We're All Jock Tamson's Bairns

We’re All Jock Tamson’s Bairns:
                  Inclusion and Diversity Matters in Scotland
                  Age Scotland National Conference
                  and Awards Ceremony 2020
                  Wednesday 25th March 2020
                  Radisson Blu Hotel, Argyle Street, Glasgow
©Hearts & Minds

                                                A day for discussion, networking,
                                                      inspiration and celebration

‘We’re All Jock Tamson’s
Bairns’ is a well-known
expression in Scotland.
It roughly means ‘we’re
all the same, we’re all equal’.
Age Scotland’s 2020 conference theme
is Inclusion and Diversity.
Our starting point is that we all have unconscious bias.
Our background, society and culture, stereotypes, and the
media all influence how our brain makes judgements and
assessments of people and situations. While this can be
beneficial in speeding up our decision making, it can limit
our lives, and create barriers within the groups, communities
and workplaces that we care about.
With the help of our guest speakers and contributors we
will explore unconscious bias and the relationship between
inclusion and quality of life. We will celebrate diversity in
Scotland, discuss the latest thinking and research, hear
about new and innovative practices, and try out activities
that are bringing pleasure to people in later life. There will
be a variety of information stalls to visit, and time to meet
and blether with representatives from fellow Age Scotland
member groups from across the country.
The conference will culminate in the presentation of the
2020 Age Scotland Awards to recognise and celebrate the
exceptional commitment and contribution individuals and
organisations make to ensuring Scotland is a good place
to grow old in.
This is Age Scotland’s sixth national conference.
The conference is free and open to all Age Scotland
members, and our invited guests.
We look forward to welcoming you
to Conference 2020.

Our Contributors
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson is a retired occupational therapist and Community
Care team manager. He has worked both in Scotland and London.
He has been involved in theatre and performance since joining
Aberdeen Children’s Theatre in the 1950’s. In an exciting career
break, he worked for two and a half years acting with a small
touring community theatre company in North East Scotland.
Currently he works sessionally with LGBT Health and Wellbeing
and has been closely involved in the successful collaborative work
between Luminate, LGBT Age and the Community Action Project
in Glasgow.

Stephen Deazley
Stephen is an award winning composer, renowned educationalist
and choir director. His work provides wider access to music
making and singing in many diverse community and health care
settings throughout the UK, and across all age groups. He is
founder of the Scottish charity Love Music, and leads the largest
community choir in the UK based at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh.
Stephen is consultant community musician for Luminate’s National
Dementia Inclusive Singing Network.

Robin Iffla MBE, DL
Born in Stirling to Jamaican parents, Robin went on to serve
the communities of Central Scotland by becoming a police officer.
Upon his retiral he became an Equalities advisor to the local Fire
and Rescue Service and then a founder board member of the new
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Robin is a director and lead
trainer of an Equality and Diversity company. He is also Deputy
Lieutenant for Stirling and Falkirk and was awarded an MBE for
his work on Equalities and Community Cohesion in 2016.

Baroness Helena Kennedy QC
Helena is one of the UK’s most distinguished lawyers. She
has practiced at the Bar for over 40 years in the field of criminal
law and has conducted many of the leading cases in those years,
including the Brighton bombing trial, and the Guildford Four
Appeal. She has championed law reform for women, has been
a member of the House of Lords for over 20 years, and
is the Director of the International Bar Association’s Human
Rights Institute.

Our Contributors
Sir Geoff Palmer OBE
Geoff is Scotland’s first black university professor. Alongside his
science and academic work at Heriot Watt University, Geoff is
also a prominent human rights activist. In 2007, the bicentenary
year of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which outlawed the
slave trade throughout the British Empire, Geoff published a book
shedding light on Scotland’s hitherto hidden involvement in the
African slave trade.

Martin Perry
Martin is a well kent face in the world of table tennis and Scottish
sport. The youngest of four brothers, he grew up playing football
in the common areas of a high-rise tenement, on the streets and
in the playground at Williamsburgh Primary School in Paisley,
where his brothers lifted him over the wall during evenings and
weekends. Martin was born with only one fully formed limb, his
right leg. In 2011, as a member of his school rugby team, he was
invited to a Scottish Disability Sport summer camp where he had
the opportunity to try other sports, and he fell in love with table
tennis. Martin is now ranked in the world’s top 20 table tennis
players for his class and is working towards a debut Paralympic
Games in Tokyo in 2020. We are delighted that Martin will present
the 2020 Age Scotland Awards.

