Local MP, Ross Thomson MP, visited Simeon Care for the Elderly on 7 August 2019. Mr Thomson was given a tour of Simeon Care for the Elderly, and spoke to members of the community. This included Andy Walls, a resident at Simeon, and his daughter Marjorie, who had a chat with Mr Thomson about life […]
Conservatives’ Justice Spokesperson visits Camphill School Aberdeen
Camphill School Aberdeen today welcomed Liam Kerr MSP, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Justice, on a visit to the school. The visit gave Liam Kerr MSP, who represents the North East of Scotland Region, an opportunity to meet staff, and some of the children and young people attending Camphill School […]
Corporate volunteering at Blair Drummond update
Camphill Blair Drummond wishes to extend a big thank you to all of the volunteers from corporate organisations who recently volunteered on the estate. Camphill Blair Drummond deeply appreciates their hard work and commitment, and the important contribution they have made to the community. During the first half of 2019 more than 300 employees drawn […]
Now Recruiting – Beannachar Camphill Community Head of Care
Beannachar was founded 40 years ago on a beautiful estate on the outskirts of Aberdeen. The community provides training for up to 34 young adults with additional support needs and is part of the worldwide Camphill movement. Students have the option of residential and/or day placements to engage in meaningful work and opportunities for personal […]
Camphill Blair Drummond welcomes Scottish Labour Party Leader
Camphill Blair Drummond was delighted to welcome Mr Richard Leonard MSP, the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, to Camphill Blair Drummond today. This was the latest in the series of visits by the leaders of Scotland’s political parties to Camphill communities to find out more about the potential impact of Brexit upon the Camphill […]
Newton Dee’s Ulrike meets the Home Secretary
The Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, met representatives from the business sector, the third sector and other sectors when he visited Aberdeen on 3 May 2019. The meeting was part of the Home Office’s year long engagement programme with businesses and communities seeking “their views on the UK government’s plan to introduce […]
Minister for Mental Health visits Corbenic
Corbenic Camphill was delighted to welcome Ms Clare Haughey MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Mental Health, to the Corbenic Camphill community on Wednesday 5 June 2019. During her visit the Minister planted a tree on Corbenic’s Poetry Path, and met staff, volunteers and other members of the community who were able to update the […]
Local MSP celebrates Volunteers’ Week at Newton Dee
Newton Dee welcomed back local MSP, Maureen Watt, to the community on 3 June 2019. Ms Watt visited Newton Dee to celebrate Volunteers’ Week with members of the community. During her visit Ms Watt met a group of volunteer co-workers likely to be affected by Brexit, and heard about the potential impact of Brexit upon […]
Ochil Tower School welcomes local MP
Ochil Tower School was delighted to welcome local MP, Luke Graham, to the school on 24 May 2019. During his tour of the school Mr Graham was able to meet staff, and some of the students attending the school. Mr Graham was updated about Ochil Tower School’s work, and about its approaches to care and […]
Scottish Labour’s Cultural Spokesperson visits Corbenic
Claire Baker MSP, the Scottish Labour Party’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, visited Corbenic on 3 May 2019. Camphill Corbenic was delighted to welcome Claire back to the community. During a tour of Corbenic Claire met a group of co-workers likely to be affected by Brexit. She heard first hand the […]