We are a group of 14 individuals aged 50+ who meet on a weekly basis in Kilwinning library with an aim to complete the discovery award programme through taking part in personal and group challenges.
Project Description
We have created an inclusive environment for all involved in our group. Whilst completing the challenges involved in the awards our group gives back to the community through chosen volunteering opportunities. Our group has provided a social lifeline for many members and it gives us the chance to visit different places throughout Scotland and connect with local history. This in turn positively impacts the health and wellbeing of our group members to help promote an active and healthy lifestyle by offering challenges that both stimulate and motivate. We have been able to access free opportunities and museums through the national trust this has not impacted our members financially. However, we would love to be able to go further afield and access new experiences together as group. This money would allow us to continue to provide an inclusive environment for all our members by covering the costs and allowing equal access to opportunities wavering financial limitations. We hope to use this money to continue to work together as a group providing key support and care to each other with the benefit of sharing new and exciting experiences together.
We are looking to apply for funding to support our group to access opportunities out with the free remit of the national trust. As we have created such an inclusive environment, we wouldn’t want to hinder any of our members experience due to financial constraint. This money would provide equal opportunities and access for all. The group have a keen interest in the history of Scotland and would love the opportunity to access different sites that may put pressure on some of the group members financially.
We would love to visit Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument this would allow the group to continue their journey of discovery building their knowledge. We would also like to go through to Edinburgh and experience camera obscura together. We are looking for alternative opportunities to access that our members may not be able to access on their own.
Camera obscura – £260
Stirling Castle/Wallace Monument - £300
Sir Walter Scott – Abbotsford House - £290
Ferry to the Isle of Gigha - £150
Location: The Discovery Award is a personal challenge, that we complete through a programme of chosen leisure activities. Each individual works through different levels of the award completing four different modules over a minimal time. These include Service to the community, Recreational pursuit, hobbies and interest and the Journey of Discovery. The group dedicate their own leisure time daily to complete the different aspects of the award. This includes participating in volunteering opportunities within the local community helping with various organisations. The group also share ideas together and encourage each other to join other social groups. Many of the group see a significant change in their own mindset through completing this award. Due to the progressive nature of the award and the challenges that the awards bring gives purpose and meaning to the group members. It also allows member to become active community volunteers whilst documenting their journey and achievements. Many of our members note a rise in their own confidence through embarking on this journey, by documenting their achievements it brings a meaningful sense of purpose and fulfilment that positively impacts all aspects of their wellbeing.
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