Apple Tree Planted
The Friends of the Park arranged for an apple tree that was donated by Torrey Edwards, a local resident who is leaving the area, to be planted. The tree was planted on 21st June near the Logan Street gate by Park Rangers Jen Johnson and Michael Jump on a 3rd attempt. with Bill in attendance … Continue reading →
Air Quality at the Park
The friends are aware there have been problems with the air quality in the area of and surrounding the park, due to the dust generated by the RBS/ NTQ development site demolition activities. This has been taken up with development company. In addition the New Town & Broughton community council raised the matter at their … Continue reading →
Student Flats Submission
For information, a copy of comments submitted to CA Student Living (CASL) on their proposal to build 200+ student flats is now available on the documents page on the web site.
Council Replanting Plan for King George V Park
A copy of the council’s replanting plan for King George V Park has been added to the web site for information. The replanting scheme is now scheduled to kick off this autumn.
Notice of upcoming AGM on Tuesday 31st May at 7:30pm
Notice is hereby given that the upcoming Annual General Meeting of The Friends of King George V & Scotland Yard Parks will be held on Tuesday 31st May at 7:30pm. In order to allow as many Friends of the Park as possible to join, the meeting be held using a Zoom video conference.
AGENDA
1. Welcome and apologies for absence
2. Minutes of the 19th AGM
3. Trustees’ Annual Report (format prescribed by Office of Scottish Charity Regulator)
4. Annual Accounts and Independent Examiner’s Report
5 Appointment of Independent Examiner
6. Election of office bearers
7. Election/co-option of committee members
8. Annual News Report 2021-2022
9. Matters arising from the Annual News Report
10. Any other business
11. Close of meeting
Zoom video conference details will be made available soon.
Jane’s Walk Broughton – Sunday 8th May – 11am Start – Meet at circular bench in George V Park
Marie Hernandez, one of the Friends of the Park, is leading a Jane’s Walk, named for American urban planner, Jane Jacobs, on Sunday 8th May, starting from the roundel in the center of the KGV Park and following the cycle track towards Leith and back, still using the cycle track, to St Mark’s Park. “It is … Continue reading →
Minutes of the 29th March Committee Meeting
The minutes are now available on the web site from the Documents page and directly at https://kgvsy.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/minutes-29th-march-2022.doc
Newsletters
All of the group’s newsletters have now been scanned and uploaded to the KGVSY Friends web site. The newsletters are listed by year on the Newsletters page. Click on the links in the table to display the newsletters.
Red Wheel for Scotland Street Tunnel
An unexpected but very welcome addition to the park. Click on the link below for details: https://www.nationaltransporttrust.org.uk/heritage-sites/heritage-detail/scotland-street-tunnel-edinburgh
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