Creative Moray web launch

Dear Members, We are delighted to announce that we will be launching the Creative Moray website at this month's Culture Cafe. A huge thank you to Sam at Hampton-Smith Design Studio for designing and building such an important tool for the creative sector in Moray!! Booking is a must and if you wish to attend, there are only paid tickets left. Please visit here. Our free allocation of meals sponsored by HIE were met very early on and due to an increased interest in attendance, we have issued paid tickets. The evening is going to be a fantastic networking event for the creative sector in Moray, not only with the Creative Moray web launch, but we have organised an interesting lineup of speakers. Presenters from both the public and private sector, who will engage with the creative sector in identifying opportunities for collaboration. All doing business in Moray! We have also created a space to showcase local music talent. The evening will culminate with informal networking and a charity raffle, raising money for Quarriers charity. I look forward to seeing you there! Thanks, Anna :)

Culture Cafe - Nov 27th

Dear Members, I have yet to receive any support from other members in the organising of this event, which was to launch the website for Creative Moray. I have provisionally booked a venue in Elgin on Tues 27th Nov from 7 - 10pm. Please keep this date free. I need help in assisting with arrivals - making sure guests pickup a name badge and selling raffle tickets. I'm also looking for raffle prize donations please. You can email me directly at anna@recitefilms.com. Many thanks, Anna.

Papay Gyro Nights

Papay Gyro Nights

AMP RECRUTING for MENTORS NOW

I am writing to you regarding the 2nd Artist Mentor Programme - AMP The Moray Creative Learning Network members, made up of teachers and artists identified the need to Œgrow teachers and creative practitioners¹ in Moray. The group conceived and developed the Artist Mentor Programme ­ AMP. The pilot programme was supported by Creative Scotland and Education Scotland and coordinated by Kresanna Aigner (Moray Art Centre). AMP is training and practical experience, in facilitating workshops for art school graduates based in Moray. Each mentee is paired with a mentor, sourced from the Moray Creative Learning Network. We have 7 art school graduates participating on the programme and we require 7 mentors of our creative practitioners and future facilitators. THE ROLE OF THE MENTOR ­ mentoring benefits both the mentor and mentee Mentors come in many shapes and sizes, sometimes they may not even be aware they are full filling a role - ³a developmental relationship in which a more experienced person helps us a less experienced person² * Meet with your mentee , a suggested 3 x 1 hour sessions, during the AMP programme i.e. Nov 2012 ­ June 2013. Partnerships also are encouraged to build and tailor the relationship to suit your own unique pairing. Support can be offered via email, on the phone etc...this will take shape as you build your relationship * Three full group meetings 1/ at start of programme (Nov), 1 in middle (perhaps launch of exhibition) and one at end to asses AMP * Attend the MCLN events....next one 6 Dec, and another 3 planned for 2013 * Mentors will receive a £150 contribution towards travel, phone costs. * This is not a paid role. Mentoring is a contribution you make towards Œgrowing teachers¹. Benefits of being a mentor * enhances your professional life * rewarding experience * an opportunity to support a young artists professional growth * develop and grow creative practitioners in Moray * Create a legacy * Increase self-esteem, self confidence and affirmation of professional competance PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MENTOR I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Kresanna volunteers@morayartcentre.org

Creative Moray host Culture Cafe

Hi Guys, Anna here. After members showed an interest sometime ago regarding hosting a Culture Cafe, as a means of launching the website it's now become a reality. Sam is kindly beavering away to complete it on time!! I have been liaising with original curators, Bodysurf and really need assistance now from other members in pulling this off. Provisionally booked from 7 - 10pm, 27th Nov in Elgin. Please get in touch, I'm still looking for food partners!! anna@recitefilms.com.

Moray Feel Good Festival

Hi Guys, I just wanted to bring your attention to this fantastic arts festival happening around Moray during the month of Oct. Please have a look at the amazing event listings (lots happening this weekend) and go along if you can make it. These events are FREE!! http://www.morayfeelgoodfestival.co.uk/ Thanks, Anna.

November Culture Cafe - collaboration

Hello - Anna here, I wish to engage those CM members who would be interested in teaming up together to assist in hosting a Nov Culture Cafe! This would be a fantastic platform to launch any developments we have and to showcase our members. Pls email: anna@recitefilms.com. Also, we're looking for an organic 'food/ catering' partner to come onboard - a great opportunity to promote your business and develop partnerships. We also need somewhere to host this event in Elgin! I am looking for assistance in planning this event, aswell as contacting local venues and food/ catering partners to be part of it. Thanks guys! A.

