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Day: February 9, 2017
CeX Leith to open in Kirkgate
Revolutionary recycling retailer CeX is due to open in Leith in early March. CeX buys, sells and exchanges phones, games, movies, tablets, computers, PCs, cameras and digital electronics. The store will create eight new jobs and will be run by franchisees Shazad Akram and Kashif Hamid. It is their fourth CeX store. Continue reading CeX Leith to open in Kirkgate
Letter: Words and Deeds
Dear Editor,
Actions by the Tory-led governments of 2010 and 2015 to deal with the financial crisis (caused not by the people, but by banks and financial institutions) was to immediately pass the debt onto the majority of people by restricting wages and reducing funding for services of all kinds.
They also launched a tremendous appeal to the people assuring them that “we are all in this together”, this worked for a while but very quickly their tactic of divide and rule was brought into play, blaming sections of the population being scroungers and or skivers, the Disabled, those on benefits, particularly those on Housing benefit etc, to justify further cuts in wages and essential services.
After over 6 years, people were seeing through their talk of “ a big society “ and “ all in this together “ speeches and began to realise they had been conned. This posed a threat to the continuation of Tory control, so out went David Cameron, and in came Theresa May saying in her first speech she would do things differently, make changes to bring about a more just society and again making a Tory appeal for support from the people, claiming that the Tories are now the party for working people.
This puts into context the continuous attack on Jeremy Corbyn in the press, in Parliament and other sections of the media. The Tories know his ability to speak the language of working people and therefore his capability of winning an election: this, the Tories fear.
The millions and millions of people who have seen and felt the difference between the words and deeds of the Tories must now re-awaken nationwide activity and campaign to make real changes to our society.
A Delahoy,
Silverknowes Gardens,
Students harness tech to tackle homelessness
Twenty Edinburgh Napier students took part in a 24 hour ‘Hackathon’ at Edinburgh Napier University on Friday 3 to Saturday 4 February. Cyrenians, Bright Red Triangle, Scottish Institute for Enterprise, and IBM co-hosted the event, along with staff from Edinburgh Napier University who also provided the facilities. Continue reading Students harness tech to tackle homelessness
Half Term Holiday Club places available
Still haven’t sorted out your holiday childcare this half term? Edinburgh Leisure still has a few places available at all their holiday clubs, being run at four of their venues across the city. Contact the individual venues to book but don’t leave it too late as there are only a few places left at each.
Every day is packed full of games, sports, arts, crafts, drama, challenges and educational activities – for £145 per week. Daily bookings are also available for £35 per day.
Available days can be had at:
Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Drumbrae Leisure Centre – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Gracemount Leisure Centre – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (day and week bookings)
Royal Commonwealth Pool – Friday
The Holiday Club will run at these centres from the 13th to 17th February (9am to 5pm) – with early drop off from 8am and late pick up until 6pm – perfect for working parents.
And if you’re thinking ahead, Holiday Clubs for other holidays throughout the city are also now available to be booked. And for early birds, there’s a 10% discount.
Big ‘paws up’ for Pets at Home!
The Scottish SPCA’s Edinburgh centre received a generous donation of £6384.44 from Pets At Home staff in Livingston. The money was raised for Scotland’s animal welfare charity through a variety of events held in store, including their Santa Paws event held in December. Continue reading Big ‘paws up’ for Pets at Home!
Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre: activities update
Michelle’s Surgery Cancelled
Michelle Thomson has cancelled her surgery tomorrow (Friday 10 February).
Children’s Clubs
There will be no children’s clubs on at the centre next week due to the school holidays.
Inclusive Zumba Classes
Our Monday morning Zumba classes for disabled persons continue to be very successful but it is felt that more people could take advantage of this fun activity.
Classes are on Monday (10 – 11am) and Friday (10.15 – 11am)
The best way to start a week and getting fit!
Childrens Taekwon Do (Ages 3+)
As with many of our activities the childrens Taekwon-do has surprised us with its popularity amongst the young people, so come along and join Scotlands fastest Family Taekwondo Club led by Master Divine.
IMP Meeting Reminder
Improving Muirhouse and Pennywell meeting next Wednesday 15th February 3.00-5.00pm.. All Welcome.
James McGinty
Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive
A new teacher recruitment campaign has been launched by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. The ‘Teaching Makes People’ campaign targets university undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects as well as people currently working in STEM industries. Continue reading Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive
Councillors urged: Stand Up for Local Services
UNISON, the union representing Edinburgh Council workers, will lobby the City of Edinburgh Council’s budget meeting this morning, calling on the Labour/SNP administration to expose ‘the human cost of yet more massive Government cuts.’ Continue reading Councillors urged: Stand Up for Local Services