ANGUSalive News

ANGUSalive has been awarded a Live Literature Award from the Scottish Book Trust that will fund a podcast with the acclaimed author and renowned international public speaker Wendy H. Jones. Award winning Dundee author Wendy H Jones has written many series including DI Shona McKenzie Mysteries, Cass Claymore Investigates, Fergus and Flora Mysteries, and Bertie the Buffalo Picture Book.

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An ANGUSalive survey has shown that over 40% of customers said they’d return to their local ANGUSalive sports centre as soon as it reopens and over 40% would return once they know how their sports centre is complying with government requirements. ANGUSalive in partnership with Community Leisure UK and MyCustomerLens conducted the survey in May.

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This year ANGUSalive libraries will be taking the Summer Reading Challenge online with an all-new digital aspect to keep children reading over the summer holidays and to encourage a love of reading for pleasure. The challenge is open to all children and adults at all reading abilities, with the theme for this year being ‘Reading Ahoy’, and will take place from 29 June - 16 August.

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**Some car parks to open but guidance must be followed** Following the First Minister’s announcement today (Thursday 28 May 2020) there are changes to the way the public can access some of the Country Parks across Angus.

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The treasured famous landmark Glamis Castle is set to be the centre of a spectacular light show this evening, Thursday 28th May, to show support and appreciation for everyone working on the frontline. The light show organised by ANGUSalive, with support from Visit Angus, will see the historic landmark illuminated in rainbow colours for the first time in a display of appreciation to the NHS and all frontline key workers.

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ANGUSalive’s Angus Archives is calling for local residents to share stories of their lives in lockdown to preserve for future generations. The charity is asking the people of Angus to help contribute towards an accurate record of history which will help tell future generations about what they are going through; about how this pandemic is affecting their life, their family and their livelihood. Also to share reflections on what has impacted them the most – whether it be solidarity, a new reflection around family values, or a realignment of what is important.

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ANGUSalive is working closely with its partners, including NHS Tayside, Macmillan Cancer Support and Angus Health & Social Care Partnership to raise awareness and provide information on mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. The support ANGUSalive and its partners can offer is all encompassing and inclusive enabling all residents of Angus to access guidance, information and advice to help take care of their mind as well as their body. It is vital to take care of your mind as well as your body during these unprecedented times and we’ve gathered some useful tips and ideas that may help.

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Brechin Cathedral will become a blue beacon above the town to show solidarity with the NHS and frontline key workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The building will be lit blue from Thursday 14th May to show support and appreciation for everyone working on the frontline. The Cathedral also has a special milestone this year as it celebrates its 800th Anniversary.

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The iconic Balmashanner Statue in Forfar is set to be the centre of a lightshow to commemorate VE Day and as a sign of appreciation to all NHS and frontline key workers. The light show organised by ANGUSalive in partnership with Angus Council, and with support from various partners, will see the iconic monument located on Balmashanner Hill, known locally as “Bummie”, lit up to celebrate the important day on Thursday 7th May

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Whilst many visitors accessing the parks have been extremely supportive and helpful by very kindly refilling squirrel and bird feeders, and taking their rubbish and dog mess home, unfortunately not everyone has been so caring and kind to the parks.

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