NEWCU Diary

Our AGM was held on 19 November and was well attended, thanks to all who came along. Our Chairperson, Sandra, gave a report on the past year which was another one of growth for the Credit Union. Sandra also thanked all of the volunteers whose hard work keeps NEWCU going.

Alex, our Treasurer gave us his financial report, and recommended a dividend payment rate of 3.3% for 2008. This was approved by the meeting.

Three directors stood for re-election and were accepted unopposed.

The meeting concluded with refreshments.

The 2008 AGM of NEWCU will be held on Wednesday, 19 November at the Fearnhead Cross Community Centre, Insall Road, Padgate, Warrington from 7:30pm.

Our Credit Union financial year ended on 30 September. Our accounts are being audited and will be presented at the Annual General Meeting. The meeting will vote on the dividend rate for 2008 savings. We are inviting nominations for the Board of Directors and retiring Directors will seek re-election.

Our Chair will give an update of the progress of the Credit Union in the last year.

All members (only) are welcome to attend and vote, please bring along your passbook as proof of membership.

Light refreshments will be provided.

From the Warrington Guardian:
“A WARRINGTON firm is continuing to help save the lives of African villagers after forming a partnership with a local charity.

AquAid water coolers donated more than £350,000 in the past year to Christian Aid specifically for water-related projects.”

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Learning to avoid poverty
LINDSEY ROGERSON

THIS month two secondary schools in one of the most deprived parts of Glasgow will get their own credit unions thanks mainly to the Greater Easterhouse Money Advice Project (GEMAP).

The initiative was established to make it easier for those often red-lined by the big banks to borrow small amounts at affordable rates and to encourage saving by boosting credit union membership. The hope is that encouraging children to build up a nest egg while still at school will help them escape a lifetime of poverty and crippling debt.

More from The Scotsman here…

From This Is Cheshire:

A NEW charity has been launched in Warrington for anyone with an acquired brain injury, their carers, families and friends.

The Warrington branch of Headway was officially launched at a reception at the Paddington House Hotel. Mayor of Warrington, Clr Linda Dirir, and her consort, Alin, attended the launch and, along with 80 other guests, listened to four speakers talk on the subject of acquired brain injury.

The north west of England has the highest incidence of acquired brain injury in the UK.