Day: December 27, 2018

Get Writing Over the Holidays for Prestigious CWA Crime Writing Competitions

CWA Debut Dagger for Crime Novel Opening

This is the one to win for would-be crime novelists – or not even win; if you get on the shortlist your work will come to the direct attention of interested literary agents and publishers. Continue reading Get Writing Over the Holidays for Prestigious CWA Crime Writing Competitions

Edinburgh firms hit for an additional £7,653,000 a year by SNP’s “high-tax agenda”

Businesses in Edinburgh have been hit by an additional £7,653,000 thanks to the doubling of the large business rate supplement by the SNP, according to the Scottish Conswevatives. Continue reading Edinburgh firms hit for an additional £7,653,000 a year by SNP’s “high-tax agenda”

It’s okay not to be okay

Nobody needs to feel alone this Christmas

Emergency Support

Edinburgh Crisis Centre
(open 24/7) 0808 801 0414
www.edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk

Social Care Direct 0800 731
6969 for out of hours/holidays.
During office hours call 0131 200 2324

Scottish Domestic Violence Helpline – 0800 027 1234

If you are in danger, call 999 for emergency services.

Someone to talk to:

Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
www.samaritans.org

Samaritans local line – 0131
221 9999 (9am-10pm)

Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 0800 (open 6pm – 2am)
https://breathingspace.scot/

CALM – 0800 58 58 58 (for men, 5pm-12am)
www.thecalmzone.net

The Mix – 0808 808 4994
(under 25s)
www.themix.org.uk

Food banks:

Trussel Trust
The Pilton branch will be closed on Wednesday 2nd January.

Full location, days and time for each foodbank centre can be found at: http://edinburghnw.foodbank.org.uk

Edinburgh City Mission at Granton Parish Church, Edinburgh
Closed on Tuesday 1st January.

Pilton Community Health Project also produced this useful support guide: 

Surviving the holidays 2018

£675 million fund to transform high streets and town centres opens to communities

The Future High Streets fund will help local leaders implement bold new visions to transform their town centres and make them fit for the future. Towns across the country are urged to bid for a share of £675 million to transform their local high streets into modern vibrant community hubs. Continue reading £675 million fund to transform high streets and town centres opens to communities