Hello KPC Members and Supporters, Welcome to our first newsletter of 2023! We kicked off the year with some Injera making thanks to Rago. As a team we also spent some time focussing on staff development and planning for our future! We were super happy to welcome back our community in the new year with some delicious community meals and exciting new events! The KPC Team |
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At the beginning of the year Rago from the Community Wellbeing and Participation team taught us how to make injera. We all enjoyed a lovely lunch together! Thank you Rago! |
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We are happy to welcome Glasgow theatre company Company of Wolves, presenting a solo project by Anna Porubcansky, Unbecoming! |
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Unbecoming Performance Sunday 12 March 2023 6:30pm at KPC Unbecoming is a performance about loss and rage, told by a woman and a mother. Rage, at all we become when we don’t have a choice. Loss, of all we haven’t become. And how we unbecome. Tickets are available at 4 different prices. Pay whichever price you're comfortable with. Any enquiries, contact corinne@companyofwolves.org |
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This month we held our third volunteer induction and welcomed 8 new volunteers to our team. If you are interested in volunteering with and missed this month’s induction, visit our website to sign up: www.kinningparkcomplex.org/volunteer We also hosted our third frozen meal cooking session to restock our fresh frozen food freezer. |
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This month in the freezer we have: Our freezer is open on both of our community meal days: Tuesday 12–2:30pm and Thursday 5–8pm. Please return your tupperware tubs to us clean! |
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We also wanted to take this opportunity to thank Hannah Paton, our Community Chef, who has gone on maternity leave to have her 3rd child, good luck Hannah! |
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Our Food Worker Mathilde has stepped in to cover Hannah. Congratulations! |
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At our Tuesday lunches we also have a swap shop open. You can take what you need and if you have any clothes, shoes, bags, books or other items in good condition, you can donate them. We are unable to accept underwear and electrical goods. Please email lindsey@kinningparkcomplex.org |
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At our Thursday evening meal we also have a ‘take table’ which is stocked with excess food donations collected from M&S, Sainsbury’s and Co-op. You can take what you need from this table each week. Please bring your own bag with you :)
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💡 Hosting Scottish Wildlife Trust & SCDN 💡 |
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This month we had the opportunity to host the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Scottish Community Development Network (SCDN) at KPC. We presented our Local Place Plan and led a walkabout around the area to show some of the sites and projects involved. |
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“Hi, my name is Gemma! I am currently studying Community Education at UWS and I'm here on student placement with the Community Learning and Development Team. I look forward to meeting everyone from the community and learning from you all”. |
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We were recently joined by Tiki from Whale Arts in Wester Hailes, and a couple of other volunteers for a walkabout of the local area! It was a great opportunity to identify some issues like fly tipping and to visit some great projects like Elizabeth Street Garden and the Kingston DIY Skatepark. We are going to start our weekly walkabouts back up again on Friday mornings. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page Because We Say So for more details, we would love you to join us! |
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The Asylum Seeker Housing Project came to give a presentation about asylum seeker housing rights at our New Scots’ group. It was very informative and useful. It was also a great introduction to ASH for many of the group who hope to continue to work with them. |
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A free Baby & Toddler group is starting at KPC on Thursday 2nd February from 10–11:30am. All bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents or carers are welcome! We are also looking for volunteers to help host the sessions. This involves making sure the space is ready for the group like setting out chairs and preparing tea and coffee. We are hoping to establish a pool of volunteers and have 2 ‘hosts’ per week so that it works out as a monthly commitment. If interested, email Ellen, our Community Learning and Development worker, at ellen@kinningparkcomplex.org |
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🎵 Children’s Music & Movement Group 🎵 |
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On Tuesday 7th February, 1:30–2:30pm, we are also excited to be starting off pay-what-you-can inclusive children’s sessions exploring music and movement through a mixture of songs, games, and interactive storytelling. Led by one of our community members, the group is primarily aimed at 3–6 year olds, but all ages are welcome! contact dylan@kinningparkcomplex.org for more information |
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💃 Nicole O’ Donnell Dance Academy 💃 |
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New starts welcome! Established since 2006. They strive to create a fun and friendly environment for all of their students to flourish in. |
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Kinning Park Complex SCIO is a registered charity SC048399 |
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