Pennie Taylor
Pennie is an award winning freelance journalist and broadcaster
who specialises in health and care issues. BBC Scotland’s first
health correspondent, she has also worked for a number of
newspapers including the Sunday Herald and Scotland on Sunday
and regularly commentates for radio and television. Pennie is a
great friend and supporter of Age Scotland, and is chairing the
charity’s conference for the sixth successive year.

Joyce Williams
Joyce took up blogging three years ago at the age of 80 after
realising, to her surprise, that life as an older person turned out
to be great. She then found that millions of other people were
discovering this too! Joyce is leading a campaign to change
negative images of old age and replace them with a positive
version - one that is relevant to the fresh active bonus years
that are ageing today.

Programme
9.30am
Registration, Refreshments, Exhibitions and Chat

10.30am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Brian Sloan, Chief Executive, Age Scotland
Pennie Taylor, Conference Chair

10.40am
Unconscious Bias and You – Robin Iffla MBE, DL

11.00am
Keynote Address – Baroness Helena Kennedy QC

11.25am
Inclusion and Diversity Really, Really Matters – Derek Anderson,
Geoff Palmer and Joyce Williams in conversation with Pennie Taylor

11.50am
 he Inclusive Choir – a joyful, instantaneous massed singing
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event for reluctant singers led by Stephen Deazley

12.10pm
Lunch, Exhibitions, Chat

1.15pm
 orkshops – Choose from a selection of 6 workshops,
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or browse the exhibition and chat to stall holders

2.15pm
Afternoon Refreshments

2.40pm
Presentation of the 2020 Age Scotland Awards by Martin Perry

3.20pm
Closing Remarks – Brian Sloan, Chief Executive, Age Scotland

Workshops
You will be able to take part in one workshop at the conference.
Spaces in the workshops are limited so please tell us your first choice,
second choice and third choice workshop preferences by filling in the
accompanying form and indicating 1-3 in the box next to the workshops
that you would like to attend. We will do our very best to allocate you
a place in a workshop that you have selected.

                              WORKSHOP A
                              Diversity Makes a World of Difference
                              With Robin Iffla
                              A quick explanation of what the Equality Act really
                              means for us all. We’ll discuss language and protected
                              characteristics, such as age, and how the Equality Act
                              protects us from discrimination.

                              WORKSHOP B
                              Fancy Trying Yoga?
                              With Amrit Kaushal, Shanti Bhavan
                              Originating in India about 5000 years ago, yoga is an ancient
                              form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and
                              breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. Yoga and
                              dance are popular activities at the Shanti Bhavan Social and
                              Cultural Centre Seniors’ Drop-In Club. Join Amrit to learn
                              more about yoga, and try out some gentle movements
                              and poses in this relaxing taster session.

                              WORKSHOP C
                              “A Room of Her Own”, a Shed of His Own -
                              Celebrating supportive and nurturing
                              spaces for women and men
                              With Geoff Allison, Dalbeattie Men’s Shed
                              and Morag Smith, Glasgow Women’s Library
                              The growth of Men’s Sheds across Scotland is one of the
                              most remarkable and inspiring stories of the past 6 years.
                              We’ll discuss the value of male only spaces bringing older
                              men together from all walks of life to share activities, make
                              friendships and benefit their community. We’ll also hear about
                              the excellent work of Glasgow Women’s Library which helps
                              groups across Scotland to research and preserve women’s
                              history and experience, bringing previously hidden histories
                              to the attention of a wider audience.

WORKSHOP D
Creating Scotland’s Age Inclusive Workplaces
With Mike Douglas, Age Scotland
Demographic changes affect not only our communities but
our places of work too. Older people have a wide range of
health, economic and social integration needs that workplaces
need to understand. Over the past 5 years Age Scotland
has worked with over 200 different Scottish organisations to
help them to be as age-inclusive as they can be. The charity
has been assisting workers to plan for their retirement, and
remain fit and healthy; delivering training to tackle ageism in
the workplace; and, helping organisations to be more effective
in providing services for their older customers. Come and find
out how Age Scotland is helping Scotland meet our Fair Work
targets and create age-inclusive workplaces.

WORKSHOP E
Guid Fer A Laugh: An Introduction
to Scots Language and Comedy
With Derek Suttie, Edinburgh’s Prentice Centre
Much of our Scottish history, custom and culture is carried
in the Scots language. If we do not continue to speak it how
will future generations be able to connect with their culture
and history, or read and appreciate Robert Burns, Hugh
MacDiarmid, or Liz Lochhead? This workshop provides
a seriously fun and appreciative look at Scots language
and comedy for those who take their fun seriously!

