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  • VOCAL 100 Club – November 2020 Result

    VOCAL 100 Club – November 2020 Result

    November 25, 2020

    The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. Want …

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  • Inclusive tourism is key part of response to pandemic

    Inclusive tourism is key part of response to pandemic

    November 2, 2020

    Scotland’s national tourism organisation is calling on the industry to get involved in Purple Tuesday: a national day of action focusing on the customer experience …

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  • Take a look under our ‘Treasure Tree’

    Take a look under our ‘Treasure Tree’

    October 19, 2020

    Treasure Tree is VOCAL’s enterprising arm, set up to offer an avenue of low-impact income for carers through realising funds from their unwanted goods. Put …

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  • VOCAL’s “Super Six” Complete Their Challenge

    VOCAL’s “Super Six” Complete Their Challenge

    October 19, 2020

    Defying gravity isn’t for everyone but six supporters of VOCAL have persevered through bad weather and COVID restrictions to complete their 10,000ft skydives.   The …

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  • VOCAL 100 Club – October 2020 Result

    VOCAL 100 Club – October 2020 Result

    October 15, 2020

    The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. Want …

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  • A Caring Birthday!

    A Caring Birthday!

    October 8, 2020

      It can be hard just now to have a birthday but not the usual celebrations. However you could still reach out to your friends …

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  • A Gift That is Special

    A Gift That is Special

    October 8, 2020

    Making your will can be a reassuring task.  It is a piece of personal administration that puts your mind at rest.  But is can also …

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  • 1st European Carers Day: Tuesday 6 October 2020

    1st European Carers Day: Tuesday 6 October 2020

    October 6, 2020

    Today, on 6th October 2020, VOCAL joins Eurocarers and carer organisations across Europe to mark the first European Carers Day – a day where across …

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  • Feeling good about fundraising

    Feeling good about fundraising

    September 24, 2020

    Judging by the smiles on their faces, some of our recent supporters have taken great pride and enjoyment in fundraising for VOCAL.  Pictured are Kevin …

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  • VOCAL 100 Club – September 2020 Result

    VOCAL 100 Club – September 2020 Result

    September 15, 2020

    The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. Want …

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  • Managing money worries during the pandemic

    Managing money worries during the pandemic

    September 10, 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of our finances, sometimes in good ways – like saving by not going out, shopping for essentials or savings …

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  • VOCAL 100 Club – August 2020 Result

    VOCAL 100 Club – August 2020 Result

    August 25, 2020

    The VOCAL 100 club is our monthly lottery which raises money for carer support and pays out half of the fund in cash prizes. Want …

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