Duchess Wood Green Gym
Report by Charlie Cairns, Area Manager - Lower Clyde Greenspace
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Minutes:
The group considered an updateÌý from Charlie Cairns, Area Manager - Lower Clyde Greenspace.
Green Gym
Charlie Cairns
highlighted that due to inclement weather, the gym had only been operational
for 6 days.Ìý Anna Hamilton, who
co-ordinated the activities, had reported on a low turnout from Helensburgh.
However, volunteers from Glasgow had been in attendance.
He reported that a
further advertising campaign would be initiated with posters and flyers being
disseminated locally. He described the work which was currently being
undertaken in the Wood which included some tree cutting.
Decision
The Committee agreed to note the update.
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Report by Charlie Cairns, Area Manager - Lower Clyde Greenspace
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Minutes:
The group considered a report from Charlie Cairns, Area Manager - Lower Clyde Greenspace which
provided an update to the group on various initiatives within Duchess Wood.
Green Gym
Charlie Cairns
outlined dates for the Green Gym:
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The leader would be
Anna Hamilton.
Further discussion
followed in regards what arrangements were in place to get referrals from the
relevant medical professionals. Charlie Cairns confirmed that he was meeting
with Sam Campbell, NHS Health Improvement Team to take this forward effectively
and also to disseminate promotional material to local surgeries.
Employability
Team
Charlie Cairns
highlighted that time constraints with the Employability team meant they would be
unable to undertaken work at the bridge west of the Pony Field.
ÌýDavid Lewin drew attention to forthcoming work
being undertaken in that area by the Community Pay Back Team and he enquired if
funding could be provided to meet the cost of materials.Ìý Charlie Cairns advised that David should make
contact with Stuart McCracken, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æ and Bute Amenity Performance Manager for
the local area in regards funding.
Decision
The Committee agreed to note the report.
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Duchess Wood Green Gym
Verbal Update by Charlie Cairns
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Minutes:
Mr Cairns advised the Committee of email correspondence he had with the Forestry Commission and the Conservation Trust.Ìý He advised that he had been encouraged to make a new bid for the green gym.Ìý He outlined the programme in terms of applying to the Seedcorn Fund and timescales involved with a proposed start date in October 2014.Ìý
Discussion in terms of advertising, with referrals being identified as the most likely route to securing numbers was had.Ìý
Ms Martin suggested that once funding and start dates had been established, she could place an advert in the jobs section of the Helensburgh Advertiser outlining a volunteer opportunity.Ìý She advised that this would be free and would be a good way of advertising.Ìý
The Committee noted the update; and agreed to the Green Gym being taken forward and noted that an early review of the programme may take place at the end of November.
Eileen Kay left the meeting at 11.20am.ÌýÌý
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