Centre for Confidence and Well-being

25/02/2021

Latest news from the Centre can be viewed here - https://mailchi.mp/742c52312d1c/centre-for-confidence-well-being-news-for-2021?e=[UNIQID]

29/01/2016

Our screening of The True Cost movie was a big success. 130 people attended and most stayed on for the discussion facilitated by Phil Hanlon and myself. Most people wanted to talk about how shocked and saddened they were by the content of the film but nonetheless they thought it was essential viewing. 'We all need to know this stuff' sums up the views of many who turned up.' We shall publish a full summary of the postcard comments we got from people on the evening in due course. I am going to collate some information on what people can do - i.e. what are the better alternatives for buying clothes. I'll put this together from various sources in the next week or so. Please let us know your suggestions and thoughts. Meanwhile if you couldn't manage to come along to the showing and would like to see the film it is easily available on-line. If you go to http://truecostmovie.com there's a list of available sources - Netflix etc - and how you can rent it for 3 dollars.

The True Cost is a feature length documentary film that explores the impact of fashion on people and the planet. Available worldwide today!

24/11/2014

Carol's posted a new blog on how we need to rethink subsidies for the 60-65 age group - use the money for bus passes for young people.
http://www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/carolsblog.php

24/11/2014

Here's some pics from the book launch last week of Danny Murphy's Schooling Scotland. Really nice event in the Project Cafe - a great venue.

19/11/2014

We're launching the latest Postcards from Scotland on Thursday 20th of November between 5.15 and 6.30 in the Project Cafe, 134 Renfrew Street, G3 6ST. The book is Schooling Scotland: Education, Equity and Community by Danny Murphy. More info on the Postcards website http://www.postcardsfromscotland.co.uk/book_07.html
Do come along for wine and snacks and to hear the author talk about it and, of course, buy it.

A must read for every adult in Scotland … Well read and researched, he [Danny Murphy] uses his extensive experience to lay out his case. It is very persuasive … It is writing full of optimism as all good postcards ought to be. (Ken Cunningham, General Secretary, School Leaders Scotland)

12/08/2014

Next book in our Postcards from Scotland series - Raising Spirits: Allotments, community and well-being by Jenny Mollison, Judy Wilkinson and Rona Wilkinson. Due out on 26th of August. Look out for details of book launch.
http://www.postcardsfromscotland.co.uk/book_06.html

Allotments are the unsung story of our times; hidden places for food, friendship and freedom from the conformity of everyday life. Sites vary but most encourage plotholders to blossom by developing their creativity and skills. The authors take us on a fascinating journey where we learn how allotment…

14/04/2014

New blog from Alan Sinclair on generation inequity. This is the first of a series of blogs Alan is writing on generations.
http://www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/blog.php?&p=aWQ9ODg2JmJsb2dpZD0z

The Centre for Confidence and Well-being's core activities include providing information, networking interested parties and improving the quality of confidence building approaches and activities through the provision of workshops and conferences and the dissemination or development of tools for eval...

06/04/2014

New blog from Carol on Performance Management's ill-effects which looks at how negative targets are for both performance and employee well-being.
http://www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/carolsblog.php?&p=aWQ9ODg3JmJsb2dpZD0x

The Centre for Confidence and Well-being's core activities include providing information, networking interested parties and improving the quality of confidence building approaches and activities through the provision of workshops and conferences and the dissemination or development of tools for eval...

03/03/2014

Carol has a new blog on 'the benefits of not being the centre of the universe.' http://www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/carolsblog.php?&p=aWQ9ODg1JmJsb2dpZD0x

The Centre for Confidence and Well-being's core activities include providing information, networking interested parties and improving the quality of confidence building approaches and activities through the provision of workshops and conferences and the dissemination or development of tools for eval...

12/02/2014

Carol's latest blog on 'Teachers, parents and 'spoilt brats'.http://www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/carolsblog.php?&p=aWQ9ODg0JmJsb2dpZD0x

The Centre for Confidence and Well-being's core activities include providing information, networking interested parties and improving the quality of confidence building approaches and activities through the provision of workshops and conferences and the dissemination or development of tools for eval...

24/01/2014

Carol's just posted a new blog in which she reviews Lesley Riddoch's new book Blossom.
http://www.centreforconfidence.co.uk/carolsblog.php?&p=aWQ9ODgzJmJsb2dpZD0x

The Centre for Confidence and Well-being's core activities include providing information, networking interested parties and improving the quality of confidence building approaches and activities through the provision of workshops and conferences and the dissemination or development of tools for eval...