GRADUATES’
A S S O C I AT I O N
NEWSLETTER
By Maureen Paterson, Graduates’ Association President
The QMUGA is open to all members at QMU and associated
educational establishments. A one-off payment gives life
membership which allows you to attend informal lunches,
which usually take place on the last Saturday of each month
from September to November and January to April, and the
AGM in June, giving you the opportunity to meet old and
new friends. It also provides the opportunity to enjoy the
comfortable ambience of the seaside house, Madras Lodge
at Gullane, which is open all year round including Christmas
and New Year. Membership is open to graduates and staff
and costs £35 at graduation or £45 for staff and alumni
members.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
On 28 September 2015 following Lunch at ‘Vittoria’ several
members enjoyed a visit to a Victorian school room at Leith
Primary School where we had an enjoyable and interesting
afternoon. After getting dressed for the occasion, we then
went into a classroom where we were given lessons from
Victorian times - these included timetables and mental
arithmetic - we all passed!. The second part was in the
museum where there are exhibits of domestic equipment
used at that time. The two members of staff who conducted
the afternoon are to be congratulated on their role play and
enthusiasm.
Elaine Acaster and myself represented QMUGA at
Edinburgh University’s Remembrance Day Service held at
Old College, Edinburgh.
Several members of the committee accepted an invitation
from Professor Petra Wend to attend the Scholarships and
Award Reception in Dovecot Studios on November 2015.
Elaine Acaster and myself met with Heather Edie, the new
Development and Alumni Manager. Heather joined us for
lunch on the 28 September, giving her the opportunity to meet
other members. Everyone wishes her well in her new position
and is looking forward to liaising with her.
Best wishes for 2016.
Gullane Beach, only a few minutes
walk from Madras Lodge
A relaxing break at Madras Lodge, Gullane
Take a relaxing break in
2016 at Madras Lodge, The
Graduates’ Association’s
holiday home in the beautiful
village of G ulla ne, Ea st
Lothian.
Those who have stayed at
Madras Lodge know what a
very special retreat it is.
Many enjoy the house or
loft for a regular get-away
weekend treat with friends or
as a perfect family re-union
home from home. Up to nine
people can enjoy a holiday
together. East Lothian has an
increasing range of attractions
but best-loved pursuits are
still walking, bird-watching
and golf or eating out in one
of the many local pubs and
restaurants. Book now for a short break
in the spring or enjoy a full
week’s summer holiday.
Contact the Bookings
Secretary to check availability
and prices for the house
(max 5 people) or loft (max 4
people). Prices are modest as
it is exclusively reserved for
members of QMUGA, friends
and family to enjoy relaxation
and recuperation. They start
from just £105 (2 nights in
the loft) to £370 (prime time
week in the house). You can
check whether or not you
are a QMUGA member with
Membership Secretary, Sylvia
Northcott. ❒
Treasurer
Anne Scagell
11 Titanian Pavillion Gardens
Alloa, Clackmannanshire
FK10 2UJ
T: 01259-214668
E: [email protected] Committee and General
Communication
Maureen Paterson
2 Fettes Court, 5 Craigleith
Road
Edinburgh, EH4 2DL
T: 0131 332 0097
E: maureenlpaterson@gmail.
com
QMUGA DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2016
Saturday 11 June 2016
Event: AGM
Location: Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, 7 Queen Street,
Edinburgh, EH2 1JE.
Time: 10.30am for 11am start
Booking: Silvia Northcott. E: [email protected]
Q.M.U.G.A.
CONTACTS
Social Secretary
Dorothy Finlayson
1 Brunstane Road North
Edinburgh
EH15 2DJ
E: [email protected]
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Membership Secretary
Sylvia Northcott
22 Waulkmill Drive, Penicuik
Midlothian, EH26 8LA
T: 01968-674161
E: [email protected]
QMYOU / Graduates’ Association and Reunions