First issued: 8th January 2014
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Welcome to the
first e-newsletter for 2014. Hope you had a good Christmas and New Year break.
For us the end of
the year was overshadowed by the decision at the DPC for the demolition of the
ex-Risso Bakery in Engineer Lane. This building has been in a poor state of
repair for over a decade, but the Trust voted against the demolition, taking
the view that at the very least the façade can be saved and integrated into the
design for the new hotel. This would maintain the historic streetscape of
Engineer Lane. 
We have started an
online petition to try to get the developer to reconsider their plans and
retain the façade. If you have not signed it yet please do at http://chn.ge/1koYUYW .
This
whole episode had opened up the debate on the issues we need to address on the
conservation of our old town. They are issues that the Trust has been grappling
with for many years, but we feel that the debate needs to come out into the
open and engage the general public. It is our Heritage and we all have a duty
towards its care.
If any of you wish to
become more involved in the work of the Trust please do get in contact. Our
details can be found at the foot of this newsletter.
Enigma
Machine Presentation
The Kasuma Trust are organising
an Enigma Machine presentation on the 20th January at 7:30pm in the Garrison
Library, which is aimed at adults. The presentation will be given by Dr James
Grimes , a mathematician, lecturer, and public speaker.
Find out more at:
The event is free of charge but they would like
people to RSVP so that they can guage numbers. If you would like to go please
contact: angela.almeida@kusumatrust.gi
Christmas
Gathering
The Trust closed
the year with a gathering for members at the Garrison Library. Mulled wine and
mince pies were served and a general discussion on Trust issues was had. We
hope that this event will grow and help us to keep in better contact with our
members and their concerns.
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