Category: West Pilton

Ama-zing Harmonies celebrate first anniversary with Easter event

The Ama-zing Harmonies group celebrated their one year anniversary at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre on Monday evening. Marking the occasion, founder and organiser Ama Shallangwa told supporters and guests: “I have lived in this community for over 13 years. I must say there is very much I have gained from this community. Continue reading Ama-zing Harmonies celebrate first anniversary with Easter event

North Edinburgh’s good neighbours commended at awards ceremony

North Edinburgh trio go the extra mile to support their neighbours

Neighbours who go that extra mile have been thanked at the City of Edinburgh Council’s second Good Neighbour Awards for their commitment to making the lives of their neighbours better and improving their local community.  Continue reading North Edinburgh’s good neighbours commended at awards ceremony

Self Defense(?) in West Pilton

Living Rent Edinburgh

Come along and learn how we help our members fight to get their problems taken care of. People often think that nothing can be done about the often terrible conditions they find themselves in, we want to help people realize they can. By taking matters into their own hands and collectively organizing, we can make changes happen. This workshop is a place to practice doing just that.

Today 2 – 5pm at PCA Office on Ferry Road Drive

Climate Challenge cash bonanza for local projects

Granton Parish Church, North Edinburgh Arts, Leith Cops in Pots and ELREC are among fourteen city projects to share grants totalling £15.3 million in the latest round of Climate Challenge Funding. The initiative supporting action to combat climate change has now helped in excess of 1,000 projects – and provided more than £100 million funding over the past decade. Continue reading Climate Challenge cash bonanza for local projects

Derby Days: Edinburgh College students run football fundraiser for mental health charity

Not one but two Edinburgh derbies this weekend. Hibs face Hearts tonight at Easter Road – but Events Management students from Edinburgh College are also hosting a charity football game at Spartans Football Club on Sunday (11 March)! Continue reading Derby Days: Edinburgh College students run football fundraiser for mental health charity