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Competition winner
The winner of our last competition is James Callachan who correctly
answered that Big Ben was the London landmark in our photograph.
A tartan backpack is making its way to James.
Scots Corner
What's the difference between a
Scotsman and a canoe.......?
A canoe sometimes tips.
Befriending Opportunities
If you would like to become a befriender, or be involved in any of our other volunteering opportunites, or have a befriender visit you, contact ralph@scotscare.com or call us at 0800 652 2989.
Do you fancy doing some ceilidh dancing in London?
Regular events are held in north and south London. If you are interested in finding out where and when, visit www.ceilidhclub.com or call Ed McCabe on 0131 672 3123 or email him; ed@ceilidhclub.com
Don’t forget our St Andrew’s Day Dinner on Friday November 28th, tickets £50 for an evening of traditional food and entertainment.
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Mark St Andrew's Day early with a celebration of Scottish music!
Come and join us at the Bedford Arms, Balham’s stunning purpose built venue, famous for holding exclusive, intimate gigs on the 9th of October for a fantastic night of Scottish entertainment. Acts already confirmed include; Ally Mcerlaine (guitarist with Texas) and his new band Treasure Tones, up and coming Glasgow singer /song writer Dave Gibson and Fame Academy winner David Sneddon. More acts yet to be confirmed in an all star Scottish line up. As part of the evening we will be asking guests to vote for Scotland’s greatest song, so you can expect to hear some old favourites from the house band. Please cast your initial vote on the attached form or visit our website. Tickets are priced at £12 and are available through our website: www.scotscare.com
where you can also download details for the event and venue. Alternatively, send a cheque made payable to ‘ScotsCare’, to: Ross Trevail, ScotsCare, 37 King St, Covent Garden London, WC2E 8JS. Ticket numbers are limited to 200 so book early to avoid disappointment and keep in touch with our website for updates on this exciting event.
We hope to see you there!
Willie’s Loch Ness Marathon
We’d like to remind everyone that ScotsCare Chief Executive; Willie Docherty is running the Loch Ness marathon on the 5th of October this year. We are hoping to raise £10,000 which will be used to help us support vulnerable children and their families so if you haven’t donated yet, you can do so in 3 easy ways. Either go to www.justgiving.com/scotscaredocherty or visit www.scotscare.com/donate-nessie.php
where you can donate online. You can also ensure we claim back the gift aid (currently 28p for every £1 donated) by ticking the relevant box. We would also encourage you to use the fundraising pack enclosed with this newsletter to fundraise yourself. Alternatively, send a cheque made out to ‘ScotsCare’ to Ross Trevail, ScotsCare, 37 King St, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8JS. This is a great cause so we really need your help to raise our target.
It’s Back to School Time – Children’s Grants
Do you or someone you know need help with meeting the hefty costs of kids going back to school – maybe we can help with one of our Children’s grants. If you think we can help, call us on 0800 652 2989.
Training Grants
Did you know that we can provide training grants? If you have lived, within our catchment area - 35miles from Charing Cross, for two years and you are on low income, we may be able to help with studies anywhere in the UK. If you think we could help you or someone you know, give us a call on 0800 652 2989.
Staff Profile: Marcus Green
Issue 10
SS: What is your name?
MG: Marcus.
SS: What do you do at ScotsCare?
MG: Client Support Worker.
SS: What is your connection to
Scotland?
MG: I was born and grew up in Glasgow.
SS: What do you like about working with ScotsCare?
MG: The great team of people who work here and knowing
our work makes a difference to the people we help.
SS: Where is your favourite place in Scotland?
MG: There are so many places, one of my favourites is
the roads around Loch Lomond that lead to a small
cove where I proposed to my wife to be Paulette.
SS: Where is your favourite place in London?
MG: The south bank of the Thames from Lambeth Bridge
to Tower Bridge. Great for walking along.
SS: What is your motto in life?
MG: Ne oublié.
SS: What is your favourite way to relax?
MG: Riding my motorbike with Paulette and
weight training.
SS: Tell us something else you like to do other than your
work with ScotsCare?
MG: I am a qualified weight lifting instructor and
enjoy weight training.
SS: Do you have a pet?
MG: We have a turtle called Fishy Swap Thing.
SS: Where did you last go on holiday?
MG: Last proper holiday was last year when Paulette and
myself rode to Scotland on the bike came back via
the Lake District.
SS: What do you like most about Scottish culture or
people?
MG: Hearing the patter when I am back in Glasgow.
SS: Please tell us anything else you would like to about
yourself?
MG: Did I mention I like motorcycles?
Summer Fun
So far our outings have caught the best of our short summer, with day trips in blazing sunshine to Brighton for our over-60s group and to Margate for our Luton group. Another group of seniors went on a train
excursion to Hampton Court but here we struggled with pouring rain and a fire alarm in the Tudor kitchens, not the sunniest of outings! We also ran a cookery workshop, taught by chef Marti McKellar, at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church where our participants learn how to cook a healthy and affordable dish, followed by a meal together. Our families’ summer outing for 200 children and parents took place on August 26th in Southend. Our events are always great fun, so look out for those happening in the future.
Euston Lunches
Social Events Update
Our lunches for Scots over 60 take place every month - all welcome. Please call Una on 0800 652 2989 to book a place if it's your first visit. Regulars don't need to book! Luton lunch - Fridays 7 March, 4 April - Celtic Club, Chobham St, Luton Euston lunch - Wednesdays 5 March, 2 April - St Mary's Church Hall, Eversholt St, London NW1 Bloomsbury lunch - Wednesdays 12 March, 9 April - Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, 235 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2.
ScotsCare tip:
Do you know that if you book 3 months in advance with National Express East Coast, the cost of a single journey to Edinburgh or Glasgow, from London is only £15.70? Plus, if you book online, you save an extra 10%.
Families travelling with a minimum of 1 adult and 1 child (5-15) can also purchase a family travel card which entitles you to a 3rd of the cost of all journeys. Up to 4 adults and 4 children can travel using the card. www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com.
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