Share your views on the regeneration of Muirhouse Shopping Centre and the surrounding environment. The city council’s consultation team will be back at the Shopping Centre today from midday – 3pm. Have a look at the plans and make your comments!
Day: October 14, 2016
Cash for schools to close attainment gap
More than a hundred secondary schools will receive up to £11.5 million for projects to close the attainment gap, Deputy First Minister John Swinney confirmed yesterday. In Edinburgh Castlebrae Community High School, Wester Hailes Education Centre, Holyrood High School and Craigroyston Community High School will benefit from the funding. Continue reading Cash for schools to close attainment gap
Have your say on our benefits system
Hi folks,
I am writing to invite you/your group to take part in a local consultation event about Social Security in Scotland. The event will take place in Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre on Wednesday 26th October from 10 – 12.30. Continue reading Have your say on our benefits system
Demarco exhibition opens at Granton Campus
Edinburgh arts patron Professor Richard Demarco has opened an exhibition of his work charting his collaboration with German legend Joseph Beuys, at Edinburgh College. The project aims to benefit art and design students at the college by giving them insight into the collaborative processes between top artists.
Continue reading Demarco exhibition opens at Granton Campus
Jump into self-confidence
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a new pre-school class, ‘Jump and Dive’ designed specifically for 3-5 year olds. Continue reading Jump into self-confidence
Clubbing it up in Muirhouse
Muirhouse Community Centre has added two more clubs for children (P1-P3 and P3- P4) writes JAMES McGINTY.
This with all the other children’s work, the total number we cater for is 160 per week. Here is a photo of the new Primary 3 – 4 Group with Leaders Peter Airlie (Centre Manager), C.L.D.’s Alan Hosey and centre volunteers Chris.
Edinburgh carers invited to join the conversation
Carers living in Edinburgh are invited to join the conversation at weekly Carer Conversation Cafés hosted by local carer organisation VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian). Continue reading Edinburgh carers invited to join the conversation
Eat Taiwan!
In celebration of the Taiwanese community’s long history of hospitality and friendship with Scotland, the Edinburgh-Taiwanese community is bringing together a showcase of tasty Taiwanese street food and dynamic culture at the 2016 Edinburgh Taiwanese Food & Culture Fair – Eat Taiwan. The event takes place tomorrow at Southside Community Centre. Continue reading Eat Taiwan!
Heart condition? Get the flu jab!
One third of people hospitalised last winter had heart condition
People with heart conditions and other underlying health conditions are being urged to get their flu vaccination as early as possible this winter to protect themselves from an unpredictable virus. Continue reading Heart condition? Get the flu jab!
Council tenants: have your say!
City of Edinburgh Council tenants’ views are being sought on the Housing Service’s five year improvement plan and 2017/18 budget.