Over 200 visitors attended granton:hub’s Open Weekend – keen to try their hand at a wide-range of workshops and activities, whilst finding out more about the history of the area and what the group has planned for the future. Continue reading More than 200 people attend granton:hub Open Weekend
NHS 24 is marking its 15th Anniversary as figures reveal the service has taken more than 20 million calls from the public since it opened in 2002. Continue reading NHS 24 celebrates 15 years service by hitting the 20 million-call mark
Dear Editor
The outgoingCity of Ediburgh Council received many justified Brickbats for some policy decisions. They also deserve Bouquets for others, for example:-
Planting new trees in the spaces where very old trees have had to be removed all along the dual carriage
of Muirhouse & Silverknowes Parkway, for All of us now and future generations to see their beauty.
The second bouquet is for the decision to restrict vehicle speed in the City to a sensible limit for the benefit
of all who live and work here. The only people who are put out are those who think it is their right to drive as they wish regardless of the danger to others.
Well done the Council!
Tony Delahoy (by email)
ROOST bird box auction this afternoon
Get along to the Custom Lane in Leith’s Commercial Street this afternoon, snap up a beautiful bird box and support a brilliant local charity into the bargain!
ROOST project’s bird boxes will go under the hammer this afternoon with all proceeds going to support the work of North Edinburgh Arts. Fun starts at 12.30with the live public auction at 2pm.
Artist Lindsday Perth, who dreamed up the ROOST idea, said: “Finally we are here, the ROOST Birdhouse Auction. Preparations are underway, getting the birdhouses ready, working with the awesome venue, Custom Lane, to make this one happening event! .
“So this what is happening and when on Sunday May 7:
12:30pm – Silent Bid closes for birdhouses 0-50, winning bids announced @ 1pm
2pm – LIVE AUCTION starts for birdhouses 51 – 100.
Bids will start at £4 and increase £1. Cash and cheques accepted. I fully expect a full on brawl between bidders!
“There will be several cases of Paolozzi beer, juice, sunshine and all for a good cause. Monies are going to North Edinburgh Arts maker and crafts groups, several of which have recently lost funding. These groups are vital in supporting the community and drawing people towards place, identity, creativity and a feeling of civic pride.”
Go on … you know you want one!
Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh, located on South Maybury, is set to host the return of legendary local band Fags ‘n’ Matches, over fifty years after their first performance at the venue, which was known then as the Maybury Roadhouse. Continue reading Still smokin’ after all those years: Fags’n’Matches back at the Maybury!
