Over sixty of Edinburgh’s most inspring volunteers are to be honoured by Frank Ross, Rt. Hon. Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, at a special awards ceremony tomorrow during #VolunteersWeekScotland. Among them are local heroes from North Edinburgh’s Knit and Natter group and MAD (that’s Mums and Dads) cook Sean Fitzharris. Continue reading Edinburgh’s inspiring volunteers to take centre stage
A local tenants and residents association has been short-listed for an award at next month’s Tenants Information Service (TIS) Annual Excellence Awards. Tenants and Residents in Muirhouse & Friends of West Pilton (TRIM & FOWP) are finalists in the tenants and residents organisation of the year category and have been invited to attend the TIS National Excellence Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner in Glasgow on 10th June. Continue reading Tenants and Residents up for National Excellence award
Nomination success for hit show ‘Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour’
Two Edinburgh Napier graduates will be mixing it with the best of British theatre this weekend after being nominated for an Olivier Award. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier graduates up for an Olivier
A local Security Supervisor’s strong leadership skills and commitment to safety has earned him the prestigious British Security Industry Association (BSIA) Regional Security Personnel Award for ‘Best Use of Technology’ in Scotland. Continue reading Safety conscious Security Supervisor wins respected industry accolade
Leading Scottish craft brewer, Stewart Brewing, is celebrating the win of a prestigious national accolade after their popular beer Jack Back earned a Gold Award at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) National Independent Beer Awards. Continue reading Gold for Jack Back beer
Lord Provost’s Inspiring Volunteering Achievement Awards 2017 – Nominations Now OPEN
Is there an individual or even a group within your organisation that deserves an Inspiring Volunteering Achievement Award? Then why not consider nominating them. We want to recognise and celebrate as many volunteers as possible! Continue reading Nominate inspiring volunteers now
Its 100-year-career boasts sell out shows from the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash and Ella Fitzgerald – but the real stars of the Usher Hall can be found off stage. Staff at Edinburgh’s flagship music venue are celebrating a 5* review for the sixth year in a row from Scotland’s national tourism body, VisitScotland. The grading cements the Usher Hall’s status as the only 5* concert hall in Scotland. Continue reading Five star Usher Hall is out of this world!
A devoted pensioner who became her husband’s 24-hour carer after a stroke left him with a life changing brain injury has been named runner-up in the Carer of the Year national awards. Penicuik pensioner Janet Malcolm was recognised at an annual awards ceremony organised by Headway, the brain injury association, at London’s Dorchester Hotel last Friday. Continue reading National award for caring Janet
Hairdressing legend Charlie Miller OBE was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fellowship for British Hairdressing at it’s annual Luncheon & Awards at London’s Dorchester Hotel this week. The latest honour makes it a remarkable ‘hat-trick’, with Charlie having previously received both the ‘Fellow with Honours’ and ‘Fellow with Distinction’ awards. Continue reading Lifetime achievement award for Charlie Miller
‘The final award for Our Space – voted for by the general public – at #MakingSpace2016 is won by … Muirhouse Avenue Play Space!’ Continue reading Centipede success: it’s child’s play!
