28/11/2024 SP Energy Networks engineers cut off the electricity supply to the derelict club by digging out component parts ‒ a necessary preliminary step to demolition of the building. Next in the pre-demolition works will be a similar gas disconnection operation scheduled for January 27th

27/11/2024 The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT), a benefactor to and supporter of the community hub project as well as a long-time friend of Waterside and surrounds, marked their 25th anniversary at Holyrood. At this celebration of the CRT’s contribution to its coalfields communities, one of the team offered to help with our Local Place Plan. What a fabulous offer!

23/11/2024 Local shop Archie’s Newsagents was officially reopened 11 months after the fire of December 2023. Charity members can now meet consultants and advisors at Archie’s Shed once more, cheerfully fuelled by rolls and sausage, bacon rolls, scrambled eggs on toast…

22/11/2024 Meeting with Sharon Bairden of Ceartas as part of our ongoing engagement with stakeholders ‒ our aim is to ensure potential hub users have every opportunity to provide input so their needs can be met as far as possible in the hub design

7, 14 & 21/11/2024 Two charity members took the All Things Financial online training with Pamela Redpath, courtesy of East Dunbartonshire Council: a wonderfully useful run-through of the dos and don’ts of building a strong financial foundation; budgeting and sound financial management; and preparing annual accounts

14/11/2024 Meeting with June Grindley of Creatovators ‒ one of a very important series of discussions with potential hub users to ensure their requirements are taken into account where possible in the hub design

14/11/2024 The Waterside Community Hub website and Facebook page are now live!

Below: Any occasion is a potential recruitment opportunity!