Summer Short Film Production Mtg, 2012

Dear All, It's certainly been a while since we've met up to discuss a future collaboration. I've heard the whisper of a meeting, but not seen anything posted yet. I would be interested in producing a short this summer and would like to gauge interest. Also, I will soon be circulating an email on behalf of a local writer who is involved in organising a meeting with local MSPs to discuss creative meeting space in Moray. I wish to propose a meeting to discuss producing a short on the w/c 7th May. I'll also post this on the Forum and fb page. Please state your interest, so that we can get nos together and a venue booked. I think it would take approx an hour. Thanks Guys, hope you're all keeping busy! Best wishes, Anna.

Film G short film comp

Dear All,

Anyone interested in collaborating to produce a short for FIlm G comp? Deadline is in a months time and the short has to be in Gaelic. Well, it could even be a music video of sorts with subs.... No big deal really if you don't speak the language, they do offer support. Week before xmas is cool, or inbetween xmas and new yr is pretty quiet.

Give me a hollar, or come across to the Forum to discuss and start generating ideas.

Cheers,

Anna.

Culture Cafe

This was discussed at today's CM meeting. Do any of the members have ideas for how we could host this event, before xmas? Could we incorporate food on film and also showcase our 5x5x5 legacy? Do any of our members have good links with food businesses? Please carry on the discussion in the Forum. We had an idea to perhaps use this to launch our website too.

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Are you interested in hosting the next Moray Culture Café?

The highly successful Culture Café pilot event was organised by
Bodysurf Scotland in conjunction with the Bakehouse Cafe, Findhorn in
June and the baton is ready to be handed on.

Thanks to generous support from HiArts, a budget of £500 - £600 is
available for the each of the next four Culture Cafés. Hosts are free to
spend the budget and organise the event as you see fit, providing it is
in line with our manifesto (attached) and a few basic priorities. There
is plenty of room to make it your own event and Bodysurf Scotland is
happy to advise and offer practical guidance as needed.
- Food is part of culture and quality food and drink is the perfect
accompaniment to any professional or social gathering. The next Culture
Cafés must be organised in conjunction with a local quality food and/or
drinks purveyor, with the aim of promoting local partnerships and
providing substantial sustenance to a deserving arts community.
- The venue, general style and flavour of event is up to you. It may
be a forum for debate and discussion (as the first one was), or it may
include a showcase of performance work, a film, exhibit, or cabaret.
Remember that a key aspect of the Culture Café is informal conversation
and networking.
- As hosts, you will take the lead in setting the agenda for the event,
although attendees should be invited to contribute discussion and
presentation topics prior to the event. Discussions can be in the form
of small groups, larger presentations, etc, and may lead to smaller
working groups at a later date.
- Entrance to the event should be free.
- Culture Café is a means to build links and partnerships with local
businesses, community and cultural organisations. Representatives from
these groups may be invited to attend.


If you are interested in hosting or want to sound out the possibility,
please contact Kresanna Aigner (Assoc Producer) or myself via the
Bodysurf Scotland email address, or call me direct.



We look forward to hearing your ideas and passing the baton on to the
next hosts.



Karl Jay-Lewin

Choreographer

Artistic Director of Bodysurf Scotland

+44 (0)77 913 77 181

www.bodysurfscotland.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/bodysurfscotland

Autumn - CM

Dear All,

Just to bring your attention to keep visiting our Forum, where discussions will be taking place in order to push forward with creative projects:

creativemoray.freeforums.org

We are still trying to firm up our Mission Statement as an inclusive group. Please feel free to submit a suggestion in the Forum. Also, we are now focussing on creating a website and in discussion for creating a launch event.

Remember, if you haven't already, you will need to create a login for the Forum.

Cheers!

Anna.

FREE Community Group Activities

FREE DISCOVERY SESSIONS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

We run FREE sessions at Elgin Cathedral for community groups, an opportunity to
handle objects in interactive sessions with costume and free entry to Elgin
Cathedral. For more information please contact Elgin Cathedral on 01343 547171 to
book a session with the Local Learning Officer Jenny Ebdy.

You can choose from the following:

Science Rocks

Cathedral Life

Artist Workshop

We can also adapt our sessions to suit your group/timescale & needs.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Catriona Parmenter | North Learning Development Officer

__________________________________________________

Historic Scotland | Alba Aosmhor

Fort George, by Ardersier, Inverness-shire IV2 7TD

t| 01667 460 208

Catriona.Parmenter@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Oct Update - Hello We're Back :)

Dear All,

Thanks for bearing with us during our summer lull. The group met this morning at Moray College, fresh from the success of the 5x5x5 initiative for a debrief and ideas generation for new collaborative projects. I'm sure hon Chair Tom Duncan will be posting notes on the Forum, as per.

We really would like to re-engage with everyone. Fair to say there has been little updates on here for a few months, so apologies about that. But with winter upon us it's the perfect time to get busy beavering away on creative projects together.

If you are not already logged in to our forum, then we invite you to join and start collaborating! A link can be found under Forum heading on the right hand side.

Okay, that's all for now. Thanks.

Anna.

