Month: May 2018

Rise in food bank use is national scandal, say Greens


Figures from the Trussell Trust, showing that 17,328 people in the City of Edinburgh and 21,443 people in Lothian were provided with three-day emergency food supplies from this one food bank charity alone, highlight the urgent need to implement the Scottish Greens’ ten-point plan to tackle poverty, says Lothian MSP Alison Johnstone.  Continue reading Rise in food bank use is national scandal, say Greens

Get through the first 72

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People considering stopping smoking are being urged to get support to help them through the first 72 hours, and beyond. Continue reading Get through the first 72

Specialist tricycles make playtime more fun thanks to charity donation

Two Edinburgh families have expressed their delight after receiving specialist equipment that will make a dramatic difference to the lives of their profoundly disabled children. Continue reading Specialist tricycles make playtime more fun thanks to charity donation

“Beyond thrilled”: Edinburgh mum lands 400 millionth order

Takeaway cheeseburger leads to trip to America for Edinburgh mum after landing Just Eat’s 400 millionth order

  • Gabriella Hicks placed Just Eat’s 400 millionth UK order after opting for a cheeseburger from Sugar & Spice Grill House on Colinton’s Main Drive
  • Just Eat rewards customer with a flight to America
  • Just Eat gifts Sugar & Spice Grill House with an electric delivery scooter and advertising campaign to help raise awareness within the local community
  • Three orders per second ensures Just Eat reaches 400 million orders, only 11 months after hitting 300 million – it took eight years to hit its first 100 million

Continue reading “Beyond thrilled”: Edinburgh mum lands 400 millionth order

STAG DO: Make this a Stag Beetle summer!

Between June and July, wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is asking for families, individuals or groups of friends in the UK to record sightings of stag beetles on six summer evenings, as part of an ongoing European study into these impressive, yet endangered beetles. Continue reading STAG DO: Make this a Stag Beetle summer!

Rehoming Week Open Day at Scottish SPCA

The Scottish SPCA is delighted to invite animal lovers in the Edinburgh and Lothians area to their local centre in Balerno on Saturday 12 May to celebrate their annual Rehoming Week. Scotland’s animal welfare charity will have a number of events on the day including a bouncy castle, dog agility show, pony rides, tours and much more! Continue reading Rehoming Week Open Day at Scottish SPCA