Cadenza Spring Serenade in support of Kindred
Date: Saturday 11th May 2024
Time: 7.30 pm
Tickets: £12 (Children free) available on
Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cadenza-spring-serenade-tickets-862646728587?aff=ebdssbdestsearch or on the door
Venue: Inverleith St Serf’s Parish Church, 280 Ferry Road, EH5 3NP
One of Edinburgh’s leading mixed voice choirs, Cadenza, celebrates sunny days, starry nights and air filled with birdsong, in works by Ravel, Elgar, Saint-Saens and more …
Therapy dogs in schools are working wonders across Scotland – not least at Fettes College.
The Edinburgh school recently introduced its first four-legged member of staff, who took up a new role at the beginning of the summer term to help improve student wellbeing and reduce anxiety levels.
Two-year-old Fidra is no stranger to Fettes College, having grown up with over 50 girls in the school’s College West Boarding House. She recently qualified as a therapy dog after being assessed by Therapet®, which is run by Canine Concern Scotland Trust.
Therapet® is a voluntary service that allows assessed and registered dogs and owners to provide pet therapy to places including hospitals, care homes, hospices, and schools. Studies have shown that therapy dogs help humans to release endorphins – the happy hormone – and so can reduce stress and anxiety levels.
As well as providing emotional support, therapy dogs also help schoolchildren build confidence with activities like reading and speaking in front of their classmates.
Mel Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, Canine Concern Scotland: “Our Therapets® have been supporting people around Scotland for 36 years, so the benefits of human and animal interaction are not new and can be positively lifechanging.
“Central to the visits is the wellbeing of each Therapet® and we have strict policies in place to ensure that our Therapets® do not become over-tired or stressed, particularly in busy school environments.
“Fidra has a unique knowledge and love of the school, and we’re looking forward to hearing how her visits progress and the benefit that the school community receives from these visits.”
Sue Bruce, Head of Wellbeing at Fettes College, said: “Research has shown the endless benefits of therapy animals in educational settings. Dogs are excellent listeners, which is a huge help when it comes to building up confidence in young people.”
Fidra will support students in both Fettes’ Prep and Senior school. As well as helping teach students about caring for animals, Fidra will be available for walks in Fettes’ grounds, and will also be on hand in the medical centre and in the classroom to provide support.
Fettes College student, Isla H, said: “Fidra is an enthusiastic and loveable dog, so I’m never scared to go up and play with her.
“She always looks like she has a little smile on her face, and she is so welcoming.”
Sue continued: “With her calming presence and affectionate nature, we’re sure Fidra will serve as a valuable resource in promoting emotional wellness among students and staff, provided her favourite treat – sausages – are in abundance.”
Hop on over to the Botanics this weekend to join in with our Easter Trail!
Set off on a hunt for the Golden Egg, discovering different animals and their eggs on your journey to help the Botanics bunny.
Now open daily until Sun 14 Apr, find out more:
SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES FOR UNPAID CARERS AND THOSE THEY CARE FOR
A 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into an assault on board a bus at Inverleith Gardens, Edinburgh.
The incident took place around 4.20pm on Saturday, 9 December, 2023.
The man has been released on an undertaking and is expected to appear at court at a later date.
Constable Rachael McIntyre said: “I would like to thank the public for their assistance with our enquiries into this incident.”
Police issue CCTV appeal following assault on board bus at Inverleith
Police Scotland have released images of a man they wish to speak to who may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault which took place on board a number 9 bus on Saturday, 9 December, 2023.
The incident on the took place whilst the bus was at Inverleith Gardens at around 4:20pm.
The man is described as white, slim build, brown hair and facial hair and aged between 25 to 30 years old. He was wearing a dark grey suit with a purple tie.
Constable Rachael McIntyre said: “We are keen to speak to this man, who may be able to assist us with our enquiries. I would encourage him or anyone who may recognise him to contact us as soon as possible”.
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 2431 of 9 December, 2023.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
The world of plants takes centre stage at this year’s ‘Christmas at the Botanics’ opening this evening, Thursday 16 November with new installations and a reimagined route around the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
The illuminated after-dark trail runs for 37 nights on selected evenings during November and December, weaving through 72 acres of the Botanics. Visitors are invited to enjoy awe-inspiring plant-inspired installations of up to 2,000 White Roses, a grove of colourful Pampas and a spectacular Rainbow Hedge.
A fantastic night out for friends and family, visitors will also enjoy firm festive favourites including Christmas Cathedral, a tunnel of thousands of twinkling lights, and Santa who is on hand to greet everyone along the way.
This year, with the introduction of off-peak tickets, it is the most affordable, accessible and inclusive trail yet. Profits from ticket sales support the Botanics’ plant research and conservation efforts in Scotland and beyond.
New installations for 2023:
• Crocus Lawn: Like the familiar spring-time flowers, these one-metre-high crocuses are bursting with light and colour.
• Light A Wish: These suspended lights celebrate the moment when dandelion seeds disperse.
• Neon Flowers: Inspired by the world of natural light, giant glowing flowers sparkle against the night sky.
• Rainbow Hedge: The Botanics’ 165-metre beech hedge is awash with the colours of the rainbow.
• White Roses: 2,000 illuminated white roses will be displayed in spectacular style by the Rock Garden and East Gate.
• Inverleith House Show: A fun, animation projected onto the façade of Inverleith House is inspired by plants, from holly and ivy to mistletoe and vines, and from sage to thyme.
