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- Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:19 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Volunteer Induction - 20 September - 3pm
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8364
Re: Volunteer Induction - 20 September - 3pm
Don't know if you want to use it, but there's a vollie induction check list with everything they should need to know on it!
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:37 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Shakti Annual General Meeting (AGM) 4th December 2009.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3955
Re: Shakti Annual General Meeting (AGM) 4th December 2009.
Dear Colleagues, I’d like to inform you of our next training dates for: ‘DOMESTIC ABUSE AND BME CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE’ Timings on all dates are from 9.30am – 12.30pm DATE VENUE 10th Sept LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh , EH3 6TE 17th Sept West Lothian House, Livingston , EH54 6QG 1st...
- Thu Sep 10, 2009 2:36 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Shakti Annual General Meeting (AGM) 4th December 2009.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3955
Shakti Annual General Meeting (AGM) 4th December 2009.
Dear Colleague, Shakti Annual General Meeting (AGM) and seminar will be held on 4th December 2009. This year theme for the event will be “BME CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE AND DOMESTIC ABUSE”. More details will follow shortly. Regards Thilini Fernando Information and Education Admin/Finance Worker Shakti ...
- Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:19 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Software Freedom Day is Saturday 19th September 2009
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3049
Software Freedom Day is Saturday 19th September 2009
Dear Friends, Software Freedom Day is Saturday 19th September 2009 This year I will be holding the event at the Forest Cafe in Edinburgh from 12 til 4pm. http://www.theforest.org.uk 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EY I have a bag of Stickers, Badges, Balloons, and a good few Ubuntu CD's to give away...
- Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:19 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Saturday 24th October – International Day of Climate Action
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3236
Saturday 24th October – International Day of Climate Action
Saturday 24th October – International Day of Climate Action Dear All, Please join us to form a giant 350 human banner on Saturday 24 October for the International Day of Climate Action. We are organising this action on behalf of 350.org to call on world leaders at the Copenhagen talks, to deliver a ...
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:44 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Charity Baw – Sponsorship Proposal
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2965
Charity Baw – Sponsorship Proposal
Charity Baw is a new Edinburgh based fund raising project aiming to raise awareness and money for a range of charities. This will be achieved by staging musical events - with a difference. Charity Baw’s launch night will take place on the 21st November 09 in the Roxy Art House in conjunction with Ox...
- Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:50 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: This year's D.I.Y Festival
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2872
This year's D.I.Y Festival
Hello folks, If you are putting on an event at the DIY festival this year can you please send us the following information ASAP * Who are you and what event(s) you are putting on * One short sentence that describes yourself or your organisation * One contact detail, preferabbly a website but an emai...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:49 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Young People in the Arts Scotland (YPIA) and general EID upd
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2525
Young People in the Arts Scotland (YPIA) and general EID upd
Dear All, Hope you are all having a good summer and are enjoying the usual festival madness. We've been biding our time over the summer ready for more discussions in autumn, but there are still a number of opportunities to get involved in interesting interdisciplinary projects... Enlightened Ideas N...
- Wed Aug 26, 2009 4:00 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Art Auction
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2260
Art Auction
Dear Sir/ Madam, Please find attached an Invite for you to attend an Art auction on the 30th of August. The Art included in the Auction has been displayed in the C venue on Chamber Street for the month of August. The Art has been donated by Local Artists and all proceeds will go to LGBT Youth Scotla...
- Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:18 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: We need volunteer, NOW!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11626
Re: We need volunteer, NOW!
BUMP!
I've asked Stephen to ask Osama to do the EM tasks until you get here Ryan.
As long as Osama stocks up the beer, puts the tables and bins at the doors and keeps an eye on the front, we should be fine.
Stephen has said he will ask the Forest Fringe people to volunteer for a wee while also.
I've asked Stephen to ask Osama to do the EM tasks until you get here Ryan.
As long as Osama stocks up the beer, puts the tables and bins at the doors and keeps an eye on the front, we should be fine.
Stephen has said he will ask the Forest Fringe people to volunteer for a wee while also.
- Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:08 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Yas' Leaving Drinkee - Thurs 27th
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8476
Re: Yas' Leaving Drinkee - Thurs 27th
I'll be there!
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- Sat Aug 22, 2009 3:56 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: We need volunteer, NOW!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11626
Re: We need volunteer, NOW!
Osama has stepped in to NM tonight at the very last minute, and Gareth Warner has agreed to work 9.00pm - 3.00am too!!
Bless them!
