Dear Editor
As an individual or a family member, having secure employment paying a decent living wage is a must for the majority of people. This does not mean that work is all that matters: interests, activities, leisure time and facilities add quality to life.
Playing fields, bowling greens, libraries, swimming pools, leisure centres, clubs, parks and gardens, seafront enjoyment or just walking in green spaces give that relaxing, good feeling we all need.
A local organisation, Granton Improvement Society, is engaged in adding to that quality of life in proposing a three-part scheme to reclaim unused land in the waterfront area of North Edinburgh. The land is currently held by the city of Edinburgh.
The scheme:
- To create a Garden Festival in and around the historic walled garden in the heart of North Edinburgh for both citizens of Edinburgh and international visitors to enjoy.
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To create an area facing the sea to further interest in painting, arts and crafts in general. A suitable working and storage complex will be created.
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A complex of swimming pool, changing rooms and cafe with easy access to the beach.
Granton Improvement Society will seek funding from the Lottery Fund to realise this important project of regenrating derilict land into a valuable community-owned asset in North Edinburgh.
You can help by joining the Society. Membership forms and further information is available by email: info@grantonimprovementsociety.org
Website: https://grantonimprovementsociety.wordpress.org
Tony Delahoy
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