The planning meeting took place at the Scandic Anglais Hotel, Stockholm on Saturday, November 29^th, 2008.  The planning meeting was facilitated by Christer Hallqvist, Sweden and coordinated by Patricia Kennedy, Ireland.
The partners agreed on the construction of a webpage consisting of information on the BRIDGE program, on the upcoming events, on the transnational visits and on the identities of each partner.  Estonia kindly offered to construct the webpage.  Sweden will work on the editing.  A newsletter will be generated from the webpage.

consensus was achieved around the following groundrules;

a) to reply promptly to emails and to acknowledge receipt,

b) to communicate by all means,

c) to respect each other,

d) to receive support by the host before the visit.

 

We had a wonderful time in Birmingham getting familiar with Eurasian Educational Society and elements of Turkish culture. We had wonderful Turkish food show and performance of Turkish dance and music and very interesting Henna show (watch video of Henna show)

Randomly selected small groups were created during our visit in Birmingham at the Eurasia Learning and Support Center in order to discuss topics related to culture, inter-cultural relations and experiences. In specific, seven questions were put forward;

1)      How do you great each other at your country?

2)      What cultural aspects are being discussed?

3)      Why people emigrate?

4)      What makes your life a good life?

5)      In what way is your life influenced by religion?

6)      What would you like to change in your country?

7)      What is your experience in different cultures?

All the participants agreed that the above questions constituted a kind of stimulus for more intimate exchange of ideas, opinions, and experiences. Following this exchange of ideas within small groups, we all reflected on the key topics raised within each small group. A presentation of these key points followed.

In June partners met in Tartu where they visited Tartu Folk high School and got a glimpse of Estonian culture. During project meeting a conversation was held about how the education matter is encountered in each country and how it works, especially the occupational guidance. Also there were discussions about the labour relations and about how and in which degree the economical crisis has influenced each country.

In september project partners visited Mytilini. We really enjoyed sunny weather and warm water (25C) tempted us to swim. We could feel Greek hospitality everywhere we went and the pastries in cafeterias were simply amazingly tasty. During our stay we had a wonderful possibility to join a greek lesson for foreigners and learn some greek. We had an interesting meeting at the University of the Aegean and a trip around the island, a visit to an old castle and to archeology museum of Mytilini.

Visit to Giresun, March 2010

Partners met in Giresun. From blog you cav read how much they enjoyed Turkey.

Visit to Visby, May 2010

Soon there will be pictures here of lovely springtime Gotland:)