Also, two other people have put their name on the rota - yeh!
xx
Bless them!
Also, two other people have put their name on the rota - yeh!
xx
- Sat Aug 22, 2009 2:52 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: We need volunteer, NOW!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11626
Re: We need volunteer, NOW!
Ryan is coming in for a bit to be Event Manager tonight.
I'm sorry I can't Night Manage as I'm working in the Restaurant.
I'm sorry I can't Night Manage as I'm working in the Restaurant.
- Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Final Call for Entries: Aesthetica Creative Works Competitio
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2236
Final Call for Entries: Aesthetica Creative Works Competitio
The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is internationally recognised for identifying new artists and writers and bringing them to international attention. 2010 will be the competition's third year and previous finalists have achieved success and recognition with accolades including: writing commi...
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:31 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Artoscopic @ the st leonards railway tunnel this Friday
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2805
Artoscopic @ the st leonards railway tunnel this Friday
Hi you are invited to Artoscopic @ the st leonards railway tunnel (innocents railway) this Friday 21st of august 7-9pm plus its not too late to take part just turn up with your piece in accordance with the guidelines of course for pictures and video of last years event check out http://www.sandychri...
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:03 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Forest frequently asked and unasked questions - FFAUQ
- Replies: 17
- Views: 42332
Re: Forest frequently asked and unasked questions - FFAUQ
Didn't know that - cheers!
- Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:06 am
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: BTS meet on Thursday?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5316
Re: BTS meet on Thursday?
Yeh, after Festival, pleeeease!
xx
xx
- Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:44 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Events - Malcy Duff, cartoonist
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2778
Events - Malcy Duff, cartoonist
Malcy Duff will be cartoonist in residence at St Stephen's church cafe from August 12th - 18th. Duff will be drawing every day in the cafe between 4 and 5pm and exhibiting his new comic 'Career' on the walls. Come in and say hello if you are nearby. For more info : http://www.thearches.co.uk/theatre...
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:15 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Forest frequently asked and unasked questions - FFAUQ
- Replies: 17
- Views: 42332
Re: Forest frequently asked and unasked questions - FFAUQ
The last time we had the Cafe piano tuned was on 11th February 2009!
(I looked it up in the accounts...sad but true!)
(I looked it up in the accounts...sad but true!)
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:13 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: French but Free electro acid jazz
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3538
French but Free electro acid jazz
Hello, I’d like to share with you the first album of Reno Project. Free and legal download here : http://renoproject.canalblog.com/ This instrumental and non-profit electro acid jazz project, called 1.0, results from the meeting between 5 French jazz musicians and a sound engineer. Under a Creative ...
- Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:52 am
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: URGENT - Volunteers needed this afternoon 1.00pm - 4.00pm
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2580
URGENT - Volunteers needed this afternoon 1.00pm - 4.00pm
We need volunteers to help out in the Cafe from 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
You'll be working with Alex - he really needs you!
Come on down and be a part of the Festival madness!
You'll be working with Alex - he really needs you!
Come on down and be a part of the Festival madness!
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:51 am
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Artistic People Needed!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7672
Re: Artistic People Needed!
So, I've printed out the 'no glasses outside, use our plastic cups instead' poster. I think this is cool - yes? I've also printed out the no minors after 7pm. Also, can someone do a poster for our opening hours this year, or can I do one of my really boring Forest 'brand' posters with the opening ho...
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:37 am
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Artistic People Needed!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7672
Re: Artistic People Needed!
Hahaha!
I will take a look at them now - thanks Swithun
I will take a look at them now - thanks Swithun
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:28 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: ARTOSCOPIC 3 NEEDS YOU !!!!! (OPEN SUBMISSIONS)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2285
ARTOSCOPIC 3 NEEDS YOU !!!!! (OPEN SUBMISSIONS)
ARTOSCOPIC 3 NEEDS YOU !!!!! (OPEN SUBMISSIONS) ARTOSCOPIC 3 The Artoscopic Experiment is back open submissions 7-10pm (for 3 hours only) Friday 21st august St Leonard's railway tunnel (innocents railway) Edinburgh (Calling all artists, performers, or anyone with creative intent) (or just come along...
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:52 am
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Artistic People Needed!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7672
Artistic People Needed!
Hey Folks I've got to do another three signs for our Festival liquor licence: 1. Festival opening hours 2. No under 18 drinkers 3. Don't take your glass bottles / glasses outside - ask for a paper cup! I can let someone know what text we need, but it would be great if someone arty could design these...
