Local Networks
Upstart is establishing local networks around Scotland and hope eventually to have local groups in every part of the country. A local group provides:a dedicated Facebook page to help people in a locality keep in touch, plan events etc., with other Upstart supporters in the area
- a local convener to help coordinate any local activities, e.g. to help publicise the campaign launch in May 2016
- the possibility of organising ‘real-life’ meetings and social events, featuring Upstart speakers and providing an opportunity to exchange ideas (e.g. café meetups)
- a way of ensuring that everyone’s ideas and suggestions about the campaign can influence its future direction.
Current networks
Argyll & Bute
Aberdeen City & Shire
Convener: Claire Hudson clairemarkhome@gmail.com
Dumfries & Galloway
Dundee
Conveners: Brenda Keatch and Rebecca Allan rebeccaallanupstart
Edinburgh & Lothians
Convener: Willie French willie9332@gmail.com
Fife
Glasgow
Conveners: Hilary Long and Pamela Graham hilarylong@hotmail.co.uk / pamelajanegraham@hotmail.co.uk
Highland
Conveners: Yvonne Fraser upstarthighland@gmail.com
Inverclyde
Convener: Chris Orr upstartinverclyde@gmail.com
Moray
Shetland
Convener: Ali Laver upstartshetland@gmail.com
South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire