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B P L BANFFSHIRE PARTNERSHIP WINTER 2004 ISSUE 8 inside this issue . news from around the area . Planning for Real® - Banff & Macduff update Transport news . and lots more www.banffshirepartners.co.uk ISSUE 8 developing communities “support for an active community” community development marketing support project development advice fund-raising advice local networking & gatherings research & consultation . a voice for the area PROJECT PART-FINANCED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION Europe and Scotland Making it work together Room 2 Princess Royal Park 56 Airlie Gardens Banff AB45 1AZ T: 01261 813754 F: 01261 813753 E: [email protected] PARTNERSHIP UPDATE PARTNERSHIP Chairman’s Letter UPDATE Welcome to another Banffshire Design: Kay Beaton, Partnership newsletter, which I hope you Banffshire Partnership will find an enjoyable and interesting read. I recently took up the role of Chairman Printed by when Iain Taylor, who so ably served the Nevisprint, Fort William Partnership for three years, decided to step down, although Paper he continues to serve as Secretary to the Board. Printed on environ- mentally friendly paper. Since the last Newsletter the Partnership has been very Woodpulp sourced from busy with Planning for Real® exercises; supporting and sustainable forests. advising local schemes and projects on marketing; providing training on how to plan, manage and access funding and Board Of Directors generally sustain projects in the long term; initiating a Shop Directors can be contacted Local campaign and, of course, developing and operating our through the Partnership Dial-A-Bus service, now expanded to cover King Edward, office - 01261 813754. New Byth and Crudie. Directors meet monthly The Partnership focus is one of helping communities (or more often if develop schemes which will benefit them economically, necessary). socially or environmentally. We have access to many fields of funding including European, National or Local Authority, and • Ross Balharry, Treasurer will continue to be available to advise and guide projects to • Eddie Bruce maturity. Our staff have developed many skills and • Sandy Duncan, Chairman knowledge, they work with energy and enthusiasm and are • Roger Goodyear there to serve you in any way that they can. • Albert Hay Remember, we are always here to help and advise and if it is • James McPherson outwith our experience, we can guide you on where to find • Patricia Seligman the expertise you require. • Iain Taylor, Secretary Sandy Duncan, Chairman Submissions: Banffshire Partnership Room 2, Princess Royal Park, uce. Green 56 Airlie Gardens, Banff, AB45 1AZ Butterfly T: 01261 813754 F: 01261 813753 E: [email protected] - Stanley Br Award Banffshire Partnership Ltd. is a Company Limited by Guarantee in Scotland. eet, Banff Reg No. 201922. Registered Office: The Mill Office, Burnside Street, Por tsoy, AB45 2QN. Recognised as a Charity by the Inland Revenue . No. SC29693. Banffshire Partnership Ltd. is recognised as a Local Rural Partnership by the Scottish Executive. A copy of this newsletter is available in large format text if required. Front Cover Photo: High Str Front ISSUE 8 1 Contents Meet The Staff Chairman’s Letter .................................. 1 Meet The Staff ........................................ 2 All staff, volunteers and directors have particular A Fond Farewell ...................................... 3 skills, experience and areas of responsibility. BPL: Aims & Values ................................. 4 Banffshire Partnership Area ................ 5 focus on . ABERCHIRDER Developing Communities Office, Banff Open Day In Community Pavilion ..... 6 Amenities Association Wound Up....... 7 T: 01261 813754 Website..................................................... 7 Local History Group .............................. 8 Make A Difference Day........................ 9 Kay Beaton, focus on . BANFF & MACDUFF Communication & Development Worker Doors Open Day And On................... 10 Friends Of Duff House ....................... 11 Can help with: Marketing, public relations, Banff, Macduff & District Business general information, Planning for Real ®. Association ............................................. 11 Banff & Buchan Tourism Forum 12-13 Carnival Of Youth.................................. 14 Rural Transport Hub Office, Portsoy Buzz At Banff Castle ........................... 15 Home-Start Deveron........................... 15 T: 01261 843598 focus on . BOYNDIE A Royal Visit For Boyndie Visitor Centre ............................................. 16 -17 John Davis, focus on . FORDYCE Community Transport Worker Fordyce Joiners Workshop .................. 18 focus on . GARDENSTOWN Can help with: Dial-A-Bus Bookings, Gamrie Business Forum................ 