Month: June 2012

Putting the city’s youth services on the map

The City of Edinburgh Council has developed an online Youth Work Map that will help young people discover and participate in the city’s wide range of youth projects.

The map is the first of its kind and will provide a unique guide to the many organisations that provide vital services and recreational activities for young people, from youth clubs to counselling and support services. It is designed to highlight the diversity of services offered throughout Edinburgh and to help make information about them more easily accessible.

Users can search by categories such as activities and opening times, or by clicking on a specific point of the map to find out more about opportunities in their area.

A recent survey by the Council found that at least a quarter of the city’s 11 – 14 year olds are involved in youth work and many remain active in an organisation after ‘growing out’ of them, by becoming a volunteer or project worker. As a result of this, a quarter of Edinburgh’s current youth work workforce is aged under 25.

Participating in these projects provides valuable experience as well as potential training and development opportunities, which can enhance employability.

Education Convener, Councillor Paul Godzik, said: “Edinburgh benefits from excellent youth work services and a wide range of activities are available throughout the city. These services are vital and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people from all backgrounds. I would encourage people to have a look at the map to find out ways that they can become involved in these varied and highly rewarding activities.”

The Youth Work Map includes over 250 youth services and the Council would welcome information from any agencies that may have been missed.

City of Edinburgh Council

Inverleith Summer Programme

It’s the last week of school before the holidays, and partners in Inverleith are making sure tha there will be lots of fun activities for children and young people to enjoy during the long summer break – whatever the weather!

From fishing for fun, gymnastics and drama workshops to cheerleading, dance school and rafting there’s something to keep eeveryone amused, at venues close to home like Ravelston, Inverleith and King George V parks to further flung places like Glentress, Aberfeldy and Dalkeith.

Make the most of summer by taking advantage of Inverleith’s youth activities programme – call Ann at Broughton Community Learning and Development office on 332 6316, email ann.brown@ea.edin.sch.uk for information.

Inverleith Summer Programme

Lifeboat called to Cramond

The Lifeboat from South Queensferry was launched yesterday after reports of a Kite Surfer getting into difficulty in the Firth of Forth at Cramond. The alarm was raised at around 15.45 and the crew were on scene and searching for the Kite Surfer.

The RNLI Lifeboat attended at Cramond. (Picture: Thomas Brown)

The Kite Surfer who got into difficulty was able to make it ashore before the RNLI arrived and was safe and well. The lifeboat crew reported a 3 meter swell in the Forth at the time of the incident.

Big summer plans at Granton Youth Centre

Granton Youth Centre has planned a huge programme of summer activities lined up for young people from the Granton, Trinity, Pilton and Muirhouse areas. From IT, sailing and football to trips, paintball and residentials – and everything in between – there’s something for everyone down by Granton Square!

For further information call 467 5854, email info@grantonyouth.com or check out the website at www.grantonyouth.com

GYC’s summer programme is available here:

GYC Summer Programme 2012

 

Community planting and barbeque in West Pilton

We are  having a barbecue and planting event in West Pilton Community Garden on Saturday 7 July from 11 – 2pm with access to the kitchen and toilets at  PYCP. Please come if you are able, or let folk know it is on.

PS fingers crossed for the weather!
Kirsty
Pilton Residents
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Craigroyston Community High School Summer Programme

There’s absolutely no reason to be bored this July with a full programme of local activities at Craigroyston Community High School on Pennywell Road. Whether it’s art, fitness or cookery there’s something for you at Craigie this summer!

MONDAYS

2, 9, 16 and 23 July

Art: Painting and Drawing 10.30 – 12.30pm

£10 for four weeks or £3 per session

9, 16, 23 July

Family swim session 2 – 3pm

Adult £1, child 50p.

9, 16, 23 July

Adult Swim Session 3 – 4pm

Adult £1.50

 

2, 9, 16, 23 July

Fitness Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm

£3 per session

 

TUESDAYS

 

Gallery visits with Steven Hood

10 July 10.30

Drawing from the Landscape

Meet outside the RSA on the Mound for 10.30am

£3 – no entrance fee

 

24 July 10.30

Expanding Horizons – Giovanni Battista Lusieri (1754 – 1821)

Stunningly beautiful landscapes in watercolour

Meet outside The National Gallery on The Mound at 10.30

Entrance fee £7.50/£5 concessions

 

Home Cookery: Soups, salads and bakes!

3, 10 & 17 July

Never be stuck for a quick, healthy and tasty meal again!

£3 (to cover cost of ingredients). Bring a container to take your food home – or you can eat it here!

 

Family Swim Sessions 5.30 – 6.30pm

3, 10, 17 and 24 July.  Adult £1, child 50p

 

Adult Open Swim Session 6.30 – 7.30pm

3, 10, 17 and 24 July.  Adult £1.50

 

Fitness Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm

3, 10, 17 and 24 July. £3 per session.

