The Machine Zone are recruiting!
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 29th July 2022
The Machine Zone are looking to expand their governance and recruit new Directors/Consultants/Advisors to their Community Interest Company.
ALLIANCE members The Machine Zone are looking to expand their governance to recruit people who can advise the company, represent different sectors, and help expand their networks. Anyone with an interest in reducing gambling harms from all walks of life are welcome to join the company in whatever capacity is suitable to them. This can be in the role of a Director/Advisor/Consultant of the company – which can be defined with Martin and Adrian. People are encouraged to give as much or as little time to this role, depending on what suits them.
“The Machine Zone started out after Martin met Adrian (who knew nothing about gambling). Martin had been devastated by Fixed Odds Betting Terminals. We began to work with others to campaign to get the stakes on these machines in bookies reduced from £100 to £2. We set up a website Beat the Fix as part of this. In 2020 Martin got in touch with a film company and through thick and thin a brilliant film was made. One Last Spin has received great reviews and is being used first in online events not only in Scotland but abroad. We are determined soon to get the film out into community venues throughout Scotland. (Oh, even if you don’t want to be a director if you know of any local places that may be interested let us know!). To continue distributing the film we’re working with partner organisations and working on raising any funds needed.”
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity please visit Gambling Watch Scotland’s website or contact Adrian or Martin directly via email: martinpaterson07@gmail.com or adrian@gamblingwatchscotland.org.uk.
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