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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.

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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.

The Wisconsin Credit Union League recently named the Fox Communities Credit Union its Dora Maxwell award winner.

The award is presented to credit unions for their charitable work and external programs that benefit their communities. Dora Maxwell was a pioneer for credit unions and performed good work for the needy in her community.

Fox Communities Credit Union took first place in the category of credit unions with more than $500 million assets.

During the past five years, the credit union has raised more then $43,000 for multiple charities.

Utah Central Credit Union employees brought gifts for all 520 students in the school, which has become a tradition over the past 10 years.

Our Credit Union is in good health with finances on a solid foundation. So much so that our Treasurer Alec recommended to the meeting a dividend payment of 4% for the year to 30 September. This was unanimously approved by the members present.

Passbooks will be updated shortly to reflect the dividend payment.

Graham

Afterwards we’ll be walking over to the Jolly Falstaff pub where our Treasurer, Alec, will be testing our knowledge with one of his fiendish quizzes. All this and a splendid Hotpot supper - you’d be mad to miss it.

So cancel your appointment with the tv and join us next Thursday.

See you there.

Graham

We have the use of a room in the Mee Brow Community Centre located on Leigh Road, near to Culcheth High School. The Collection Point is open from 10am to 11am on Tuesday mornings. You can save, repay a loan (or apply for one) or enquire about our services. You’ll be given a warm welcome by our friendly agents Jackie, Alec, Margaret and Sue.

Just take care that you don’t join the T’ai Chi class by mistake.

Graham

All members are eligible to attend and vote on motions and for the election of directors. Anyone considering standing for election should contact our office at Telfer House, Vulcan Close, tel. 01925 492688.

See you there.

Graham

Graham