Cultural Enterprise July 2011 e-Bulletin

CULTURAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE eBulletin


This month we welcome Andy Robertson to the hub and Susan Hayes to our
Creative Industry Adviser team and wish Starter for 6 Main programme
participants the best of luck with their pitches.

NEW! Adviser for Dance – Susan Hayes
Susan brings to our creative industry pool advice on: building a
career as a dancer or choreographer, venue relations, dance education,
audience development and support with business management specific to
dance. Susan has worked internationally as a dancer, choreographer and
producer. She promoted emerging Scottish artists for several years,
showcasing them in The Stamping Ground, as well as setting up a
company of 400 traditional Scottish dancers – The Tattoo Dance
Company – specifically for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Susan has
worked within arts management for many years for dance, music and
theatre companies. She is currently setting up her own venture to
support artists and to manage commercial events/activities.

Our Creative Industry Advice sessions are subject to referral as
availability is limited. Call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 (local
rate) to discuss your requirements or email
info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk.

NEW! Welcome to Andy Robertson – Operations Assistant
We are very pleased to welcome Andy Robertson in his new role as
Operations Assistant within the hub team. Since graduating from The
Glasgow School of Art with an honours degree in woven textiles in
2008, Andy has taken design work to Milan and has worked with
London/Berlin based lighting designer Stuart Haygarth. Andy also works
as Creative Assistant at Glasgow based fashion label ten30.

Vacancy – Part Time Marketing Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with an
interest and working experience of marketing and the creative
industries to join our team. The successful candidate will provide
support in the delivery of all aspects of the marketing mix and new
media developments. The closing date for applications is Thursday 28
July 2011 with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 15
August.

Thank you to John Heffernan
We would like to thank John Heffernan, our Operations Assistant, for
all his hard work and welcoming banter over the past year. We wish
John all the best for his work placement at the Venice Biennale and
future endeavours.

Our Information team provide comprehensive tools and resources to
assist you in starting or developing your business. This month from
our property section we look at the different ways to locate your
business, depending on your practical needs and sector. The following
resources highlight the steps required for obtaining and managing
premises.

Property Planning Guide
This guide clarifies certain issues you will come across when you are
looking to find, rent or buy premises to house your creative business.

Property Planning Worksheet
This worksheet helps you clarify what stage you are at with your
planning; whether you are looking to find, rent, buy or manage new or
existing property to house your business.

Where can I search for premises for my business / practice?

Enquiry Service: Do you have a question we can help you with?
If you have a question or would like to discuss a topic in more depth
call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 (local rate) to speak with our
Enquiries Officer or email enquiries@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk.
Please note we are open until 20:00 every Wednesday.

For details of upcoming Creative Industry and Business Events visit
our External Events section. Here is a selection:

Edinburgh - The Fringe Fair at Fringe Central
Thursday 18 August 2011, 16:00-19:00 and Friday 19 August 2011, 10:00-
13:00

Dundee - Creative Scotland: Roadshow & Investment Surgery
Wednesday 27 July 2011 09:30-13:30

Top Tip – Don’t Forget About Insurance
This month our Enquiries Officer, Janine Matheson, offers her top tip
on looking for a studio or creative workspace:

‘When you are looking to rent a studio for your practice or creative
business, insurance tends to be the last thing on your mind. It is
always useful to consider what type of insurance(s) you may need.
Firstly remember to ask the person you are renting the premises from
what insurance they provide within your agreement. A few questions to
ask yourself: will you be providing workshops in the space... (Public
Liability Insurance), will you be keeping equipment or works in the
space... (Contents Insurance), do you need more specialist insurance
for any activities? There are a few places you can explore for further
guidance such as your industry body, Business Gateway and the British
Insurance Brokers’ Association.’

Our free, specialist advice service offers businesses and
practitioners working within the creative industries the opportunity
to discuss and develop their ideas with an Adviser in a one-to-one
session.

Finance Advice Sessions: Fraser Campbell – Wednesday 20 July 2011
Advice Drop-in: Business Gateway (Glasgow) – Wednesday 27 July 2011

HMRC Advice Sessions – Friday 5 August 2011

Aberdeen & Grampian Advice Sessions – 20 July & 25 August 2011

Advice Sessions by Skype
As part of our ongoing service delivery, we offer Advice sessions with
any member of our Adviser team using Skype. Free to set up on your
computer or mobile phone, Skype allows you to share files and links
with the Adviser just like you would in person. So don’t let
geography get in the way of the advice you need, call the Enquiry Line
to find out more.

Like you we will be enjoying the summer and possibly a holiday so our
events programme will be quieter than usual during July and August,
leading into what promises to be a busy autumn. Keep an eye on the
Events section of our website.

Workshops

Glasgow – Starting Out
Thursday 1 September 2011, 13:00-17:00

Glasgow – Creating Contacts
Thursday 15 September 2011, 10:30-16:30

The Starter for 6 Main Programme (five months) and Starter for 6 Fast
Track (five weeks) run once a year and offer four enterprise training
sessions, peer mentoring, telephone coaching support and the
opportunity to pitch for up to £10,000 of investment.

