Wester Hailes Community Trust have released a calendar detailing the community events and activities taking place across Wester Hailes in August 2024.
The Wester Hailes Community Events Calendar is put together on a monthly basis by the Wester Hailes Community Trust. The WHCT is a collaborative community organization supporting local decision making and development in Wester Hailes. The Trust is run by the community, for the community. Currently, they are collectively working to implement the 36 community projects proposed by the Wester Hailes Local Place Plan, which can be viewed on their website. They are also happy to announce they Fin Russel, Community Development Lead for WHALE Arts, has put together a brilliant document extensively outlining all of the activities, programming, and community services on offer in Wester Hailes. On behalf of WHALE Arts, the Trust is hosting this database on their website which can be viewed here.
The Trust would also like to call out for donations for the new Mobility Hub, the new shipping container in the Westside Plaza Square.
They’re particularly looking for:
- Bike Accessories (helmets, locks, knee + elbow pads, bells, saddles, baskets, etc.)
- Tools for bike maintenance i.e. pumps
- Scooters + skateboards
- Footballs, rugby balls, badminton setc, etc.
- Bean bag chairs
- Patio seating + umbrellas
- Folding chalkboard signs
- Cork boards / notice boards
- Outdoor mats
- Coffee + tea
- Shelving/storage/bookcases
- Any other items that you think could be relevant.
If you have any of these items hanging around, and you’re no longer in need of them, please email us to arrange pick up. Any little bit helps, and will be put to great use in the community.
You can view an embedded version of the calendar below. A physical copy will be on display or available to pick up from the Westside Plaza Community Notice board, Healthy Living Centre, Whale Arts, the Wester Hailes Library, the Clovenstone Community Centre.
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