Month: January 2018

Beware of LinkedIn’s pitfalls, warns cyber security expert

A leading expert on cybercrime is warning Scots to be wary of the hidden dangers LinkedIn can pose. In the run up to Safer Internet Day, Gerry Grant, Chief Ethical Hacker with the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC), is urging caution from those who use the popular social media network. Continue reading Beware of LinkedIn’s pitfalls, warns cyber security expert

Constance reaffirms commitment to tackling child poverty

“Tackling inequalities will never be an optional extra for this government – it is core to everything we do, as we strive to make Scotland fairer and more equal.” – Communities Secretary Angela Constance Continue reading Constance reaffirms commitment to tackling child poverty

Streets of shame

A new study by Friends of the Earth Scotland ranking the country’s most polluted streets confirms that air pollution remains a public health crisis plaguing Scotland. West Edinburgh blackspots St John’s Road and Queensferry Road figure prominently among the most polluted in the country once again – and they are joined by Leith’s Salamander Street on the latest lists. Continue reading Streets of shame

Positively Blue: Local art exhibition to support cancer charity

You are invited to the Preview of ‘Positively Blue’

To coincide with World Cancer Day on 4 February, Lennon-Art Gallery has curated a unique blue-themed exhibition ‘Positively Blue,’ with all proceeds going to Cancer Research UK. This is an opportunity to buy some fantastic, affordable original art from a wide range of very talented artists and support this great cause.

Preview Sunday 4th February 1-4pm

Exhibition Continues until 18th February. Mon-Sat 11-6pm 

RSVP alan@lennon-art.co.uk

 

 

 

Talking SH*TE at the old Co-op

EPOCH8 creating something very different at the former Co-op store on Pennywell Road …

SH*TE ZINES exhibition opens on Friday 26th January from 6-8pm, and this event also includes a free zine making workshop, also on Friday 26th from 1 – 4pm
Sign up via our Facebook event and Eventbrite page (below)
EPOCH 8 Committee

Have your say on Human Rights

How the Scottish Parliament ensures Human Rights are respected in Scotland is to be the subject of a new Holyrood committee inquiry. The Equalities and Human Rights Committee has launched a call for views and hopes to hear from as many people in Scotland as possible. In particular, it is seeking to hear from human rights experts as well as those with lived experience of fighting for their rights. Continue reading Have your say on Human Rights

Paediatrics picture brightens at St John’s

NHS Lothian has taken a step forward in boosting the medical team in paediatric inpatient services at St John’s Hospital, Livingston. A consultant  recruited at the end of last year has now joined the team and the most recent recruitment campaign, which ended on 9 January, has also proved successful – an offer has been made to another candidate, which when finalised, would take the total to seven.

Continue reading Paediatrics picture brightens at St John’s

Caring Soles: become a footcare volunteer

Volunteer-led Eric Liddell Centre footcare service Caring Soles is to hold a volunteer training and information day on Thursday 1st February from 10am to 3pm at The Ripple Project Hub on Restalrig Road South. There are a few free spaces left on this day which gives an ideal opportunity to find out more about good personal footcare and how to volunteer with this popular footcare service.

Lisa Jennings

Caring Soles’ Personal Footcare Service Co-Ordinator

Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP