Cumming North Winter 2013 is out now
The latest edition of Cumming North is currently on its way to residents in Cummings Park and Northfield as we speak. In addition to the great print copy, our digital version is now available to read online or download via our new website. You can read it here
This issue is choc-a-block with all the latest updates on the Allan Douglas Park Redevelopment, news fresh from the garden from our very own Northfield neep and a feature on Westpark School, who are celebrating their 60th birthday this year. You lucky readers are also getting a short story, news from Northfield Academy, poetry and all the usual information on local events and services. You lot are spoiled for choice!
Like what you read and what we do? Then get involved in your community publication! Do you know that shmuPRESS have over 45 active volunteers working on our community magazines in the seven regeneration areas of our city? Our volunteers work hard throughout the year alongside our shmuPRESS and shmuDESIGN teams to produce seven full colour magazines filled to the brim with all the latest community news, opportunities, issues and stories relevant to you and your local community.
Each magazine is produced three times per year, delivering 21 publications citywide per annum. They contain local stories and relevant information, granting the city a rare and personalised insight into the hearts of our communities. The best aspect of this is delivering each area a platform to air their views, concerns and report on issues that are important to them. It is also an opportunity to present an insider’s view of each community and showcase some of the amazing work happening within them.
The process begins with a group meeting, and the volunteers are responsible for sourcing material and deciding on what goes into each publication. Working in conjunction with our shmu team, volunteers involved with shmuPRESS can receive training in journalism and learn exactly how their community magazine is constructed. Budding photographers can also get involved in their locality and provide images for the magazines. There are a number of ways that you can become involved in your local publication, contact Mary Clare by email at maryclare@shmu.org.uk or call on 01224 515013 for more information.
