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Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Head chef Ian shortlisted for Scottish Care Award
Chef Iain Young has been recognised as one of the leading care home employees in Scotland at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care home sector in Scotland. Continue reading Head chef Ian shortlisted for Scottish Care Award
Paramedic degree programme set to boost patient care
A degree that enhances patient care and boosts training opportunities for budding Paramedics will be delivered at five different universities across Scotland, it was announced this week. Continue reading Paramedic degree programme set to boost patient care
Turtle Tots raises over £11,000 for neonatal unit
TURTLE Tots Edinburgh & East Lothian is delighted to announce it has raised an incredible £11,246 for local charity, Simpsons Special Care Babies.
A nominated charity for the Edinburgh-based swim school, over the past four years, Turtle Tots has now raised over £20,700 for the charity. Continue reading Turtle Tots raises over £11,000 for neonatal unit
Edinburgh Leisure looking to train enthusiastic swimmers to be swim teachers
Looking for a new challenge and career? Edinburgh Leisure is on the search for individuals, with a passion for swimming, to train as swim teachers. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure looking to train enthusiastic swimmers to be swim teachers
Scottish midwives call for more perinatal mental health training
New survey shows midwives struggle to get training needed
Scottish midwives are asking for more specialist training around perinatal mental health (PMH) so they can support pregnant women and new mothers better. Continue reading Scottish midwives call for more perinatal mental health training
Edinbugh glows red for Scottish Poppy Appeal
This weekend, more than 120 Scottish landmarks will be glowing red in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal – with more and more joining the national campaign each day.
Buildings large and small – from globally iconic castles to locally loved churches and schools – will ‘Light Up Red’ for Poppyscotland in a wonderfully modern display Remembrance. Continue reading Edinbugh glows red for Scottish Poppy Appeal
Leading Scotish artist turns Dr. Doolittle to support battle against cancer
Wendy Helliwell went wild at Blair Drummond Safari Park as she sought inspiration to create artworks that she hopes will raise much-needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Their much-loved Art Show returns to Edinburgh this year celebrating its 17th anniversary in November (Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th November), at the Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place. Continue reading Leading Scotish artist turns Dr. Doolittle to support battle against cancer
New awareness campaign urges households in Scotland to look out for Carbon monoxide poisoning dangers
With research showing that one in three homes do not have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm fitted, despite nine in ten homeowners saying they are aware of the risks, OFTEC is urging households in Scotland to take action to protect themselves from the dangers of CO poisoning. Continue reading New awareness campaign urges households in Scotland to look out for Carbon monoxide poisoning dangers
Unseen Trails – Journeys made Visible: exhibition opens this month
Unseen Trails – Journeys made Visible
Joint Art exhibition with Alan McIntyre (Artist)and Crossing Countries (Social Enterprise).
A collaborative exhibition that reveals journeys in Scotland and South Africa. Continue reading Unseen Trails – Journeys made Visible: exhibition opens this month