Aird Community Trust (ACT)

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  • Gala Week 2015

    Gala Week takes place from 31st May to 6th June 2015. You’ll find all the information here

    Gala week 2015 information 

  • Changes for community centre organisation

    We are pleased to announce that Kirkhill District Amenities Association has a new name and structure. Last year we applied to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator to change our legal structure to a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). The new structure is more suitable for the organisation and will give the committee members personal liability protection.

    The SCIO has been set up and we are now in the process of transferring all the assets including the property into the new body. We are very grateful to solicitors Innes and Mackay for their support in this process.

    And the new name?  We thought it would be a good to give the name the Ronseal treatment and so it is now Kirkhill Community Centre. We’ll be changing our invoicing and bank accounts shortly and will inform users when to change to the new name.

    The SCIO structure requires us to have a membership that supports the organisation and can vote at general meetings. A strong membership will help us deliver great facilities for all the community and we would encourage you to join. Membership forms are now available here and from the secretary and in the hall foyer.

  • Kirkhill and Bunchrew Community Trust – Annual General Meeting

    You are invited to the

    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    Of

    KIRKHILL & BUNCHREW COMMUNITY TRUST

    At 7.30pm on Monday 30th March 2015 at Kirkhill Community Centre

    Come along and take the opportunity to informally discuss the work of the Trust with its Board and to raise any ideas about what the Trust might get involved with in the future.

    Guest Speaker – there will be a talk/discussion on Land Reform with guest Jim Hunter. This will precede the formal business of the AGM.

    AGENDA

    1. Present & Apologies

    2. Minutes of AGM of 31st March 2014

    3. Chairman’s Report

    4. Treasurer’s Report

    5. Election of Trustees

    6. O.C.B.

    Any member wishing to stand for election as a Trustee/Board Member must lodge a written notice with the Chairman prior to the meeting confirming he/she is willing to be appointed. (E-mail notification counts as in writing) Two Trustees are standing down so new Trustees are required to refresh the board and a Trustee willing to take on the role of Treasurer would be particularly welcome.

    Any member wishing to give apologies for non-attendance should notify the Chairman by e-mail. If you are interested in standing for election, please contact the Chairman at james.murray213@btinternet.com

  • Fancy an even lower energy bill?

    Home Energy Scotland are keen to liaise with Kirkhill and Bunchrew Community Trust, helping Trust members and the wider community to benefit from free home visits by a specialist energy advisor who will provide confidential and impartial energy advice tailored to your home.

    If you own your own property and want to find out how to lower the cost of keeping warm and the best energy solutions suitable for your property, Home Energy Scotland can help.

    Your free home visit will cover:

    • How to get the most out of your heating and hot water system including how best to use heating controls
    • What energy efficiency measures and renewables systems suit your home
    • What financial incentives are available to help
    • Energy and money saving tips
    • How to combat condensation or dampness.

    Book your free home visit now by calling Rabia Arooj on 01463 259714 or email Rabia on rabia.arooj@hi.homeenergyscotland.org

     

     

  • Litter Pick Sat 17th January – Snowed Off

    In light of the fresh snow this week, the litter pick has been postponed and will take place later in the spring. 

  • Support for improvements to boggy sports pitch needed

    Views from anyone in the community are invited on the proposed renewal of the boggy sports pitch at Kirkhill Community Centre.
    You are invited to a meeting about the Sports Pitch at Kirkhill Community Centre to be held in the Williamson Room at Kirkhill Community Centre on Wednesday 3rd December 2014 at 7.45pm.
    The pitch is often unusable due to poor drainage and the KDAA which owns the land is looking at a major project to have the pitch renewed. This would involve a new drainage system and a new playing surface which we expect to cost in the region of £100,000.
    In order to raise the funds to complete this project the KDAA needs to give evidence to funding bodies of the need for the pitch to be renewed and of its significance to the life of the community. We will also need the assistance of those with an interest in seeing this happen to help drive the project forward.
    The meeting on Wednesday 3rd December will be an opportunity for you to meet with members of the KDAA to hear about the advice already received regarding improving the playing surface, ask questions, provide comments, and indicate what support you may be able to give to take the project forward.
    If you are in touch with any others who may have an interest in this project please mention this meeting to them and encourage them to come along as well.
    For further details or comments please contact Alasdair Morrison on 831185.