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3 Day Art Event
Gavin's Leaving Statement
For our Polish Community

3 Day Art Event


St Margaret's Arts and Crafts
Church Hall, Barons Road
Motherwell.

Admission, £1.50, includes Tea and Cakes

29th, 30th and 31st July

11am - 3pm and 6pm - 8pm

To see the full poster click on the image below:


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MCF Secretary sent to Coventry (Rugby really)


Gavin our erstwhile Secretary and long time friend has, in the parlance of the announcer at the end of the Elvis gig, "left the building" - to take up a new job in Rugby of all places.

In his time as Secretary for MCF, Gavin established himself as a key player in the development of the Forum and as a stalwart Champion for advancing the lot of his Community. Gavin's Minute's are stuff of legend.

His unselfishness matched only by the endless enthusiasm and energy for getting the job done that he demonstrated repeatedly throughout his time with us.

We have resisted the temptation of going as far as to suggest that Gavin is irreplaceable for fear of embarrassing the man himself, as much as not to scare the bejesus out of his replacement whomsoever he/she turns out to be.

What we can say without fear of contradiction is that the Forum's loss is Rugby's gain.

'Sent to Coventry' Calling


Greetings from Rugby (my new home town) and Coventry Airport (work) - Yes, I have left and I'm safe and sound down south. I've spent many hours trying to get what I want to say to you all 'just right'.

On Thursday the 17th of July the sale of my flat in Woodville Rise, Forgewood was completed. So I've physically cut myself off from Motherwell; however, mentally and emotionally I shall forever be tied to Motherwell. I'm missing you all.

After 9 years living in Woodville Rise, Forgewood, how can I put in to a few simple words the feelings that I have, now that my departure to Rugby has happened.

I've thoroughly enjoyed my time living in Forgewood and being involved with the wider community in Motherwell and North Lanarkshire. I would encourage everyone to get involved in voluntary work in their community, if only for a few hours per month - you will make a big difference.

I started out on my 'voluntary community involvement' route by joining my local home owners committee [Woodville Rise (Phase2 & 3) Residents Group]. This quickly led to becoming a Community Councillor on Forgewood Community Council, Finally after a few years, I was asked to join Motherwell Community Forum as an office bearer. I've been Secretary of all 3 groups for several years.

I've met many wonderful people and have participated in many interesting and enjoyable events. All of which have helped to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Motherwell area.

There are too many people to thank for making my time in Forgewood so enjoyable. OK - I lie - Louise and Tommy have been very special friends for me - I shall miss them both so very much - they will be friends for life. Plus, Annie Johnstone, MBE has been a great source of inspiration and friendship.

Additionally, all the Office Bearers of the 3 groups that I've worked with have made the voluntary work so enjoyable; we all work together as teams that are truly representative of the residents who elected them to these positions.

On a personal note, I've just about to finish my second full week with my new workmates at Atlantic Flight Training (AFT) on Coventry airport. Everyone at AFT has made me most welcome and I'm enjoying every minute. Visit AFT's website at www.flyaft.com to get a slightly better feel for what the company does. If you want to get a local authority view of where I'm living then visit Rugby Borough Council's website at www.rugby.gov.uk

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For our Polish Community

Here is a link to a site that might be of interest to our Polish community : www.polishinformationplus.co.uk

This site provide details of the Public services that are available to all in Scotland. It's in English and Polish.

For a special event for the Polish Community please see our Events page.

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