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Welcome to Polmont Community Hub
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Kenneth Alexander (Kenny) previously worked in the petrochemical and gas industry for over 30 years. He left the industry after becoming disillusioned with the environmental damage being done. Kenny also hates waste. As an outdoors enthusiast he has sadly seen too much of the damage that has been done and now wants to give back to mother nature by educating about sustainability, net zero and zero-waste initiatives.Kenny was Involved with Friends of the Earth with their ‘just transition’ movement as a spokesperson offering his health, safety and environmental risk assessment industry knowledge. He has now given that up in order to concentrate on volunteering for PCH.Chairman of Falkirk writers circle and part of Polmont joggers’ group. He not only brings experience of heat and power systems, but he also has the drive and dream of how a just transition from council ownership to community ownership of the hub should be done. On a voluntary basis he is dedicated to drive PCH towards a sustainable future. Kenny is also on the board of trustees for Scotland’s environmental film festival, held annually in Montrose.As a keen cyclist he is actively involved in the promotion of Active Travel via Forth environmental link. He now wishes to help his community transition over for the greater good for all and is seeking to do this by educating on and taking part in rewilding initiatives to tackle biodiversity loss among other actions. He recently qualified as a historical cultural and heritage tour guide for which he got a silver award from architecture Scotland.
Lyssa has a wealth of experience both as a daily user of the centre, having managed Polmont Playgroup for 10 years and a long-term committee member throughout this period, mainly in a Treasurers role – taking on all bookkeeping and account management roles personally and implementing the pay as you earn system. As a part-qualified Accountant, Lyssa is perfectly suited to this role and as a resident of Polmont, she really cares about the future of Polmont Community Hub and is willing to pull out all the stops to keep it open. Lyssa has sound IT and Social Media management knowledge which she can also bring to the committee.
June is a friendly outgoing person who enjoys meeting with other people and socialising, bringing organisational skills and a determination to complete any tasks she undertakes. June ran a brownie pack for years in linlithgow, and did a stint as district commissioner. Enjoying crafts in her retirement, June admits that without PCH many people will find their mental health decline and is dedicated to saving PCH for the people of Polmont to enjoy for years to come.
Joan is honest and extremely diligent, willing to go the extra mile to achieve a goal and happy to volunteer in whatever way needed to ensure Polmont Community Hub remains open as an asset to the residents of Polmont and beyond.
Monty is our mascot and zero waste icon seeing since he has escaped landfill on three occasions. His permanent residence is in the main office at the hub where is works the room. One of his main passions is to give out lo ve and compassion to all volunteers young and old. He participates in all the hub events and has been a member since the beginning, the place really would not be the same without his happy cheerful presence.
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