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Client Events
Our summer social events continued with a families’ outing to the Kent coast on the 29th of July. The day saw a temporary Scottish invasion of Victoria station as 210 ScotsCare clients met to take the train to a choice of seaside destinations including Margate, Whitstable and Broadstairs. Our other outings included coach trips to Brighton and Broadstairs in August for 90 Scots seniors, in beautiful sunny weather, and a day trip to
Southend with our Luton over 50s group.
In 2009, we have our regular lunches for the over-50s as follows:
Euston lunch
2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 2 December 2009
Bloomsbury lunch
9 September, 14 October, 11 November, 9 December 2009
Luton lunch
4 September, 2 October, 6 November, 4 December 2009.
If you’re joining us for the first time, please call Una on 0800 652 2989 to book.
ScotsCare Tip
Have you heard of Freecycle? The worldwide Freecycle Network is a grassroots movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Freecycle groups match people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them. The goal is to keep usable items out of landfills. By using what people already have on this earth, they reduce consumerism, manufacture fewer goods, and lessen
the impact on the earth. Another benefit of using Freecycle is that it encourages people to get rid of junk that they no longer need and promotes community involvement in the process. If you are interested in picking up some free stuff from household furniture to sports equipment or you need to clear some space then visit www.uk.freecycle.org.
The Burns Club of London Monday the 12th of October
Charity Quiz Night The first meeting of the year is an informal charity quiz night to be set and hosted by the inimitable Bill Bowman. As those who attended last year will testify, prepare for a most enjoyable evening!
The winning team will receive £200 to donate to the charity of their choice and in addition the Club distributes its annual event surplus to good causes in London and Scotland. The venue for the event will be the lovely Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin Street, London, SW1X 7DR from 6.30pm with the quiz itself beginning promptly at 7.00pm. The cost of the event is £15 per person to include complimentary sandwiches. There will be a cash bar all evening.
Please contact Jim Henderson at either burnsclub1@aol.com or 0208 954 2586 for further information.
Scots Corner
In the last newsletter I warned that our well of Scottish jokes had run dry. Well it really has, so, rather than flogging a dead horse any longer, we have gone all high brow and Scots Corner is now more of a Scots alcove. We have replaced the jokes with a new theme - Scots words and their meanings. So to kick us of we are starting with an A from Mr Burns. Agley or Aglee adverb, adjective; Squint, askew or wrong: The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley. (Burns) This leads nicely on to a competition. We didn’t have one in the last newsletter so what better way to highlight the new look, educational Scots Corner than to tie in a competition based on the Scots word for the next issue. So for you chance to win a new ScotsCare Designer bag stuffed with goodies, Simply answer this question;
What is a bubbly jock?
I’ll give you a clue, it’s connected to Christmas but it’s not how you feel on the way back from the pub on Christmas Eve. Answers with your full details to; Ross Trevail, 37 King St, Covent Garden, WC2E 8JS or email
me at, ross@scotscare.com. Good Luck.
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Designer Bag for ScotsCare
We have been working in collaboration with a new exciting Scottish designer to produce a limited edition bag which we will be selling through the ScotsCare site. Jamie Bruski Tetsill, an MA graduate from Central
St Martins has been named ‘The next one to watch’ by British Vogue and has held shows during London Fashion week as well as in Japan and China. Jamie has produced a limited edition, bio degradable, completely eco friendly shopping bag which incorporates his bold graphic style. The bag is perfect for wandering around town, picking up your messages and getting ScotsCare in the public eye. We hope you will buy one and wear it with pride around London. It’s a great way to let more people know about ScotsCare.
The bag is available to purchase through our website, www.scotscare.com for £12. All of the money raised goes directly towards supporting less fortunate Scots in London. Please support our Scots in need by purchasing one today. For more information about the bag contact Ross on 0207 240 3718 or viaross@scotscare.com.