 

WEDNESDAYS

 

Fitness Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm

4, 11, 18 and 25 July. £3 per session.

 

 

THURSDAYS

 

5, 12, 19 & 26 July

Family Swim Session 2 – 3pm Adult £1, child 50p.

Adult Open Swim Session 3 – 4pm £1.50p

Fitness Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm £3 per session.

 

FRIDAYS

 

July 13, 20, 27 & 3 August

Feet Foxes 10 – 11am

Feet Foxes is a class for parents and children (age 18 months – 5 years) who are looking for some FUN and enjoy dancing, movement, singing and playing games together! Each class has a mix of structured and free play, which encourages creativity whilst working and having fun together. Classes run as drop-in sessions, so pop along whenever suits! We dance in our bare feet and it’s best to wear comfy clothes!

£1.50 – One adult and up to three children; additional children 50p.

 

Aquafit and Adult Swim Session 11.30 – 12.30pm

July 6,13, 20 & 27 £1.50 per session.

 

For more information, to book a place on the Art or Cookery classes or to book a place on one of the gallery visits please call in at the school, telephone 538 7285 or 477 7801 or email admin@craigroyston.edin.sch.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Gala – it's looking good!

Plans for the West Granton and Muirhouse Gala are progressing nicely, organisers told a meeting of interested parties on Tuesday. Permission to use West Pilton Park was finally granted last week – fortunately! – and with insurance, entertainers, security, caterers, rides, PA system, performers, a stage, marquees, shows and stalls all seemingly now in place all that’s needed on 26 August are punters and hopefully a little sunshine!

More than twenty local groups and organisations were represented at the planning meeting held at Muirhouse St Andrew’s Church, and gala organiser Sean Gardiner told the meeting: “Everything has fallen into place relatively easily – the biggest challenge for fellow organiser Alex and I has been time. We both work full-time and there seems to have been a thousands and one things to be done, but we’re getting there. The aim of this year’s gala is really to try to provide something for everyone – from the smallest kids right up to their grandparents – a real community event that everyone can enjoy and feel part of. We’ll learn from this year’s event when we go on to plan next years’ Gala!”

The list of attractions is very impressive – see the group’s website for details – and the West Pilton Park Gala on 26 August should indeed be a lot of fun. It takes a lot of work to create fun events, though, and organisers would be delighted to hear from any volunteers who would be willing to spend an hour or so helping out on the big day.

If you can lend a hand, contact the gala organisers at www.westpiltonandmuirhousegala.co.uk, where you’ll also find Facebook and Twitter contact details.

PS: Stalls and tables are still available for comunity groups and organisations – more info and booking forms are available through the website.

 

 

Community Gala – it’s looking good!

Plans for the West Granton and Muirhouse Gala are progressing nicely, organisers told a meeting of interested parties on Tuesday. Permission to use West Pilton Park was finally granted last week – fortunately! – and with insurance, entertainers, security, caterers, rides, PA system, performers, a stage, marquees, shows and stalls all seemingly now in place all that’s needed on 26 August are punters and hopefully a little sunshine!

More than twenty local groups and organisations were represented at the planning meeting held at Muirhouse St Andrew’s Church, and gala organiser Sean Gardiner told the meeting: “Everything has fallen into place relatively easily – the biggest challenge for fellow organiser Alex and I has been time. We both work full-time and there seems to have been a thousands and one things to be done, but we’re getting there. The aim of this year’s gala is really to try to provide something for everyone – from the smallest kids right up to their grandparents – a real community event that everyone can enjoy and feel part of. We’ll learn from this year’s event when we go on to plan next years’ Gala!”

The list of attractions is very impressive – see the group’s website for details – and the West Pilton Park Gala on 26 August should indeed be a lot of fun. It takes a lot of work to create fun events, though, and organisers would be delighted to hear from any volunteers who would be willing to spend an hour or so helping out on the big day.

If you can lend a hand, contact the gala organisers at www.westpiltonandmuirhousegala.co.uk, where you’ll also find Facebook and Twitter contact details.

PS: Stalls and tables are still available for comunity groups and organisations – more info and booking forms are available through the website.

 

 

Read all about it! Success for Forth’s adult learners!

Congratulations to these participants in the Introduction to Modern Scottish Literature course which was so popular it’s been run twice at The Prentice Centre this year. The students were presented with an Award at an event organised to recognise the success of different education groups and classes held on 18 May.

More than twenty people regularly attend the Prentice Centre sessions and some of them attended the City Chambers celebration event (pictured).

There was further success for Forth at the event when Muirhouse Women’s Group also received an award. More on that story to follow … they’re a busy bunch and they’ve proved very hard to pin down so far!