Obese people outnumber smokers two to one
New figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one in the UK, and excess weight causes more cases of certain cancers than smoking, as the charity urges Government action to tackle obesity. Continue reading Government must act to tackle obesity, says cancer charity
Continue reading Civil Service Strollers offers free season tickets to local Primary School kids
#OpenStreets is back again this Sunday.
A number of streets in the Old Town will be closed to traffic, creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Lots of activities will take place throughout the day – find out more at http://bit.ly/2LrFwzs
What impact will new laws have on political participation? This is the question that Holyrood’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee is asking as it launches a call for views on the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Bill.
The Bill extends candidacy rights for Scottish Parliament and local government elections for foreign nationals, as well as setting out a number of changes to the electoral franchise in Scotland.
These changes include provisions extending the electoral franchise to include all those with a legal right to live in Scotland and extending the right to vote to some prisoners.
Now the Committee is asking what effect this will have on political participation in Scotland.
Committee Convener, Bill Kidd MSP said: “Although the Bill before us is small, its ambition is clear. By extending the right of who can stand in Scottish Parliament and Local Government elections, it is aiming to increase diversity and of course political participation.
“But we want to hear about how this would work in practice and whether this change really will have an impact on who gets involved in politics.”
More information about the Committee’s call for views can be found here.
Deadline for responses is 6 September.
International work will feature as part of documentary by Bleedin’ Saor collective
A creative collective from Edinburgh Napier that aims to raise awareness of period poverty has taken its campaign to East Africa as part of a once in a lifetime trip to Uganda. Continue reading Students visit Uganda as part of campaign to raise awareness of period poverty
Monday 8th July at North Edinburgh Arts 11am – 3pm
FESTIVAL FUN DAY
with Edinburgh Art Festival and Licketyspit Theatre Company
We’re celebrating the start of our summer programme, and we hope you can join us for a day of street performers, garden and arts activities for all ages and a family-friendly BBQ!
What you can expect:
lots of fun
creative workshops
street performances
garden activities
pizza making
some lovely food
family-friendly atmosphere
a taste of what’s on offer at NEA this summer (8 July – 8 August)
Cost and booking: This event is free but please pick up your ticket from the NEA reception in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.
For more details, please email admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
or call 0131 315 2151
No matter what the weather has in store, it’s going to be a summer to remember for community groups across Scotland as National Lottery Award for All Scotland today announces a bumper package of grants worth £1.1 million. Continue reading Communities all set for summer with £1 million funding boost
