We are pleased that Camphill’s contribution to caring for the environment as well as for people has been recognised and included in a recent article in The Ecologist by Dan McKanan. The article states that inspiration, hope and progress can be found in Camphill communities around the world. We agree that Members grow socially, emotionally, and […]
Ecology and sustainability
Tigh a’Chomainn celebrate green funding
Tigh a’Chomainn Camphill were delighted to be awarded a grant of £15,000 to contribute towards the purchase of an electric vehicle. The community will use the electric car to enable residents to access destinations which are not served by public transport or are not accessible by the residents by bike. Tom Marx from Tigh a’Chomainn Camphill […]
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 […]
Awards recognise growth
Congratulations to 5 young people from Camphill School Aberdeen on gaining the Grow and Learn Award. They achieved this whilst working in Camphill Garden between August 2017 and June 2018. The awards were presented on Friday by Jim McColl MBE of BBC’s Beechgrove Garden. The Grow and Learn Award is awarded by the Royal Caledonian […]
Deputy First Minister visits Corbenic
John Swinney, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills paid a visit to Corbenic on Friday in his capacity as local MSP for Corbenic to unveil the new Estate and Craft bench made in Corbenic’s workshops. The new bench on the Corbenic poetry path is a reflection of the global nature of […]
Influencing Policy Group Ready for Action
Camphill Scotland’s Influencing Group will hold its inaugural meeting at Camphill Blair Drummond today. A good turnout is expected from member communities at the group, which will focus on making the most of opportunities to maximise the impact of Camphill in Scotland in policy development and in legislation. For more information contact our Policy & […]
Camphill calls for protection of EU nationals immigration status
Camphill Scotland and the Association of Camphill Communities in Scotland (AoCC) have jointly published a report focusing on the potential impact of Brexit on our member communities. EU nationals make a significant contribution to many Camphill communities in Scotland as employees and as volunteer co-workers. Indeed, most communities rely heavily on EU nationals working and living […]
Guide to succession
Guide to succession May 17
