Go Green Festival at North Edinburgh Arts

It’s been just over a year since we’ve opened doors to the Community Shed. To celebrate this we’re hosting Green Go Festival with creative activities for all ages, live music & DJ and healthy vegetarian food.

The event is free but ticketed so ensure to pick up your ticket from the NEA reception.

Community Link Workers: local information session

Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) and EVOC invite individuals and organisations from across Edinburgh to attend a briefing event regarding the re-commissioning of Edinburgh’s primary care Community Link Worker (CLW) network of 14 CLWs. Continue reading Community Link Workers: local information session

Beyond Words: Scottish International Storytelling Festival

The 31st Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) celebrates old traditions and new connections, showcasing how music, dance and story communicate shared experiences that are ‘Beyond Words’.

Canada and Scotland have closely interwoven identities and histories, so SISF is delighted to headline ‘Canada-Scotland: Coast to Coast’ for its International Exchange, thanks to Festivals Expo support. Continue reading Beyond Words: Scottish International Storytelling Festival

More local roads set for 20mph limit?

A report evaluating the Council’s pioneering roll-out of 20mph speed limits across Edinburgh has concluded that the project’s aims and objectives are being broadly met.

The report also recommends beginning the process to add further roads to the 20mph network – Craighall Road and Granton Road are among those under consideration. Continue reading More local roads set for 20mph limit?

Wild Fund Fair at North Edinburgh Arts

Help us raise funds for our Youth Garden Club and come along to our Wild Fund Fair!

There will be:

• Plant sale
• Outdoor cooking
• Green crafts
• Garden tour
• Magic show

A great opportunity to learn more about our youth garden club, gardening and support us in raising funds towards our youth garden project.

Everyone’s welcome!

Drop-in between 12pm and 4pm next Monday 14th October

First FetLor youngsters graduate with Duke of Edinburgh Awards

A VERY special ceremony has taken place to present the first youngsters from FetLor Youth Club with Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards following an ambitious programme of volunteering, wilderness activities and physical challenges.

Eighteen young people have graduated from the scheme for the first time and their achievement was celebrated at a special event at the charity’s Crewe Road premises. Continue reading First FetLor youngsters graduate with Duke of Edinburgh Awards