills and adventures. Our group in Kilbirnie provides a great opportunity to meet new people and reduce isolation. It's like the Duke of Edinburgh award, but without camping or hiking unless you want to.

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Description

We are seeking funding to help our group expand and connect with more people our age who are either hesitant to go out or have lost the confidence to do so. We used to have access to a minibus for our visits, but it's not as readily available now, creating a financial barrier for some potential members.

 

Many of our group members volunteer across the Valley, from Cafe Solace to Hessilhead Animal Rescue. Their countless hours of volunteering are now being recognized through an award. We also share our crafts and various interests and hobbies. For some, the challenge of baking a scone for the first time in years has sparked a newfound interest in baking, which the rest of the group now enjoys. Walking is the most popular activity, but any form of exercise is encouraged. We even try out activities as a group to see if we can offer them, such as yoga, etc. A significant part of our group enjoys embarking on journeys of discovery to places of interest across the west of Scotland. Our latest visit was to a wonderful charity called the Seagull Trust, which provides trips along the canal at Falkirk and the Falkirk Wheel.

we are asking for 

Transport cost (train fairs and minibus hire ) £400 

entrance Fees ( £300) for example Hunterson castle is £100 for 10 people)

Catering £150 

activity resources (craft supplies etc. £150