Arts Ambassador Falkirk

Voluntary arts and crafts groups in Falkirk can now have their views listened to thanks to a new initiative by Voluntary Arts Scotland.

With so many layers of bureaucracy lying between ordinary people and the decision makers, we all need somebody to speak up for us. Now, those participating in the arts and crafts in Falkirk have a designated person they can talk to about their hopes and concerns for the area - who will then feedback those concerns to people in a position to do something about it!

Run by Voluntary Arts Scotland, the Voluntary Arts Ambassador scheme aims to recruit volunteers in each Scottish local authority. Those volunteers will then work with local people, local authority arts officers, voluntary sector agencies and Community Planning Partnerships to help promote amateur arts activity in their area.

The initial recruitment drive has resulted in volunteer, Craig Allan being recruited in Falkirk. Subsequent calls will hopefully bring in volunteers from the rest of the Falkirk area, but in the meantime arts and crafts groups across the region can contact Craig or call the Voluntary Arts Scotland office in Edinburgh.

Taking part in the arts and crafts has so many benefits for individuals and the communities they live in, from improved mental health to crime reduction. It’s also a lot of fun, which is why we want to get the message across to as many people as possible who can help the arts and crafts flourish.

Any individuals or groups involved in the arts and crafts who wish to talk to Craig can reach his on email: vaa-falkirk@vascotland.org.uk or check out http://www.facebook.com/VoluntaryArtsAmbassadorFalkirk