THE relaunch of Yes Midlothian will take place on Tuesday evening, August 28, at 7pm in Woodburn Miners Welfare, Woodburn Avenue, Dalkeith.
The group tell us that, along with hundreds of other groups across the country, they are getting ready for a second independence referendum.
Yes Midlothian intends to support existing groups and help to start new ones.
They said that their first public meeting of the new campaign is being held to bring together people who are prepared to work towards independence.
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“Whether you are completely new to this or part of an existing group please come along,” said the group.
“If you know of anyone else who may be interested then please share this with them.”
Guest speaker for the evening will be Robin McAlpine, director of Common Weal and author of the book How to Start a New Country.
He will open the meeting by outlining his thoughts on how the next referendum campaign should be structured and then the relaunched group will look at how individuals and communities can play their part. More details can be found on Eventbrite.
Meanwhile Dundee and Angus Independence Group will host Dr Philippa Whitford for her talk entitled Poverty, Health and Independence. It’s at Discovery Quay, Dundee, on Saturday, September 1 from 10am to 12.30pm. Tickets are free from Eventbrite.
The group adds: “Enjoy a wonderful view of Discovery and the V&A while you’re there!”
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