Fast Track Deadline Fast Approaching!
With just over two weeks until the application deadline for the 2011
Fast Track Programme, view the list of participants from last year for
inspiration. Applications close at midnight on Friday 29 July 2011.

NEW! Starter for 6 Case Studies
Watch Kirsteen Stewart, Kirsteen Stewart Designs and Andrew Partridge,
Scotland Loves Animation describe their journey through the Starter
for 6 Programme in our two new case studies.

Best wishes
Cultural Enterprise Office Team

Cultural Enterprise Office,
50 Bell Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1LQ
Enquiry Line: 0844 544 9990 (local rate)
info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk

Chamber of Commerce July e-Bulletin

Hello Members & Friends,

Please read on and act now if you are interested in the following events and
opportunities:

1. Scotland’s Food Trail and Scotland’s Gallery Trail
2. Member Benefits Update
3. Press & Journal Advert Opportunity
4. HMRC Courses
5. The Engineering Development Trust – GO4SET
6. Business Gateway Enterprise
7. Graduate Employment Survey
8. CM Design
You can now find us on Facebook and view images of our events:
http://www.facebook.com/moraychamber .
We are also on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/#!/moraychamber

1.Scotland’s Food Trail and Scotland’s Gallery Trail - PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Moray Chamber is now leading the way in publishing trails in support of our members
and partners and is now the operations partner for both the Food Trail and the
Gallery Trail. The Gallery Trail is now in its 7th year and the Food Trail in its
4th year. This is your opportunity if you are in the food and drink or art sector to
become a partner.
Each trail has an annual leaflet and www site, with distribution throughout the
north east of Scotland as well as at international events. Press coverage is regular
and the chamber hopes to build on this success. In addition all partners will be
featured in MPower Magazine the business to business magazine of Moray Chamber of
Commerce.
Events for throughout the year will be planned to help boost tourism.

To find more information on the trails published, click on your interested area of
choice below.
www.scotlandsgallerytrail.com or www.scotlandsfoodtrail.com

2011-2012 editions are in progress and if you are interested then please contact
Moray Chamber by e-mailing info@moraychamber.co.uk or telephone 01340 881226.

2. Moray Chamber of Commerce Benefits and Joining Information.
If you are not a member of the chamber this might be the perfect opportunity for you
to sign up!
Band A – 1-3 Employees - £150/Band B 4 – 50 Employees - £250/Band C 51-100 Employees
£300/Band D 101 -250 Employees £500.Band E Over 250 Employees £1,000 – Third
Sector/Social Enterprises/Charities £100. VAT is additional.

Just let me know which Band you belong to and I can raise an invoice so that you can
start to benefit from the following packages or go to www.moraychamber.co.uk to
download an up to date application form.
Once you become a member you will be eligible to participate in the Chamber Primary
Health Plan. A representative will personally visit you if required.
(www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber)

I can send you a leaflet about Chamber Legal Expenses Insurance which gives you
legal cover worth more than £670,000 FREE with your chamber membership. (Subject to
certain terms and conditions). In addition to employment related disputes the policy
cover up to £65,000 per annum for a solicitor, accountant of other professional to
represent your business in areas such as Inland Revenue & Tax Investigations.
Therefore if you want to find out more visit www.composite-legal.com/chamber

Existing member shave their own access to our chamber HR package. Interested friends
for July only can visit www.chamberhr.co.uk and log in using the following temporary
details.
Username – demo
Password – summer29

At Moray Chamber we have now launched our Business Mentoring programme (you don’t
need to be a member to join this!) and are in the process of matching up a number of
mentors and mentees so please let me know if you would be interested in
participating. A leaflet is available for your perusal. Andy Maxtone is the project
officer and you can e mail him at amaxtone@businessmentoringscotland.org

George McNeil, our president, represents the needs of our members on the Moray
Economic Partnership.

Member benefits also include a regular copy of this E Bulletin, MPower the yearly
magazine, an entry in MPower and Scottish Chambers yearly directory, affiliation to
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce as well as discounted rates for advertising,
events and training throughout the year and the opportunity to attend Moray’s
largest black tie business dinner held in September every year. Member issues are
regularly fed into Scottish Chambers policy making documents and your views
represented at Scottish and UK Government.

3. Press & Journal Advertisement

The next Moray Chamber of Commerce advert is to be published on Wednesday 24h
August. If you are interested in advertising within our advert please contact
Seonaid MacRae by telephoning 01463 272288 or by e-mailing
invernessadvertising@ajl.co.uk

4. HMRC Workshops

The Moray Chamber of Commerce has been approached by a member of staff from HMRC in
Aberdeen, who is willing to run workshops/seminars for our members free of charge.
There are a number of different topics which they cover, all of which are listed
below. If you are interested in any of these, please e-mail info@moraychamber.co.uk
or telephone 01340 881226. As there are a few options please let us know which
workshop(s) you would like to attend and if a day or evening workshop would suit you
best.

