Muirhouse Housing Association celebrate their 25th anniversary tomorrow with an afternoon of fun-filled family activities at North Edinburgh Arts preceding the premiere of the Muirhouse Movie and their AGM. The fun starts at 3pm – don’t miss it!
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North West Carers annual general meeting
North West Carers Centre invite you to their
Annual General Meeting
at The Prentice Centre, Granton Mains Avenue
on Friday 11 September from 1 – 3pm.
RSVP by Friday 4 September for catering purposes – call 315 3130 or email resource@nwcarers.org.uk
North Edinburgh Arts AGM next week
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
Annual General Meeting
To be held at North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court
Wednesday 22 April at 12 noon
Soup and sandwiches will be served at 12.30
Creche available on request
Come and hear about the work of NEA and plans for the next three years, followed by the opportunity to put your ideas forward.
To RSVP and reserve a creche space call Sandra on 315 2151 or email admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk by Wednesday 15 April.
NEN annual general meeting
‘Local folk know and trust the NEN’
Despite the alternative attraction of a Scotland v England international football match live on TV fourteen people attended North Edinburgh News’ annual general meeting at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesday evening.
Chairman Martin Hinds reported on what has been an ‘interesting and challenging’ year for the project and the meeting went on to discuss NEN’s role in Contact in the Capital, the city council’s community communication pilot project.
The pilot project ends next March, and there was further discussion on what happens to NEN at the end of Contact in the Capital. The NEN Board reaffirmed a reluctance to introduce a cover price for the community newspaper and treasurer Eddie Thorn said that plans to relaunch NEN as a social enterprise, first discussed last year, had been put on hold due to ongoing funding uncertainty and the volume of paperwork that a change to the company status would entail – the NEN’s board of directors are all volunteers who live in the community.
NEN board member Willie Black said recent events in North Edinburgh had shown that the community newspaper remains as important as ever. “Our community has faced serious challenges over recent months and one thing that has been very clear is that there is a desperate need for communication. Local folk want to know what’s happening and they know and trust the NEN”.
Willie Black, who is also secretary of West Pilton West Granton Community Council, went on: “Our role is to support the community and serve it well – we must keep a free community newspaper as long as we have poverty in this area, and we’ve got to campaign to make sure that happens.
“As for funding, support from community projects is important but the big players in this area’s regeneration should also be playing their part and supporting NEN. I know from many meetings I’ve attended that NEN is necessary, so I’m optimistic that we won’t see the end of the NEN in three months time – but we must keep up the pressure, step up the campaign and argue NEN’s case.”
Minutes of the meeting are attached (below)
Minutes NEN AGM mtg. 18th November 2014
Still caring …
Muirhouse Millennium Centre’s JAMES McGINTY reports on North West Carers annual general meeting, which took place last week …
Ian Huggin (Chairperson, above centre) welcomed everyone to the AGM, and introduced all members of the board to the audience.
Ian stated he was especially grateful to many who had helped the Carers during the last year to steer the finances to a strong position as they go forward to next year. Concern was raised as to the future funding of the Young Carers and, as treasurer Eddie Thorn explained, funding was difficult for all concerned.
Many of the Directors gave a huge thank you to their main funder, the City of Edinburgh Council, for their continued support not only financially, but from the Commissioners during a difficult period.
A very personal, human story from speaker Gordon told why he had found the project such a great support.
A video shown by Marcia showed the Young carers at a weekend respite camp enjoying a disco, fun park and a concert which included the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. She explained the work that N.W.C.C. did with them, and what the young people did as Carers.
Project manager Angela Diaz gave a brief report of the partnerships involved with the N.W.C..C project, and praised her staff and board for their industry & commitment during the last year.
Minutes of the last A..G.M. were approved and seconded as an accurate report.
Fiona Drinna and Linda Paterson were elected to the Board; Margaret Robertson retired and stood down from the board and was presented with a floral arrangement by staff.
Finally, the Young Carers performed a spirited song and dance routine, much to the delight of the audience (below). Roll on next year for this excellent project!
Words & pictures by James McGinty
Invite to Health Project’s AGM
You are invited to attend
PILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
on Wednesday 12 November 10:30 – 12:30
at Pilton Community Health Project
73 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, EH5 2PW
Come along and find out what we’ve done this year and hear more about what we have planned!
Light refreshments will be served
RSVP
admin@pchp.org.uk or 0131 551 1671
Invite to Health Project's AGM
You are invited to attend
PILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
on Wednesday 12 November 10:30 – 12:30
at Pilton Community Health Project
73 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, EH5 2PW
Come along and find out what we’ve done this year and hear more about what we have planned!
Light refreshments will be served
RSVP
admin@pchp.org.uk or 0131 551 1671
Stepping Stones AGM
Award-winning (see previous post!) Stepping Stones North Edinburgh are holding their annual general meeting in
Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre
on Thursday 25 September at 12.30pm.
For further information telephone 551 1632 or email:
info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
Pilton Central Association AGM this Friday
Pilton Central Association will be holding their annual general meeting this Friday (21 February) at 5.30pm in West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.
An informal social evening will follow the routine AGM business – all welcome!
Drylaw Telford Community Council meets tonight
Agenda DTCC Mtg. 30th October 2013
Just a reminder that Drylaw Telford Community Council meets tonight at 7pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre off Groathill Road North.
Among items on tonight’s agenda (see above) are the election of office-bearers for the forthcoming year, as well as updates on a variety of local community initiatives.
As ever, the meeting is open to the public – all welcome!
