*Okay, talks to Holyrood
The future of the UK’s environmental, agricultural and fisheries policies will be explored when two Scottish Parliament committees hear from Michael Gove MP, Secretary for State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs tomorrow. Continue reading Mr Gove goes to Holyrood*
First session tomorrow 3.30 – 4.30pm
Sunday 19th May 11am – 2pm
Foster Care Fortnight™ is The Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering. It is also the UK’s biggest foster carer recruitment campaign. Continue reading Foster Care Fortnight: Change A Future
Wednesday 15th May: 8.30am – 1.30pm
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, Nicholson Square
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) is hosting an event to discuss the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership’s incoming Strategic Plan. Continue reading Places available for tomorrow’s EVOC Thinkspace EIJB event
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced a new package of measures to boost mental health support for ex-service personnel. Continue reading Defence Secretary calls for veteran-led support to be at the heart of mental health services
Sussex-based charity, The Wheelyboat Trust, has supplied a fully accessible, wheelchair-friendly powerboat to Fife Sailability. The celebratory launch took place at Lochore Meadows Outdoor Education Centre on Saturday. Continue reading New wheelchair accessible powerboat launched in Fife
Additional funding secures project’s future over Summer
Two new volunteer groups have been set up by local people in Seafield and Joppa following the news that the Edinburgh Shoreline Project has secured extended funding until September. Continue reading Edinburgh Shoreline Project extended
Following its inception in November last year, the first evidence collected by the Edinburgh Poverty Commission (above) has been published. Continue reading Edinburgh Poverty Commission: initial findings published
Saturday 18th May 2 – 4pm
