Category Archives: Community
Christmas Raffles begin Wednesday 9th Dec
We are really looking forward to holding our first raffle day on Wednesday 9th December, at lunch time.
We will draw a winner for our adult raffle and our children’s raffle.
Have you bought your tickets? Remember, you have got to be in it, to win it!
Poppy Scotland
We are pleased to have raised £36.20 for Poppy Scotland and look forward to our certificate arriving.
Thank you to Mrs Thomson’s friend who painted this lovely remembrance stone for us. Much appreciated!
TWELVE CHRISTMAS RAFFLES
We will be holding 12 amazing raffles in December. Six will be for children and six for adults. Over and above this we will also have our Christmas Hamper.
Adult Raffle – £1
Children’s Raffle – £0.50
Have a look at the prizes.
Please see our December Newsletter with information about how to purchase your tickets.
Community Survey – share your views.
Dear All
Please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey. This will help to shape community priorities.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6ZWR87S
There is also an opportunity for a community listening event which take place online and are an excellent opportunity for local people to have their voice heard and again to inform localised priorities for the community boards.
Kilsyth Ward 1
Monday 9/11
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Book a place at communitymatters@northlan.gov.uk.
Thank you.
Changes to lunch-time school crossing patrol
Please see letter below regarding changes for the lunch-time school-crossing patrol service. Thank you.
October Week Holiday
Just a wee reminder that school and nursery will be closed next week, Monday 12th October to Friday 16th October. We hope you have a lovely break and we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 19th October.
Letter from Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director
KILSYTH’S GOT TALENT!
You still have time to get involved in one of the most popular events in Civic Week – the talent show! Despite not being able to do this in person you can make a video and send it in. The Civic Week team will create a digital show for everyone to enjoy.
Anyone aged 16 & under can enter. Due Saturday, 6th June! Good luck.
New direct payment system for free school meals
A new payment system is being set up for pupils who receive free school meals.
It will start on Friday 27 March and run throughout the current health crisis.
Parents and carers of pupils who receive free school meals will be sent a message twice a week from the council.
It will include a voucher code for £10.00 (you will receive a total of £20.00 per child per week).
The message will be sent either as a text message to your mobile phone, by email or as a printed copy if you don’t have internet access.
You can use the voucher code at any shop that accepts Pay Point, for a list of your local Pay Point retailers visit Find your local PayPoint store and enter your postcode.
For more information, please email the free school meals team on: FME@northlan.gov.uk.
