“A vision of what’s possible”
Patrick Harvie MSP will tell his party’s autumn conference today that Greens are ‘leading the change’ in Scotland, with other parties playing ‘catch up’ in proposing policies for a fairer and greener country. Continue reading Harvie: Greens ‘leading the change’ in Scotland
Electric car rally jointly hosted by the History Hub at Madelvic House and the Electric Vehicles Association
The first all electric Madelvic Car Rally – which will hopefully be an annual event – takes place this Sunday 22nd October 2017 from 11am to 12.30pm. Continue reading From the Past to the Future: first Madelvic Car Rally
Work to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank took a step forward today with the launch of a public consultation on the details of the Bank’s operation. Continue reading First Minister launches consultation on Scottish National Investment Bank
SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 12 – 4pm MORRISONS GRANTON
Money raised will go to support St Columba’s Hospice
Smacking children is to be banned in Scotland. The Scottish Government has confirmed it will ensure a bill lodged by Green MSP John Finnie will become law. The legislation would make Scotland the first part of the UK to make the physical punishment of children illegal. Continue reading Scotland moves to ban smacking
Redhall Walled Garden winter open day
Saturday 16th December 12 – 3pm
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New course starting Monday 6th November
Social care staff working ‘sleepover’ hours are to receive a pay increase, Health Secretary Shona Robison has announced. Care workers will now be paid the real Living Wage of £8.45 for sleepover hours, meaning the Living Wage will now be received for all hours worked. Continue reading Pay boost for social care staff: workers guaranteed Living Wage for overnight hours
Cat-napping badger prompts call to SSPCA
The Scottish SPCA was alerted yesterday after a badger made himself at home in a house at Linlithgow’s Beecraigs Country Park. The animal welfare charity was called to the property after the badger had sneaked in through the cat flap and made himself comfy on the cat bed! Continue reading Who’s been sleeping in my bed? The badger who came to tea!
