Day: November 12, 2019

Scotland falls silent to mark Armistice Day

The country fell silent at 11am to mark Armistice Day yesterday.

In the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, a service took place conducted by the Reverend Dr Karen K Campbell. Wreaths to remember those who have fallen in conflicts through the years were laid by Councillor Joan Griffiths, the Deputy Lord Provost; Mr Martyn Hawthorn, National Chairman of The Royal British Legion Scotland; Mr Gordon Michie, Head of Fundraising at Poppyscotland; and Mr David Cowin, of Veterans Scotland. Continue reading Scotland falls silent to mark Armistice Day

“We’re prepared for whatever the weather has to throw at us”

Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Lesley Macinnes, writes about Edinburgh’s preparations for severe weather:

The nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping. And while there’s a festive feeling beginning to build, there’s no ignoring the challenges the winter months can bring. Continue reading “We’re prepared for whatever the weather has to throw at us”

granton:hub AGM this Friday

Annual General Meeting

Friday 15 November, 2019 6:15-8:30pm

Join us for the Granton Hub AGM, learn how you can get involved, and hear what’s been happening in the hub over the last year.

Agenda

6:15pm: Arrivals
6:30pm: Chair and Treasurer’s reports
6:50pm: Q&A 7:00pm: Sub group reports
7:50pm: Thank you, call for volunteers, and social mingling

More names announced for World’s Big Sleep Out

  • ZIGGY MARLEY, ELLIE GOULDING, BRIAN COX, RUTH JONES, DANIEL PORTMAN, ANGIE MCMAHON, GREGOR FISHER AND MORE AMONGST TALENT CONFIRMED TODAY
  • THEY JOIN PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED NAMES INCLUDING WILL SMITH, DAME HELEN MIRREN, TRAVIS, TOM WALKER, THE SCRIPT AND MORE
  • GLOBAL EVENT TAKING PLACE IN 50 CITIES ON SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2019

Continue reading More names announced for World’s Big Sleep Out

Witness appeal following city centre crash

Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash involving a taxi and a pedestrian in the city centre.

The incident happened around 2am yesterday (Monday, 11 November) on North Bridge, near a bus stop opposite the Balmoral Hotel involving an Edinburgh licensed taxi and a pedestrian. Continue reading Witness appeal following city centre crash

Irene Garden

I am sorry to have to pass on the sad news of the death of local activist Irene Garden, who passed away last night.

I had the pleasure of working alongside Irene on many community initiatives and campaigns over the years and she was a formidable force, a strong and powerful community voice.

Her determined support of local projects, particuarly on health and older people’s issues, really made a difference. Pilton Elderly Project and Pilton Community Health Project in particular benefited from Irene’s wisdom and leadership and she was an enthusiastic participant in area-wide initiatives including the local Greater Pilton Community Alliance.

While Irene’s time was often dominated by too many meetings she enjoyed the performing arts and was an enthusiastic cast member in the memorable Oyster Wars community drama staged at North Edinburgh Arts Centre in June 2003 (above).

Further afield, Irene also made her presence felt as a community representative on citywide and national health fora, always a strong voice for socially excluded communities.

I will remember Irene – with her ever-loyal husband Al always there to give his support – with great fondness. Al sadly passed away in August after a long battle with dementia and now North Edinburgh has lost another of that generation of strong women activists who did so much to speak up for those communities whose voices are never heard.

Deepest commiserations to Sara-Louise and family – I will pass on the funeral arrangements when I have them.

Pictures: Sara-Louise Garden