19 transport information, volunteer training focus on . PORTSOY Make Your Christmas A Thrifty One! 20 Portsoy’s Pride In A Royal Day.......... 20 Clare Mather, Portsoy’s Scottish Traditional Boat Festival: Planning For The Community Transport Worker Twelfth Year............................................ 21 Can help with: Dial-A-Bus Bookings, focus on . DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES transport information, volunteer training Shop Local! Why Should I? ................ 22 Far’s The Money?! ................................ 23 Marketing............................................... 23 Frank Mooney, It’s Time To Update Our Records......23 Minibus Driver Planning For Real® - Banff & Macduff .................................. 24 focus on . RURAL TRANSPORT HUB New Dial-A-Bus Service...................... 25 BPL Minibus Driver Reaches Finals . 25 Evelyn Elphinstone, Portsoy Scouts Community Use Minibus .......................................... 26 Finance Administrator Community Car Scheme.................... 26 Dial-A-Bus .............................................. 27 Our Very Much Valued Volunteers ...27 Training ................................................... 28 2 PARTNERSHIP UPDATE A Fond Farewell Following five concentrated years of initiated involvement, Chief Executive Officer and has Alison Simpson has decided to move on been given to a new role elsewhere. Chairman the task of Sandy Duncan expressed the unanimous investigating views of the board and staff members of the ways in which the Partnership can the Partnership when he said that increase its contribution to the Alison’s contribution over the past years communities which it encompasses. In has been very significant and that the the words of Sandy Duncan, “There is no good health of the Partnership and its question but that the board and strength and potential for future growth members of staff view the future very are very much down to her energy and positively. Alison and her team have dedication. “Whilst we are all extremely created a sound foundation on which we sorry to see Alison move on, we wish wish to build and this is the right time to her all the very best for the future and, set about that building process.” importantly, are absolutely delighted that she has agreed to maintain active contact Full details of the review will be with us.” publicised as soon as it has been completed, but in the meantime, if you The board has taken Alison’s departure have thoughts on areas where you would as an opportunity to look at all the like to see the Partnership increase its activities undertaken by the Partnership. role, please do not hesitate to let us This in depth review has already been know. Disclosure Checks We are able to process Disclosure Scotland checks on behalf of community groups in the area. Please telephone the Portsoy office on 01261 843598 for more details Editorial in this newsletter may not be reproduced in whole or part without prior written permission of the Banffshire Partnership. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Partnership. ISSUE 8 3 Banffshire Partnership - Aims & Values Our purpose: OBJECTIVES: To promote a healthy local Within our area1, to contribute to economy; keeping people working the economic, social and and living locally by: environmental well-being of local • promoting tourism initiatives communities by; • providing project management support • valuing the work of volunteers to community enterprise • creating opportunities for • buying locally employment based on the • using local venues and services sustainable use of local culture, • providing transport so people can skills and resources, access local jobs, services and training • enabling and encouraging lifelong learning amongst local To support community activity by: people. • providing advice and information to people developing local projects We also aim to encourage and • encouraging active partnership support partnership working between local groups, private business between community groups and and public agencies private, public and voluntary • providing transport solutions to organisations. community groups and activities • providing assistance to enable local VALUES: groups to access funding We try to: • encourage participation and consensus To provide a focus for local views • be open and transparent in our and priorities by: dealings • running networking events on themes • maximise resources – human, physical of local interest and acting as a and financial networking hub • remain people focused • undertaking participative research and publishing the results 1Aberchirder & Marnoch, Banff & Macduff, • facilitating two way communication Alvah & Forglen,Whitehills, Portsoy, with public agencies and policy makers Cornhill & Ordiquhill, King