Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory was alive with activity on Thursday as the near-five million poppies which are all made by hand by former Service personnel were loaded on to trucks to begin the journey to the four corners of the country ahead of the start of the 2018 Scottish Poppy Appeal. Continue reading Centenary Poppies begin journey across the country
We are running a short training session with Margaret Williamson from Board Room Development. She will introduce Generative dialogue as a way to have conversations that encourage people to share ideas, views and understanding by listening to the voices of others.
It might be useful for members of Boards or Management Committees, Community Councillors or anyone working in partnerships with other agencies.
This training is free and will take place at Granton:Hub on Thursday 4th October from 10 -12. Please do let me know if you or anyone you work with would like to attend.
See attached or our website for further details. https://www.communityactionnorth.org/portfolio/events-portfolio-3/
Anita Aggarwal
Community Development Worker
Community Action North
0131 315 6405
anita@communityactionnorth.org
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New Department for Transport (DfT) road casualty statistics released yesterday reveal that in 2017, pedestrians accounted for more than a quarter (26%) of road fatalities in Great Britain – up 5% on the previous year. Continue reading New stats reveal increase in pedestrian fatalities
More than 800 students gathered at the Usher Hall for a day of celebration at Edinburgh College’s annual Graduation ceremony yesterday. Continue reading Hundreds of students honoured at college Graduation
The Vegan Society and Go Vegan Scotland are targeting the Scottish Government with a petition calling on public sector institutions to provide at least one vegan food option on every menu every day. Continue reading Include vegan options in every public canteen in Scotland, urge campaigners
“refreshed designs and plans are truly community-led” – Transport convener
Continue reading Trams to Newhaven: updated plans to go on show
The fight against climate change begins at home, a new report published by Zero Waste Scotland has revealed. The report, published to coincide with Recycle Week 2018, shows that less waste and more recycling, especially of food waste, are crucial in reducing our carbon impact. Continue reading Recycling food waste helps us all tackle climate change, report reveals
Saturday 29 September 10am – 12 noon
Come and join us for a coffee morning at Starbank Park and help fundraise for Macmillan Cancer Support
The partial closure of a vital children’s ward is set to continue “indefinitely” – after the SNP admitted its staff recruitment crisis was to blame. Continue reading “Shambolic”: Reduced paediatric service at St John’s to continue ‘indefinitely’
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor but Leith Nautical College certainly did. And this weekend former staff and students of the college will reunite to celebrate 40 years since its official opening. Continue reading Seafarers set to mark anniversary of Leith Nautical College with weekend of celebrations
