And they’re off!

Fundraiser for youth group’s Leadership Academy

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MYDG are hosting a race night on Friday 10th June at Leith Dockers club 7pm start, in aid of our leadership academy. We are hoping to raise funds for their final year end trip as some of the group are moving on. Continue reading And they’re off!

Dementia Cafe for North Edinburgh Arts?

TWO CONSULTATION SESSIONS NEXT WEEK

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There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been carers, those who are currently carers, those who will be carers and those who will need carers’ – Rosalynn Carter, former US First Lady

West Pilton Gardens Social Worker Centre is looking to open a new Dementia Cafe in North Edinburgh Arts Centre (off Pennywell Road, beside Muirhouse Library).

We are holding two meetings where we want to hear what you want from the Cafe. We would like people with dementia and their families, their carers, ex-carers, friends and neighbours, etc. to come along and participate in the consultation.

This is an opportunity for your voices to be heard and to be part of an exciting new project in your community.

If you would like to know more, please spread the word and come to:

North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Pennywell Court

on TUESDAY 24 MAY 10am – 12 noon

or SATURDAY 28 MAY 10am – 12 noon

Volunteers will be there to show you where to go

Teas and coffees available

Children welcome

Countdown to super sportsday at Spartans

Going for gold at Spartans Olympics

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Spartans Community Football Academy are hosting a Sportsday for local primary schools on Wednesday 25 May. This will be the third year of this annual event and Granton, Craigroyston, Pirniehall, St David’s and Flora Stevenson P7s will all take part. Continue reading Countdown to super sportsday at Spartans

May fairs and fun days

Lots of local community events taking place today:

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The Old Kirk & Muirhouse Parish Church are holding a Table Top Sale in the church hall in Pennywell Gardens from 10am – midday

Newhaven Parish Church is holding a Plant Sale from 10am – noon

Davidsons Mains Primary School’s May Fair is on from 10am – 1pm

and Royston Wardieburn Community Centre’s Fun Day runs from 10am – 2pm

Tomorrow: Be inspired!

THURSDAY 12 MAY 10am – 12 noon

Join the Timebank Temptations at North Edinburgh ArtsVAWeek-2016

 

Tenants get the keys to their new homes in Pennywell

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City council Housing Convener Councillor Cammy Day met with tenants for a tour of the newest completed homes at the award-winning Pennywell site yesterday. The new tenants were viewing the block and meeting their Grieve Crescent neighbours for the first time.

Continue reading Tenants get the keys to their new homes in Pennywell

Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors

From Leith to Inverleith: A glorious stone-by-stone reconstruction for new generations to enjoy

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The Botanic Cottage at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh opened its doors to its first visitors – local school pupils, volunteers with an edible gardening project and even a former resident of the building – yesterday. Continue reading Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors

Sing a song to inspire with the Timebank Temptations

Join the Timebank Temptations on Thursday morning

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The Timebank Temptations, founded by the North Edinburgh Timebank, will bring joy to North Edinburgh this Thursday in celebration of Voluntary Arts Week – and they want YOU to join them! Continue reading Sing a song to inspire with the Timebank Temptations

Einstein comes to Muirhouse!

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Muirhouse Library welcomed a distinguished guest yesterday when artist Hans Clausen unveiled a billboard poster of  Albert Einstein, with his quote: ‘The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library’. The public art is the first in a series to be created by the Arcadeum project team. Continue reading Einstein comes to Muirhouse!