Social prescribing, where health professionals prescribe physical activity and sport, is key to tackling Scotland’s health issues, says the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee. Continue reading Holyrood committee backs social prescribing
The Ferryfield Hub, a new Dementia Café in Willow Ward, Ferryfield House, continues to break down the barriers of dementia and even helped one couple celebrate their Golden Anniversary! Continue reading Ferryfield Hub Hosts Golden Moment
A city centre hotel has issued a call-out for the paw-fect pair of inseparable canines for a wedding photoshoot like no other.
The SKYbar at DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre will host a special ceremony for the two pups on Sunday 23rd February 2020 at its annual Wedding Showcase event – but first the search is on for the canine couple. Continue reading SKYbar: Paw you need is love!
Boost It, a new programme from the Social Entrepreneurs Fund has opened for applications. Delivered by social enterprise agency Firstport and funded by the Scottish Government, Boost It will support social enterprises in Scotland to strengthen their businesses so they can successfully sustain trading. Continue reading New fund offers innovative finance to environmental social enterprises
Working-class households are being denied a fair share of the national wealth they create, according to TUC analysis of new official data published last week. Continue reading Wealth gap grows as the rich speed ahead
The lessons being learned by Scotland’s student teachers will be put to the test as part of a new inquiry by Holyrood’s Education and Skills Committee.
The inquiry will explore whether teachers leave initial teacher education sufficiently ready and confident for the challenges they will face in Scotland’s classrooms. Continue reading Scotland’s student teachers: learning the lessons
A new online ‘matchmaking platform’ for community energy called PowerPaired launched last week with over 100 assets on offer to community energy groups. Continue reading Community energy matchmaking platform launches in bid to tackle climate crisis
With Christmas just around the corner, the Edinburgh’s Christmas magic is heading out and shining a special light on the capital’s community spirit with Community Christmas, opening on 11 December! Continue reading Share your festive spirit in the brand-new Community Christmas
Edinburgh’s Returning Officer has urged residents to have their say on 12 December, with just days to go until Thursday’s UK Parliamentary Election.
In the Capital, 362, 956 people are currently registered to vote following the registration deadline on 26 November, with around 20,000 residents registering since the notice of election on 8 November. Continue reading Voters urged to have their say as General Election approaches
