Wintry launch at Botanics for nation healthcare campaign

Health Secretary Shona Robison met with schoolchildren to highlight the importance of being prepared for seasonal illnesses at the winter-clad Royal Botanic Garden today. During the event, Ms Robison  encouraged everyone to take a few simple steps to ensure they can take care of themselves and their families and have a healthy festive period. Continue reading Wintry launch at Botanics for nation healthcare campaign

Granton & District CC produce first newsletter

Granton and District Community Council have produced their first newsletter. CC secretary Mizan Rahman launched the four-page edition at Monday’s monthly meeting in Royston Wardieburn Community Centre and he is now looking for feedback on the new publication. Continue reading Granton & District CC produce first newsletter

MP’s fingers crossed for Friends of Starbank Park

Deidre Brock MP has congratulated Friends of Starbank Park on being shortlisted for the Friends Group of the Year Award – the only Scottish park on the shortlist. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Lords Cricket Ground tonight. Continue reading MP’s fingers crossed for Friends of Starbank Park

New guidance calls for clearer date labels to cut food waste

Simpler, clearer date labelling and storage advice for consumers, could help Scots cut the 170,000 tonnes of food thrown away from Scotland’s homes every year due to ‘not being used in time’. That’s the message from Zero Waste Scotland and Food Standards Scotland, who have welcomed new guidance for the food and drink industry. Continue reading New guidance calls for clearer date labels to cut food waste

“An opportunity to make history”: Cyrenians appoint Manager for Social Bite Village

Homelessness and inclusion charity Cyrenians have appointed a Manager for the Social Bite Village. Kathy Hoyle says she is ‘thrilled to be managing such an exciting and innovative project’. Continue reading “An opportunity to make history”: Cyrenians appoint Manager for Social Bite Village