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The Scottish Arts Council is hosting a national forum on December 16 to debate the proposals for the National Theatre of Scotland. The conclusions from the day will be used to guide and inform the Board for the new institution, which will be appointed early in 2004. e: [email protected]

Greater access to traditional and contemporary music throughout rural Scotland will be supported through the new Scottish Arts Council Lottery-funded touring programme ‘Tune Up’. w: http://www.scottisharts.org.uk

Thirty years of pioneering work in the development of disability arts is explored in a new book entitled ‘Celebrating Disability Arts’, published by Arts Council England as part of its work for the European Year of Disabled People. e: [email protected]

ABL Cultural Consulting, has agreed a two-year strategic alliance with Brakeley Ltd, an international fundraising consultancy. The partnership will give mutual access to each company’s fundraising activities and jointly develop new markets internationally. w: http://www.ablconsulting.com; w: http://www.brakeley.com

A new handbook giving guidance about sources of funding for charities and community groups in Wales has been published by the Directory of Social Change. The Guide is bi-lingual and brings together information on funding sources including the Welsh Assembly, the National Lottery and various trusts and foundations. t: 020 7209 5151; w: http://www.dsc.org.uk

Three funding schemes designed to develop and support the creation and promotion of new work by theatre and dance companies based in the East of England region are being co-ordinated by Junction CDC. t: 01223 578000; e: [email protected]