Young carers rock!

06 JUN young carers benefit

VOCAL and Edinburgh bands Ayakara, The Sunts and Whitehill Grove support a benefit gig for young carers on Thurs 15th June at the Mash House to mark Carers’ Week.

Doors open at 7pm and the gig is open to anyone 14 years and over.

Come along and rock with us – tickets are just £6 (£3 for young carers) and are available here or from the VOCAL Edinburgh Carer Centre.

Millennium Centre sponsored walk to support summer playscheme

Yes, it’s that time of year again when we ask the community ( individuals, organisations and groups) to take part in our Sponsored Walk – either by taking part themselves or by making a donation to give our kids a great three weeks of fun and travel (writes James McGinty). 

Continue reading Millennium Centre sponsored walk to support summer playscheme

Ross Fountain restoration gets underway

Work has begun to restore Edinburgh’s A-listed Ross Fountain to its former glory. After initial inspections, the cast-iron feature will be removed piece by piece this summer from West Princes Street Gardens before being repaired and returned next Spring. Continue reading Ross Fountain restoration gets underway