Day: September 1, 2014

Police appeal following Leith rape

Woman attacked as she walked to walk

PoliceTapePolice are appealing for witnesses following the rape of a young woman as she walked to work in the early hours of Saturday morning. The 20-year-old was attacked at the entrance to Swanfield Industrial Estate off Bonnington Road at around 4.30am.

The attacker is described as in his mid-to-late 20s, 5ft 7ins to 6ft tall with a slim build. He had a gaunt appearance with a pock-marked complexion, short blonde receding hair combed forward and an eastern European accent. He was wearing light-coloured jeans and a black long-sleeved jacket with a hood.

Police have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the area and have appealed for information.

Detective Chief Inspector Alwyn Bell, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a violent sexual assault on a young woman as she was walking to her work. Specially-trained officers are providing help and support to the victim.

“Such an attack is extremely rare and it is essential we catch this man as soon as possible and bring him to justice.

I am appealing to anyone who was in the area in the early hours of Saturday morning and who saw, or heard, anything unusual to contact us as soon as possible on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Additional officers will be on patrol in the area to help us in the investigation and to provide added visibility and reassurance to the local community.”

Sainsbury’s Blackhall: making a difference in … Granton

LesleyWe started to collect for Granton Baptist church at the end of January and it has proven to be a great success. Every Tuesday a member of Granton Baptist Church comes along to collect the donations of food so kindly donated by Sainsburys customers and colleagues.

This is Sainsbury’s colleague Lesley with one week’s worth of donations!

Gail 

Sainsbury’s Blackhall

Set your stall out at Volunteer Recruitment Fair

Edinburgh’s annual Volunteer Recruitment Fair takes place later this month. The Recruitment Fair is the biggest event of its kind in Scotland and offers great opportunities for organisations and volunteers …

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Volunteering Centre Edinburgh’s Craig Turner explains:

“With over a thousand members of the public expected, this is a great recruitment and networking opportunity.

Now firmly positioned as the capital’s volunteering event of the year, the fair will showcase volunteering opportunities from across the city, helping to put volunteers in touch with volunteer involving organisations and vice-versa.

When? Wednesday 24th September 2014
What time? Open to the public between 11.00am – 7.00pm
Where? At St Paul’s and St George’s Church on York Place

How much will it cost? Depending on your organisation’s income between £50 and £170 for a single stall.

Bookings and stalls will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Book now to avoid disappointment! Download the Booking Form

During last year’s hugely successful event, almost 1,000 visitors were introduced to roles as diverse as pond cleaning, working with young people and befriending. An equally wide variety of opportunities is expected to be available in 2014. Will your organisation be part of it?

We always receive lots of positive feedback from both the public and stall holders, here are a few comments from stallholders last year:

“A really lovely day, very worthwhile and enjoyable”
“Venue was excellent. Well laid out and plenty of room to walk around”
“Had doubts because of the road works, but was still really busy!”

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When members of the public were asked to sum-up their experience of the Volunteer Recruitment Fair in ONE word here’s what they said: “Informative, Relaxing, Enlightening, Revealing, Useful, Helpful, Informing, Busy, Good, Overwhelming, Interesting, Inspiring, Varied, Lively, Buzzing, Inspiring, Welcoming, Busy, Organised, Worthwhile, Encouraging, Excellent, Stimulating, Timely, Comprehensive, Opportunity, Enthusiatic, Friendly, Effective, Engaging, Insightful, Energy, Comprehensive, Fantastic, Full, Great, Eye-opening, Kindness, Brilliant, Wonderful, Uplifting, Expansive, Mind-expanding, Determination, Variety”

Check out our Photo Album from last year.

Showcase your Volunteering Opportunities this year and help us make it even better!

 

Craig Turner, Edinburgh Volunteering Centre

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