The team at DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre is opening its doors this Friday to discerning diners and avid foodies to help shape the hotel’s new menus.
Two free focus group sessions will take place from 12pm-1pm and 6pm-7pm tomorrow in SKYbar. Continue reading Have your say on Edinburgh hotel dining
The Scottish Government has set out a finalised policy of NO SUPPORT for unconventional oil and gas (UOG) development – fracking – in Scotland. Continue reading Victory for environmental campaigners as Scottish Government rejects fracking
Communities Secretary calls for urgent UK Government action.
Thursday 10th October 4 – 7pm
Leith Community Centre
Wednesday 9th October at 2:30pm
Tuesday 15th October at 6:30pm
SCOTS are being warned to be wary of counterfeit bank notes following a recent operation which resulted in the seizure of 1.3 million counterfeit Euros across Europe. Continue reading The rise of counterfeit bank notes – and how to spot them
Hospitals can have a negative impact upon patient’s health, according to a Scottish Parliament Committee. Continue reading Hospitals can be bad for your health, says Holyrood committee
SNP MSP Gordon Macdonald has urged parents in Edinburgh to “trust the facts” and make sure their child is vaccinated for flu this winter. Continue reading MSP urges parents to ‘trust the facts’ on flu vaccination
MSPs have the chance to make history today by voting in favour of Scotland becoming the first country in the UK to end the physical punishment of children when Green MSP John Finnie’s Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill will be voted on its third stage in parliament. Continue reading Scotland set to make it a criminal offence for parents to smack their children
Dear Editor
I would like to invite your readers to join an amazing charity team and climb the three highest peaks in the country to help raise money for people living with the impact of meningitis.
A few years ago, when I was just 22 years old, I was told I only had three hours to live. I had been on my way to Norway for a work trip when I fell ill. Luckily, I wasn’t allowed on the flight because what I didn’t realise at the time was that I had deadly meningitis.
I am so grateful that I survived. Many are not so fortunate. But even so I am living with long-term after effects of the disease which includes memory loss, anxiety, and hearing problems.
This was one of the reasons I was so glad I chose to join the Meningitis Now team when I took part in the Three Peak Challenge earlier this year.
Not only did I know that I was raising money for a fantastic cause to help people like me, but I also found the most incredible support network of people who helped me through one of the most exhilarating weekends of my life.
I cannot recommend this experience highly enough and I would encourage anyone, whether they have had a meningitis experience or not, to join the Meningitis Now team. You will be looked after from the moment you sign up until the moment you say goodbye at the end of the challenge. And if your experience is anything like mine, you will make some new friends for life.
Sign up now for Meningitis Now’s Three Peaks Challenge 2020 by visiting their website at meningitisnow.org or contact Kirsty at the charity at kirstyo@meningitisnow.org.
With warmest wishes,
Holly Jackson