Raoul Curtis-Machin, Director of Horticulture and Visitor Experience at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, says: “Christmas at the Botanics is a fantastic way of introducing our visitors to the Garden landscape after dark, a chance to experience what might be familiar from a whole new perspective, and to enjoy a spectacular and fun trail.
“I’m delighted that this year’s trail is inspired by all things botanical, acknowledging the amazing conservation work undertaken by the Garden around the world and our vision to build a positive future for plants, people and the planet.”
Christmas at the Botanics is one of eleven outdoor illuminated trails staged across the UK by leading events promoter Raymond Gubbay Limited, a division of Sony Music. Christmas at the Botanics is presented in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and creative producer Culture Creative.
Over 90% of the lights used for Christmas at the Botanics are LED and the trail designers are skilled at working in environmentally sensitive ways in heritage and landscape settings.
Tickets for this year’s show are available to buy now. Attendees are encouraged to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For further ticket information, pricing and timings, visit www.rbge.org.uk/christmas.
For more details visit https://mychristmastrails.co.uk/ and follow @mychristmastrails on Facebook and Instagram.
A free community cricket programme is giving young people from Edinburgh’s disadvantaged communities a safe space to play cricket and learn life skills.
The Wicketz programme was established to help break down the barriers faced by 8 to 19-year-olds living in areas with high levels of deprivation, through cricket. It was founded by the Lord’s Taverners charity, which exists to empower young people facing the challenges of inequality. Wicketz also aims to develop vital life skills for its participants by delivering workshops that focus on social issues most relevant to the areas each Wicketz project is delivered in.
On 16 and 23 October 2023, Fettes College provided its sports hall to the Edinburgh Wicketz project which enabled participants to take part in their first ever hard ball cricket sessions. Over the two days, 33 young people took part in the training.
The sessions, which are delivered by Cricket Scotland, allow young people of any gender to learn the key skills of cricket and give the game a go. The sessions combine cricket coaching and competition with workshops that are specially designed to improve the participants’ wellbeing, life skills and social integration.
Mohammad Afzal, Edinburgh Wicketz Development Officer, said: “We are so grateful to Fettes College for loaning us its fantastic sports hall for the Edinburgh sessions. It was amazing to be able to give the participants the opportunity to use the sports facilities Fettes has and to encourage more people to get involved in the sport.
“Cricket can serve as a valuable tool for educating young people on physical fitness, teamwork and communications skills, as well as improving character development and allowing for personal growth, helping young people build life skills that will serve them well in various aspects of their lives.
“The impact of Wicketz has been immense in Edinburgh.”
Mark Appleson, Director of Sport at Fettes College said: “We were pleased to host the Wicketz programme’s first ever hard-ball cricket sessions over the last couple of weeks.
“What the programme does for underprivileged children across the UK is incredible, and provides them with an outlet to learn new skills, make friends and improve their wellbeing. It was great to see people taking part and having fun.”
Colin Crichton, Chair of the Lord’s Taverners in Scotland said: “Everyone involved in the Lord’s Taverners in Scotland thank the College for its support and speed in implementing the opportunity to use their incredible facilities.
“This has been a wonderful opportunity for Edinburgh’s Wicketz participants to play the game in an environment they would not normally be able to access.”
Wicketz sessions take place weekly in Edinburgh, with the third hub launching in early 2024. To find out how to get involved, visit:
www.lordstaverners.org/programme-information/edinburgh-wicketz/.
Today Broughton High will be hosting the formal unveiling of the brand new memorial plaque and sculpture erected in honour of the memory of five High School students – Leif Rohde, Paul Taylor, Billy Feachen, Carol McGowan and Melody Mak – who sadly lost their lives together in a tragic road accident on Queensferry Road on 13 March 1990.
The plaque was designed and commissioned by relatives of those young people. There are 5 daffodils to represent each student, complementing the 5 memorial trees that were planted by the sculpture & plaque after the accident.
The unveiling marks the conclusion of a project that has been years in the planning.
Broughton HS Parent Council
Forth and Inverleith VSF on Sep 28, 2023 10:00 AM (Zoom link and agenda below)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84343600722?pwd=V05yVHpPTnhLRGp0Wk1WTkhuMVhnUT09
Meeting ID: 843 4360 0722
Passcode: 801341
Agenda:
Edinburgh is hosting the UCI World Cycling Championships 2023 Men’s Elite Road Race tomorrow morning – Sunday 6 August 2023.
We will have temporary restrictions on
along the route, which spans from Holyrood Park to the Queensferry Bridge.
We may need to adjust these timings depending on the event timings.
These roads will be closed from 11:59pm on August 5 to 3pm on 6 August:
These roads will be closed from 11:59pm on August 5 to 1:45pm on 6 August:
These roads will be closed from 11:59pm on August 5 to 11:15am on 6 August:
These roads will be closed from 11:59pm on August 5 to 12 noon on 6 August:
The following roads will be closed from 8:00am to 9:45am on 6 August:
The following roads will be closed from 9:00am to 9:45am on 6 August:
These roads will be closed from 9:10am to 9:45am on 6 August:
These roads will be closed from 9:15am to 9:50am on 6 August:
These roads will be closed from 9:20 to 9:55am on 6 August:
These roads will be closed from 9:40am to 10am on 6 August:
These roads will be closed from 9:40am to 10:40am on 6 August:
On Sunday 6 August, traffic will be held at the junctions with the race route for up to 10 minutes while the race passes. Once the final support vehicle passes, traffic will be able to flow as normal.
The timings may change slightly to fit with the event as it passes through Edinburgh.
Please note that these planned restrictions and closures may be subject to change.
