The latest pub closure figures from CAMRA reveal that 16 Scottish pubs have closed their doors over the last six months, prompting the real ale consumer’s champion to renew calls for government action to Save Our Pubs. Continue reading CAMRA calls for pubco reform to save Scottish pubs
Trade links highlighted during Paris visit
Steps to increase trade with Scotland’s third largest export market will be progressed by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a two-day visit to France this week.
The First Minister will a lead a delegation of technology companies who will showcase their products and services to French partners, academics and customers in Paris.
Latest figures show France is Scotland’s third largest international export market worth an estimated £2.4 billion to the Scottish economy.
During the visit the First Minister will address the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Assemblée Nationale, the lower house of the French Parliament on Tuesday, meet Minister for European Affairs Nathalie Loiseau and officially open the Scottish Government’s France Hub.
The First Minister said: “The relationship between Scotland and France is one of the oldest in the world.
“France is our third largest export market and French-based firms play a key part in our economy, with investments in financial services and our food and drink industry.
“By promoting trade and investment, and officially launching our new hub in Paris, the Scottish Government is working to show Scotland is open for business and an attractive place to invest, visit, work and live.
“Despite the challenges we face as a result of Brexit the Scottish Government will continue to do all we can to show the world that we are an open and outward looking country.”
Forth & Inverleith Voluntary Sector Forum meets this morning (Monday 18th February) from 9:30 – 11.30am at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre.
Forum members will discuss funding cuts of over £600,000 to local projects and will consider the impact this will have on the community. A plan for a local voluntary sector response will also developed at the meeting.
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Did you know that the DWP has created a website dedicated specifically to Universal Credit? The site is designed to help claimants and supporters negotiate their way through the often complex and confusing benefit labyrinth. Continue reading As we see it: the two different sides of Universal Credit
Tackling poverty and inequality in Edinburgh and across the country was the topic of conversation at a conference hosted by Edinburgh College on Thursday. Continue reading Edinburgh College hosts conference to combat poverty and inequality
Branded clothing and fancy water bottles have been named in a list of workout accessories you don’t actually need to achieve your fitness goals. Continue reading All the gear, no idea?
Dear Editor
I am writing to ask your readers to turn their world purple for epilepsy this Purple Day. The international day of epilepsy awareness, Purple Day falls on Tuesday 26 March and sees people across the globe come together to dispel the myths that surround epilepsy and share their stories. National charity Epilepsy Action would love for your readers to get involved.
There are around 55,000 people living with epilepsy in Scotland. This Purple Day (26 March 2019) you can help more kids and families live better with their condition. Donations are vital in funding our UK-wide network of support groups. They bring together parents and carers, giving them the confidence to deal with a diagnosis. Fundraising supports nurses, helping them to explain epilepsy to children in a way they understand. It also helps us to get vital resources to teachers, giving them the tools to help kids with epilepsy thrive at school.
Whether it’s giving purple makeovers, baking purple cakes or throwing a purple party, there are countless ways to celebrate Purple Day and fundraise too. Getting involved couldn’t be simpler. By visiting epilepsy.org.uk/purple, or calling 0113 210 8851, you can request your free Purple Day fundraising pack. The pack contains everything you need to make your fundraising a success. Epilepsy Action directly supports over two million people every year. The money we raise on Purple Day will mean we can help even more.
Yours faithfully,
Amy Hesselden
Fundraising events officer, Epilepsy Action
“Opening up the north of the city through a well-planned and self-financing tram route is a no-brainer” – Cllrs McVey and Day.
Continue reading Capital Coalition leaders: “No brainer … trams are right direction for Edinburgh”
EDINBURGH Napier Knights will clash with Glasgow University Tigers in the rescheduled East-West American Football Varsity game on Wednesday February 20 at Sighthill Park. Continue reading East vs West gridiron clash goes ahead on Wednesday
