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Hi all,
I have decided to move the groups I run to WhatsApp and post larger events on Eventbrite. I am disillusioned with Meetup and the additional costs imposed with no benefit in terms of improved service on the site. I feel I can do the same events just as easily using WhatsApp. etc.
This means there will be no event fees for members once I leave Meetup nor any site fees for myself as the host.
I will be merging my BAME group with my People Of Colour group and will be calling the new WhatsApp group BAME SOCIALS EDINBURGH.
So, if you would like to be added send me a message on WhatsApp stating that you wish to join the WhatsApp BAME SOCIALS EDINBURGH group and I will add you when I can. Once I have added you to WhatsApp I will delete you from my Meetup group.
Other option is to send me a text with your full name saying you want to join the group. My number is 07708113971. My name is AVRIL KELBIE. Any new events will be posted on the new BAME SOCIALS EDINBURGH WhatsApp group, including the odd free or discounted ticket for shows, etc.
I will still expect people to have a recent pic of themselves on their WhatsApp Profile and their real name so I know who has joined and so other members will know also.
You will have until the end of May to join the new group.
Regards,
Avril (Host)
PLEASE NOTE YOU NEED A RECENT PHOTO ON YOUR PROFILE TO BE A MEMBER OF THIS GROUP. THE PHOTO MUST SHOW YOUR FACE CLEARLY. THANKS.
Hi all,
Just a wee message to say that as the group has been going for over a year and has cost over £330 in meetup site fees- we are now asking members to contribute only £1 for any event you attend to go towards paying the site fees. The group belongs to us all and so I hope you will support the group to continue putting on a range of events for your enjoyment. Thank you.
This is a relatively new and very friendly group for BAME people, that's Black, Asian and minority ethnic people. The group is for those who would like to meet new people, make new friends and have much more fun in their lives. There will be lots of events where you can get to know other BAME people in Edinburgh- although you do not have to live in Edinburgh to join. Socials will include live music and theatre, beautiful walks in and around Edinburgh, eating out, coffee/chats, discussions/debates, fun sports, beach days, picnics/BBQ's, day trips, ceilidh's/disco's, galleries/museums. Once the group is established we can expand the socials to many other fun and interesting events/activities that members would like to happen.
This meetup group is for BAME adults 18 plus as I want it to be as inclusive as possible and you can have fun at any age. Life is short and we must make the most of every minute. So young or old- you can have more fun in life so come and get some!
I am of mixed heritage and want to create a genuinely warm, welcoming, relaxed and supportive space for BAME people to get more fun out of life - so if that sounds like something you'd like to be part of then please do join the group. You'll be given a genuinely warm welcome.
Now for the legal stuff. As all events/activities will be run by volunteers there is no public liability insurance of any kind attached to this group for any events/activities you may attend -therefore group volunteers/organisers will not be held legally liable for any loss, damage, mishaps, accidents or injury incurred during this groups activities/events. Everything in life has some kind of risk attached and it is therefore your own responsibility to make a judgement and to risk assess whether you are able safely to take part and complete any of the group events/activities and you will do so at your own risk.
If you encounter any difficulties during an event/activity you should advise the organiser or fellow group members as soon as possible to enable assistance to be arranged at an early stage.
By clicking 'yes' at the RSVP to any event/activity of this meetup group you are accepting these conditions in their entirety.
Please note that if you RSVP to attend an event and do not attend that if you do this three times you will be removed as a member. This is because some events have limited places and if you do not turn up you are stopping someone else from having that place. All it takes is one click to change your RSVP from attend to not attending and it inconsiderate to other members and the host of the event not to turn up.
Also, please keep a look out for any emails from the event host for events/activities you have booked to attend as plans can change for many reasons and may also have important information in them.
I hope you will enjoy being part of this community.
Avril Kelbie.