I need to start by apologising that there was no post last week. I was on holiday and didn’t share that with you, so if you follow my posts and missed last week you will be glad to read this update.
I have some great news. Finding funding for charities now is getting increasingly difficult with more groups looking for support. We have been able to secure funding for the Choir project for the next two years which is wonderful news. We see the choirs as the core of what we do, it is the place where most people are introduced to The Forget Me Notes project. This is the place where friendships are made, where community is built and further support is found. Now we have five choirs all free at the point of delivery which is important to us. We also have discussions that are ongoing that we hope will increase the choir project by a further two Choirs. This would see us with Choirs at different parts of the city and will enable access for more people.
The 2nd of September is not far away and is an important day in the Forget Me Notes year. It is the day of our Showcase 25 event, and I have been sending out invitations to guests like MPs, MSP’s, Councillors and providers who we work with. Kenny will be glad to be able to give another badge to Nicola Sturgeon! The showcase will feature all the services we have and the new services we hope to provide during this next year. It will be an inspiring celebration of all that Forget Me Notes are able to offer. The showcase is open for everyone to attend and so if you live in Edinburgh, you will be more than welcome. It will take place at the St. Bride’s Centre in Dalry between 10:45am and 2:15pm (refreshments will be available).
In the evening, we will be doing a 50’s/60’s evening and the tickets will be available within the next few days.
It is good to know that the Choir project is secure for the next two years and that we will be able to continue to roll out our support to even more people. I am glad to be getting back to work and being a part of a front foot inspiring organisation.
Have a great week.