NEWS AND EVENTS

NEWS

Annual General Meeting  
On the 10th October 2007, we held our Annual General Meeting at Woodside Public Halls. It was great to see so many advocates and partners there to hear about the work we had been doing and to elect our new Board Members.

We heard from the Project Manager, Sam Cairns and our Chair, Linda McCarrol about the work that has been done through the year and especially the changes that we have made in the last year. An important piece of business was the election of Board Members. They are Chris Galloway, Donald Macaskill, Nicola Williamson, Billi Love, Linda McCarrol, James McLean and Triona Miller. 

As usual the AGM was also a chance for advocates, partners, staff, board members and friends of Equal Say to meet and share some food and entertainment. This year we were treated to a Music Hall Show by the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall Trust. The show was a variety of acts from a magician to a ventriloquist and finished with a sing-along of some old favourites.  Everyone enjoyed the evening and most importantly, the chance to meet with others who share our vision for a fairer and more inclusive city.

If you wish to support Equal Say, one way to do that would be to become a member of Equal Say. Any individual can do this, apart from Equal Say staff. If you want to become a member of Equal Say, please contact us (link to contact us page)

If you are an advocate or advocacy partner, you are automatically a member of Equal Say. Members can vote at our Annual General Meeting.

TRAINING EVENTS

Preparation Course for new advocates: A participative course, run over 5 weeks for people who are interested in becoming citizen advocates.
Mondays 3rd March, 10th March, 17th March, 31st March, 7th April, 7pm-9pm.
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming an advocate or attending one of our preparation courses, please contact us (link to contact us page)

Training for Advocates
An Introduction to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act, Wednesday 26th March, 6.30pm – 9pm, Partick Office.

Understanding Self-harm, Wednesday 9th April, 10am-3pm, Enterprise House, Kirkintilloch.

Negotiation Skills, Friday 16th May, 9.30am–4.30pm, Whiteinch Community Centre.

Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 and Tenant’s Rights, 17th June, 6.30pm-9pm, The Annexe, Partick.

Social Events in 2008
‘Friday Night Fever’ 70’s night, Friday 2nd May 2008, 7pm-11pm at Woodside Public Halls. Tickets £5 on the door.
Summer BBQ Saturday 30th August 2008, Mugdock Country Park
For more details on any of these events please contact Amanda at the Glasgow Office.

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