Category: Muirhouse

Outdoor face to face adult education courses to resume at Craigroyston

Just to update you on the CEC Adult Education programme – we are about to launch our first face to face courses in over a year and are very excited to offer up our outdoor courses, starting from 10th May. 

The courses will be limited to a maximum of 8 people to make sure the tutor and learners are kept safe and so early booking is recommended. The tutors are friendly, welcoming and will ensure the courses boost skills for lifelong enjoyment, as well as being safe and fun. 

To find out more about each class and to book a place, please go to www.joininedinburgh.org

There is an added bonus of being outdoors because growing research is showing a real benefit of being out in nature, for mental and physical wellbeing.

In addition, birdsong is now considered to be one of the biggest factors in focusing the mind and stopping stressful anxiety. There is a link to hearing birdsong and feeling connected to nature as well as a sense of safety because the birds are all around (and would fly off in times of danger). 

Our fees are available at standard rate, concession for students and senior citizens and reduced for people receiving benefits. 

Just book online. If you’d like more information, feel free to email:

adult.education@ea.edin.sch.uk

There are 8 week and 5 week courses as well as several one-day Saturday or Sunday courses. 

Hope you can find something that appeals. 

Walks: Suburban Strolls – All – (11/5) – OUT63912MALL11/05/2021Tuesday10:00 – 12:00
Walks: Green Woodwork in the Woods – All – (11/5) – OUT62312MALL11/05/2021Tuesday10:00 – 12:00
Walks: Foraging – All – (11/5) – OUT61712MALL11/05/2021Tuesday13:00 – 15:00
Walks: Over 50s Walking Group – All – (12/5) – OUT63413MALL12/05/2021Wednesday10:00 – 12:00
Walks: Over 50s Walking Group – All – (12/5) – OUT63423MALL12/05/2021Wednesday10:00 – 12:00
Walks: Woodland Management & Tree ID – All – (13/5) – OUT64614MALL13/05/2021Thursday10:00 – 12:00
Craft: Carving a Wooden Spoon – All – (29/5) – OUT31486MALL29/05/2021Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Walks: Through Edinburgh’s Old & New Towns – All – (10/5) – OUT64211MALL10/05/2021Monday10:00 – 11:30
Art(PR): Sketchbook Adventures – All – (13/5) – OUT18714MALL13/05/2021Thursday10:00 – 12:00
Art(PR): Sketching Outdoors – Mixed Media – All – (13/5) – OUT19114MALL13/05/2021Thursday10:00 – 12:00
Wellbeing: Journalling Adventures with Plants – All – (13/5) – OUT64714MALL13/05/2021Thursday13:00 – 15:00
Walks: Old & New Towns – All – (14/5) – OUT63315MALL14/05/2021Friday10:00 – 12:00
Walks: Navigation – Low Level Hillwalking – Beginner – (5/6) – OUT63286JBEG05/06/2021Saturday09:30 – 16:30
Walks: Navigation – Hillwalking – Beginner – (6/6) – OUT63187JBEG06/06/2021Sunday09:30 – 16:30
Art(PR): Cityscapes – All – (11/5) – OUT11712MALL11/05/2021Tuesday14:00 – 15:30
Walks: Birdwatching – All – (12/5) – OUT61413MALL12/05/2021Wednesday10:30 – 12:30
Art(PR): Sketching the City in Watercolour, Pen & Pencil – All – (13/5) – OUT19314MALL13/05/2021Thursday10:30 – 12:00
Walks: Historical Walks in Royal Mile – All – (11/5) – OUT62512MALL11/05/2021Tuesday10:00 – 12:00
Walks: Edinburgh History Walks – All – (12/5) – OUT61513MALL12/05/2021Wednesday13:00 – 14:30
Walks: Historical Walks in Central Edinburgh – All – (13/5) – OUT62414MALL13/05/2021Thursday10:00 – 12:00
Photography Workshop: Edinburgh Old Town – All – (29/5) – OUT53986MALL29/05/2021Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Photography Workshop: in the Dean Village – All – (12/6) – OUT53886JALL12/06/2021Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Walks: History & Archaeology of Cammo Estate – All – (29/5) – OUT62686MALL29/05/2021Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Art(PR): Sketching in Saughton Park – All – (29/5) – OUT18986MALL29/05/2021Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Walks: History & Archaeology of Cammo Estate – All – (12/6) – OUT62686JALL12/06/2021Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Art(PR): Sketching Seascapes – All – (13/5) – OUT19214MALL13/05/2021Thursday11:00 – 13:00
Art(PR): Sketching Outdoors – All – (13/5) – OUT19014MALL13/05/2021Thursday14:00 – 16:00
Art(PR): Sketching in Leith – All – (12/6) – OUT18886JALL12/06/2021Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Walks: Foraging for Medicinal Plants – All – (12/6) – OUT61886JALL12/06/2021Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Tai Chi – All – (12/5) – OUT60313MALL12/05/2021Wednesday10:00 – 11:30
Art(PR): Sketching Outdoors – All – (14/5) – OUT19015MALL14/05/2021Friday15:00 – 17:00

