Day: June 15, 2012

Olympic Reflections

 

The North Neighbourhood Olympic Torch Project came to a dramatic finale on the 30 May when participants took part in a Mini Olympians final event at Bangholm (writes Ricky Karoyan). Pupils were split into countries before taking part in various Olympic sports – from athletics to martial arts – and competing to win gold!  Pupils were awarded prizes based on effort and being a good player in keeping with the Olympic values.

The torch started it’s journey at Craigroyston Primary on Tuesday 21 February.  The torch was then delivered to St Davids and ended up at Lorne Primary on the 21 May.   As the torch travelled from school to school the pupils got to experience one of the Olympic sports, whilst also sharing the experience with a neighbouring school.  They even got to meet some Team GB Olympians, such as hockey player Graham Moodey) and athlete Lynsey Sharp, who visited schools in their Olympic Games kit!  This project involved P3’s from 11 schools from across North Edinburgh.

The activities experienced were hockey, basketball, judo, athletics, Paralympics events, handball, taekwondo, seated volleyball, fencing and boccia.

The pupils had a great time and learned lots of exciting new sports and skills with neighbouring schools.  Active Schools were really impressed with the effort that the classes put into their class presentations and their flag and mini torch making.

A special thanks to all the schools who supported this project and for their enthusiasm and energy.  Also a big thanks to Telford College who delivered our final festival, bringing lots of energy and excitement to the event. Lets hope our mini Olympians are future Olympic athletes in the making!

Ricky Karoyan

Active Schools Coordinator, Craigroyston Cluster

D Mains and Silverknowes Association AGM

Davidsons Mains and Silverknowes Association are holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 19 June at 7.30pm in Holy Cross Church Hall on Quality Street.

The meeting offers an opportunity to meet and put questions to the area’s newly elected councillors – Lindsay Paterson (Conservative), Alistair Shields (Lib Dem) and Norman Work (SNP).

D Mains Gala tomorrow

Organisers of Davidsons Mains Childrens Gala are keeping their fingers crossed for no more rain with the eightieth annual Gala due to take place tomorrow from 11.30am.

Everything is in place – Gala King Lewis Crosbie and Queen Anna Wynn with their Court (pictured below) will be leading off the procession – so here’s hoping for some summer sunshine!

For full information on the gala programme see the website dmainsgala.org.uk

New Edinburgh Orchestra at St. Serf's

New Edinburgh Orchestra will be performing a concert at St Serf’s Parish Church Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm. Conducted by Tim Paxton, leader Joanna Duncan, the orchestra will perform:

David Horne’s Strands, Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor Op. 85 (solo cello Harriet Bruce) and Devorak’s Symphony No & in D Minor Op 70.

Tickets are available on the door or can be purchased online at wegottickets.com

 

New Edinburgh Orchestra at St. Serf’s

New Edinburgh Orchestra will be performing a concert at St Serf’s Parish Church Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 7.30pm. Conducted by Tim Paxton, leader Joanna Duncan, the orchestra will perform:

David Horne’s Strands, Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E Minor Op. 85 (solo cello Harriet Bruce) and Devorak’s Symphony No & in D Minor Op 70.

Tickets are available on the door or can be purchased online at wegottickets.com

 

Legionella outbreak claims another life

A further death linked to the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Edinburgh was confirmed  when a man with significant pre-existing underlying health conditions died in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary last night.

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing Nicola Sturgeon said: “My sincere condolences go to the family and friends of the patient who passed away in Edinburgh tonight in a case linked to the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the city. My thoughts are with them at this very difficult time. Despite this sad and tragic development, it remains the case that we believe the outbreak to have peaked. However, we continue to monitor the situation carefully and advise anyone with any concerns to contact the special NHS 24 helpline on 08000 85 85 31. The Health and Safety Executive and Edinburgh City Council are continuing to make progress in their investigations into the possible source of the outbreak.”

Dr Duncan McCormick, Chair of the Incident Management Team and Consultant in Public Health Medicine at NHS Lothian, said: “Whilst we realised that further deaths were a possibility this additional death is extremely sad and I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of the patient.”

Tenants to help shape future of city housing

Council tenants are being given the opportunity to shape the future of Edinburgh’s housing services. The Tenant  Participation  Strategy 2012-2015 was launched at the City Chambers last night (14 June).

The aim of the strategy is to improve the  ways tenants can participate in decisions on housing and related services in  their communities. It builds on previous tenant participation  events organised by the City of Edinburgh Council and the Edinburgh Tenants Federation such  as the annual Tenants’ Conference.

Councillor Cammy Day, Housing Leader for the  City of Edinburgh Council (pictured above), said: “This strategy is an open invitation to tenants  to give us their views on what really matters to them. They have an important  role to play in how the Council provides housing and other related  services. It’s important that tenants have a voice  and this strategy gives them the opportunity. By taking part in the  decision-making process they can help contribute to the development of quality  housing in this city. There are undoubtedly some huge challenges  ahead and we are always looking at creative and innovative ways to deliver more  social and affordable housing in the city. With the help and support of our tenants we  can be confident that future challenges will be tackled together.”

Betty Stevenson, Convenor, Edinburgh Tenants  Federation, said: “Volunteers from Edinburgh Tenants Federation have worked  tirelessly with the Council to agree the content of the strategy and this is the  culmination of a lot of hard work. We look forward to working with the  Council to ensure there are better housing conditions  and services by involving tenants in decision making.”