We wish everyone a Happy Easter!
Did you know Easter has always been associated with eggs – whether they are eaten, searched for or painted?
The history of easter eggs goes back to medieval Europe and the Anglo-Saxon pagans. At that time the spring goddess Eostre was celebrated and honoured. Eggs were buried in her honour as a symbol of fertility for future crop plantings.
Today Easter eggs come in all shapes and colors. In fact, the tradition of painting Easter eggs in Great Britain dates back to the 12th century. Edward The First bought 450 eggs for Easter, which were certified with gold leaf and then shared between the ‘royal entourage’.
Do you celebrate easter? Or maybe you’re just enjoying all the goodies that are on sale during this time? Tag us in your easter celebrations or share any Easter facts with us @pkdofe
If you want to know more about Easter, its traditions and its activities read this blog by the National Trust for Scotland.
Funding News: Nineveh Trust
A BIG thank you to Nineveh Charitable Trust for supporting our core work and the Starfish Way programme!
Funding News: The Aplkit Foundation
A big shout out to the Alpkit Foundation for supporting us with a grant to help transport young people with Additional Support Needs to our rural locations to participate in Starfish Way.
Congratulations Finlay!
A huge congratulations to Finlay, who completed the physical section for his Bronze certificate. Well done!Success Bulletin
Funding News
We are delighted to receive an award from The National Lottery Charities Board Young Start funding Programme The grant is a total of £95 k over three years for the ASN Starfish Way and begins August 2022.
Ukraine Appeal – We are here
Martha Aitken, a D of E Award holder from Perth and Kinross, has been in touch with us requesting that we share an urgent request for help for her and her fellow aid workers in Ukraine.
Funding Update: The Albert Hunt Trust
A huge thank you to Albert Hunt Trust for their generous award, allowing us to support even more young people on Starfish Way at this time of unpresented need.
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