In a UK first, public bodies in Scotland will be required to put reducing poverty and inequality at the heart of their decision making. Continue reading Angela Constance: Tackling inequalities is core to everything we do
Month: July 2017
Forth’s Friday Fun Day at Leonardo
Crewe Toll company collaborates with Forth One Radio to address Holiday Hunger
Going hungry in the school holidays is a harsh reality for many youngsters across the UK, and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hunger recently warned that too many children have to survive on crisps and energy drinks when school kitchens are closed.
City parks celebrate soaring success
A record- breaking 73 parks from across Scotland have been presented with a Green Flag Award this year in recognition of their high standards and provision of quality outdoor space – an increase of three over last year. Edinburgh is the greenest city of all with no less than 30 green flags!
Edinburgh Napier links-up with University of the Third Age
Retired and semi-retired individuals in Edinburgh with a passion for learning are set to benefit from a new agreement that will see them able to participate in University research projects. Edinburgh Napier University has signed a partnership agreement with University of the Third Age (U3A) as a commitment to supporting the life-long learning passions of its members in the city. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier links-up with University of the Third Age
Scotland Office: spinning out of control?
An SNP MP has called for answers after the Tory government was forced to admit that Scotland Office spending on advertising and spin doctors sky-rocketed in the run-up to the June snap election. Continue reading Scotland Office: spinning out of control?
Game of Thrones-loving Scots go gaga for gadgets
The launch of Game of Thrones yesterday means that people across Scotland will once again be glued to their TV screens, waiting to see if Khaleesi makes it to Kings Landing. This comes as research from Scottish Gas finds that Scottish people are spending more than four hours a day binging on their favourite box sets. Continue reading Game of Thrones-loving Scots go gaga for gadgets
Nature 4 All at North Edinburgh Arts
Nature 4 All
As part of our children’s summer programme, NEA is heading out to our beautiful award-winning garden on Saturday mornings, including THIS Saturday.
Look. Explore. Create.
Take a look at the nature on our doorstep – creative outdoor crafts, beastie hunts, pond life, worms and glitter included (fairies are not!)
This Sat (22nd July) plus
Sat 29th July
Sat 5th August
All ages – under 7 accompanied by adult
Free and a healthy snack provided
North Edinburgh Arts summer programme
Still lots to do at North Edinburgh Arts …
Daily Programme
PEP Summer Fayre this Thursday
Thursday 20 July, 1 – 3.30pm
Edinburgh pub makes finals of prestigious awards
A popular Edinburgh pub has become one of a handful of pubs from throughout the country to make it through to the finals of a prestigious award scheme. Continue reading Edinburgh pub makes finals of prestigious awards