Month: November 2012

News from North Edinburgh Transition Group

North Edinburgh’s BME Transition Group has set up a new Facebook page to publicise their activities and events.

Transition Group coordinator Adil Ibrahim said: “The North Edinburgh World Cafe Facebook page has now been created and will be managed by North Edinburgh black  and minority ethnic (BME) community Transition Group. It contains  information about the TG and its upcoming events,  photos from previous  events in North Edinburgh as well as current photos. We hope that you will  be able to visit and ‘Like’ this page, and we also hope that this page will be  a good tool for us to use for sharing information, experiences, photos etc.  We’d like to hear your comments.”

A new email address – neworldcafe@hotmail.co.uk – has also been set up to enable the wider community to contact the Transition Group, which was set up following the closure of CORE earlier in the autumn. Get in touch if you’s like to be added to their email distribution database.

To find the North Edinburgh World Cafe Facebook page, follow the link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Edinburgh-World-Cafe/450103255031013

Among the group’s forthcoming activities are a World Cafe event at Royston Wardieburn this Saturday afternoon and a feedback session at Spartans Community Football Academy on 6 December – check out the above link for more info!

Top crime writer to visit Muirhouse Library

Best-selling Scottish crime writer Alex Gray will visit Muirhouse Library on Monday 26 November at 6.30pm. The Glaswegian author, who has nine published crime novels, will be reading from her new paperback  A Pound of Flesh and answering audience questions about her writing and the Lorimer series.

The event is free – contact Muirhouse Library on 529 5528 for further details.

Extended opening for Stockbridge Market

With the Christmas countdown well under way, Stockbridge Market could be just the place to pick up those quirky and unusual personal gifts you just won’t find in your high street stores.

And there will be more opportunities to pick up these bargains as Stockbridge market extends it’s opening times over the festive period. In the run up to Christmas the Market will open on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 as well as on Sunday 23rd December, and the Market will again be open all weekend from Friday 28 – Sunday 30 for those pre-Hogmanay purchases.

It’s a lovely bright morning – why not call in at Stockbridge Market today? The market’s open from 10 – 5pm.

Disabled man assaulted and robbed in his Broughton Road home

Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a disabled man was assaulted and robbed at his home in Broughton Road. The incident happened at around 12.50pm on Thursday (15 November). 

The 39-year-old, who is blind and requires the use of crutches and a wheelchair, received a knock at his door and went to answer. When he opened the door a male forced his way in and presented a sharp object before robbing the man of his possessions. A struggle ensued during which time the victim suffered a cut to his face and was knocked to the ground before the male made off from the property.

Police are now keen to speak with anyone who can assist with their enquiries.

The suspect is described as being around 5ft 10ins tall with a slim build. He had a local accent, is believed to be in his mid twenties or early thirties and smelled strongly of stale body odour, smoke and alcohol.

Detective Sergeant Dave Pinkney said: “This was a despicable and opportunistic theft, which targeted a vulnerable man who was virtually unable to defend himself. Despite his visual impairment, the victim has provided us with a fairly detailed description of the suspect and we are carrying out enquiries within the local community to identify him. Anyone who was in the Broughton Road area on Wednesday afternoon and remembers seeing anything suspicious, or who can help us trace the man responsible for this crime is asked to contact police immediately.”

Those with information can contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131

or the charity Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

Search is on for Edinburgh’s finest citizen

The search is on for the sixth recipient of the Edinburgh Award!

First launched in 2007, the Award is a way for Edinburgh citizens to pay a lasting tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the city through their achievements.

The previous recipients are Ian Rankin, JK Rowling, Sir Chris Hoy, George Kerr CBE and Professor Peter Higgs, each of whom have their handprints cast in Caithness stone and placed in the quadrangle in front of the City Chambers.

 Nominations are sought annually from communities, businesses and individuals across Edinburgh and the winner is selected by a panel chaired by the Lord Provost.

Those nominating an individual must answer the following two questions:1. Why do you think this person should receive the Edinburgh Award?

2. How has this person made a positive impact on the city of Edinburgh in recent years?

Lord Provost Donald Wilson said: “The Edinburgh Award enables the people of Edinburgh to pay a lasting tribute to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the city through their work or achievements in recent years.

“We already have five fantastic winners in Ian Rankin, JK Rowling, Sir Chris Hoy, George Kerr and Peter Higgs – whoever joins them will become the sixth member of a very prestigious club.”

Nominations – which can be completed online – must be received no later than Monday 3 December 2012.

The winner of the 2012 Edinburgh Award will be selected by a judging panel chaired by the Lord Provost, with representatives from all political groups on the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council and Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.

The winner will then be presented with an engraved Loving Cup at a ceremony early next year to be attended by award winners and young achievers from across the city. Thereafter, they will have a mould of their handprints taken, which will then be, which will then be engraved – and immortalised – on a flagstone outside the City Chambers.

Ways to nominate:

1) Complete and submit the form online

2) Download the form and drop it off at the City Chambers or send it to:

The Edinburgh Award The Lord Provost’s Office

The City of Edinburgh Council City Chambers

High Street Edinburgh

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Completed nomination forms must be received by 3 December 2012.

Who would you nominate and why? Let us know!

College Open Day next Thursday

Come along to our  Open Day on Thursday 22 November 

between 3pm and 7pm.

At Edinburgh College,  we have a range of course starting in January 2013, which will help get you  ready for employment or further study in August 2013.

From hospitality to  healthcare and construction to creative industries, we’ve got a range of  opportunities to help you move on to further study or get the job you want to  do.

And if you’re 16 – 24  we’ve got a range of hands-on programmes just for you.

Our Open Day is taking  place at our four campuses across Edinburgh and the Lothians. You can talk to  staff about the different courses and get expert advice on funding and student  support from our Student Support Services team.

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