1. A basic starter – This workshop covers the basics of setting up business and
explains TAX, NIC etc.
2. Business Expenses and Capital Allowances – What you can and cannot claim and why.
3. How to file online taxes – What goes where, how to register etc.
4. Basics of VAT – How to register etc.
5. Basic Payroll Workshop – Covers everything from taking an employee on to how to
run payroll systems, deductions etc.
6. Sick pay, Maternity pay, Paternity pay – The basics of these and what both the
employer and employee are entitled to.
7. Employers Paying Expenses – What expenses are to be covered.

5. Engineering Development Trust

The Engineering Development Trust, based at Strathclyde University, is running a
project called GO4SET (http://www.go4set.org.uk ) which engages 12-14 year olds
with the STEM subjects. Pupils work on a 10 week environmentally themed project in
conjunction with businesses. After a successful 2010/2011 in Moray, they would like
to expand on this. The launch date for this is yet to be confirmed, although it is
thought to be late September early October. They are looking for businesses in the
Moray area who would like to take part in this highly valuable project. If you would
like to be involved please telephone: 0141 548 4152 or E-mail:
scotland@go4set.org.uk


6.Business Gateway Enterprise Europe Network European Information Clinic

Interested in doing business or getting involved in R & D projects in Europe?
A one-to-one meeting with your local Enterprise Europe Network could unlock your
business potential.
What is the Enterprise Europe Network? The Enterprise Europe Network in Inverness is
your local support service to help Highland & Island businesses connect with the
European network.

What can we do for you?
We can explore potential European business and research opportunities, try and find
European suppliers and customers, look for European solutions to improve your
products and processes, obtain relevant contacts for you in Europe, carry out market
research, provide information on EU legislation, give support on public
procurement…and more!
If you are interested in doing business in Europe then please come and meet
Enterprise Europe for a one-to-one meeting to discuss how we can help.

How do I register?
1. Register on our website
http://www.enterprise-europe-scotland.com/sct/events/register.asp?eventid=1096
2. Email us a little bit about your business
enterprise.europe@highland-opportunity.com
3. We will contact you to offer a suitable time slot!

7. Graduate Employment Survey

The international education officer for Scotland, Helen O’Shea has asked us to pass
this on to our members. She would greatly appreciate any feedback!
The recent figures released by the Centre for Economics and Business Research shows
that 52% of last year’s university-leavers were unemployed or under-employed six
months after graduating. Given this increased competition for fewer graduate
vacancies, there has been an increased interest in the education sector in the role
international experience and co-curricular activity may play in the enhanced
employability of students who undertake such initiatives.
Funded by the Higher Education Academy, NUS Scotland is currently conducting a
survey into graduate employability focusing on two specific aspects that enhance
graduate attributes: international experience and co-curricular activity.
This Scottish-specific employer survey is the first of its kind to examine the
economic impact that international experience and co-curricular activity may have on
the lives of students who undertake them, specifically the impact on their future
job prospects post study.
This survey provides an opportunity for Scottish employers to indicate how important
they consider the acquisition of graduate attributes gained through international
study placements and co-curricular activity for their future labour force.
The survey can be filled in below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nusscotlandemployability

8.CM Design

Member company CM Design would like us to let you know they continue to offer a very
experienced Chartered Planning, Chartered Architect and Design team, between their
Elgin and Nairn offices, eager to serve your needs - Large and small. They offer a
free no obligation survey and advice. Visit their website at www.cmdesign.biz or
call their Elgin office on 01343 540020 or their Nairn office on 01667 300230.



Best Regards,
Rachael

Rachael Annand
Administration & Events Co-ordinator
Moray Chamber of Commerce
17 Victoria Street
Craigellachie, Aberlour-on-Spey
Moray
AB38 9SR
Tel: 01340 881 226

HI-Arts Awards 2011

VISUAL ARTISTS AWARDS

In association with Creative Scotland and Highlands and Islands
Enterprise

Following the final deadline in May for the 2010/11 Visual Artists
Awards scheme, HI~Arts is pleased to announce an additional round to
allocate the remaining budget for the scheme for the financial year.

HI~Arts is offering two awards of up to £1,200 each.

All the normal criteria for this scheme still apply, but in addition
HI~Arts will be looking for evidence that the proposal will make a
significant and lasting difference to the creative and professional
development of the applicant. For example, it’s extremely unlikely
that an award would be made just to meet framing costs for an
exhibition. The applicant’s work should also be of a very high
standard.

