Election questions answered in Muirhouse?

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Are you confused with the Party manifestos at the forthcoming General Election? (writes James McGinty)

Cammy Day (Labour) will run a drop in to Muirhouse Millennium (Community) Centre from 12 noon -1.00pm on Wednesday 6 May to explain any issues or queries you may have.

So come along at any time between 12.00 and 1.00 pm and either add your questions or sit and listen to other peoples questions and prepare yourself for a very important General Election. The meeting will take place in our boardroom initially (dependent on community response).

James McGinty, Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre

‘Unprecedented interest’ in Varcity North

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Varcity North’s Stamford Campus is seeing unprecedented interest with the last two releases almost selling out within 48 hours. Such is the demand for this Edinburgh development on the site of the old Telford College.

Into the penultimate campus, Miller Homes’ has the Type 1(6) three bedroom apartment (plot 345) on the second floor priced at £173,000.

The apartment has an open plan living and dining area making the most of the entertaining space. The master bedroom has its own en-suite shower room with two further bedrooms, bathroom and separate utility room. The apartment also comes with a parking space.

The Stafford Campus is sixth block redeveloped within the former development and offers one, two and three bedroom apartments over five floors, with prices from £118,000 to £176,000.

Anne Marie Britton, Scotland Area Sales and Marketing Director at Miller Homes, said: “The scale of interest at Varcity North is not entirely unexpected. The development offers excellent value for money with attractive apartments that are appealing to a variety of buyers.

“This is evidenced by our last two releases at Varcity North selling within 48 hours.  Therefore potential buyers who are looking to secure their ideal apartment, are advised to book an appointment with the sales advisor to ensure they don’t miss out on this opportunity to buy in the penultimate campus on the development.”

For more information, go to www.millerhomes.co.uk or call 0808 250 6468.

CHILDREN 1ST the real winners in Dragons’ Glen finale

‘Can Do’ attitude produces results for children’s charity

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The winner of the CHILDREN 1ST corporate charity challenge Dragons’ Glen will be announced on Wednesday (29 April) during a special ceremony at Edinburgh Castle to be attended by Roseanna Cunningham MSP. 

Now in its third year, Dragons’ Glen has seen ten teams from all over Scotland use their business skills to launch products and turn an initial investment of £500 into £5000 plus. All profits then go to CHILDREN 1ST, Scotland’s leading children’s charity.

During the challenge, the teams were mentored by leading Scottish business experts including Jo Bucci (Managing Director, People’s Postcode Lottery); Carolyn Jameson, Director, General Counsel for Skyscanner and Ken Lewandowski, formerly Local Chairman of Clydesdale Bank Financial Solutions Centres.

Teams and projects in the Edinburgh section up for this year’s award include:

  • BCF Technology Team B, who focused on fashion, selling designer T-shirts which used ethically-sourced materials.
  • Larbert High School’s main project was science experiment kits, complete with lesson plans, for primary schools to bring science to life for younger children.

Rosanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Fair Work, Skills and Training, said: “Dragons’ Glen is a valuable exercise that has helped those involved learn some fantastic skills, aiding their careers for a long time to come. This is very much in line with our ‘Scotland CAN DO’ approach and I can’t wait to see what ideas they have come up with.”

Alison Todd, Chief Executive of CHILDREN 1ST, said: “From board games to hand warmers the teams have really used their imagination and come up with some great ideas and products. Dragons’ Glen is not just about team-building, learning new skills and having words of wisdom from top business gurus – this is about companies showing the difference they can make to vulnerable children and their families in local communities across Scotland. Thanks to everyone who took part.’’

Jo Bucci, Managing Director of People’s Postcode Lottery and one of this year’s Dragons, said: “It’s been a wonderful experience being involved and it has been so rewarding to see all the teams progress and develop into young entrepreneurs.”

Dragons’ Glen will be recruiting teams for this year’s challenge which will start in August. To sign up or for more details email corporate@children1st.org.uk or call 0131 319 1111.

Run Edinburgh

Still time to enter Scotland’s BIGGEST Running Festival!

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Now in its 13th year, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest running festival with over 30,000 runners taking part every year. This year’s event takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May.

There’s still time to enter the 10K, 5K and team relay events with routes which showcase Scotland’s capital city at its very best, taking in panoramic views of the city including sights of Edinburgh Castle and the beautiful Holyrood Park.

The team relay then continues through East Lothian offering stunning views, huge crowd support and an unforgettable running experience – no matter what your goal.kidsWhat’s more, with two different junior race distances on offer for 6-12 year olds, the whole family can get involved!

The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is one of the biggest in the world, and it’s right here on your doorstep!

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen!

Entries close on Wednesday 6 May at 5pm.

Don’t miss out, enter NOW!

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Connor joins the Muirhouse Millennium A Team!

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Yet another young volunteer joins us from the council run Scheme, financially helping 16 & 17 into work or education and volunteering (writes James McGinty).

Young Connor joins our Young Team Chris Paul and Dale doing the many tasks that are required to run a successful Community Centre. Chris is pictured enjoying the morning sunshine and tending to the daffodils, maintaining a bright and cheerful garden for our community to enjoy!

Food conference follow-up tomorrow

Taking the next steps forward to tackle food poverty

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Pilton Community Health Project recently produced a report on December’s ‘Good Food for All’ conference which focused on food poverty in North Edinburgh.

http://pchp.org.uk/sites/default/files/resource/files/Good%20food%20for%20all%20final%20report.pdf

The report identifies a number of issues that we, as people living and working in the community, cannot solve ourselves.  We need action on policy issues

Particularly:

–          Living wages

–          Job creation and security

–          Social security and the punitive sanctions regime

–          Better recognition of the contribution that this local community makes towards improving its own food culture and access to affordable, fresh, healthy food and further support for this

–          The role of business in the provision of food.

You are invited to a meeting on Tuesday 28 April from 10 – 12 at Pilton Community Health Project to discuss how we might go about having our voices heard on these issues.

Please let me know if you are able to attend.
Anita Aggarwal (Community Development Manager)

Pilton Community Health Project

73 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, EH5 2PW

Telephone 0131 551 1671

anitaaggarwal@pchp.org.uk

www.pchp.org.uk

Postive parenting at Royston Wardieburn

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Positive Parenting Programme

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  • Are you the parent of a 3, 4, or 5 year old?
  • Do they hit, fight or argue a lot?
  • Do they find it difficult to make friends? 

Short courses are starting locally, offering support and help with behaviour goals for you and your child. Free crèches are provided. 

Want to find out more? 

Come along to a welcome morning on

Tuesday 28 April

anytime between 9.30-11am

Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

11 Pilton Drive North 

Free filled rolls and refreshments, and crèche! 

For more information call Sarah on 552 5700

email sarah.neal@ea.edin.sch.uk 

– or just turn up!

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Street League comes to North Edinburgh

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Street League, who use football to work with 16-24 year olds and help progress them into employment, run free employability courses for unemployed young people and a new Certificate Of Work Readiness Course starts in North Edinburgh today.

These courses are for 16-24 year olds, last for 12 weeks and offer:

• An opportunity to gain a recognised SQA qualification

• An 8 week work trial

• 1-1 employability support

• Improve personal development

• Develop fitness and football skills

The local course, which is running from Spartans Football Academy and Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, will be run by Danny Munro & Stuart Inglis. For further info or to make a referral contact Stuart on 07788312856, email stuart.inglis@streetleague.co.uk