Month: December 2017

Free Barker College concert at Canongate Kirk tomorrow

Barker College Choir and String Orchestra from Sydney, Australia, will perform in Edinburgh tomorrow (Monday) as part of their concert tour of the UK and France. They will be giving a Christmas concert at Canongate Kirk a 7:30pm (153 Canongate).  The concert is free of charge and everyone is welcome. Continue reading Free Barker College concert at Canongate Kirk tomorrow

Mainstream Human Rights in future budgets, urges Equalities and Human Rights Committee

Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee has published its findings into the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget. Released on World Human Rights Day, the committee is urging the Government not to step back in equalities budgeting, after having led the way in this area for many years. Continue reading Mainstream Human Rights in future budgets, urges Equalities and Human Rights Committee

Local MP spends day with Scottish SPCA

The Scottish SPCA was delighted to welcome local MP Ian Murray out on a trip in the Edinburgh area with animal rescue officer Sarah Auldsmith. Scotland’s animal welfare charity showcased their work by taking Mr Murray out to a number of animal rescues to show him what goes on behind the scenes. Continue reading Local MP spends day with Scottish SPCA

Letters: Lonely this Christmas

Dear Editor

Many people with the chronic, neurological condition M.E. tell us they feel very lonely and isolated at this time of year, particularly those who live alone with no family or friends to share the festivities with. A visit, phone call or simply a thoughtful card from a friend could make a positive difference – so if you know someone with M.E., let them know you are thinking of them this festive season.
If you have M.E. and you need information and support, call us on 0117 927 9551 (we’re here until 4pm on 22 December, and re-open on 3 January), or join one of our friendly online forums, open 24/7. You can also read advice from Rose, who has M.E., in her article on coping with Christmas alone at www.actionforme.org.uk/alone-at-xmas
Sonya Chowdhury
Chief Executive
Action for M.E.
42 Temple Street,
Keynsham BS31 1EH

Local Governance Review to ‘strengthen local decision-making’

Communities to have their say on how more decisions can be taken at a local level

 

The Scottish Government and COSLA have jointly launched a Local Governance Review, which will make sure local communities have more say about how public services in their area are run. The review will involve hearing from communities all across the country to get a clear understanding of the type of changes that are needed, and how these can be made to happen. Continue reading Local Governance Review to ‘strengthen local decision-making’