SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER at 7.30pm
The Stand Comedy Club, York Place
Day: November 23, 2019
Success for Edinburgh College at CDN College Awards
Two awards for Edinburgh College at CDN Awards 2019
Edinburgh College scooped two honours at the sectors major awards ceremony last night – celebrating the talent of both its students and staff.
Dean Clark, a 32-year-old HND Retail Management student (above), was named Student of the Year at the College Development Network (CDN) College Awards for the positive impact he had on others while establishing the College’s first ever student-led shop, Bizarre Bazaar.
Dean, who is from Wester Hailes, project-managed a team of his fellow retail students as well as working alongside students and staff from the College’s Built Environment and Creative Industries faculties to create the new shop in a bid to gain first-hand experience of setting up and running a new small business.
In addition, Dean recruited volunteers from a programme aimed at supporting people seeking employment, a programme Dean previously went through himself. References have since been provided for the volunteers to help them in looking for future work.
The College’s second prize of the night was awarded to the Marketing team. The collected the Marketing and Communications category for their ‘Your Future Starts Now’ exam results campaign.
The team developed an integrated campaign aimed at increasing applications, application conversion and to improve customer service following Exam Results Day. The team’s activity led to a 258% increase in applications compared to the same three-day period the previous year.
In addition, recent BMus graduate Jack McKenzie was commended in the Student of the Year category after he saved the College’s orchestra from disbanding and led it to play shows across Scotland. The team behind the creation of Engineering’s HNC Mechanical Engineering (Enhance Distance Learning) was also commended in the Digital Learning category.
Student of the Year Dean Clark said: “I’m thrilled to have won this award. When we set out to create Bizarre-Bazaar, we really just wanted to get some real-life experience of retail, however, it grew to be an amazing project which brought different areas of the College together.
“To receive this recognition for this is brilliant and makes me feel very proud.”
Principal Audrey Cumberford said: “What a great achievement for the staff and students at Edinburgh College.
“Congratulations to Dean, our retail superstar who achieved so much during his time with at the College. His legacy is more than the retail space he worked hard to create, but also the impact he had on classmates and lecturers. Well done, Dean.
“Our Marketing team are also thoroughly deserving of their award. The team worked tirelessly on a terrific campaign to ensure school leavers and others receiving exam results could make the best possible decisions to help them pursue their chosen careers.
“Well done also to Jack McKenzie and our Engineering curriculum team who received commendations on the night.
“Everyone at Edinburgh College is very proud of you all, congratulations.”
Gin-gle all the way with Aldi and McQueen’s new festive limited-edition
Supermarket Aldi has revealed a new limited-edition gin from Callander-based McQueen Gin that is the perfect tipple for the festive season. Continue reading Gin-gle all the way with Aldi and McQueen’s new festive limited-edition
Surprise award for Renaissance Care exec
Robert Kilgour has been recognised at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care home sector in Scotland.
88% of all care home support in Scotland is delivered by the independent sector, with these services caring for over 33,000 older individuals and employing nearly 46,000 people.
Robert Kilgour, the Executive Chairman of Renaissance Care has won the Special Recognition category at the Scottish Care Awards 2019.
This surprise award recognises an individual who has made a sustained contribution to the care home sector over many years, driving positive change in both care services and more widely across Scotland.
Robert received his unexpected award, which was sponsored by Quality Compliance Systems. at an Awards Ceremony on 15 November at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The Awards Ceremony were hosted by Michelle McManus, with nearly 700 people attending.
Rob Harper, Non-Executive Director of Renaissance Care, who put Robert forward for the award, said: “Robert’s involvement within the cares sector has spanned 30 years since founding Four Seasons Health Care in Scotland some 30 years ago, to the present-day organisation of Renaissance Care, which is recognised as a high-quality family business in Scotland.
“During this period, he has continued to develop services for older people and championed the need for high quality care at a reasonable cost.”
