Evolving Inverurie charity is formally launched

A formal launch of the Evolving Inverurie SCIO was held on Saturday at the Groupfest event organised by Inverurie Community Council in Inverurie Town Hall.

Joining the new charity’s treasurer William Lippe, trustee Derek Ritchie, chair Martin Auld and secretary Heather Watt were Provost of Aberdeenshire Judy Whyte, Evolving Inverurie vice-chair Colin Wood and Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire Alexander Manson.

Evolving Inverurie chair Martin Auld explained “We are working towards the advancement of citizenship and community development, provision of recreational facilities or activities, and environmental protection or improvement.”

The formal public launch of the new charity followed on from initial public consultation carried out at Inverurie’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration and Tour of Britain cycle events.

A banner and leaflets explained the vision and objectives with QR codes and social media pages ready to interact with.

Vice-Chair Colin Wood speaking to Inverurie residents at the event added: “People can get involved with Evolving Inverurie initially by sharing ideas and by suggesting priorities for Inverurie.

"Help shape the future of our town, join us to work with partners and authorities to help deliver short-term projects and secure long-term benefits for the community.”

The charity trustees used concept plans for the settlement of Inverurie and Port Elphinstone to gather residents’ ideas on priorities for the community and generate discussion on improvements that could be made to public transport, better use of civic spaces and new facilities for recreation within the towns’ public parks and surrounding countryside.

Projects already identified include an integrated transport interchange for the town, increased pedestrianisation, tourism, cinema and bike track facilities and better foot and cycle links between different parts of the community and surrounding amenities.

Further details can be found at evolvinginverurie.co.uk of how to get involved with the charity’s projects

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