Application should be submitted electronically to laura@hi-arts.co.uk
by 12.00 noon on Monday 8th August 2011, for projects starting no
earlier than 1st September 2011. Applicants will be informed of the
decisions of the Awards Panel no later than Friday 19th August 2011.


Full guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from:

July 2011 Update

To All Creative Moravians,

Great apologies to those of you who have been coming back to visit this Blog, however, it has been neglected for sometime now and I feel after a meeting at Moray College today it was time someone made an update with regards to Creative Moray developments.

CM has now become a projects based outlet and we are not setting up anymore CM meetings unless they are to do with a specific project. At the moment Tom Duncan is spearheading a creative film/ music initiative with the help of a small fund from IdeasTap, which he successfully applied for. You can keep up to date with this here.

We do not wish to loose the momentum of interest in the arts and media, which we have built up over the last couple of years through contacts and networking, so please do keep coming back here from time-to-time.

Also, we wish to encourage ongoing ideas generation for creative ventures/ initiatives/ collaborations in Moray. I cannot stress enough, that we urge people to post these ideas here, in order to gain feedback or to start a collaboration. Not forgetting our Forum too, which is only open to members that sign up online. Please do log in frequently to utilise this useful tool. It could certainly help your business!

Well, that's all from me. Just a note to say that I attended a development/planning meeting for the next Moray Film Festival this morning, spear headed by Amanada Millen (Creative HI and GoNorth) and Anna Templeton (Moray College). There was support from other local filmmakers, the Moray Art Ctr and we are looking for ideas please! I'll post when the next meeting has been confirmed.

It would certainly be great to catch up with any of you guys as it feels like ages now and I'm sure we're all working on weird and wonderful projects. I'm always up for collaborating!

Best wishes,

Anna M.

ScreenHI News Bulletin April 2011

It's all about the deadlines! There's a couple this week - don't miss out
on a brilliant opportunity for 4 days free training with MGEITF or if you
are in the market for it, the Inverness based vacancies with STUC.

What’s in this issue ++

- FREE TV training initiative - MGEITF - The Network
- STUC Job Vacancies in Inverness
- Women on Film - A competition from Sight & Sound
- Ping! Microwave Re-Open for Applications
- Grierson 2011 - The British Documentary Awards - open for nominations
- BBC Drama Writers Academy

FREE TV training initiative ++

MGEITF - The Network ++



Application Deadline – 15th April 2011

The Networkis the charitable arm of theMediaGuardian Edinburgh
International Television Festival. The Network is open to those aged 18
and over and provides the opportunity to attend four days of FREE training
in Edinburgh preparing delegates for a career in television. Supported by
the TV industry, The Network helps those who want to take their first step
in TV.

Successful applicants will get the opportunity to meet and work withthe
best TV talent from behind and in front of the camera and gives them a
comprehensive introduction to TV through masterclasses, workshops,
networking events and careers talks.

When? 25th to 28th August 2011

Highlights from last year include a masterclass with writer and creator
ofShameless, Paul Abbott and a research workshop with Charlie Brooker and
the team behindWould I Lie To You?

With the exception of travel to and from Edinburgh,everything else, from
accommodation and food to the actual workshops, is entirely free.
Applications are sought via the MGEITF website.STUC Job Vacancies ++



Scottish Trade Union Congress, Scottish Union Learning

ESF Development Officer (21 Hours)

£33,159 per annum (pro rata) Fixed term contract until 31st March
2012 (may be extended subject to funding)

Scottish Union Learning is seeking to recruit a Development Officer (part
time) to aid delivery of a European Social Fund (ESF) funded Project. The
core aim of the Project is to support trade unions in identifying the
collective learning and training needs that will improve the skills of the
workforce, and to broker learning provision to meet these needs. Based in
Inverness.

ESF Admin Assistant (14 Hours)

£23,550 per annum (pro rata) Fixed term contract until 31st March
2012 (may be extended subject to funding)

Scottish Union Learning is seeking to recruit an Admin Assistant (part
time) to support delivery of a European Social Fund (ESF) funded Project.
The core aim of the Project is to support trade unions in identifying the
collective learning and training needs that will improve the skills of the
workforce, and to broker learning provision to meet these needs. Based in
Inverness.

Further details and recruitment pack can be obtained from STUC, 333
Woodlands road, Glasgow G3 6NG by phoning 0141 337 8134, or by emailing.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Thursday 14th April
2011Women on Film - A Competition from Sight & Sound ++

Application deadline 3rd May 2011

Following a stirring article, The Ladies Vanished, by film critic and
former Edinburgh Film Festival director Hannah McGill, which highlighted
the dearth of female film critics, Sight & Sound are inviting women
who are not already professional film journalists to enter a writing
competition.

Up for grabs is a year-long mentoring programme with one or more of Sight
& Sound's female journalists, plus a commission to write a longer
feature for their website.