“Robert is a regular contributor to independent panels and newspaper articles. Whilst followed by journalists in view of his ability to summarise issues and opportunities within the care sector, he has used this to highlight and further the excellent work undertaken by the independent care sector.
“He has always displayed a positive approach to service provision in the care sector and has been well respected by all stakeholders.”
The care awards followed a full day conference for the care home sector with speakers including Professor George Crooks, CEO of the Digital Health and Care Institute and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Ms Jeane Freeman MSP.
The Scottish Care National Care Home Conference & Exhibition, which is now in its 20th year and was sponsored by the Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank, has incorporated an awards ceremony for the last 15 years.
The conference focus this year was on the essential role of care homes in supporting individuals within a demographic reality of an ageing population and more complex care needs.
It also highlighted their importance within communities and the criticality of care homes in delivering positive outcomes and relieving pressure on other health and care services including hospitals. The conference explored topics as diverse as the role of technology, design approaches to future care, LGBTI recognition, intergenerational support, dentistry and workforce.
The conference, exhibition and care awards are the largest of their kind for the care home sector in Scotland.
For more information visitwww.scottishcare.org
Have your say on bus services in Drylaw Telford
PUBLIC MEETING
Wednesday 27th November at 7pm
in Drylaw Parish Church
All Welcome
Christmas at the Botanics: step into a winter wonderland
Christmas at the Botanics opened yesterday for 30 spectacular nights at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, unveiling a series of magical light installations inspired by Christmas. Continue reading Christmas at the Botanics: step into a winter wonderland
It’s not Christmas until … Santa’s elves arrive at Fort Kinnaird!
Santa’s elves have arrived at Fort Kinnaird ready to deliver mischief and merriment to shoppers throughout the festive season.
The elves will kick-off celebrations today at 1pm, where they’ll lead a fun and energetic ‘Elf n Fitness’ workout for local kids. It’s the perfect chance for children to get into festive fancy dress, or simply come along and join in the fun, for the 20-minute session in the plaza area between then playpark and TGI Fridays. Continue reading It’s not Christmas until … Santa’s elves arrive at Fort Kinnaird!
Edinburgh and Lothians groups could win share of £2 million fund from The National Lottery to bring people together
A £2 million National Lottery fund has opened to celebrate The National Lottery’s 25th Birthday, with thousands of grants available to anyone with a great idea to bring their community together.
Edinburgh and Lothian groups stand a chance of winning up to £1,000 from the £2million fund from the National Lottery, called #
It is designed to help every community join in with The National Lottery’s 25-year birthday celebrations and is open to anyone across the UK with a great idea to make a difference in their local community.
#CelebrateNationalLottery25 op
Whether it’s a wheelchair lift for a dial-a-ride minivan, a set of events at your local library or even a llama visit to a primary school, The National Lottery wants to hear your great ideas. Go to www.
A recent National Lottery survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed being part of a community makes people feel happier (84%), less lonely (81%) and mentally healthier (75%). It is hoped #
Neil Ritch, Director, Scotland, The National Lottery Community Fund, said: “For 25 years The National Lottery has been helping communities to thrive in every corner of the Scotland – from inner cities to rural villages, and everywhere in between.
That’s why the fund, #CelebrateNationalLottery25, is to say happy birthday and to empower anyone and everyone to make their idea for their community a reality.”
Academy Award winners Aardman have teamed up with The National Lottery to release a film to celebrate the fund. It features great ideas of what people would do if they had £1,000 to use in their community from young people hosting a party to bring neighbours of all generations together to older people hiring a café to fill with memorabilia to help stimulate memories for those living with dementia.
#CelebrateNationalLottery25 is being funded and delivered by The National lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The Fund marks the culmination of a major campaign by The National Lottery celebrating its impact over the past 25 years and thanking players for contributing £30 million to good causes every week.
A further £5.5 million will be released to grassroots community groups next year through The National Lottery Community Fund’s popular Awards For All scheme.