Hi there!

Plans are well in hand for an interesting series of activities and outings over the summer.
Recently interviews were held for another full-time member of staff at mp33 to help with the Summer Programme, and he/she should be in post soon.

The general pattern will be the same as last year, with trips organised for Tuesdays and Thursdays - everything from fishing to shopping, whatever.

We hope to make more use of the West Field, holding a range of games there when the weather is good.
We may even organise a couple of major expeditions, making overnight stays at a bothy in the hills.

We’ll have more details nearer the time - so if you want to make sure you don’t miss out, keep in touch with us at 33 Grant Street. And why not drop in any time to see what’s doing at any time - not only the Summer Programme.

See you soon…

All at mp33, June 2002

TASTER sessions in a range of Keep Fit activities for 17-25s having been proving popular, with participants trying out Tai Chi with Russell, and Dance Aerobic Funk with Cheryl. Pictured here are some of those who took part in the Body Combat session with Riccardo (right). The idea is that after the taster sessions, those who took part can choose which discipline they can have a six-week course in and when the best time to hold such a course would be.

IS that or is that not a good dragon?
Thank Fun It’s Friday sessions on various crafts have continued following the success of the subject at the recent Fun Day.
Among the skills tackled covered are stencilling and painting.

• We’re hoping to organise some one-day events in the summer exploring such topics as gardening, DIY and First Aid. Watch out for details.
• A number of people have been asking about WEA courses and it is hoped. Merkinch can attract some subjects, probably in the evenings. If you are interested let us know.
• The girls’ group on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 to 9 is going strong. They are hoping to do work on a community web page, take part in a beach clean-up and on 16th June they are going to Glasgow to go to a concert.
• Various art projects are in the pipeline, and we are looking for suitable walls which youngsters can use for graffiti.
• Are there any budding Robin Hoods out there? Russell Deacon has now qualified in Archery, so he plans to start Archery sessions soon for the 14-plus age group.
• The popular Drama sessions for P4-P7 age group are set to continue, but they will be held on Thursday evenings instead of Saturdays. All going well it is hoped to put on a performance to showcase the youngsters talents.
• mp33 is working with the Careers Service for the benefit of this year’s May school-leavers. Get in touch to find out about activities planned.
• The Duke of Edinburgh Group went on their second 2-day expedition on 18/19th May.
• mp33 now has four computers up and running and three of those are connected to the internet. Come in and see!

ONCE there was an Elephant and a Cat. One of the things Cat hated most was when Elephant stood on rocks. When Elephant stood on a rock and Cat fell off it, Cat cried out: “Watch it! You nearly stood on me.”
“Me stand on you? You jumped off, so there. You can go that way because I’m going this way.”
“Good,” said Cat.
“Fine,” said Elephant.
Cat climbed up a tree and Elephant bumped into it. Cat fell out of the tree.
“You’re back!” said Elephant.
“No, I’m not,” replied Cat.
“Oh yes you are. If you’re not, why are you on my back?”
“I’m on your back because you banged into the tree, OK? So goodbye,” said Cat - and went for good.