PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT FOR THE WHITBURN PARTNERSHIP CENTRE WHITBURN GALA DAY AGM

Whitburn Partnership Centre Update; An artist has been commissioned to create a new piece of public artwork for the new Whitburn Partnership Development.

A new public artwork will be designed for the courtyard area of the new venue as part of the development at the site of the former Burgh Halls in Whitburn. The opportunity for this commission was advertised through the Creative Scotland opportunities page and artists applied, were interviewed and Ailsa Magnus was selected through this process.

The project is being supported by local residents who volunteer to be part of the commissioning group, who selected the artist after reviewing all the applications received. Ailsa Magnus has worked as a public artist in the UK for over 20 years and delivers hands-on art workshops for participants to explore, casting, printmaking or even working with textiles.

Ailsa has worked in Fauldhouse to design their public art project which is still currently under development and will be working in Whitburn for the duration of the construction of the new partnership centre. To learn more about Ailsa’s art practice visit her facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ AilsaMagnusSculptor

To see Ailsa introduce her start up to the Whitburn public art project:https:// youtu.be/9RhOlZ3aswc.

To get in touch with Ailsa directly to take part in activities planned for the Whitburn project email her at: whitburn.publicart@ gmail.com.

A number of workshops will be taking place as part of the development of the commission.

If you would be interested in being involved in the Public Arts Project for the Whitburn Partnership Centre, please like and follow the facebook page for updates and upcoming workshops at https:// www.facebook.com/whitburnpublicart

4th October at 7pm- It’s that time of year again - we need your help to put on the best gala day we can next year. Our meetings are still on zoom at the moment so if you would like to help out this year, message the Facebook page or email whutburngaladay@aol.com and we will send you over the zoom link.

SCOUT GROUP

Scouting is back in Whitburn! Meetings for all sections will resume on the week beginning 6 th September. Scout meetings (for young people aged 10 1/2 to 14) are on Tuesdays from 6.30 - 8.30 pm; Explorer Scouts (14 - 18-year-olds) meet also on Tuesdays from 7.30 - 9.30 pm; Beaver Scout meetings (5 3/4 - 8-year-old) at 5.30 -6.30 pm and Cub Scout meetings from initially from 6.45 - 7.45 pm both on Thursday evenings.

All meetings take place at Brucefield Church, East Main Street, Whitburn.

We provide a wide range of fun activities and the opportunity to develop many life skills. Come along to any meeting, visit our website at www.7thwhitburnscouts. org.uk or contact Gavin Johnston on 01501 773519.

WHITBURN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Community Garden; If you could spare a few hours to help us get the garden up and running then please get in touch with

David on David@whitburncdt.org.uk or call 01501 748708 and let us know you plan to attend.