GRADUATES’
A S S O C I AT I O N
NEWSLETTER
By Elaine Acaster, Graduates’ Association President
Queen Margaret University Graduates’ Association, founded in 1914,
promotes friendship among graduates and salaried members of staff
of the University and its precursor institutions. We welcome members
to all our events, and hope to attract new members during 2019. Despite
the power of social media, our members also enjoy meeting in person and
joining in activities through our annual programme of events.
GDPR communication reminder
Some existing members still need to respond to the GDPR emails sent out by
the QMUGA asking members to opt in to receive communications. If you haven’t
received emails from us since May 2018, please contact our membership secretary
Sylvia Northcott on E: [email protected] to re-establish connection with your
Association. Sylvia would also be pleased to receive enquiries from potential members.
The cost of life membership is £35, if taken out in the year of your graduation. Members
joining in the years following their graduation year will pay £45.
Other news
During the last few months we enjoyed a wine tasting event at Majestic Wines and
a Christmas lunch at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School. The lunch, which
was planned, prepared and served by QMU’s BA (Hons) International Hospitality and
Tourism Management students was a delightful way to end the year.
Volunteer members needed
We encourage Graduates’ Association members to share their news, ideas for events
and their locations, as well as expressions of interest to help with the smooth running
of the Association and our holiday home Madras Lodge. We rely entirely on member
volunteers to provide leadership for the Association. Key QMUGA committee roles will
soon become available, and we seek expressions of interest from members who have
senior leadership experience and time to take the organisation forward. Business and
digital media skills would also be especially welcome. If you are able to assist, please
do make contact with me by 5 April on E: [email protected] so we can discuss
ideas and opportunities.
Q.M.U.G.A.
CONTACTS
President
Elaine Acaster
E: [email protected]
T: 07816 661561
Membership Secretary
Sylvia Northcott
E: [email protected]
T: 01968 674161
Treasurer
Anne Scagell
E: [email protected]
T: 01259 214668
Elaine Acaster
President, Queen Margaret Graduates’ Association
Future events:
EVENT: Informal coffee get-together
DATE: second Tuesday of the month
from January to April 2019
TIME: 11am
LOCATION: The Principal Edinburgh on
George Street (formerly George Hotel),
19–21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2
2PB
DETAILS: We are piloting this new
social format on Tuesdays. Dates so
far include the 12 March and 9 April.
BOOKING: Booking not required.
Please come along and join us.
EVENT: Dinner at Edinburgh New
Town Cookery School
DATE: Tuesday 26 March
TIME: 6.30pm
30
LOCATION: Edinburgh New Town
Cookery School (ENTCS), 7 Queen’s
Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE
DETAILS: This is a dining experience
that should be enjoyable for QMU
graduates whilst also supporting the
learning experience of BA (Hons)
International Hospitality and Tourism
Management students as they develop
their practical cooking and service
skills at the ENTCS. The theme for the
event is ‘Flavours of Spring in Scotland’.
COST: £25 exclusive of wine
BOOKING: Booking and payment by
Friday 15 March 2019 to Anne Scagell,
11 Titania, Alloa, Clackmannanshire,
FK10 2UJ.
T: 01259 214668, E:annescagell49@
gmail.com; electronic transfer QMUGA,
sort code 80-02-77 account 00707066;
ref Family Name / Event.
QMYOU / Graduates' Association Newsletter
EVENT: Queen Margaret University
Graduates’ Association, AGM
DATE: Friday 7 June - Coffee 11am,
AGM 11.30am followed by a sandwich
lunch.
LOCATION: Gillespie MacAndrew LLP,
5 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8EJ
BOOKING: Please confirm attendance
for all/any of the following elements of
the event: coffee (hosted by Gillespie
MacAndrew); AGM; and optional
sandwich lunch (cost £8).
Booking and payment to Anne Scagell,
Treasurer, by Friday 24 May (contact
details as above).