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SUM MER 2006 Specia l C om muni ty Faci li ty Ed it ion

Welcome to our Summer 2006 Newsletter As you can see we have a special edition with the latest information on the St Mary’s Community Facility. Things are progressing steadily – to find out more turn to the centre pages. You’ll also find a report on the recent funday on page 5 and pictures on the back page. Other pictures were taken, if you think you might be in one and would like a copy contact Richard on 509172 Plenty of other things are happening in and around our community, involving all ages in a wide variety of activities. We have reports on many of these, but there are activities that we have not heard about. If you are involved in something in the St Mary’s / Brackens area that you would like others to know about or be involved in then contact Ruth on 509172 before the middle of October and we will try and include you in the next Newsletter Thanks to all contributors and those who deliver the newsletters around the area.

S.M.A.R.T. See page 4 for pictures of locations)

St Mary’s Community Information Noticeboards

St Kilda Rd Baptist Church

St Giles Tce. Shops

St Boswells Shops

SHEBANG! St Marys Funday Saturday 19th August saw the forth annual St Mary's Funday which proved to be the most successful one yet. This was despite it being rather wet and foggy at the beginning

- though all were delighted when the sun came out later. Around 300 adults and children attended the event, with the pony rides, in particular, being a big hit with the children. Other fun activities included a bouncy castle (some adults wished they'd been allowed to have a go - so maybe a bigger one next year!), a 'magic' show, crafts and children's drama.

Different local organisations also participated, which added to the success. Among these, with stalls in the marquee were the Healthy Living Initiative, the Urban Ranger and the Communities Department. St Kilda Road Baptist Church also participated and provided refreshments and a chance to sit down. There were a few stalls which helped boost the church's building fund - to provide better disabled access and more space for community activities. The total sum raised by the Funday exceeded all expectations and will be put towards hosting the Funday next year. Look out for publicity next summer, and come along and be part of it all.

Mary’s Lambs • • • Sewing Club • • •

St Kilda Road Baptist Church Children’s Activities Starting up again after the holidays: • • •

COMMUNITY REGENERATION FUND . Small grants NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS

Elections will take place for St. Mary's Representatives at:St. Columba Sheltered Housing Complex 29 August

Brackens Primary School

Craigowl Primary School

URBAN RANGER NEWS St Marys Monday Walking Group Green Finger Gardening Group Proposed New Community Centre for St. Mary's

The Story So Far .........

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A Brief History What has happened in the last 12 months?

The photo shows the Steering Group members who have worked hard over the last year.

What happens next? National Lottery Charitable Status

Finally ........ A word from the partners SMART "We are confident in the strong partnership that we have with local people in making the new facility a reality." "The Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association is very pleased to be involved in this important community development"

Volunteers Needed

Keep up the hard work folks!!! There is still some way to go but you can do it!!!

Army Cadet Force News Release Angus & Dundee Battalion Buddon, Carnoustie, Angus, DD7 7RY Tel 01382-533349/Fax 01382-530670; e-mail We’re Pleased, Say Cadet Partners

Chalmers Ardler The summer is almost over and we have heard some of the usual predictable phrases "I'm bored and there is nothing to do" or "how many days till school starts?" This year we also heard the unusual ones "It's too hot" or "I wish it would rain". It has been a very hot summer and many people have found the constant heat to be draining and exhausting. We complain when we experience the wet and dampness of a "typical Scottish summer" but this year has

almost been too hot. The ground becomes hard and dry; simple tasks become almost impossible; the sweat runs constantly and we long for a cold breeze and something to drink. Refreshment becomes desirable. The Christian faith often uses pictures like dry ground, thirst, refreshment and renewal to describe how God can change situations. Individuals and communities can become dry and desert like places, all life seems to have gone- and then God comes and by His Holy Spirit acts to bring new life, new things. Perhaps we are aware of being in need of refreshment. Why not pop into a church or chapel near you and see if God is able to bring life to what seems withered and dead. Chalmers-Ardler is one of the churches in the area and you are welcome to come to any service. On Sunday worship is at 11am and 6.30pm. The family and children's project runs from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12 and provides a meeting place for children and those who care for them. The Girls Brigade (Tuesday 6.30-8.00, the Good News club (Wednesday 6.30-7.30) and the Boys Brigade (Friday 6.15-9.00) offer opportunities for young people. The Welcome Project is a meeting place for anyone who would like a bit of company and possibly a meal (Wednesday 1.30-5.00) If you want more information, contact Kenny Stott (827439).

Whats’ on for young people? Thursday youth work team are still working each Thursday evening in St Mary’s. We are at the nights: 7.00pm – 8.30pm The grassy area behind St Columba Lounge if the weather is good, in bad weather we will be in St Columba Lounge. Activities are aimed at 11+, so come along meet the youth workers and joinin.

TARGET Project The TARGET Project is a new project focussed on providing alternative activities for 14+ later in the evening. This project will move from area to area across the North West & West of

Dundee, it is currently in St Mary’s on a Wednesday evening.

Calling all young journalists! We are looking for young people aged 11 – 18 yrs old who have an interest in writing and producing articles for local newsletters to get in touch. This wouldn’t take up much of your time and give you new opportunities & experience. If you would like to find out more or get involved then contact Lesley Wallace.

Lesley Wallace Communities Worker Ardler Complex Ph: 01382 436445 Email: [email protected]

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News from St Fergus Primary School (August 2006) Last Term The New School Year Staff Changes Bad News - Please Help

Marlyn Glen MSP

PRUNING and TOPPING TREES TRIMMING and TOPPING HEDGES DIGGING GARDENS ALL RUBBISH REMOVED FREE ESTIMATES

D. REID Tel: 01382 612514

0771 717 4850

All Garden Work Undertaken