Seven million Britons trapped in peristent poverty, report reveals

A new report published today by the Social Metrics Commission (SMC) highlights the scale of the challenge facing new Prime Minister Boris Johnson when it comes to tackling poverty across the UK. The report reveals that 4.5 million people are more than 50% below the poverty line, and 7 million people are living in persistent poverty. Continue reading Seven million Britons trapped in peristent poverty, report reveals

Tomorrow: Family Fun Day at Starbank Park

Wednesday 31 July from 10am

Women Supporting Women are delighted to be working in partnership with Friends of Starbank Park!

Come along with your children to a fun packed family fun session in this beautiful garden. Refreshments and bus tickets provided.

To Book or for More Details:

Telephone 551 1671 or email hazelloeb@pchp.org.uk 

Dr Bike’s at The Shed this Saturday

Dr Bike is coming to The Community Shed on Saturday 3 August. If your bike needs repairing or checking over, then bring it along and get it fixed up for free from 11am – 1pm!

Free – Drop-in – First come, first served basis

For more information, please email shed@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Dr Bike is part of the Bike Station, Edinburgh.

The Community Shed is supported by Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund and the European Regional Development Fund.