Borderline Caledonian Carols
Borderline will be holding a Caledonian Carol Service at St Columba’s Church of Scotland on the 10th of December. The event which is in aid of Borderline features a traditional Christmas message, St Columba’s choir and special guest performances and readings. There will also be reception directly following the service with drinks and canapés. We hope to see you there for a wonderful night in support of our homeless Scots
in London. Tickets are priced at £15 for adults and children under 16 enter free.
Tickets can be purchased at, www.borderline-uk.org or alternatively, send a cheque made payable to Borderline to; Borderline, 37 King St, Covent Garden, WC2E 8JS.
St Andrew’s Festival Dinner
The 344th annual St Andrew’s Festival Dinner will be taking place on the 30th of November this year at the Caledonian Club in Belgravia. We thank everybody who has already purchased tickets and tables.
Tickets are £55 per person or a table of ten can also be reserved. The night includes a wonderful 3 course meal, traditional Scottish entertainment and a raffle with lots of top prizes.
Please do ensure you don’t miss out by purchasing tickets online at www.scotscare.com or send a cheque made payable to ScotsCare to; ScotsCare, 37 King St, Covent Garden, WC2E 8JS.
Volunteer Boat Trip
The achievements of ScotsCare Volunteers were celebrated at our annual Volunteers Party on the 31st of July. Chairman Peter Scott welcomed sixty volunteers, trustees and staff who met for a fantastic evening on board ‘The King Edward’ party boat, for a cruise down the River Thames with a buffet, drinks and music: taking in the sights from Canary Wharf to sunset over the House of Commons. Helpline volunteer Marian said, “The highlights for me were meeting other volunteers and enjoying the wonderful view of the Westminster skyline from the river.”
New Leaflet
We are just making the finishing touches to a new credit card sized information booklet. Although able to fit in a pocket, it folds out to give loads of information on ScotsCare’s services and opportunities plus vital
information such as our website and free phone number. We hope you will keep a couple of these in your bag or wallet and hand them out to any Scots you meet on your travels who might be interested in our services. If you would like some to distribute, please contact either ross@scotscare.com or send in your name and address details to: Info Card, ScotsCare, Freepost, 37 King St, WC2E 7BR They will also be available at our King Street office along with all of our other posters and materials.
Volunteer Profile
SS: What is your name?
PB: Paul Bateman.
SS: What do you do at ScotsCare and
how long have you worked here?
PB: I have worked on the reception desk and helpline for about one year now.
SS: What is your connection to Scotland?
PB: I was born in Glasgow.
SS: What is your connection to London?
PB: I live and study in London now.
SS: What Scottish person do you admire most?
PB: Ken Stott, actor.
SS: What age are you (you don’t have to tell us!!!)?
PB: I’m 47 now, though you wouldn’t think so.
SS: What surprising things are you good at?
PB: D.I.Y, I’m building a fireplace at the moment.
SS: What do you consider Scotland’s greatest contribution to the world? You can’t say yourself!
PB: Our accent!
SS: Where are your favourite places in Scotland and London?
PB: In Scotland it would be Oban, I lived there as a teenager and the countryside is beautiful. In London my fave place is Clapham Common, always a hive of activity.
SS: What is your greatest ambition or achievement?
PB: My greatest achievement at the moment is studying at college and re-training for a completely new career.
SS: Tell us about something you like to do other than your work for ScotsCare?
PB: Being with friends, going out to dinner, D.I.Y, and my college work.
SS: What would your last meal be?
PB: It would have to be chicken madras, failing that, stovies.
SS: What do you like most about Scottish culture or people?
PB: I like the Scottish patter and wit.
SS: What do you enjoy most about working for ScotsCare?
PB: I like all the staff at ScotsCare, the enthusiasm, being a part of something that helps others in need, especially Scottish people.
SS: Finally, tell us anything else you would like to, about yourself?
PB: I went abroad this year for the first time and my fave quote is, “ Never Swim Against The Tide, Especially on a Windy Day “, Bye for Now….
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