Highland Perthshire Plus

03/09/2025

We all know Yoga is great for the body and mind...but have you ever thought about a dedicated yoga session for those who may find it difficult to attend a mainstream session for whatever reason? If so, please can you take two minutes to complete the survey at the link below? Thank you.
https://forms.office.com/r/xnRjFX6HDq

03/09/2025

03/09/2025

Check out https://www.facebook.com/YourCommunityPK for more information on some of the events taking place during Scottish Learning Disabilities Week 😊

Next week, we’ll be celebrating Scottish Learning Disabilities Week, which runs from Monday 8 September until Friday 12 September, a time to recognise and amplify the voices of people with learning disabilities.

This year’s theme, “I am here”, reflects the powerful message that people with learning disabilities want to be seen, heard, and included in every part of community life.

Public events planned across Perth and Kinross so far include:

Monday 8 September | Pop-up Stalls
10am until 2pm

Tesco, Welton Road, Blairgowrie
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth
Council Building, 2 High Street, Perth
Kinross (venue to be confirmed)

Wednesday 10 September | Conversation Café
1.30pm until 2.30pm, New Rannoch, Shuna Court, Perth

Thursday 11 September | Conversation Cafe
11am until 2pm, Council Building, 2 High Street, Perth
Time to be confirmed, Crieff Connexions, Church Street, Crieff

Please note that some of the event details are still being finalised and we’ll be sharing updates throughout the week to keep you informed!

Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, visibility, and community!

02/09/2025

Hello, friends of HPPlus! We would like to invite you all to celebrate the coming Learning Disability Week with the Star Project!

On Monday 8 September, we are holding an 'Apple Amnesty – Community Juice Making' event. Bring your apples and a container for the juice, as we will have a juicing machine ready to make fresh, delicious apple juice! We will be at our HPPlus hub, located just behind Dalweem Carehome in Aberfeldy, from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.

We will also be holding our plant sale in the Square in Aberfeldy on Tuesday 9 September from 10am to 11.30am. We will have beautiful plants grown by our Star gardeners, as well as some baked goods also made by us :) all available by donation.

We would be delighted to see you and celebrate this important week with our community!

18/08/2025

HPPlus is excited to invite you to the return of Giant's Kitchen on 31 August this month! This is an opportunity for us to gather with our children and friends to cook and enjoy a delicious meal together. There is space for six families, so please secure your spot by Sunday 24th August. You can access the form via the QR code or using the link bellow.

https://eu.jotform.com/form/252176405867060

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

12/08/2025

Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters are running their fourth annual Coffee Academy for young people (aged 16–25) from 13 to 17 October. This fully funded course is free and open to all, and is designed to support young people in entering the speciality coffee industry and beyond. When Star Project went to review the place, our participants were encouraged to take part. It feels like a great learning experience!

Coffee Academy Open Day!
Saturday 16th of August from 9am - 12pm

If you or any young people you know might be interested in taking part of the 2025 Glen Lyon Coffee Academy programme then we’d love you to come and meet our programme coordinator Paula Simpson and have an informal tour of the roastery this Saturday morning. This is a drop in session so just pop in at some point between 9am and 12pm if you’re interested in learning more about the wonderful world of speciality coffee.

We are running our fourth annual Coffee Academy for young people (aged 16 - 25) here at the Roastery from the 13th to 17th October. This fully funded course is free and open to all and is designed to support young people into the speciality coffee industry and beyond.

Students who successfully complete the course are awarded a Glen Lyon Coffee Certificate in Speciality Coffee, an opportunity for work experience in partner cafes and ongoing mentoring and support.

Students will be immersed in all aspects of speciality coffee including:

An introduction to speciality coffee including origins, varietals, processing and shipping.

Meet a coffee producer and/or importer who will explain the challenges of growing and selling coffee.

A practical introduction to coffee roasting

A journey into the world of sensory exploration in coffee.

Understanding and experimenting with different coffee extractions

Barista skills and getting to grips with espresso machinery.

Customer service and team-working in a hospitality setting.

For more details and info on how to apply check out: https://www.glenlyoncoffee.co.uk/pages/coffee-academy (also linked in our bio)

08/08/2025

Something for a Saturday morning at the end of a long school holiday...🤷🥰

Being bad never looked so good 🔥 Experience The Bad Guys 2 as a relaxed screening with Highland Perthshire Plus.

The Bad Guys are trying to stay good—but when a new criminal crew in town crashes the party, it’s GAME ON.🕶️ Expect high-speed chases, disguises, and some serious heist skills. 🦊🐺🕷️

🤔 What is a relaxed screening? That means no trailers or ads, lights left on low, reduced volume and the freedom to speak, sing, clap and laugh throughout the screening. It’s a warm, welcoming space for everyone.

Grab your gang and book now!

🗓️ Saturday, 9 August, 11.00 am
🎟️ https://birkscinema.co.uk/films-events/films/the-bad-guys-2-relaxed-screening/

02/08/2025

Hope you enjoy our latest newsletter 😀

If you would like to receive this directly to your email inbox, please drop us a message at info@hpplus.net ☺️

Highland Perthshire PLUS is your local Charity (SC053712) that works to support people with additional support needs (ASN) and/or disabilities and their families to enable them to Play, Learn, Unite a

30/07/2025

There’s still space at our come and try session, delivered in partnership with Kinross Wheelchair Curling Club to offer an opportunity to give curling a go with pathways into the club 🥌

🗓️ Saturday 13 September 2025
⏰ 12.15pm-2.15pm
📍 Kinross Curling
💰 No cost to participate

This is suitable for people with physical disabilities who use a wheelchair for sport

Registration is essential - https://www.cognitoforms.com/perthkinrossdisabilitysport/perthkinrossdisabilitysportcometrywheelchaircurling2025

All enquiries to graeme@pkds.org.uk

Scottish Disability Sport | Scottish Curling |

30/07/2025

Being able to find a safe usable toilet while you are out and about is a basic human right.

https://www.gov.scot/publications/changing-places-toilets-planning-guide/

Disabled people and people with learning difficulties are often presented with less of these opportunities and especially at weekends.

We (Centre for Inclusive Living Perth & Kinross) are introducing an awareness campaign within the Perth area for better facilities or existing ones to be re-opened and re-assessed for accessibility.

Attached to this post is an image with a QR Code that you can scan. It will take you to a form where you can Rate a Toilet facility. In fact you might be in one while you read this so take the time now to fill out the form please as we need to start to gather the data from YOU!!

https://forms.gle/nnaxSegpKhkRjzxu5

30/07/2025

Perth & Kinross – We’re coming to you!
The Share and Care Together tour is stopping in your area soon on the 6th and 7th August!
We are a growing movement of service users, researchers, carers, and staff supported by NHS mental health programme board working to improve Mental Health and Learning Disability care and support across Tayside.
We’re inviting you to come along, say hello, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to improve care and support in Tayside.
Wednesday 6th & Thursday & 7th August
Find out when we’ll be near you: PK Learning & Development - Share and Care Together
Your voice matters. Let’s share and care—together.