Study Visit
Study Visits in Scotland
On Monday 26th March and in the days following the Social Enterprise Exchange, there will be a number of study visit options available to allow delegates to experience social enterprises in action in Scotland.
If attending the world’s biggest social enterprise event isn’t reason enough to visit scotland, then an opportunity to experience our world famous hospitality and beautiful scenery will certainly make this an unforgettable trip of a lifetime!
Open Doors in Glasgow Social Enterprises
On Monday 26th March a number of Glasgow social enterprises will be holding an “open doors” day to allow delegates to visit organisations and exchange information and share best practice.
Youth Social enterprise seminar
Three Toronto social enterprises working with young people are attending The Social Enterprise Exchange. The organisers are delighted to announce an afternoon workshop/seminar on the theme of social enterprises supporting young people on Monday 26th March, 1pm – 4pm at KibbleWorks in Paisley – www.kibble.org. Entry is free to Social Enterprise Exchange delegates in the youth social enterprise field. This Canadian and UK gathering will facilitate a lively exchange of models, best practice and experiences in this highly significant area.
To register for this seminar please contact Lynsey Johnston at: lynsey.johnston@ceis.org.uk
Highland Visit Programme
Leaving on March 28th, a visit will be organised for a one-night stay in the Scottish Highlands. Some of Scotland’s most exciting and inspiring social enterprises are based here and visitors will be treated to some breathtaking views. For a taste of Social Enterprise in the Highlands have a look at this HISEZ film and for full information on the visit have a look at the PDF version of the Highland Visit Programme.
Wednesday 28th March
10.00 Depart from Glasgow
12:35 Arrive at Kingussie
13:00 Visit & lunch at Caberfeidh Horizons book shop
14:30 Travel to Badaguish, in Cairngorm National Park
15:30 Tour of Badaguish Outdoor Centre
18:00 Dinner and overnight stay at Badaguish Outdoor Centre
Additional activities can be booked directly through Badaguish Trust.
Thursday 29 March
09:00 Depart for Strathnairn, via Loch Ness
10:00 Visit with Care in Strathnairn
11:30 Travel to Inverness
12:00 Visit Ness Soap
13:00 Lunch at Artysans social enterprise cafe
14:30 Visit to New Start Highland
17:00 Arrive at Inverness Train station
17:22 Depart for Glasgow/Edinburgh
The cost of this visit is £325 + VAT per person and includes all meals, transportation and accommodation.
For more enquiries and to book your place, please contact Lindsay Dunbar at HISEZ on 01463 715 533 or lindsay.dunbar@hisez.co.uk. Alternatively, click here to book online:
http://www.hisez.co.uk/highland-study-trip.html
Argyll Visit Programme
(PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAMME IS NOW FULL)
On March 28th delegates will have the opportunity to embark on an overnight visit to Argyll, visiting some of the most innovative social enterprises in rural Scotland, while experiencing some of the beautiful scenery on the West Coast of Scotland.
Day 1 – Wednesday 28th March
08:00 Depart Glasgow
10:00 Argyll Training, Dunoon
11:30 Depart and travel to Loch Fyne
12:15 Lunch at Loch Fyne Oysters & talk
13:30 Here We Are Visit
14:00 Depart for Oban
16:00 Check in to Royal Hotel, Oban (bed & breakfast)
18.00 Dinner at Soroba House Hotel
- Phoenix Cinema will come to the hotel to give a talk on the plans for the cinema.
Day 2 – Thursday 29th March
08:45 Depart hotel for Atlantis Leisure
09:00 Presentation at Atlantis Leisure
10:30 Depart for Glencoe
11:30 Glencoe Visitor Centre for talk about association with National Trust Scotland, followed by exhibition.
12:30 Depart for Tyndrum
13:45 Lunch at Real Food Cafe
15:00 Arrochar Development Trust
16:00 Depart for Glasgow
17:00 Arrive in Glasgow
The cost of this visit is £299 + VAT per person and includes all meals, transportation, accommodation and entrance fees.
Additional information and the full programme for this exciting trip can be downloaded here.
For additional information on this visit and to book your place on the Programme, please contact Lynsey Johnston at 0141 425 2926 or lynsey.johnston@ceis.org.uk
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