HAVING just completed a six month contract as a Community Engagement worker in the Cardenden area for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, I would like to thank all of those from Auchterderran, Bowhill, Cardenden, Dundonald and Woodend for allowing me to attend your groups and meetings and engage with many people in the area.

I met some wonderful people from whom I learned a lot.

I would like to thank Vi Penman, Margaret King and Rosemary Wallace for the invaluable help and support given to me.

Also Dave’s Diner, who came out top in the ‘catering league’! I have to say, the community spirit in your area is inspiring.

The work that is being done by people to improve their community and to bring as many positive things to the area is laudable.

You should all be proud of yourselves. Hope to see you all at the upcoming launch of the new Action Plan.

LORNA BETT.