Pilton Youth and Childrens Project AGM
Month: June 2017
Prevention through Education: Scottish SPCA visits Flora’s
The Scottish SPCA visited Flora Stevenson Primary School in Stockbridge on Wednesday 31 May. Scotland’s animal welfare charity speaks to around 300,000 children a year through their highly interactive “Prevention through Education” programme. Continue reading Prevention through Education: Scottish SPCA visits Flora’s
No teething troubles as capital mum is double award nominee
An Edinburgh company which makes safe and stylish teething jewellery for mums has been shortlisted in two categories in one of the UK’s premium awards for baby and toddler products. Continue reading No teething troubles as capital mum is double award nominee
Glenogle Swim Centre to close for refurbishment
Glenogle Swim Centre, one of Edinburgh Leisure’s six Victorian swimming pools, is to undergo a major £125k refurbishment to replace the poolside tiling to maintain the longevity of the pool and improve the customer experience. Continue reading Glenogle Swim Centre to close for refurbishment
Johnstone concern over NHS vacancies
Alison Johnstone MSP, Health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has expressed concern at a rise in NHS vacancies as figures show an increase in staff sickness and spending on agency workers. Continue reading Johnstone concern over NHS vacancies
‘Tip of the Iceberg’: local women to lobby Ruth Davidson in Roseburn
Young mothers from Royston Wardiburn’s ‘All Abut Me’ group and their supporters are to stage a protest outside Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson’s constituency office on Roseburn Terrace this morning. The women are protesting against changes to the benefits system that will see at least eleven local families – and 42 children – evicted from their homes. Continue reading ‘Tip of the Iceberg’: local women to lobby Ruth Davidson in Roseburn
Raining cats and dogs – and ducks – in Stockbridge!
Early entrants for Stockbridge Duck Race?
The Scottish SPCA is caring for two young ducklings after they were spotted walking down a street near Stockbridge. Continue reading Raining cats and dogs – and ducks – in Stockbridge!
Join Beachwatch this Saturday
Dear All ,
I’m a bit behind saying thank you to everyone for coming last time, never mind invite you to the next one! Thank you! Continue reading Join Beachwatch this Saturday
Edinburgh’s inspiring volunteers to take centre stage
Over sixty of Edinburgh’s most inspring volunteers are to be honoured by Frank Ross, Rt. Hon. Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, at a special awards ceremony tomorrow during #VolunteersWeekScotland. Among them are local heroes from North Edinburgh’s Knit and Natter group and MAD (that’s Mums and Dads) cook Sean Fitzharris. Continue reading Edinburgh’s inspiring volunteers to take centre stage
Happy Hearts run to inspire local lifestyle changes
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health issues in Scotland and more than 1,490 local heroes laced up to raise awareness of the disease – and money for local health projects – by completing the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K Fun Run at Holyrood Park on Sunday. Continue reading Happy Hearts run to inspire local lifestyle changes