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Dear colleagues and community members,
We are writing to invite you to join us on Saturday 10th September for an afternoon of climate change related activities with friends and family in the beautiful space of Saughton Rose Garden. The purpose of this FREE family friendly event is to raise awareness about climate change. The event will include vegetarian food, live music from local artists, kids’ activities and entertainments, information stalls, up-cycling and gardening stalls, bike rides around the park, smoothie bike and much more! A publicity poster is attached for more details.
Please register at:
www.secret-garden-party.eventbrite.co.uk
The park is easy to reach with public transport and there is a car park available. If you have any access requirement or any questions, please email: info@thewelcoming.org or phone us on 0131 346 8577.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Welcoming a Greener Future Team
The Welcoming Association
Adil Ibrahim
Next Saturday (10 September), the Pentland Hills will play host to The Nudge, the perfect free day out for families in Edinburgh and the surrounding area.
Grab the kids and bring them to The Nudge, where you can navigate your way around the orienteering course which is five miles of fun! Also at The Nudge will be entertainment, live music, giant games and a bouncy castle set against the scenic backdrop of the Pentland Hills. The Nudge is not to be missed!
As well as all of the games and the orienteering course, there will be a family picnic area which will be perfect for refuelling the children throughout the day.
The Nudge is free for families to enter all you have to do is turn up on Saturday 10 September and join in the fun from 1pm.
The Nudge is run by St Columba’s Hospice as part of their outdoor challenge event, The Push. The Push is a 14/20/26.2 mile walk or run across the Pentland Hills.
For further information please visit www.pentlandpush.com/the-nudge
Tweet us your pictures from The Nudge using our #TheNudge and @StColumbas
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SAINT STEPHEN’S STOCKBRIDGE
FLEA MARKET 10TH AND 11TH SEPTEMBER,10am – 4pm
Due to popular demand, Saint Stephens Stockbridge will be hosting a Flea Market on the 10th and 11th of September. If you are keen to take a stall/table, please let us know ASAP (info@saintstephensstockbridge.com)
For one day, a table will cost £35 or £50 for both days. Vintage clothes, bric a brac, antiques etc all welcome, it’s a great opportunity to clear some space!
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EVOC’s June Dickson supported the local voluntary sector’s participation in community planning through the Neighbourhood Partnerships. She recently moved on to an exciting new role and explains what it’s all about:
I wanted to get in touch to introduce you to my new role as a Director of http://www.mhscot-consultancy.co.uk/, Scotland’s first Social Enterprise tackling stress prevention and early mental health intervention in the workplace.
