This afternoon’s BIG Search has been postponed – can’t think why?
It will now take place next Thurdsay – again, weather permitting!
Day: July 25, 2013
Happy birthday Betty – at last!
Betty McVay’s belated eightieth birthday celebration finally took place at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre last Friday, and the party proved to be well worth the wait.
Most readers will know that Betty has not been well, and she was forced to put her original party plans on hold when she was taken into hospital last month. However regular readers will also know that Betty is a wee battler and there was no way that the milestone party was not going to happen as soon as she was well enough again!
it was almost a ‘This Is Your Life’ event as friends and colleagues from across the years joined Betty and her family at West Pilton – as someone remarked, there were hundreds of years of community activism together in the Neighbourhood Centre that night and it was a great opportunity to share stories and memories.
In a year that’s seen old Greater Pilton lose activists and community characters like Billy Anderson, Brian Robertson, Stevey Hay and Gwen Chrystal, Betty’s party gave the community something to smile about – even if the raffle prizes were among the worst in history!
Belated happy birthday then, Betty – and keep battling!
Sunshine on Leith (fingers crossed!) for Summer Fayre
Port of Leith Housing Association’s St Nicholas Court residents are hosting their annual Summer Fayre this Saturday (27 July) from 12pm and 2pm at their sheltered housing complex on Ferry Road.
The fayre is an integral part of the social calendar, which has been celebrated for over 15 years, and the money raised goes towards day trips and activities for the elderly residents toenjoy.
Some of the attractions include face painting for children, live music, barbeque, refreshments, book stall, tombola stall and raffle prizes – entry is just 50p.
Maureen TaitSenior Sheltered Housing Co-ordinator with PoLHA, said: “Our Summer Fayre is one of the main highlights in our social calendar for our residents as it’s such a wonderful, fun-filled day. Lots of planning goes into the event and the residents really get on board. It is a very important event to us as it helps to raise vital money for our social fund. It means that we can organise day trips, keep-fit classes and other treats for our residents.”
It’s BIG Search day – get the teeshirt!
Wanted to remind you about the free, fun event taking place this afternoon in Inverleith. ‘The BIG Search’ is a treasure hunt / quest type event that involves reading clues and finding the answers across the area from Blackhall to Warriston!
Open to teams of children, young people, adults and families of up to 6 people (at least one must be aged 16+), every participant will get a teeshirt and goody bag and the winning team will get exciting prizes!
Pick up your packs from 1pm at either Stockbridge or Blackhall Libraries and bring your sheets back at 4pm to Inverleith Park where there will be fun activities and BBQ (weather permitting).
Please come along and take part and please tell your friends, families and neighbours about this first in Inverleith! The event is organised by the Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership’s Children and Families Action Group.
Thanks to Ocean Terminal and Scottish Gas for their support in this event.
Elaine Lennon, Partnership Development Officer
Tel: 0131 529 5270