The group will wait until the next meeting to elect a new deputy convener. 2 Group Purpose Sarah introduced the purpose of the Culture & Communities Group: To encourage the exchange of knowledge and understanding between the Scottish Parliament and arts, culture, heritage, and historic environment communities. 1 The group will focus on the impact of the public sector, for example the social, health and educational impact of access and participation in the arts, heritage, libraries, and museums. 3 Introduction to Secretariat Sarah introduced Culture Counts as the group’s secretariat along with an invitation for CPG members to contact Culture Counts with ideas for future meeting themes. 4 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the last meeting were moved by Clare Adamson MSP and seconded by Jenny Minto MSP. 5 – Any Other Business No additional business was raised at this stage 6 Presentation – Hazel Wotherspoon, CEO of Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre Hazel provided a presentation on Toonspeak’s work with their participants and communities over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. https://toonspeak.co.uk/summer-2020/ Presentation - David P Scott, Freelance Photographer David provided a presentation on his ‘Loving Photography’ project, delivered in partnership with the Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust, ST/ART Project and The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. https://davidpscott.com/loving-photography/ Presentation - Shona McCarthy, CEO of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Shona provided a presentation on the Fringe Society’s community engagement, access and learning programmes...