Posts Tagged ‘wellbeing’
Fully booked for Christmas presents this year
The majority of people in Scotland plan to give books as Christmas presents this year. More than two-thirds of people in Scotland intend to give books as gifts, according to a new poll commissioned for Book Week Scotland. A huge 69% of people surveyed said they will buy books or book tokens for family and…
Read MoreReading with Dogs scheme gets a pet on the back
Bannockburn Primary has been exploring an innovative use of therapets through pilot project Reading with Dogs in a bid to support their pupils’ education and wellbeing. The school has welcomed lovely dogs Dylan and Scruffy, along with their owners Elspeth and Anne-Marie to the school on a weekly basis as part of a successful two-year…
Read MoreBook Week Scotland has got the write stuff
Hundreds of free events will take place across the country to mark Book Week Scotland 2017. This year’s launch event took place today, Wednesday, to highlight the event which will run from Monday, November 27, untli Sunday, December 3. Organised by the Scottish Book Trust – the national charity changing lives through reading and writing…
Read MoreHarbro launches a new young rider competition
Equine and nutrition specialist Harbro has launched its first ever Young Rider Competition, encouraging young Scottish riders brimming with talent to focus on the inspirations and aspirations that drive them. The competition is open to young riders aged 16-25 of any discipline who have a clear set of competitive goals for their year ahead. A…
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