Play Scotland Strategy Launch & AGM

We are delighted to invite you to our Annual General Meeting and Strategy Launch.

At our Annual General Meeting, we will be celebrating the achievements of the past year, reflecting on the impact we've made together, and welcoming our newest Trustees.

We are also excited to unveil our ambitious new five-year strategy, setting out our bold vision to champion every child's right to play and inspire lasting change across Scotland.

This promises to be an evening of celebration, connection and inspiration. Be the first to hear about the future of Play Scotland, discover the opportunities ahead, and join a community of passionate advocates working to create a more playful nation.

Expect thought-provoking conversations, fresh ideas, and the chance to connect with leaders, partners and changemakers from across the play sector. The evening will include a drinks reception and canapés, offering plenty of time to network, celebrate, and shape the future together.

Agenda

1. Our Annual General Meeting

We'll begin with our Annual General Meeting, hosted by the Chair of our Board, Paul Liddell. We will celebrate the achievements of the past year and welcome three new board members who were co-opted in January:

• Phill Mathis is Discovery and Learning Manager at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and a former Acting Head Teacher who has championed play as central to learning.

• Ewajesu Okewumi is a PhD researcher at the University of Edinburgh whose work focuses on children's rights and children's participation in decision-making.

• Susan McGhee is the CEO and Founder of Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, bringing over 30 years' experience in early learning and childcare.

2. Keynote speaker: Paul McNeill MBE

Paul is Head of Community Football at the Scottish FA, a Director of St Mirren Football Club, and an Ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland, as well as the creator of the Mission Dyslexia initiative. He has also served as Secretary to the Cross-Party Group on Dyslexia in the Scottish Parliament. Earlier this year, Paul was awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours for services to young people with dyslexia.

3. Our new strategy

The Play Scotland team will then unveil our new five-year strategy, setting out our vision to champion every child's right to play across Scotland. You'll be the first to hear it!

4. Drinks, nibbles and play

To finish, please join us for a complimentary drink, nibbles, and networking. Expect plenty of good conversation, fresh ideas and, of course, a bit of play along the way.

Getting to the venue

By Train or Tram: Haymarket station is a 15-20 minute walk Dalry Road and onto Gorgie Road.

By Bus: the Gorgie City Farm bus stop is right across the road from the venue. Buses 1, 2, 3, 25, and 33 stop there. The 22 and 44 also stop nearby.

By Car: please be aware there is no parking avaliable at the venue.

Please note that ticket sales are available until Wed 7 October, so please book your place in advance of this. 

You are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else if you cannot attend; please email jennylester@playscotland.org