A YOUNG man who collapsed in a London street with meningitis is helping launch a new campaign to warn other young people about the dangers of the disease. Continue reading One million young people miss meningitis jab
Month: June 2019
Closure-threatened Leith cafe celebrates 60th anniversary
But milestone birthday may well be it’s last
The owner of a traditional Scottish café has issued an emotional plea for developers to halt their closure plans, ahead of the eatery celebrating its 60th anniversary this weekend (Saturday June 29). Continue reading Closure-threatened Leith cafe celebrates 60th anniversary
New fund for after school and holiday childcare
Children and families will benefit from £3 million in funding to deliver community-based out-of-school care, Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell has announced. Continue reading New fund for after school and holiday childcare
Titan Arum’s in flower – catch it while you can
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s Amorphophallus titanum (titan arum), one of the world’s biggest and smelliest blooms, came into flower on Sunday. The Garden stayed open late into the evening to give curious visitors the chance to see, and smell, the plant in all its pungent glory!
Good morning! Isn't it a bit of a dreich one? My smell level is low-moderate so if you've a weaker constitution now is the time to come and see my magnificence! My glasshouse is open from 10am today, and my #TitanArmy are ready and waiting for you all.#NewReekie #stinkyplants pic.twitter.com/jsbrvoNxOr
— Titan Arum Edinburgh (@TitanArumRBGE) June 24, 2019
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Fresh Start seeks your views on new Community Hub
Fresh Start are looking to create a community Hub in North Edinburgh. Working with other community organisations, we have been looking at ways in which we can work with the whole community ensuring that people new to the area have access to a space where they can meet with local people, develop skills and make a contribution to the community. Continue reading Fresh Start seeks your views on new Community Hub
Briggs backs Stockbridge Duck Race
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has tabled a motion noting the 30th annual Stockbridge Duck Race that will take place next weekend. Continue reading Briggs backs Stockbridge Duck Race
New report highlights the success of the Family Nurse Partnership
Over 7000 young mothers and their new-borns have received valuable support through an innovative programme led by specially trained nurses and midwives. Continue reading New report highlights the success of the Family Nurse Partnership
Sign up for garden waste collection
The new registration window for the Council’s garden waste collection service year – October 2019 to October 2020 – opens on Wednesday.
The current garden waste service year ends on 6 October 2019. To receive collections after this date, in the next service year which runs until 4 October 2020, residents need to renew their permit or sign up for one by 2pm on 7 August. Continue reading Sign up for garden waste collection
#KidsCantWait: First Minister urged to speed up child poverty benefit
More than 70 leaders and organisations from across Scottish society have joined together to call on the First Minister to speed up the introduction of a new income supplement to tackle child poverty. Continue reading #KidsCantWait: First Minister urged to speed up child poverty benefit
Ben Macpherson: Culture will strengthen global links
The unifying power of culture will be used to emphasise Scotland’s global connections in the face of Brexit. Europe Minister Ben Macpherson will tell an international arts awards ceremony in Spain tomorrow that Scotland will continue to develop strong cultural links with the European Union. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Culture will strengthen global links