This MS Awareness Week (22-28 April), the MS Trust is calling on people with MS to pop on their pumps and introduce a little activity – big or small – into their daily routine. Staying active doesn’t need to mean running marathons or going to the gym, it’s about doing it at your own level, at your own pace. Doing it YOUR way. Continue reading The MS Trust dispels exercise myth
Day: April 13, 2019
Latest Bright Red Sparks unveiled at awards ceremony
A start-up dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and an online tool designed to help businesses root out prejudice and bias in their external communications were among the winners in this year’s Edinburgh Napier University Bright Red Sparks competition. Continue reading Latest Bright Red Sparks unveiled at awards ceremony
Easter holiday health advice from NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland’s Be Health-Wise this Easter campaign is advising people in Lothian to be aware that many GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the holiday weekend, and is encouraging people to take a few simple steps to prepare. Continue reading Easter holiday health advice from NHS Scotland
Greens on a high ahead of Euro Elections campaign
The Scottish Greens are hopeful of securing a first-ever MEP after a boost from a strong showing in the Leith Walk by-election. Continue reading Greens on a high ahead of Euro Elections campaign
Dogs Trust free event: Local dog rescue needs your help
Volunteer recruitment event at Dogs Trust in West Lothian
Dogs Trust West Calder is hosting a volunteer recruitment event on Sunday 19th May 2019 open to anyone wishing to help make a difference to the lives and welfare of dogs. Continue reading Dogs Trust free event: Local dog rescue needs your help
Can you believe it? Olympic find during beach cleanup
Volunteer beach cleaners collected over 400 items of rubbish at the Marine Conservation Society’s spring beach clean and litter survey at Cramond beach on April 6th – and among them was a 31 year old Coke can advertising the 1988 Olympics. Continue reading Can you believe it? Olympic find during beach cleanup
A new minibus for Drylaw: still time to vote
Vote for Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre’s new minibus at The People’s Projects
Don’t leave it too late – voting closes on Monday (15th April) at midday!
CCTV appeal following Leith knife crime
Police have released images of two men they wish to trace as they believe they may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiries into an assault and attempted robbery in Leith. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Leith knife crime