Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday 25 May at 7pm in the North Local Office on West Pilton Gardens. Continue reading Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday
Category: Pilton
Ben Macpherson sworn in as Northern Leith MSP
First surgery details announced
New MSP Ben McPherson was sworn in as the new member for Edinburgh Northern & Leith MSP yesterday, one of five new Edinburgh constituency MSPs voted in last week. Continue reading Ben Macpherson sworn in as Northern Leith MSP
Tomorrow: Be inspired!
THURSDAY 12 MAY 10am – 12 noon
Join the Timebank Temptations at North Edinburgh Arts
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
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
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
Local schools to stay closed until after summer holidays
Council confirms local schools will be closed for months
Parents and carers worst fears were realised with the announcement this afternoon that local primary schools Craigroyston, Forthview, Pirniehall and St Davids are to remain closed until after the summer holidays. Rowanfield, too, will stay shut until August. Continue reading Local schools to stay closed until after summer holidays
Warning: bogus workmen operating in North Edinburgh
An important message from the Police to all residents in North Edinburgh:
I am looking to try and spread the word regarding bogus workmen who have seemingly arrived in the north of Edinburgh recently. They are often targeted premises where the occupants are elderly and live alone.
This particular “bogus” initiative involves 2 males knocking at the door stating that there is a roof tile missing etc, and this can be fixed for £800.00.
They then suggest they carry out a survey in the attic and one of the males goes up into the attic space and bring down a piece of rotten wood with them claiming that it has come from the roof. They then offer to take a deposit of a few hundred pounds to cover the cost of the materials, and if they don’t have the cash then they request a visa card and that money is withdrawn from an ATM.
Please note that the males do not have any ID and their van is not marked. It is the usual white panel van.
If you could possibly pass this on to your email groups and ask them to
spread the word in a bid to stop these people taking advantage of our
elderly residents that would be much appreciated. I will going to attend
groups in the coming weeks to also pass this message on face to face.
Kindest regards
PC Emily Grimwood – E0479
Inverleith Community Officer
Pilton Retreat safe … for now
Stay of execution for Ratho haven
Pilton Retreat has been spared – for now. The community resource at Ratho has received one year’s support – but must use that time to explore other sources of funding. Continue reading Pilton Retreat safe … for now
Help! Craigie’s adult students are homeless!
Craigroyston Community High School’s adult learners are looking for a new home. Course organisers are urgently seeking temporary accomodation for mature students’ classes – and the courses start next week!
Continue reading Help! Craigie’s adult students are homeless!
PYCP receives £2000 from STV Children’s Appeal
Pilton Youth and Children’s Project (PYCP) has received £2,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal to boost financial support for the local project. Continue reading PYCP receives £2000 from STV Children’s Appeal