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Kirsty Tait
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- Welcome! FierySpirits is for activists and professionals who are building vibrant, resilient rural communities. Tell us a little about why you'd like to join?
- Thought it was about time I wrote a little more! I have joined this website to help Nick develop the site and encourage more people to join and participate. It has been great seeing how it has developed so far and it will be interesting to see what happens over time. I am now currenly on maternity leave (Nov 2011 to Dec 2012) and look forward to seeing how this site has developed on my return.
- About Me (areas of expertise/interest I can share)
- I have worked with Carnegie UK Trust for six years. The past five have been spent as the Co-ordinator of Carnegie’s Rural Programme (which has now come to a close.) It was a privilege to be part of this programme and work with Kate Braithwaite- from the beginnings of the Commission for Rural Development through to Rural Action Research Programme and now to where we are with developing this Rural Development Community of Practice. It has been quite a journey and we have met some fantastic partners on the way!!
I am now a Development Officer for Carnegie and work in their practice team along with Nick Wilding. This sits alongside the Trust’s Policy team and the Chief Executive, Martyn Evans. Over the next two years I will continue to support the CoP specifically managing the Highlands and Islands funded work in North Harris and Argyll and Bute. I will also continue to manage the contract with DCLG supporting Community Land Trusts and the growing CLT Network.
I live in a wee colony flat in Edinburgh with my husband Scott and we love getting out camping and walking in Scotland as much as we can. I come from a line of tenant farmers and was brought up on a farm in Perthshire which my mum still manages with the help of my younger brother. My husband Scott was brought up on the island of Jura where his Dad managed the distillery (now moved off the island) so we try and get across as much as we can.
Before joining Carnegie I worked in the TV and corporate media industry. Scott still works freelance in this industry and runs his own company -Wee Flee Productions. I still have a great interest in the use of media and both Scott and I are interested in the development of 'digital storytelling' and how media can be used in a rural development setting.
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- http://www.weeflee.com
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Our new daughter!
Posted on January 18, 2012 at 15:06 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hi
Here is a pic of our new daughter Maisy- we are getting on fine and enjoying the change of life! Wishing you all the best for 2012
Kirsty
Off on my next adventure
Posted on October 24, 2011 at 16:07 1 Comment 4 Likes
When Nick asked me originally to write this I told him that I would wait a while and didn’t feel quite ready! Now looking at less than a week and half left I suppose now it is time! As some of you may know I am off on maternity leave on the 4th Nov (baby due early Dec.) I am planning to take the year (as long as the baby has not got expensive tastes!!) So this is me signing off from fieryspirits as one of the facilitators (though I am sure I will keep peeking…
Continue Spaces still available at the free Community Land Trusts Practitioners' Seminar, 29 -30 Nov, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Posted on October 19, 2011 at 11:42 0 Comments 0 Likes
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There are still spaces available at the upcoming Community Land Trusts Practitioners' Seminar held on the 29th and 30th November in Stroud. Titled 'Beyond Housing - other community assets how and why they link up to the provision of affordable homes' - this seminar will be of interest to those already running a CLT as well as those on the beginning of the journey and wanting to find out more. This is a free seminar and accommodation is also…
Community Land Scotland News
Posted on September 19, 2011 at 10:25 0 Comments 0 Likes
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Here is the latest from Community Land Scotland ...
The pace of Community Land Scotland’s work has been increased and improved by the appointment of Peter Peacock, a former MSP and Scottish Minister, to the role of Policy Director.
This has tangible results in that during the last two weeks Community Land Scotland, the membership organisation representing community land owners in Scotland, has produced two policy papers, one on the role of the Crown…
Continue CALL FOR £10 MILLION FOR NEW SCOTTISH LAND FUND
Posted on September 8, 2011 at 10:13 0 Comments 1 Like
In the week the Scottish Parliament return to business, Scotland's Community Landowners are calling for the establishment of new Scottish Land Fund with £10 million available over the remaining four year life of this parliament.
Recalling the Scottish Government pre-election commitment to publish their proposals for a new Scottish Land Fund before the end of the year, Community Land Scotland Chairman, David Cameron said,
"The commitment to the principle of a…
ContinueComment Wall (40 comments)
- At 16:57 on April 11, 2011,
Sarah Stocks said… - Hi Kirsty,
I'm getting in touch as I'm trying to get in contact with community activists in Argyll and I see you're a hub for work there. The reason is that I'm working with Oxfam Scotland who are doing some research to gather the views of diverse communities as part of advocacy to Scottish government over community assets. Ultimately this will develop a Scottish Humankind Index to measure factors in living well within communities. I'd be interested in talk more to you about this and ensure that the views of rurally-based activists get represented. If that sounds good to you, add me as a friend and we can get in touch?
With thanks,
Sarah Stocks
- At 11:57 on March 2, 2011,
Ann-Marie Hewitt said… Hi Kirsty
I'm very much looking forward to the Conference, although I'm beginning to wish I had a bit more time! I can book you and Nick into the hotel for the extra night - not a problem.
Once I've figured out how this all works I'll be posting a wee blog update on the event Nick and Geoff were at in Harris last week.
PS. The wellies shot was taken at last year's Hebridean Celtic Festival - just before the headliners Runrig came on. I thought it looked quite "petal-ish" that's why I went for it!!
- At 21:07 on October 4, 2010,
Alex McNaughton said… - Hi Kirsty, vote count on Friday 8th, hopefully then it will be all go for the biggest thing to happen in these parts, but things move slow when you are in a hurry! See you soon. Alex
- At 13:20 on July 31, 2010,
Christine Hope said… - Forgot to say the new MP for Herefordshire South Jesse Norman, was the first person to mention CLt's to me over 12 months ago he invited me to a meeting with Herefordshire council staff & reps. He may be a useful guy to note for the future / invite to Eden?
- At 13:18 on July 31, 2010, Christine Hope said…
- Thanks Kirsty I have written the date in my diary, so much has been happening xx
- At 16:52 on April 28, 2010,
Clive Burnage said… - Hi Kirsty
Many thanks for your kind welcome to Fiery Spirits
I had actually seen Carnegie Trust piece and had also flicked through the PDF before - all excellent stuff and completely in tune with the thoughts and ideas I've been having, so it's great to know that there is already a whole body of brilliant work to support this!
If you have any other pointers or suggestions, let me know
Thanks again
Clive
- At 19:34 on March 25, 2010,
Skye Dobson said…
- Hi Kirsty,
Thanks so much. I look forward to learning more about what you all are up to and keeping you updates with my progress in Uganda!
Thanks,
Skye
- At 14:27 on March 22, 2010,
Nicola Thompson said… - Hi Kirsty, thanks for the info, will have a look around the site and get going. best wishes. Nicola
- At 10:55 on March 19, 2010,
anitanee said… - Hi Kirsty, thanks very much for your comment on my wall, it's lovely to have a personal welcome. I'm looking forward to finding out more about Fiery Spirits and all that's going on. I'm about to kick-start a (long term) campaign to promote the difference that the arts/creativity makes in people's lives, so I'll make sure to write/post/link some items here once it gets rolling. All the best, Anita.
- At 12:08 on November 12, 2009,
Aideen Maire Collins said… - Hi Kirsty Great to meet you in Thurles at Ceiliuradh Lots of information and shared ideas. Keep up the good work. Cheers Aideen
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