I am saddened to have to pass on news of the death of David Dickson, who many may remember as the first manager and driving force behind North Edinburgh Childcare Centre (now North Edinburgh Childcare). David sadly passed away last Monday.
A quietly determined, always courteous man, David played a huge role in shaping North Edinburgh’s very own dedicated childcare facility, a centre of excellence which seen as a model for others to follow.
It’s hard to over-emphasise the importance of the Childcare Centre to the people of North Edinburgh. The Centre not only offered an opportunity that enabled local people to return to education and employment, but also offered training and employment opportunities too.
Children were cared for and educated in a warm, loving and learning environment, which meant that parents and carers could happily leave their bairns knowing they were in safe hands. Crucially, the childcare costs were affordable and many thousands of local people children and their families – have benefited over the years from the marvel that is North Edinburgh Childcare.
At the helm over the crucial early years was David Dickson, who worked closely with his management committee and created, shaped and nurtured a very special – indeed, unique – facility. David’s legacy is a North Edinburgh Childcare which continues to thrive and develop today.
So many people have so much to thank David for: in his own quiet and determined way, he has made a real difference and improved the quality of life for thousands of local people. How many of us can say that?
A quiet and modest visionary. Goodbye, David.
David’s funeral will be held on Thursday at 3pm at Warriston – and afterwards all invited to Dalriada at Portobello
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