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More 2014 legacy events
06/08/2008
People in Orkney and Helensburgh are being asked what legacy they want from the 2014 Commonwealth Games at public meetings held this week.
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Scottish Government staff will make a brief presentation about the development of a Commonwealth Games legacy, which will be followed by a discussion session.
The Scottish Government will respond formally to the consultation towards the end of this year, and publish a Commonwealth Games Legacy Plan in summer 2009.
Minister for Communities and Sport, Stewart Maxwell, said:
"I hope that as many people as possible turn out in Helensburgh and Kirkwall. We want to hear their views on what they want from the 2014 Games.
"This Government has always made clear that hosting the 2014 Games is not just about hosting a two-week sporting festival.
"It presents Scotland with great opportunities to make real improvements to people's lives, to raise our sights as a nation and regenerate communities across Scotland.
"We need individuals, groups and organisations to examine our proposals rigorously, and to think creatively about how the Games can help in their area."
Similar events have already been held in the following places:
- May 27 - Motherwell - Water Sports Centre, Strathclyde Country Park
May 28 - Ayr - Citadel Leisure Centre
- June 2 - Perth - Dewars Centre, Gower Street
- June 4 - Inverness - Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road
- June 9 - Edinburgh - City of Edinburgh Council, City Chambers
- June 12 - Dundee - Hilton Hotel, Earl Grey Place
June 30 - Aberdeen - Town & County Hall, Town House, Union Street
July 2 - Oban - Corran Halls, Corran Esplanade
July 3 - Melrose - Corn Exchange, Market Square
July 10 - Glasgow (City Centre) - University of Strathclyde Students' Union, 90 John Street
July 10 - Glasgow (East End) - Tollcross Leisure Centre
July 14 - Portree - Highland Council Chamber, Tigh na Sgire, Park Lane
July 16 - Dumfries - DG One Leisure Complex, Hood's Loaning