AI SIG will be joined by Scott Simpson from the Security Circle, Charity and Third Sector SIG set to hear from OSCR on the implementation of the recent charity law changes in Scotland and Book Club meets to discuss Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
AI
All WS members are welcome, you don’t need to have attended a previous AI SIG. On Wednesday 25 March, 12:30 - 13:30, the group will be joined by Scott Simpson, CEO at The Security Circle, to discuss the harms and issues that AI implementation presents. He will talk about the questions you could be asking to ensure the right actions are being taken, such as good governance, security, and 3rd party assurance.
Not to be missed!
Register for the Zoom meeting here.
ART
12 members of WS Art SIG met on Sunday 22 February at the RSA, The Mound, Edinburgh for Peter Graham ROI RSW’s wonderful guided tour of the 145th Open Annual Exhibition of the RSW (Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour Exhibition). The group all appreciated hearing interesting facts about the individual Artist’s backgrounds, painting styles, and trajectories. One of the group’s Members, Caroline Docherty OBE WS, recognised one of the exhibition’s painters, Ann Oram RSW, as having work at the WS!
Afterwards, the group travelled up to the Signet Library for a relaxing afternoon tea in the most splendid and elegant Colonnades, where they discussed art and life.
To note interest, for future Art SIG events, please email membership@wssociety.co.uk.
BOOK CLUB
The group meets approximately every six weeks, with the books for discussion alternating between contemporary award winning fiction, and more classic works.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 10 March, 6.00 - 7.00 pm, when the group will discuss Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin.
Register for the Zoom meeting here.
CHARITY AND THIRD SECTOR
Next week, the Charity and Third Sector SIG will be joined by The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) for a 360? conversation on the implementation of the recent charity law changes in Scotland, what's next, and emerging trends in the sector.
The meeting will be held on Thursday 5 March, 12:30 - 13:30. Please register for the Zoom meeting here.
GOLF
The WS Beginners Golf continue to meet at Dalmahoy Golf Club, Edinburgh on Tuesdays and Saturdays with Pro Scott Dixon.
If you would like to join the next session, or find out more, please email membership@wssociety.co.uk.
PERFORMING ARTS
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new SIG, the Performing Arts SIG will focus on in-person visits to the theatre, museums, opera and ballet.
There was a short Zoom call held on Monday 23 February to discuss the interests of the group and future meetings. Thank you to those who attended. Please keep an eye on our Special Interest Group page for updates.
If you would like to note your interest for this group, please email the Membership team at membership@wssociety.co.uk.