The benefit cap will push struggling families into deeper poverty, says City of Edinburgh Councillor LEWIS RITCHIE: Continue reading ‘Just about managing’ no longer
Month: January 2017
In the LOOPs
New local signposting service for older people
Human rights post-Brexit: discuss …
Brexit: rights, risks and responsibilities – What’s at stake for human rights in Scotland?
In conjunction with the Scottish Human Rights Commission, The Foundation is organising a meeting to raise awareness of the importance of human rights and social protections as the UK takes steps to leave the EU, and the opportunities to strengthen the protection and implementation of rights in Scotland. You are invited to attend and the details are:
Wednesday 22nd February 2017 in Glasgow City Centre – venue TBC
Registration and refreshments 4.15 onwards, with meeting starting at 5pm and concluding, with a Q & A, at 7.30pm.
Registered delegates will receive a briefing paper 10 days prior to the event.
Registration is FREE just go to the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brexit-rights-risks-and-responsibilities-whats-at-stake-for-human-rights-in-scotland-tickets-31392554977.
The Foundation gratefully acknowledge the support given by the Scottish Human Rights Commission in the organisation of the seminar
Bob Thomson (Convener)
Cut energy bills? That’s IDEAL
Changeworks has partnered with the University of Edinburgh to deliver IDEAL, a cutting edge research project exploring how smart technology can help save energy in the home. They are looking for Edinburgh households (EH1-EH17) with gas combi boiler heating to participate.
The benefits include:
· Gaining insight into your home energy use
· Receiving a free android tablet used to display energy use information
· Receiving tailored advice from University of Edinburgh experts
· Hopefully saving money on gas and electricity bills
For more information visit changeworks.org.uk/projects/ideal
To get involved email your name, address, and contact details to IDEAL@changeworks.org.uk, or call 0131 539 8610.
City’s new Culture Fund is open for applications
A new £45,000 fund to support Edinburgh-based artists is now open for applications. The City of Edinburgh Council’s Culture Project Fund will focus on support for the performing arts this year. Continue reading City’s new Culture Fund is open for applications
Deaf-friendly swim sessions this Saturday
Following the success of their deaf friendly swim lessons last year, Edinburgh Leisure is having their first ‘Deaf Friendly Swimming Open Day’ this Saturday (28 January) from 1.30-3.30pm with a view to attracting new participants and offering classes for pre-schoolers, where the parent/carer is present in the water with them and older children with a hearing impairment.
The Open Day, funded by Deaf Action, a local authority for deaf young people, will be held at Portobello Swim Centre. Free 30 minute sessions will be available, led by specialised swim coaches, who have been trained in adapting activities for deaf children and adults.
Booking is essential and requests should be sent to laurafallen@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Crohn’s and colitis study to investigate factors that worsen disease
People with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are being invited to take part in a study to better understand the diseases. Researchers want to shed light on the everyday factors that may influence flare-ups and probe how changes in diet and lifestyle might help sufferers. Continue reading Crohn’s and colitis study to investigate factors that worsen disease
Police appeal following attempted robbery in Corstorphine
Police are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in Corstorphine at around 5.45pm on Monday evening. Continue reading Police appeal following attempted robbery in Corstorphine
Meal Makers
Meal Makers is a charity that helps isolated older people enjoy the benefits of a home-cooked meal provided by a neighbour.
It connects volunteers of any age who have a passion for cooking and want to be active in their communities (“cooks”), with older neighbours over the age of 55 (“diners”) who would appreciate a home cooked meal. Once a cook and diner have been matched, the cook will prepare an extra meal in their own home and deliver it to their diner at a time agreed by both parties. Meal shares can occur as often as the cook and diner would like, so it might be weekly, fortnightly or just now and again. It helps improve nutrition, reduce isolation and build community links that so often have been lost. There is no cost attached to the meals, as they are a voluntary donation of food between members.
The only cost is a £5 fee for the diner to join Meal Makers for the year. Contact Robert Peacock 07710 703528 or email robert@mealmakers.org.uk
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Brexit: Scotland must have it’s say, says Russell
‘Time is running out for the UK Government to show how it intends to respect Scotland’s interests.’ Continue reading Brexit: Scotland must have it’s say, says Russell