It’s dedicated team of 41 Armed Forces veterans hand assemble more than five million poppies and 12,000 wreaths every year – but now Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory (LHPF) can add another feather to its cap after becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer. Continue reading Poppy Factory becomes Living Wage Employer
The team behind an innovative project which helps older people benefit from cycling is to receive additional Scottish Government support. Officials will work with Cycling Without Age to ensure it has the funds and expertise needed to allow the scheme to be rolled out across the country. Continue reading Cycling Without Age to be rolled (wheeled?) out across Scotland
With the summer holidays in full swing garden projects are a wonderful way for adults and children to get outside in the fresh air, and positively direct pent-up energy into something meaningful and constructive. Continue reading Kids: get green fingered this summer!
A group of young performers from Edinburgh turned their dreams into reality for a once-in-a-lifetime performance in the iconic pre-parade at Disneyland® Paris last month. Continue reading Edinburgh students perform at Disneyland Paris celebrations
Lucky for some – acceptances up 13 per cent
A record number of students from Scotland’s most disadvantaged areas have successfully gained a place at university according to UCAS statistics published yesterday. Continue reading Record number of students from deprived areas get in to University
Scottish Government moves to make funerals more affordable
A 10-point plan to help people struggling with debt to manage funeral costs has been set out by Equalities Secretary Angela Constance. Continue reading Funeral Poverty: Government commits to Ten Point Plan
