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kate picken (music teacher)

Hello, I am Kathleen (Kate) Picken and live near Kirkcudbright, a beautiful town on the South West Coast of Scotland. I studied music at Aberdeen College of Education and started my teaching career in secondary. After a break when my family were young, I took up a post of teaching music in primary schools, in the area in and around Kirkcudbright, a job I have been doing now for over 35 years. I also lead and sing in an adult vocal group ‘Taste of Country’ and I am the Music Director of ‘The Farmers Choir’ I enjoy creating and developing music resources which show clear progression across the levels in Curriculum for Excellence (the national curriculum for Scottish schools for learners from the ages 3–18) to help support teachers in the delivery of music to their students. I have delivered several music workshops at the SAME Conferences over the years along with presenting online. My work currently involves teaching music in primary (age 5 – 11), running ‘after school’ music workshops on group piano/keyboard, bucket drumming, leading a junior choir and creating and developing primary music resources.

puffin dive centre

4.6(89)

Oban

We are Puffin Dive Centre - Scotland’s Premier Scuba Diving Centre. Whether you are looking for things to do in Oban or an experienced diver looking for your next adventure we are here to help. We provide both PADI Recreational Scuba Courses and HSE Commercial Scuba Diver Training throughout the year. We offer a huge variety of family friendly things to in Oban and around the wild coast of Argyll as well as must try experiences for the adventurers looking for outdoor activities– Water Sports Training above and below! – PADI 5* Resort offering Scuba Diving courses from beginner to instructor, RYA Powerboat Training and specialised First Aid at Work for all environments. Stand up Paddle Boarding in Oban and the Sound of Kerrera – no experience needed! Experience taster scuba dives off the West Coast of Scotland - no experience needed! Boat Diving in the Sound of Mull and Argyll – drysuit diving required – training available Self catering sea view lodges along Kerrera Sound – Accommodation in Oban, Scotland Looking for a family friendly activity in Oban? – Why not join in with a #2minute beach clean Our Dive Shop has two floors and an extensive product range. Scubapro, Apeks, Poseidon, Mares, Fourth Element and Aqualung we stock full ranges and spares. Dry suits and wet suits are kept in all sizes. Northern Diver and Fourth Element along with Otter are our main brands – if you are looking for advice and fitting, we can help – our expertise in the dive shop is beyond your average online retailer! Drysuit and wetsuit repairs by our experienced technicians offer a fast and reliable service. Regulator servicing to meet all diving required ACOPs by our service and Repairs team certified by all major brands.

workington academy

Workington

Welcome to Workington Academy. We are an 11 -18 comprehensive school on the North West coast of Cumbria, serving the community of Workington and the surrounding area. Workington Academy is part of Cumbria Education Trust, a family of schools who share the same vision for our community, to ‘Be the best that you can be.’ At Workington Academy, we prepare our students to be lifelong learners who will go on to contribute positively to the wider community. Above all, we aim to develop an enthusiasm and thirst for learning. We want our students to be confident, capable and happy young people who are hardworking and achieve well in everything that they do. Our 3 core values are Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience and it is through these values that we support and guide our students to be tolerant of one another, to recognise individuality and, at the same time, embrace collective responsibility. We have high aspirations for our students and expect the best from everyone in ensuring that our students succeed. We aim to make school an enjoyable and productive experience for everyone, where every young person looks forward to the possibilities of each day with energy and enthusiasm. We want all our students to have every opportunity to embark upon pathways that lead to further academic and career success and to be fully equipped for their life beyond school.

wild atlantic travel co

Londonderry

My passion for travel started when I was 17, leaving home and going to the Irish traditional city of Galway on the beautiful west coast of Ireland to live and work. This journey has continued and never wavers to the current day. I’m always looking for the next adventure and to “step outside my comfort zone” I have taught English and lived in San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne, Hungary, Spain and traveled extensively all over Asia and the Pacific. pexels-photo-1560932 Educational Tourism I currently work in Educational tourism and I’m the European Project Manager for Foyle International Ltd. I oversee Erasmus work-based internships from all over Europe. I also write large funding applications to give local people the opportunity to experience different cultures, learn new working ethics and enhance their employability skills. Through this experience, I’ve noticed that personal growth is as important as professional development and that travel and tourism can increase drive, motivation and learning. pexels-photo-1015568 Educational Background My educational background includes a bachelor's degree in Business Management with Spanish. I sit on the UK board for ECVET (European Accreditation for Vocational Education and Training) and travel to different European destinations to discuss and devise methodologies to further enhance and improve Erasmus procedures and programmes. Ethos I believe that travel and experiential learning are paramount to one’s development. This includes tourism that focuses on history, culture, heritage, outdoor and therapeutic activities. Wild Atlantic learning recognises the value of travel but recognises our responsibility to implement provisions that are sustainable, Eco and combat our carbon footprint. “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it”

north wales cruising club

4.2(9)

Conwy

The North Wales Cruising Club was founded in 1928 for yachtsmen and boat owners who enjoy sailing to the beautiful anchorages and marinas of Anglesey and the Irish Sea. On the water events are arranged throughout the year, including weekend trips to the Menai Strait and around Anglesey as well as longer trips which take advantage of the expansive sailing area to the Isle of Man, Ireland and the West Coast of Scotland. We offer classroom and online RYA training courses at very competitive rates which are cheaper than many of the sailing schools in the area. The Club has its own launch for ferrying members, crew and visitors to and from boats on Conwy River swinging moorings, pontoons, and the marinas at Conwy and Deganwy.

cove park

Cove Park’s unique programme of residencies, commissions and collaborative projects respond to and support the diversity of contemporary artistic practice in all the art forms. We host national and international artists from all cultures and career stages. We create a supportive and stimulating context in which new work and ideas can be developed, tested and shared. The bespoke and award-winning spaces we provide for residents and visitors to live, meet and work in, are located on an outstanding site overlooking Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde, just one hour from Glasgow, on Scotland’s west coast. Founded in 1999 by Peter and Eileen Jacobs, Cove Park is a charity funded by Creative Scotland, by trusts and foundations and by the generosity of individuals. Since 2000, Cove Park has hosted over 1,500 artists and our former residents include Margaret Atwood, Ann Carson, Abraham Cruzvillegas, Mariana Castillo Deball, Alasdair Gray, Beca Lipscombe, Tom Morris, Ciara Phillips, Elizabeth Price, Charlotte Prodger, Simon Starling, Christos Tsiolkas, Jan Verwoert and Louise Welsh. We develop residency programmes in partnership with leading national and international companies, art schools and organisations, including Varuna – Australia’s National Writers’ House, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Gaelic Books Council, Lolli Editions, Senegal’s RAW Material Company, The Royal Scottish Academy, CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts, Fluxus Art Projects, The Work Room and more. We host and facilitate residencies devised and led by prominent organisations, such as BBC Scotland, Magnetic North, Cryptic, and Playwrights’ Studio Scotland. We also commission new work and work collaboratively with partners on major national and international projects such as Scotland + Venice 2019 and Creative Carbon Scotland’s Climate Beacons. Cove Park co-leads, with Saari Residence (Finland), the Nordic Alliance of Artists’ Residencies on Climate Action.