Strangers to North Edinburgh might be forgiven for thinking that all our young folk spend their time tearing around the neighbourhood on stolen motor bikes, causing fear and havoc all over the place. The truth, of course, is very different – yes, we have some problems with antisocial behaviour, but we’re not alone there: what areas don’t? And we also have something that some other communities would love to have: North Edinburgh has an abundance of great kids doing great things – and an event at Urban Village last night provided a timely opportunity to celebrate their many achievements. Continue reading Shining Lights: North Edinburgh celebrates it’s young people
Day: June 29, 2017
Tesco shopper? Vote for The Prentice Centre!
The Prentice Centre calls for your votes to bag a share of bag charge fund
The Prentice Centre (West Granton Community Trust) is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. Continue reading Tesco shopper? Vote for The Prentice Centre!
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The Three Degrees!
Side by side: Polish pals complete academic journey together
Three close friends today completed an academic journey by celebrating their graduation after being in the same class at school, college and university. Continue reading The Three Degrees!
Stop the evictions!
CRISIS: campaigners demand an end to the eviction of families
Campaigners resisting the evictions of families due to the Benefits Cap are protesting at the full meeting of City of Edinburgh Council thios morning. Deputations from North Edinburgh’s All About Me and Power to the People groups will demand the council take action on the crisis. Last month the campaigners occupied both Council offices and Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson’s constituency office to demand housing for homeless families. Continue reading Stop the evictions!