Full information and details about how to enter here.Ping! Microwave
Re-Opens for Applications ++

Application deadline 3rd May 2011

Microwave is the award-winning, micro-budget, film-making scheme from Film
London and BBC Films with support from Skillset.

A unique 'training through production' scheme, Film London Microwave
provides funding, bespoke mentoring and training, supporting film-makers
from script to screen.

More information and how to apply here.

Grierson 2011 - The British Documentary Awards ++



Open for Nominations

The Grierson Awards commemorate the pioneering Scottish documentary
filmmaker John Grierson (1898 – 1972), famous for Drifters and Night
Mail and the man widely regarded as the father of the documentary.
Categories as follows:

Best Documentary on a Contemporary Theme – Domestic Best Documentary
on a Contemporary Theme – International Best Documentary on the
ArtsBest Historical DocumentaryBest Science DocumentaryMost Entertaining
DocumentaryBest Documentary Series Best Cinema DocumentaryBest Newcomer
Best Student Documentary The Trustees’ AwardThe timetable of
deadlines:

Qualifying period 1st May 2010 – 30th April 2011Closing date for
entries 18:00 hours, 1 JuneShortlist announced 1st AugustNominations
announced 19th SeptemberAwards ceremony 1st NovemberFor more information
on how to enter and the criteria follow the link.

BBC Drama Writers Academy ++

Applications for the 2011 BBC Drama Writers Academy opened on 7th April
and will remain open until 5th May 2011. Please see the BBC Jobs website
for an online application form.


Now in its seventh year, the Writers Academy is a major initiative aimed
at discovering and training the next generation of writers for BBC
One’s flagship shows: EastEnders, Casualty, Holby City, and Doctors.

The scheme works as an apprenticeship for writers. The first part involves
a three-month course taught by John Yorke, Controller of Drama. Writers
then complete a broadcast episode of Doctors, and if this is accepted they
then complete commissions on Casualty, Holby and EastEnders.

Entry requirements

You are eligible to apply if you have been paid to write for television,
film, radio, or theatre. Along with your online application form, you will
need to send in an original sample of your writing plus proof of a
professional commission. The online application forms can be completed
through the BBC Jobs website - after 11th April 2011.

That's us for now. Hope to see you at some of our events.

Thanks for reading,

Amanda Millen
Development Producer
ScreenHI

Moray Chamber Update

Hello Members & Friends

What's the big idea?

Have you ever wanted to run your own business? Do you dream of being the next Alan
Sugar or James Dyson? Maybe you’ve pioneered a ground breaking product or invented
the next must have gadget.

“What’s the big idea” could help turn your business ideas into a commercial reality;
with a chance for one would be Moray entrepreneur to win an investment of up to
£30,000.
Based on a similar format to the hit TV series Dragons’ Den, “What’s the big idea”
is a competition where budding entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their big idea to
a panel of business leaders, in front of a local audience. Four finalists will
compete to win the £30,000 cash injection for their business, offered by a secret
Moray based investor.

Lesley Ann Parker, Chief Executive of Moray Chamber of Commerce, said: “As the home
of some of Scotland’s biggest brand names, including Baxters and Walkers, Moray has
no shortage of entrepreneurial spirit. ‘What’s the big idea?’ aims to build on this
success and support the next generation of entrepreneurs in Moray. This is an
exciting opportunity for aspiring tycoons to turn their business ideas into a
commercial reality. For our winner, it could mean the start of a successful new
venture that not only rewards their ingenuity, but also provides jobs and investment
for Moray.” The competition is sponsored by local law firm Ledingham Chalmers. Peter
Murray, a partner in the company, said: “What’s the big idea?” is a fantastic
opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise their profile and that of their product or
service. That combined with the cash available will make this a catalyst for many
2011 business plans. I wish all the contestants the best of luck.”

How to enter
The competition will be launched at Baxters, Fochabers, on Monday 28 March, from
3.00pm. Tickets are available from Moray Chamber of Commerce, priced £8 (members)
and £10 (non-members). Afternoon tea will be provided. Entry forms are also
available from Moray Chamber of Commerce. Email info@moraychamber.co.uk or call
01340 881226 for details. The deadline for entries is 18 May. The four finalists
will be selected on 25 May and invited to pitch their big idea to a panel of local
business leaders on 1 June.

