Local Council Elections hustings at Craigroyston

Wednesday 29th March 6.30 – 8.30pm

Craigroyston Community High School

Last call to sign up for Childcare Academy

Next course starts on Monday 13 March

Beauty queen finds model companions at Scottish SPCA

Beautiful Belle, an eight-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback cross, proved to be a model companion for Miss Teen Edinburgh Galaxy when she visited the Scottish SPCA’s Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Lanarkshire.

Continue reading Beauty queen finds model companions at Scottish SPCA

Counting down to the Year of Young People

Mark McDonald, Scottish Government Minister for Childcare and Early Years, yesterday launched a search in Edinburgh for young ambassadors for Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 (YOYP 2018). On the milestone of 300 days to go until the year starts, a new website, event funding and the official logo for YOYP 2018 were also unveiled. Continue reading Counting down to the Year of Young People

More smoke and mirrors: a good deal for Scotland … or is it?

£350 million more for Scotland, proving that ‘we are stronger together in this great United Kingdom’, cried a triumphant Chancellor. No, we’re £2.9 billion POORER, said the Scottish Government’s finance spokesman. Confused? You will be. Continue reading More smoke and mirrors: a good deal for Scotland … or is it?

Thousands losing out on unclaimed benefits

A new campaign to raise awareness of how people can claim the benefits they are entitled to has been launched by the Scottish Government. It’s thought that as many as half a million Scots are missing out on benefits payments that are rightfully theirs. Continue reading Thousands losing out on unclaimed benefits

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated across the world on 8 March every year, commemorating the struggle for women’s rights. Continue reading International Women’s Day

Namibian Independence celebration at North Edinburgh Arts

27th Namibian Independence Celebration

18 March 2017, Saturday. 2pm – 6pm

North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, EH4 4TZ

Dear friends,

On behalf of Namibian Scottish Community Association (NASCA), we would like to invite you on:

Namibian 27^th Independence Celebration

Date: 18^th March 2017, Saturday, Time: 2pm – 6pm

Venue: North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, EH4 4TZ Edinburgh.

This event aims to provide an opportunity for local Namibian community to get together and having fun with their family, friends and Scottish counterparts. The celebration will help to promote Namibian history, culture and heritage to the local Scottish community.

The event include traditional Namibian foods, cultural performances and DJ, featuring by Ramoroma Dances group followed by tribal introduction – Damara, Herero and Kavango etc to represent heritage of Namibia. There will fun activities for the children.

Please note, South West African country, republic of Namibia has rich heritage and culture. Namibians achieved independence in 1990 after a war of almost 25 years. Since then 21^st March celebrated as an independence day.

Ticket price is £10 per person. To order your ticket, please register online via this link: www.goo.gl/vgbg3h . We will arrange the ticket upon registration. For any more information contact 0770 4923703, E-mail: garabd1@hotmail.com

Please find our event on facebook and a poster of the event.

Looking forward to see you on 18th March.

Regards

Darius Garab

Namibian Scottish Community Association (NASCA)

Tel: 0770 4923703, E-mail: garabd1@hotmail.com

Better Late Than Dead On Time: road safety theatre at Broughton

Hi Folks

Just a short note to bring your attention to a road safety theatre production which is being delivered in Broughton High School on Tuesday 28^th March at 7pm. It’s a free event (refreshments provided as well) and is open to all ages as well as local adults or school staff.

Given the amount of concerns about accidents/road crimes/road safety etc. I think we’ve timed this perfectly and it should be of huge benefit to the local area.

If you’ve any queries please don’t’ hesitate to give myself, Helen Bourquin or Elaine Lennon (both copied into this email for your info) a shout and we’ll do what we can to answer them!

Best wishes

Callum