FIONA HENDERSON 

Lifelong learning development officer for Adult Education 

Police Scotland: Taking a tough stand against antisocial youth?

Although the Meadows is not part of my policing command area, seeing the disgraceful scenes over the Easter weekend made it clear that a visible and robust police presence was required in green spaces in the north west of the city to deter this type of behaviour (writes Chief Inspector SARAH TAYLOR).

Although the Meadows is not part of my policing command area, seeing the disgraceful scenes unfold over the Easter Weekend made it clear to me that a visible and robust police presence was required in our green spaces within the North West of the city to deter this type of behaviour being replicated.

Communities living near to our own popular beauty spots such as Cramond, South Queensferry, Inverleith Park and Lauriston Castle can be reassured that targeted patrols are being conducted in these areas to ensure that every opportunity is made to disrupt and prevent such behaviours from taking place.

Officers will engage with the public, offer relevant advice if current COVID legislation is being breached and take appropriate enforcement action for any criminal offences we observe.

Please keep adhering to the existing Scottish government guidelines and help ensure the swiftest possible route out of lockdown.

You may all be aware that in the past few months we have received an increasing number of reports relating to criminality occurring on, and towards, Lothian Bus services across the city and a number of services have been temporarily suspended as a result.

Sadly, the North West has been one of the main areas where such instances have been reported. Officers have responded to incidents in Clermiston, Drumbrae and Drylaw where buses have been struck by objects.

Operation Proust aims to address these issues through joint community patrols with Lothian Buses, providing reassurance to drivers and members of the public, as well as speaking to youths about the dangers and consequences associated with this type of reckless behaviour.

We have now charged 30 young people in relation to these incidents. I would urge parents and guardians to speak to their children about the dangers associated with throwing objects at vehicles, as well as making sure they know where they are and what they are doing.

Sadly, this is not the only type of only antisocial behaviour we’ve experienced in the North West as of late.

Local residents in South Queensferry and Clermiston have been in touch to report a number of incidents of youth-related antisocial behaviour and as such we’ve carried out a range initiatives to identify those responsible, prevent further offences and divert youths away from getting involved in crime. We will share more about these initiatives and their progress via our social media channels.

Community safety remains an established priority and we continue to work with our partners including City of Edinburgh Council to combat antisocial behaviour in all its forms.

In addition to our commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour throughout the North West, we remain steadfast in our efforts to combat the harm caused by drugs within our local communities.

Over the past six weeks we have worked in partnership with relevant partners and other specialist resources across the Drylaw, Muirhouse and Pilton areas to target and disrupt those involved in drug supply.

Together, we have undertaken a range of enforcement and disruption activities that have resulted in various drug seizures being made, including the recovery of £25,000 of cannabis at one property.

The public continue to play a vital role in assisting investigations into drug crime and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns about drug-related activity, or has any information about those involved in drugs, to contact police on 101 or make an anonymous report to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

CI Sarah Taylor is Local Area Commander for North West Edinburgh.

Scran Van’s back on the road today

The Scran Van Easter Roadshow continues this week with stops at:

LIFT / MUIRHOUSE MILLENNIUM CENTRE, Muirhouse Medway: Monday 12 – 1.30pm

SHE SCOTLAND, Muirhouse Park: Tuesday 4 – 6pm

GOODTREES NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, Moredunvale Place Wednesday 12 – 3pm.

‘No one is untouchable’ – but less than five years for ‘significant’ North Edinburgh drugs pair

A man and a woman have today (Thursday, 8 April) been sentenced for the supply of Class A and Class B drugs in North Edinburgh.