WORKSHOP F
Hearts & Minds: Improving Lives
One Smile at a Time
With Suzie Ferguson and The Elderflowers
Hearts & Minds believe that meaningful connection is vital for
wellbeing, and that this is especially important when we are at
our most vulnerable. Through the art of therapeutic clowning,
Hearts & Minds connect to people’s humanity and transform
experiences of adversity to ones filled with lightness and
joy. This introduction to Hearts & Minds’ unique Elderflowers
programme and their workshops for carers will be informative,
practical and fun! Meet the Elderflowers, learn about how the
programme came to be, and try out some practical exercises
to help you find your inner joy!

Conference Venue
The conference will be held in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Argyle Street,
Glasgow. The hotel is located a few short steps away from Glasgow
Central Railway Station. Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Queen
Street Railway Station are a 10-15 minute walk away. Car parking is
available nearby at NCP Oswald Street, Glasgow.

Conference Bookings
The conference is free and open to all Age Scotland members, and
invited guests. To book your place please use the attached booking
form. The deadline for return of booking forms to Age Scotland is
Friday 6th March 2020. We will write to you soon after the closing
date to confirm your place.
We expect there to be a high demand for places. In order to offer places
to as many Age Scotland members as possible we are limiting bookings
to a maximum of 3 places per member group or organisation. Please
use a separate booking form for each person attending so we have
all our delegates’ contact details, and requirements.

Particular Requirements
If you have any particular access or dietary requirements please tell
us about these in the booking form so that we can put arrangements
in place for you in advance of the conference.

Travel and Accommodation Bursaries
As a charity we do not have the resources to reimburse all members
for their travel costs to attend the conference but we do have a limited
number of travel bursaries available for members who live some
distance from Glasgow and who require some support with their
travel costs. We will consider requests for travel bursaries on a case
by case basis.
We may also be able to provide a limited amount of overnight
accommodation for members who because of the distances involved
cannot travel to and from Glasgow on the same day. Please let us know
on the booking form if you wish to be considered for a travel bursary
and/or for assistance with overnight accommodation.

For further information please contact Age Scotland
Tel: 0333 323 2400
Email: nationalconference2020@agescotland.org.uk
Age Scotland, Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PR
Age Scotland, part of the Age Network, is an independent charity dedicated to improving the later lives of everyone on the
ageing journey, within a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland. Registration Number: 153343
Charity Number: SC010100 Registered Office: Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PR.

Age Scotland’s National Conference and Awards Ceremony 2020
                           We’re All Jock Tamson’s Bairns: Inclusion and Diversity Matters in Scotland
                                                                       Wednesday 25th March 2020

Conference Booking Form
Please book my place at the Age Scotland National Conference 2020:

Name:

Name of Group/Organisation:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone:

Email:

Workshops
You will be able to take part in one workshop at the conference. Spaces in the workshops are
limited. Please tell us your first choice, second choice and third choice workshop preferences
by writing 1, 2 or 3 in the box next to the workshops that you would most like to attend.
We will do our very best to allocate you a place in a workshop that you have selected.

         WORKSHOP A
         Diversity Makes a World of Difference
         WORKSHOP B
         Fancy Trying Yoga?
         WORKSHOP C
         “A Room of Her Own”, a Shed of His Own -
         Celebrating supportive and nurturing spaces for women and men
         WORKSHOP D
         Creating Scotland’s Age Inclusive Workplaces
         WORKSHOP E
         Guid Fer A Laugh: An Introduction to Scots Language and Comedy
         WORKSHOP F
         Hearts & Minds: Improving Lives One Smile at a Time

Age Scotland’s National Conference and Awards Ceremony 2020
                                   We’re All Jock Tamson’s Bairns: Inclusion and Diversity Matters in Scotland
                                                                               Wednesday 25th March 2020

Conference Booking Form
Dietary requirements
Tell us if you have any particular dietary requirements (such as a request for vegetarian,
gluten free food or allergies we should be aware of):

Access
Tell us if you have any particular access requirements:

Travel
Tell us if you would like to be considered for a travel bursary or assistance with
overnight accommodation:

Please return your completed booking form to Age Scotland
by Friday 6th March 2020.
For further information please contact Age Scotland
Age Scotland, Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PR
Tel: 0333 323 2400
Email: nationalconference2020@agescotland.org.uk

Age Scotland, Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PR
Age Scotland, part of the Age Network, is an independent charity dedicated to improving the later lives of everyone on the ageing
journey, within a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland. Registration Number: 153343 Charity
Number: SC010100 Registered Office: Causewayside House, 160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PR.