This week the action researchers put up graffiti walls in Balmedie school in the dining hall and in the playgroup entrance room. There has been a tremendous response already and these, together with comments from drop in sessions at the leisure centre 7-9pm on Tuesdays and at the library, 10-12 on Thursdays plus the other public graffiti board in Tarts and Crafts have been helping the researchers design the questionnaire and continue to plan the what comes after.

This includes plans for a “World Café” they plan to hold after the questionnaires have been returned. All the villagers will be invited to come and discuss the important issues facing Balmedie today and develop solutions for them.

Keep checking the notice boards and this web page for confirmation of where and when it will be!

The team have been busy so far getting feedback and ideas from residents of all ages at their drop in sessions. This has led to the production of a bulletin about their project which also included information on community groups and events. This has been delivered door to door in Balmedie village and spare copies are available to pick up in the Library, Leisure Centre and Tarts and Crafts. It has been well received and there is interest in planning a regular newsletter, if you would like to be involved please get in touch!

For everyone that’s interested in having their say about the new bus service there will be an open meeting with Stagecoach at The Station Hotel in Ellon on Thursday 14th May at 7.30pm. There will be a free bus running from Balmedie Leisure Centre to the venue.

We look forward to meeting with you all soon when we will be carrying out our door to door questionnaire.