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:35 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Season of Cuban Cinema at the Filmhouse
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2787
Season of Cuban Cinema at the Filmhouse
Season of Cuban Cinema at Filmhouse Edinburgh Dear All Hope you don't mind me dropping you a quick note about our Cuban season entitled CINE CUBA. The season starts at Filmhouse on Monday 3 August and continues till 25 August. The programme is combined by films from Havana archives, outstanding new ...
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:23 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Art exhibition
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3188
Re: Art exhibition
Okay, so that didn't work! Here's what I could copy from the poster: AT THE SOUTHSIDE STUDIOS, 17 WESTMORELAND STREET GLASGOW 31.07.09 PRESS RELEASE for immediate release DESCENT INTO THE MAELSTRÖM NEW WORK FOR THE SOUTHSIDE STUDIOS BY RECENT GRADUATES OF GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART EXHIBITION OPENING 7:0...
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:21 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Art exhibition
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3188
Art exhibition
Decent Into The Maelstrom
"jen white" <jennifer.h.white@googlemail.com>
Descent into the maelstrom Press Release fin.-1.pdf (229KB)
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:24:11 +0100
"jen white" <jennifer.h.white@googlemail.com>
Descent into the maelstrom Press Release fin.-1.pdf (229KB)
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:24:11 +0100
- Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:05 am
- Forum: Facilities
- Topic: CAVE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4742
Re: CAVE IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
p.s.
The Cave's electricity has been fully earthed and all the sockets are RCD protected.
This was done a couple of months ago now...
The Cave's electricity has been fully earthed and all the sockets are RCD protected.
This was done a couple of months ago now...
- Mon Jul 27, 2009 10:24 pm
- Forum: Minutes
- Topic: Volunteer Meeting - Sunday 26th July 2009
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5355
Volunteer Meeting - Sunday 26th July 2009
(I have had to type these minutes mostly from memory as I lost the file. I used the 'Guest account' on Emma's laptop, not realising that there is a default setting which deletes all files when you log out! So please forgive me if I have not represented what everyone said as well as I could have :( I...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:24 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Comic book workshop at the Filmhouse
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2824
Comic book workshop at the Filmhouse
THE FIRST DOG The new comic book by Malcy Duff is out now and available from www.missingtwin.net. "The chicken and the egg had a pet. Printed by a soldier in Providence." 5 pages, £1.00 plus P + P. COMIC BOOK WORKSHOPS Malcy Duff will be hosting a five day comic book workshop at the Filmhouse in Edi...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:23 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Zine contributors needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1917
Re: Zine contributors needed
I couldn't upload the poster attachment, but I'm sure you will find it if you go to their website!
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:21 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Zine contributors needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1917
Zine contributors needed
From: 'poppy pepper" squatskipandstopshopping@live.com SQUATSKIPANDSTOPSHOPPING POSTER.jpg (945KB) hello, I'm currently compiling a zine , the attachment contains all the information. i thought you lot might have some good contributions, I've heard quite a bit about you as i have a lot of friends at...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:19 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Exhibition
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2609
Exhibition
Art Exhibition > Dear Sir/Madam, > LGBT Youth is holding an Art Exhibition and Auction and is looking for pieces of art to be donated from local Artists. The art will be Exhibited in a prime location during the busy Festival Month of August, which will be a great promotional opportunity for Artists ...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:18 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Global Justice for Animals Talks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2479
Global Justice for Animals Talks
Hi All, This is Sasha from the group Global Justice for Animals and the Environment. We are a small collection of collectives in the USA stationed in NYC, Houston and Tucson, Arizona. Our principle purpose is to expose the deplorable affects of Free Trade on animals and the environment. I have given...
- Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:04 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Open Call to Artists with Non - Art Jobs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1469
Open Call to Artists with Non - Art Jobs
Open Call to Artists with Non - Art Jobs We are looking for 6 contemporary visual artists to develop project proposals for Nine Trades of Dundee. The criteria is as follows: The artist must be a practicing contemporary artist. The artist must currently also work in another non - arts related trade o...
- Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:08 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Sufi Music Concert
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2808
Sufi Music Concert
A friend asked me to pass on some info about a sufi music concert he's playing Tabla in. Details are below. > Sufi Music Concert: > Ilhan Barutçu and the Ask-I Trio, 17th July, Roxy Art House, doors 7:30pm > > A very special concert is on the horizon...Ilhan Barutcu, the highly > acclaimed Turkish S...
