FRIDAY 6th APRIL 1 – 4pm
West Pilton Park
Month: March 2018
SOLUTION: from skateboard to innovative healthcare aid
ACADEMICS and graduates have joined forces to create a transportation device which will give children with complex healthcare needs a new sense of freedom and independence. Continue reading SOLUTION: from skateboard to innovative healthcare aid
Briggs Commends Education for Young People on Cancer Prevention
It is particularly relevant during 2018 Year of Young People to focus on the education of young people on lifestyle choices that can significantly risk the chance of getting cancer. The Teenager Cancer Trust’s education and awareness programme is now able to reach 80% of secondary schools in Scotland and Miles Briggs, the Scottish Conseratives health spokesman, supports their aim to achieve 100% coverage. Continue reading Briggs Commends Education for Young People on Cancer Prevention
Sight loss charity seeks volunteers
A leading sight loss charity is calling for volunteers to help run four support groups for people with macular disease based in Edinburgh. Continue reading Sight loss charity seeks volunteers
Ama-zing Harmonies celebrate first anniversary with Easter event
The Ama-zing Harmonies group celebrated their one year anniversary at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre on Monday evening. Marking the occasion, founder and organiser Ama Shallangwa told supporters and guests: “I have lived in this community for over 13 years. I must say there is very much I have gained from this community. Continue reading Ama-zing Harmonies celebrate first anniversary with Easter event
Dinosaurs come to life at children’s hospital!
YOUNGSTERS at an Edinburgh hospital have come face-to-face with a T-Rex and taken selfies with a Diplodocus thanks to an exciting new charity partnership. Children and families at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children were delighted to meet animatronic versions of the ancient creatures as part of an upcoming tour of the capital. Continue reading Dinosaurs come to life at children’s hospital!
Dads Rock Family Ceilidh
Come dance! bring the whole family, and at the same time raise money for Dads Rock! The Ceilidh is open to all ages. Caroline from Ceilidhkids is running the dancing, we’ll also have face painting and refreshments.
You can buy tickets, from Aaron, Barry or Thomas, or via the eventbrite link. Book your space now:
Family Ticket £10
Adult Ticket £5
Child Ticket £2
Caroline, Bex – the face painter and The Charteris Centre are donating their time and space to us also kindly giving us free use of their space, so 100% of the funds raised will be going to Dads Rock.
National contest spotlights rising sales stars
SALES stars of the future went head to head in a prestigious national competition at Edinburgh Napier University. Students from all over the UK travelled to the Craiglockhart-based Business School to test their nerve and skill in the Gartner-sponsored first UK Universities Sales Competition. Continue reading National contest spotlights rising sales stars
Easter Table Sale at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
FRIDAY 6th APRIL 1 – 4pm
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Scottish Affairs Committee to hold one off session on cash machine network
Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has announced a one-off session to examine the cash machine network in Scotland. The session will examine the long-term future of the network, particularly in rural areas, in light of proposals to change the way it is funded. Continue reading Scottish Affairs Committee to hold one off session on cash machine network