East of Scotland Investment Fund (ESIF) - UPDATE

The above fund is now open to Sole Traders, Partnerships, LLPs and Limited
Companies. The East of Scotland Investment Fund (ESIF) is a consortium of nine Local
Authorities working together to provide loan finance to new and growing businesses
within the east of Scotland. The main aim of the fund is to encourage and support
the creation, development and growth of small and growing businesses within the east
of Scotland so that they will in turn be able to contribute to and strengthen the
local economy in terms of jobs, growth and wealth. Further information on criteria
and eligibility, along with application forms can be found at
www.eastscotinvest.co.uk/ The fund is managed on behalf of Moray Council and contact
details are:
Craig Robertson - craig.robertson@highland-opportunity.com Or Lloyd
Cornfield - lloyd.cornfield@highland-opportunity.com


Moray Economic Strategy & Elgin – City Region for the future

You are invited to attend one of a series of seminars, hosted by the Community
Planning Partnership, taking place 5 - 7 April. Moray Economic Strategy encompasses
a broad range of initiatives and actions needed to diversify the area’s economy. The
Community Planning Partnership has commissioned consultants to produce
recommendations for this Strategy with a view to implementation over the next ten
years. For more information, please contact Pamela Harty (Planning and Development
Services) by email at pamela.harty@moray.gov.uk or by telephone on 01343 563265.

Earth Hour

In Moray we recognise the significance of climate change and welcome Moray Council’s
support of WWF’s Earth Hour 2011. We would like to give our members and friends the
opportunity to sign up to Earth Hour – taking place this Saturday, 26 March at
8.30pm. There are no commitments or costs associated – it is more of a petition to
show awareness. Thousands of companies and individuals around the world will be
turning off surplus electricity for one hour in an effort to reduce energy waste
helping protect our planet for the future. Please see link below if you would like
to support this: https://support.wwf.org.uk/earth_hour/index.php?type=business




Sale of Iconic whisky to aid Japanese quake and tsunami victims

Gordon & McPhail have decided to donate bottle No. 1 of Generations Glenlivet 70
Years Old to a special charity auction to raise money for the relief effort. All
funds will be paid to the Red Cross who will use them to help the Japanese people
recover from this devastating natural disaster. Bonhams Edinburgh, who are giving
their services for free, will deliver the special charity auction on Tuesday 29
March 2011 at 7.00pm GMT. The auction will be held at Bonhams 22 Queen Street,
Edinburgh and online at http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19503/lot/1/

Tartan Ball, Saturday 2 April – last chance to book!

This will be the first official engagement of our new President George McNeil,
retail managing director of Johnstons of Elgin, who is the guest speaker. Tickets
are £30 and include a welcome drink sponsored by the Ugie House hotel where it will
be held, a three course dinner and unique raffle. Please email Linda Gorn at
kiltsandtextiles@btconnect.com for more information.





Kind Regards

Miss Lovat Hamilton
Administrator and Social Media Co-Ordinator to
Lesley Ann Parker, Chief Executive
Moray Chamber of Commerce

17 Victoria Street
Craigellachie
Aberlour-on-Spey, AB38 9SR

Tel: 01340 881 226

Moray Chamber Investment Pitch & ESIF Fund

Book now to attend the launch of our ‘dragon’s den’ style, investment pitch event
aimed to introduce entrepreneurs to a potential investor with investment opportunity
of up to £30,000.
Four lucky entrepreneurs shortlisted will be invited to make a pitch on 1 June 2011
in front of a local audience and will be quizzed by a panel of business leaders. The
Moray investor wishes to remain anonymous, whose identity will only be revealed to
the winner.
Come to the launch for further information and to receive your application form. To
book, email info@moraychamber.co.uk Afternoon tea and coffee will be served at 4pm
with the opportunity for networking. Members £8/ Friends £10
Pitch Dates:
Monday 28 March - Hot Topic & Afternoon Tea
Wednesday 18 May – Deadline for receipt of applications
Wednesday 25 May – Deadline for final four candidates selection
Wednesday 1 June - Pitch event

East of Scotland Investment Fund (ESIF) – UPDATE from Business Gateway!

From March 2010 the above fund is now open to Sole Traders, Partnerships, LLPs and
Limited Companies for application.

The East of Scotland Investment Fund (ESIF) is a consortium of nine Local
Authorities working together to provide loan finance to new and growing businesses
within the east of Scotland. The main aim of the fund is to encourage and support
the creation, development and growth of small and growing businesses within the east
of Scotland so that they will in turn be able to contribute to and strengthen the
local economy in terms of jobs, growth and wealth. Further information on criteria
and eligibility, along with application forms can be found at
www.eastscotinvest.co.uk/ - The fund is managed on behalf of Moray Council and
contact details are as follows:

Craig Robertson - craig.robertson@highland-opportunity.com
Or
Lloyd Cornfield - lloyd.cornfield@highland-opportunity.com


Save the Date:

Friday 29 April – Whisky Supper
Monday 9 May - CIFAL - Counting Carbon Workshop
Saturday 9 July – Moray Chamber 10th Anniversary Celebration, Zorbing and Barbeque –
information and ticket price to follow

For further information please contact me at info@moraychamber.co.uk

Kindest regards


Miss Lovat Hamilton
Administrator and Social Media Co-Ordinator to
Lesley Ann Parker, Chief Executive
Moray Chamber of Commerce

17 Victoria Street
Craigellachie, Aberlour-on-Spey
Moray
AB38 9SR
Tel: 01340 881 226