This Saturday (13 July) the Grassmarket will become home to the biggest party in Edinburgh with multiple stages, non-stop entertainment and a host of bands.
And to top it all off, it’s all FREE! The fun starts at 1pm.
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Homelessness consultation backs stronger protection
People facing homelessness will have better access to support with new legislation coming into effect later this year. Continue reading Homelessness consultation backs stronger protection
Police launch Operation Summer City
Inclusivity and personal safety are the key messages of this year’s Operation Summer City. The initiative, which runs annually, is Edinburgh Division’s campaign to keep the public safe over the duration of the Edinburgh International Festival. Continue reading Police launch Operation Summer City
Participatory Budgeting Charter launched
PB Scotland and the Scottish Government yesterday launched the Participatory Budgeting Charter for Scotland.
The PB Charter is a set of seven key features showing what a fair and high quality PB process should look like. It aims to ensure PB is inclusive, uses good quality methods and is truly participative. Continue reading Participatory Budgeting Charter launched
Urban Union supports Muirhouse Library’s Summer Holiday Breakfast Club
Urban Union, an award winning regeneration company, is ensuring children can enjoy the most important meal of the day by supporting a summer breakfast club run in North Edinburgh.
The housebuilder is working with Muirhouse Library to provide a nutritious breakfast Monday-Saturday, 10.30-11.30am, throughout the summer holidays. Continue reading Urban Union supports Muirhouse Library’s Summer Holiday Breakfast Club
Three Conversations: EVOC offers community support
Development Workshop – Community Led Support
Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership has recently begun work on the development of the Three Conversations model – which it is anticipated will reshape the way care and support are delivered across the city. Continue reading Three Conversations: EVOC offers community support
Food for Thought from Edinburgh’s Sustainabilty Champion
“Fresh thinking is turning Edinburgh into a Sustainable Food City”
Bustling, vibrant market gardens in all four corners of the Capital are helping fuel and nourish our population – especially our children and older people – with perfectly fresh, locally grown seasonal produce (writes the city council’s Sustainability Champion, Forth Cllr George Gordon). Continue reading Food for Thought from Edinburgh’s Sustainabilty Champion
A Place to Share: dementia cafe at The Old Kirk and Muirhouse
First and third Mondays of the month, 1 – 3pm
Aldi stores launch partnership with local charities
As Aldi celebrates its 25th anniversary in Scotland, 14 stores across Edinburgh and the Lothians are now donating surplus food directly to 17 local charities to help prevent hunger across the region. Continue reading Aldi stores launch partnership with local charities
Deposit Return Scheme will drive a circular economy
Scotland’s Deposit Return scheme will give industry, business and individuals the opportunity to drive sustainable economic growth while reducing their impact on the environment. according to a new report.
The wide-ranging social and economic benefits of the proposed scheme were published yesterday. Continue reading Deposit Return Scheme will drive a circular economy