From Leith to Inverleith: A glorious stone-by-stone reconstruction for new generations to enjoy
The Botanic Cottage at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh opened its doors to its first visitors – local school pupils, volunteers with an edible gardening project and even a former resident of the building – yesterday. Continue reading Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors
SATURDAY 14 MAY
10am – 2pm
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
School closure offers unexpected opportunities
Last month’s closure of 17 PPP1 schools caused much anxiety – for council officers, for school staff and particularly for families and for children. And while the saga rumbles on, many local parents and carers still don’t know when their child will return to his or her own school. Continue reading A time to make new friends
Join the Timebank Temptations on Thursday morning
The Timebank Temptations, founded by the North Edinburgh Timebank, will bring joy to North Edinburgh this Thursday in celebration of Voluntary Arts Week – and they want YOU to join them! Continue reading Sing a song to inspire with the Timebank Temptations
TUESDAY 17 MAY 10am – 3pm
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
9th – 16th JUNE
Pilton Community Health Project food development instructor Joanna has led her second cooking instruction class in a fortnight at Muirhouse Millennium Centre (writes James McGinty).
Joanna is well known for her dedication to healthy foods and the latest selection included Overnight Oatmeal, Guacamole on toast, Guacamole Wraps and Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches. Last week’s treats included Grenola Bars and Humus.
Interested in making films? Screen Education Edinburgh – formerly Pilton Video – wants your views on film making classes for adults.
SEE’s Alex Callaghan is checking out the level of local interest through an online survey.
To take part in the survey click here.
Stockbridge & Inverleith Community Meeting
Wednesday 8 June at 7 pm
Stockbridge Parish Church, Saxe-Coburg Street
I am writing on behalf of Stockbridge and Inverleith Community Council (SICC) to invite you to come along to a community meeting on Wednesday 8 June 2016 at 7 pm at Stockbridge Parish Church, 7b Saxe Coburg Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5BN. Continue reading Stockbridge and Inverleith community meeting
RSNO shares birthday celebration with Cole Porter
TWENTIETH century musical monolith Cole Porter, would have been 125 this month, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO), sharing this common anniversary this year, will mark the occasion by performing two concerts which focus on his substantial catalogue of music for stage and screen. Continue reading RSNO to perform Cole Porter songbook
