Tom Kitchin’s new gastropub The Scran & Scallie on Comely Bank Road will open for the first time this Sunday (31 March) and will then be open seven days a week.
Good luck to all involved with with the new venture.
Day: March 28, 2013
Centipede Big Easter Bash is postponed
Muirhouse Centipede Project’s ‘Big Easter Bash’, which was to have been held on Easter Sunday, has been POSTPONED.
Organiser Linda Dunbar explained: “Given the state of the ground and the snow forecast over the weekend we have taken the decision to postpone the Centipede Project’s Big Easter Bash. It is not the weather for planting or egg rolling. The event will be rescheduled – hopefully later in April, and we’ll be in touch as soon as we have a new date.”
North Edinburgh Arts Director Kate Wimpress added: “I think this is the best decision, and we have circulated this on our Facebook/website/email networks. I’ll look forward to working with you on the rescheduled date.”
The cancellation of the event is a disappointment, but the Big Bash will be something to look forward to when (if?) the sun eventually starts shining again!
Glennon sponsors Edinburgh Gaelic football school league
Timber processing firm Glennon Brothers has announced it is to sponsor the Edinburgh-based Gaelic football school league for three years.
The youth element of Dunedin Connollys football club was established in 2012 and Glennon Brothers will provide financial backing to fund new kits and equipment to support the newly named ‘Glennon Brothers School League’, giving something back to the Scottish community in which over half of its employees are based.
Glennon Brothers joint managing directors Mike and Pat Glennon, accompanied by David Roger, CEO of Glennon Brothers in Scotland, attended the launch event of the league on Thursday 14 March at the Irish Consulate in Edinburgh where the sponsorship was announced.
The evening kicked off with a photo opportunity for the team and its new sponsors, followed by a networking event for key VIP guests including the Irish Minister of State for Small Business, John Perry and Consul General of Ireland to Scotland, Susan Conlon, as well as industry bodies Enterprise Ireland and Scottish Enterprise.
Mike Glennon, joint Managing Director at Glennon Brothers, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to sponsor the Edinburgh school league for Gaelic Football. We all know that involvement in sport is enormously positive for young people. Without the time, commitment, and patience of countless volunteers, and the team at Dunedin Og, many young people would miss out on the wonderful opportunities that sport can provide, and we are delighted that we can support this venture and give back to the Scottish community which is so important to the success of our business.”
Pat Glennon, joint Managing Director at Glennon Brothers, added: “This sponsorship is a key part of our celebration of 100 years in business in 2013 and clearly marks the significance of Scotland to Glennon Brothers today. We wish the Edinburgh school league every success.”
Peter Dillon, Dunedin Connollys Chairman said: “We are very grateful to Glennon Brothers for their kind and generous financial support of the Gaelic school league. It makes a huge difference for the families and children involved in the league, creating a solid foundation for us to build upon following the clubs inception last year. We are excited about spreading the word about Gaelic football to the Edinburgh youth community and are hopeful that the club will now go from strength to strength!”
Leith’s Naomi is Prince’s Trust Ambassador of the Year
HRH The Prince of Wales was joined by a host of celebrities on Tuesday (26 March) at The Prince’s Trust & Samsung Celebrate Success Awards, which recognise young people who have overcome issues such as abuse, drug addiction, homelessness and depression. And shining bright among all those stars was a local lass – Leith’s Naomi Johnston, who was named Young Ambassador of the Year at the gala event hosted by Ant and Dec.
Dame Helen Mirren, Homeland star Damian Lewis and Luther actor Idris Elba were among guests gathered at London’s Leicester Square Odeon to pay tribute to young people who have transformed their lives with the help of youth charity The Prince’s Trust.
Naomi Johnston, 27, from Leith in Edinburgh won the Mappin and Webb Young Ambassador of the Year Award after overcoming homelessness, a violent attack and a chaotic lifestyle to become a Prince’s Trust Young Ambassador and using her own experiences to inspire and support other young people.
Dame Helen Mirren DBE said: “All the young people here today are truly inspirational. Their remarkable stories have blown me away. Naomi has overcome a great deal and I feel very privileged to have met her and presented her with this Prince’s Trust award. She has shown that with resilience and hard work you really can reach your potential and be an inspiration to other young people.”
Justin Stead, CEO of Mappin & Webb, said: “I would like to offer my most heartfelt congratulations to Naomi for winning the Mappin & Webb Young Ambassador of the Year Award. She is a fantastic Young Ambassador for The Prince’s Trust and I wish her every success in the future.”
Television presenters, Ant & Dec hosted The Prince’s Trust & Samsung Celebrate Success Awards in front of the youth charity’s founder and president, HRH The Prince of Wales, and a 1,500 strong audience.
Other stars in attendance included rapper Tinie Tempah, producer Mark Ronson, actor Sam Claflin, presenter Laura Whitmore, actress Helen McCrory, interior designer Kelly Hoppen, and journalist Katie Adie OBE.
Athlete Victoria Pendleton attended having been earlier presented with a CBE by HM The Queen at Buckingham Palace. Laura Mvula, BRITs Critics Choice Award 2013 nominee, also performed at the event.
Youth charity The Prince’s Trust helps disadvantaged young people to get their lives on track. It supports 13 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed and those struggling at school and at risk of exclusion. Three in four young people supported by The Trust move into work, education or training.
Samsung and The Prince’s Trust are now calling on local people to raise money to help more young people like Naomi. Text TRUST RED to 70555 to donate or visit www.samsunggoesred.co.uk to find out more.
Drylaw Telford Community Council goes digital
Drylaw & Telford Community Council have set up a new website dedicated to the work of the Community Council. At last months Community Council meeting they agreed to pilot the website for a three-month period and review its success. Since its creation only 4 weeks ago they have had around 400 unique visitors to the site.
You can check out their new website at www.drylawtelfordcc.co.uk
As well as there website they are now also on twitter so get following them for news and updates.
Driver spared jail over Groathill Road accident
A newly qualified driver has been spared a prison sentence for running over a five-year-old girl after a court heard she was “blinded” by bright sunlight.
Cara Harrison, 30, collided with the child at a zebra crossing just two days after she had passed her test, Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told.
The mother of two then drove on rather than stopping at the scene of the accident on Groathill Road North.
The girl, who was on her way home from school with her father, received emergency treatment in hospital and was said to have made a “good” recovery.
Harrison, of Ferry Road, Edinburgh, admitted dangerous driving on September 28 last year, but said she had been unable to see clearly beacuse of the sunlight glaring through her car’s windscreen.
The court was told she was badly shaken by the accident and had no desire ever to drive again.
Sheriff Isabella McColl said she had considered a prsion sentence but opted instead to impose an order of 200 hours community service.
Harrison was also banned from driving for three years and ordered to pay £750 in compensation.
Defence lawyer Jackie McColl told the court: “The one thing that shines through all of this is Mrs Harrison’s complete and utter contrition for the charge.
“She understands how serious this offence is and it has always been her intention to plead guilty.”