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
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
£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?
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
SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, Ben Macpherson, has called on local people to sign up and help shape Scotland’s new social security system – with the Scottish Government seeking to learn from the experiences of those crrently using the service. Continue reading Sign up to help shape Scotland’s social security system
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
27th Namibian Independence Celebration
18 March 2017, Saturday. 2pm – 6pm
North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, EH4 4TZ
On behalf of Namibian Scottish Community Association (NASCA), we would like to invite you on:
Namibian 27th Independence Celebration
Date: 18th 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 21st 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
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 28th 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
Callum McLeod |Community Learning & Development Worker | Schools and Lifelong Learning | Communities and Families| City of Edinburgh Council |Broughton High School , 29 East Fettes Ave, Edinburgh, EH4 1EG | | Tel: 0131 332 6316 | Email: Callum.mcleod@ea.edin.sch.uk | Web: www.edinburgh.gov.uk | CLD Web: www.joininedinburgh.org
The Scottish Ambulance Service is appealing to communities across Edinburgh and the Lothians to register potentially life-saving public access defibrillators on its dedicated website.
Continue reading Scottish Ambulance Service launches Registration to Resuscitation camapign
It’s back once more! Following on from the success of last Autumn’s “fashionABLE” showcase, the team are back this May, highlighting that diversity in life does not mean exclusion from the catwalk – and they’re on the look-out for models of all ages, shapes and cultures.
The “fashionABLE” team is bringing a great line-up this Spring to the Scottish fashion scene with presenter Gail Porter leading the show; compere TV Chef Tony Singh, MBE; modelling advice from Angel Sinclair, founder of Models of Diversity along with dynamic Jack Eyers, model ambassador and upcoming local Scottish models from all walks of life all set on location in Waverley Station with the support of Network Rail.
Commenting on her involvement in the fashionABLE and Fair Trade Fiesta, presenter and host Gail Porter said: ”I am immensely proud of being part of the Fair Trade movement for many years. World Fair Trade day unites us with Fair Trade producers globally and I am thrilled to be part of the weekend’s events celebrating Scotland as a Fair Trade Nation on May 12 and 13 in Edinburgh.
TV Chef Tony Singh, MBE, said: “I’m really excited to be a part of this year’s fashionABLE event, again, to help highlight that diversity in life does not mean exclusion from the catwalk and designs. It’s a fantastic and worthwhile cause that I encourage young people of all different types to get involved in.”
The fashionABLE team is sending out a casting call for 16 March in Edinburgh and is encouraging people from all walks of life, culture, shape and age to get in touch if they are interested in fashion and would like to take part in the May event.
The event is the brainchild of Tania Pramschufer, director of Localmotive markets, Tania said: “We were over the moon last year with the response, support and help for our new diverse fashion event – fashionABLE. And it was a real feather in the cap of all those concerned creating and organising this event for the first time last Autumn and the amazing lengths they went to, to make it a success.
“It is all about making opportunities for people and fashionABLE fulfils that in bucket loads – giving young people a chance to shine at something they thought they would always be excluded from. It does not get much better than that.”
Working on event logistics, events consultant, Olya Arren said: “This year’s collections will have a Scottish, Upcycled/Recycled and Fair Trade theme as the event will take place on the eve of World Fair Trade Day. We are right at the point where we are looking for designers, models and volunteers across a whole range of disciplines and would love people to be in touch. It is a truly fantastic event and that has given some of our colleagues a real boost and ambition to be part of the fashion industry.”
“We are looking for enthusiastic models with a flair for fashion to showcase the above collections and more importantly models representing all ages, shapes and cultures for the event.
Following Upward Mobility’s involvement last year Team Leader, Grant McLay said: “Our team at Upward Mobility have a wealth of creative talent that fits well with the fashion industry and we see this as a great progression to develop those skills even further. The thought that someone disabled or with additional support needs – has a chance to be involved in mainstream fashion has made an enormous impression to our team and we now have to rise to the challenge and support them in their quest to realise their full potential at this amazing event.”
Founder of Models of Diversity, Angel Sinclair said: “We are really looking to develop professional and confident skills with our models this year. There are techniques for poise and control whether someone is fully mobile or not and our model ambassador Jack Eyers will be demonstrating how to encourage our models to believe in themselves.
Support has come in from Rudi Dalvai, president World Fair Trade Organisation who said: “The Fairtrade movement has been launched more than half a century ago by people with strong social responsibility towards the weaker in the supply chain of international trade. At that time, there was still a low level of public awareness about the exploitation of small farmers and workforces in developing countries producing products of our daily consumption. Despite this, Fair Trade has become a success story, although the exploitation continues in many parts of the world. But today consumers have the possibility to choose products with the guarantee that they are socially and environmentally clean. And now Fair Trade has also become fashionable. There is no excuse anymore!!
Also backing the event is Juliet Donnachie, Station Manager, Network Rail, who said: “We are delighted to be a part of fashionABLE once again and support this amazing event at Waverley Station.
Models interested in the event are invited to get in touch to take part with a casting call for 16 March at St Margaret’s House Edinburgh 3pm.
All models will have a chance to win a professional photo shoot in London with Models of Diversity Ambassador Angel Sinclair.
For models interested in the casting call contact
Olya Arren, events consultant
Email: Olya.handupevents@gmail.com
Please find us on Facebook at Waverley Station Market, by Platform 2 https://www.facebook.com/647827048592201/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1214735338568033
Also check out last year’s fashionABLE debut at: https://ethical.tv/2016/10/20/fashionable-at-waverley-station-market-httpsvimeo-com188139989/
For models interested in the casting call
Olya Arren, events consultant
Email: Olya.handupevents@gmail.com
Tania Pramschufer, Director LocalMotive Markets
(this is the company organising the event and with a great all-round team.)
Email tania@localmotivemarkets.co.uk
W: www.localmotivemarkets.co.uk
M: 07914 254 334
Twitter: @LocalMotiveMkts and we hope you can join us on twitter for both events.
For further press information contact:
Fiona Stewart, PR Consultant, Interwoven PR
M: +44 (0)7940560453