Moses Irungu (40) was sentenced to four and half years in prison, and Nontuthuzelo Halana (44) was sentenced to 8 months, at the High Court in Aberdeen following an intelligence led operation that led to the seizure of over £350,000 worth of controlled drugs being taken off the streets.

The operation began in May 2020, during when officers searched properties in Edinburgh on Pilton Drive North and Steads Place in Leith. Twenty-two kilograms of amphetamine, two kilograms of heroin and £10,000 cash were recovered. 

Irungu was subsequently arrested in connection.

A further search at a property in Ferry Gait Crescent in Muirhouse in June 2020 led to the recovery of items including mixing agent, crack cocaine and over £4,000 cash.

Halana was also traced at this address and arrested in connection with this and the previous seizures.

Both previously appeared at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, 1 March, 2021 where they pled guilty to drug supply offences.

Detective Inspector Gary Reid from the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit said: “We welcome the conviction and today’s sentencing of Irungu and Halana for their involvement in the supply of controlled drugs.

“This intelligence led operation resulted in over £350,000 worth of controlled drugs being seized. We would like to send a clear message to anyone who is involved in the supply of drugs onto the streets of Scotland that if you expect to profit from other people’s misery, expect to be targeted by law enforcement.

“It’s clear Irungu and Halana were operating at a significant level in the drugs supply chain and bringing offenders to court, recovering illegal substances and disrupting the supply chain is our highest priority. No one is untouchable.

“The public continue to play a vital role in assisting our investigations into drug related activity and anyone with any concerns about drugs, or who has information about those involved in the drugs, should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make an anonymous report to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Art Buds outdoor art sessions for children in Muirhouse

North Edinburgh Arts and Art Buds Collective will shortly be offering outdoor art sessions for children aged 3-5 years and 6-9 years old, living in the Muirhouse area.

The classes will focus on creative processes inspired by nature, and will be led by Art Buds artists and educators. Classes are free of charge and children attend without parents or carers.

You can visit Art Bud Collective’s website to learn more about what they do:

 www.artbudscollective.com

To help Art Buds and North Edinburgh Arts plan the sessions, we would like to ask you five quick questions. It will take 1-2 minutes to complete this survey.

Complete the survey!

All responses will be held confidentially and your personal information will be kept safely in line with the current Data Protection regulations. We will not share your information with any third parties.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We read every response and we really appreciate your time and feedback!

Lauriston Farm project looking for local people to get involved

Do you live in Muirhouse, Pilton or Drylaw? Would you like to be in our advisory group?

We are looking for people from the Muirhouse, Pilton and Drylaw areas to join the advisory group for the Lauriston Farm project.

The project seeks to transforming an existing farm into an urban food production and community hub that benefits, supports and regenerates the environment and all those connected to it.

The group will meet once a month to give input, insight, thoughts and advice on different aspects of the farm project as it progresses. 

In terms of time commitment, there will be an introductory meeting in late March and monthly meetings thereafter. (maximum one 2hr meeting per month).

If you would be interested in joining the group please e-mail:

edinburghagroecology@gmail.com

Muirhouse: Take part in The Local Conversation

Our 2021 Survey is now live!

The Local Conversation in Muirhouse 2021: Priorities and action for the Local Conversation Project

The Local Conversation in Muirhouse is a group of local residents that have come together to make Muirhouse the best place it can be.

Our neighbourhood vision is:

Muirhouse is a beautiful place, where no one gets left behind and a healthy community thrives:

– Muirhouse is a place to belong where people know the history and feel part of their community.
– Muirhouse is a place where no one gets left behind and our elders are included and respected.
– Muirhouse is a beautiful place that we are proud to live in and take care of.
– Muirhouse is a place with opportunities and activities for our young people.

As with most people and organisations, this lockdown period has provided an opportunity to reflect on our work and really think about how to move forward.

Please answer the survey questions to help us get a better understanding of your priorities and how you or someone you know might like to be involved.

This project belongs to the people of Muirhouse and we have a really great opportunity to work together to create the change you want to see.

Please click the link to help us get a better understanding of your priorities for Muirhouse and how you or someone you know might like to be involved!

https://docs.google.com/…/1UnvtK…/edit…