PROCESSIONS takes place this Sunday (10th June) across all four capital cities of the UK: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. Tens of thousands of women have already signed up to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime mass participation artwork, celebrating one hundred years since the first British women won the right to vote. Continue reading Thousands of women set to take to the streets of Edinburgh for PROCESSIONS
THE HUNTER FOUNDATION LAUNCH SCHOOLS COMPETITION TO WIN TABLE AT DINNER WITH FORMER FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA
In the Year of the Young People and in celebration of the former First Lady Michelle Obama’s visit to Scotland, The Hunter Foundation (THF) invites school pupils to submit a short essay, video, picture or poem on the theme: ‘If I ruled Scotland the one thing I’d change to enable more young people to succeed would be… and why that’s so important.’ Continue reading Schoolkids: meet Michelle!
Edinburgh residents are invited to take a fresh look at reused furnishings when they view the beautiful items displayed in the ‘Reuse Showhome’ in Leith this weekend, hosted by Changeworks, Quay Community Improvements and local reuse organisations. Continue reading Reuse Showhome to pop up in Leith
Over 95% of employees are using company time and technology to check up on their ex-partners via social media, a survey has revealed. Continue reading Over 95% of workers use company technology to check up on an Ex
The official 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Programme was launched yesterday, inviting performers and audiences from across the globe to leap into the unknown and embark on their very own Fringe adventure. Continue reading Festival Fringe: leap into the unknown!
Children with mental health issues are being let down says a Green MSP in response to figures showing three out of ten children are waiting more than 18-weeks for treatment. Alison Johnstone MSP, the Scottish Greens’ health spokesperson, says the figures should convince government ministers to “look beyond” the NHS and include mental health awareness in the school curriculum. Continue reading Government is failing children with mental health issues, says Greens
The British public have had their own charitable donations doubled through the government’s UK Aid match scheme, the Prime Minister has announced at a reception in Downing Street. Continue reading UK Government doubles charity donations
Communities will be able to decide how best they can tackle poverty and inequalities in their own area backed by a £20 million fund. Continue reading £20 million fund to empower communities
