Month: July 2012

North Edinburgh Community Festival

We are delighted to announce the  launch of our

North Edinburgh Community  Festival 2012

 which will take place on

Saturday  29 September from 12 – 4pm.

The location, as with our previous  festivals, is Forthquarter  Park , situated behind  Edinburgh ’s Telford College. Over 5,000 people have  attended in past years, drawn from the different communities of North Edinburgh . Our aim is to provide a fun, free, family  day out for everyone to enjoy.

The Gala has enabled a wide range of  our local and community groups to raise awareness of their work as  well as gain publicity, attract volunteers, distribute information and highlight  any particular issues that they are involved in. Our event is a fantastic  opportunity to bring your work to the attention of the local community.

From the success of our previous  Festivals we have found that the best way to showcase your work is to have an  activity people can participate in. This could be directly related to what you  do or could be a bit of fun… something to make, to see or taste!

There  is no fee for organisations wanting to be part of our day, and any money raised  by you on the day will be yours to keep.

We are also holding a Festival Car Boot Sale in the car park of Edinburgh ’s Telford College from 10am until noon on the day of  the Festival. Cars have to be registered before the event and are subject to an  entrance fee of £5 per vehicle.

If you would like to have a stall at the  festival or take part in the car boot sale please complete and return the  attached proforma by 31 July. For further information please contact:

Jim Pattison
Partnership Development  Officer, Forth Neighbourhood  Partnership
North Edinburgh Local Office, 8 West Pilton Gardens, EH4  4DP.

Local office for rent

Do you know of any group that would be interested in  leasing community offices in  Pilton?
The former Community Employabilty office on Ferry Road Drive is  fully equipped and has a good sized meeting space. Rent is negotiable.
If you are interested you can get further information and note interest  by contacting: Linda at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre on 551  3194.

D Mains visit SELEX – but no sign of Luke Skywalker!

Pupils from Davidson’s Main’s Primary in Edinburgh visited SELEX Galileo,a Finmeccanica Company, to receive a presentation on key capability, followed by a tour of the facility. The visit came about as the result of an Engineering presentation delivered to the school by Principal Systems Engineer Brian Paterson, following a request received by his son asking whether engineers could visit the school to describe the profession to the children.

Some of the children displayed an exceptional level of understanding of the cutting edge technology built at the site, asking pertinent questions about the tracking and scanning abilities of Radars and Lasers.  Thanks to Brian Paterson, Joe Brogan, Brian Liston and Bill Sinclair for hosting the visit.

Best question of the day: ‘Do you make any light sabres like the ones in Star Wars?’

SELEX Galileo

Best foot forward for Macmillan's Pentlands walks

Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging everyone to walk for someone they love and support people with cancer by signing up to Miles for Macmillan, the charity’s walking programme.

The Pentlands’ Walks are just two of over fifty five fabulous Miles for Macmillan walks organised with support from Boots UK. Both start out from Dreghorn on 29 July, just off the bypass and accessible by public transport from the centre of Edinburgh. The shorter route climbs into the hills towards Castlelaw, past the Army firing ranges with some great views to the East. Then to Glencorse reservoir before returning via Bonaly with views of the city.

Our longer route is a real challenge, taking in some of the highest peaks that the park has to offer, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with awesome views on all sides, plus a lovely walk back past the reservoirs.

Macmillan’s Edinburgh fundraising manager, Jayne Forbes, said: “Our Pentlands’ Walks are absolutely stunning and by taking part in Miles for Macmillan, you’ll be showing your support for people affected by cancer, standing should to shoulder with others who feel the same. Come and join a movement within your local community that really makes a difference!”

It couldn’t be easier to take part, simply choose a walk from the Miles for Macmillan programme and help raise £1.8million to help Macmillan provide medical, financial, practical and emotional support to the two million people living with cancer in the UK. Supporters also have the option to hold their own walk by choosing a date and route, and inviting friends, family or colleagues to join them and get sponsored for their efforts.

Macmillan Cancer Support and Boots UK are inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors and get active to help improve the lives of people in their community living with cancer. To find a walk near you, or for a Miles for Macmillan fundraising pack, see macmillan.org.uk/walking, or call 0300 1000 200 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).

 

 

 

 

Best foot forward for Macmillan’s Pentlands walks

Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging everyone to walk for someone they love and support people with cancer by signing up to Miles for Macmillan, the charity’s walking programme.

The Pentlands’ Walks are just two of over fifty five fabulous Miles for Macmillan walks organised with support from Boots UK. Both start out from Dreghorn on 29 July, just off the bypass and accessible by public transport from the centre of Edinburgh. The shorter route climbs into the hills towards Castlelaw, past the Army firing ranges with some great views to the East. Then to Glencorse reservoir before returning via Bonaly with views of the city.

Our longer route is a real challenge, taking in some of the highest peaks that the park has to offer, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with awesome views on all sides, plus a lovely walk back past the reservoirs.

Macmillan’s Edinburgh fundraising manager, Jayne Forbes, said: “Our Pentlands’ Walks are absolutely stunning and by taking part in Miles for Macmillan, you’ll be showing your support for people affected by cancer, standing should to shoulder with others who feel the same. Come and join a movement within your local community that really makes a difference!”

It couldn’t be easier to take part, simply choose a walk from the Miles for Macmillan programme and help raise £1.8million to help Macmillan provide medical, financial, practical and emotional support to the two million people living with cancer in the UK. Supporters also have the option to hold their own walk by choosing a date and route, and inviting friends, family or colleagues to join them and get sponsored for their efforts.

Macmillan Cancer Support and Boots UK are inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors and get active to help improve the lives of people in their community living with cancer. To find a walk near you, or for a Miles for Macmillan fundraising pack, see macmillan.org.uk/walking, or call 0300 1000 200 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).