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:49 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Volunteer Party Saturday 25th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 23376
Re: Volunteer Party Saturday 25th July
Yup, no problem, beer and cider!
xx
xx
- Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:05 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Volunteer Party Saturday 25th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 23376
Re: Volunteer Party Saturday 18th July
Okay...I have had a chat with Ilaria and she thinks it's better if we have the party on Saturday 25th July . This is because Billy Liar is playing in the Cafe on Saturday 18th, so it's not a good time to have the party. About alcohol...I'm going to the cash and carry on Monday to get some beer for t...
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:59 pm
- Forum: Website/Online
- Topic: Make the new website live?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10692
Re: Make the new website live?
It looks fantastic Milk - well done!!!
- Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:13 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Volunteer Party Saturday 25th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 23376
Re: Volunteer Party Saturday 18th July
Stephen - I've had to change the party to Saturday 18th July as I got my dates mixed up yesterday. I should know by now never to make a booking without looking at the events calendar on the computer!!! Anyway, it's definitely the Saturday :wink: (And I can come after my work at midnight - yeh!)
- Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:22 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Foundations at the Forest - Dance Festival
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4101
Re: Foundations at the Forest - Dance Festival
Yep, you read right, there will be a dance class offered everyday!
As to the style - I dunno - I will get more details and get back to you.....
(My guess is some kind of contemporary dance).
As to the style - I dunno - I will get more details and get back to you.....
(My guess is some kind of contemporary dance).
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:27 pm
- Forum: The Building
- Topic: July FOH meeting Monday 6th at 7pm in the Action Room
- Replies: 13
- Views: 20171
Re: July FOH meeting Monday 6th at 7pm in the Action Room
Hello
It's bad cop here....just to remind everyone - the bank account is getting low. Not scarily low, but low!
How much is a relatively high fee Ryan?!
It's bad cop here....just to remind everyone - the bank account is getting low. Not scarily low, but low!
How much is a relatively high fee Ryan?!
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:29 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Fahranheit to Celcius or otherwayround conversion...help?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14223
Re: Fahranheit to Celcius or otherwayround conversion...help?
Hey Amelia
My mum taught me that you start off with celcius, double it, then add 30 - simple!
My mum taught me that you start off with celcius, double it, then add 30 - simple!
- Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:21 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Foundations at the Forest - Dance Festival
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4101
Foundations at the Forest - Dance Festival
FOUNDATIONS AT THE FOREST Sunday 19th July - Friday 31st July 2009 UPSTAIRS at the Forest Cafe, Bristo Place, Edinburgh Foundations Dance Collective are delighted to host a fortnight of creativity as we support the following artists in the development of new work: Â Gemma Caine *** Laura Dredger ***...
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 8:06 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: City Centre Open Space Workshop
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2337
City Centre Open Space Workshop
Dear all, You may be aware that the Council is currently consulting on an open space audit, which forms the first stage of preparing an open space strategy. This is the most comprehensive look at open spaces in the city in over 40 years. The Council is holding a public workshop at St Columba's by th...
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:31 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: pre festival short break
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9758
Re: pre festival short break
I'm up for it!
Where did you have in mind?
Where did you have in mind?
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 3:14 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Job vacancy - The Engine Shed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2493
Job vacancy - The Engine Shed
We require a CATERING ASSISTANT Rate of pay: £7.39 per hour Full time: 36hrs 40 mins – 5 out of 6 days (Mon-Sat) Starting date: end of August/beginning September To undertake a range of catering duties i.e. preparation of hot and cold food, baking, serving & cleaning etc. Working within an environme...
- Thu Jun 25, 2009 1:41 pm
- Forum: The People's Forum
- Topic: Can we give the Forest a new push???
- Replies: 85
- Views: 82178
Re: Can we give the Forest a new push???
It looks like we won't be starting to build any new toilets before September...
So...if anyone has any ideas on how to make the existing toilets nicer before the Festival, please go for it!
So...if anyone has any ideas on how to make the existing toilets nicer before the Festival, please go for it!
- Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:12 pm
- Forum: Events
- Topic: Enlightened Ideas Launch - Sat 27th June
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1408
Enlightened Ideas Launch - Sat 27th June
Dear all, Edinburgh Interdisciplinary Discussions (EID) and the Art Collective would like to invite you to the Enlightened Ideas launch on Saturday 27 June from 9pm, at the Forest Hall (3 Bristo Place). Enlightened Ideas is a new online social network to encourage collaboration and emerging ideas in...