Young people from across Scotland are being asked to send a letter to the Scottish Parliament setting out their hopes and aspirations for the institution over the next 20 years. Continue reading Young people invited to set out their future hopes for the Scottish Parliament
Wednesday 13th February from 12 – 2pm at The Prentice Centre
ScottishPower is launching an exclusive new tariff aimed at electric vehicle owners that allows users to access discounted charging during off peak hours, taking advantage of cheaper electricity rates through their smart meter for the first time. Continue reading Electric vehicle drivers can charge for up to TEN TIMES LESS than the cost of petrol
Will the EIJB Health & Social Care funding decisions affect your projects’ volunteers? Volunteer Edinburgh is keen to hear from you …
Following the announcement of the successful applicants to the Health and Social Care Grants programme in December, we know that a number of previously funded projects were not successful.
While we totally understand the current pressures that these project are under at the moment, we are very keen to try and quantify the impact on volunteering following the loss of these valued and important services.
If your project is impacted by the decisions of the EIJB and your project currently involves volunteers we would really like to hear from you.
Please contact Paul Wilson by email here.
Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you:
THE CHILDCARE ACADEMY IS AN EMPLOYABILITY FUND STAGE 3 PROGRAMME WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
· Undertake free training requiring attendance of up to 30 hours weekly within a safe, friendly environment
· Gain significant experience of working with children by undertaking a quality supported work experience placement within an early years care and education setting or an out of school care setting
· Gain 2 Accredited SQA Units from the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ Level 2 Award
· Gain employment in the childcare sector
· Access a Young Persons Allowance of £55 per week for eligible 16 to 18 year olds (for a max of 26 weeks)
· Access various Progression Routes upon successful completion
Our next Childcare Academy starts on MONDAY 4th MARCH 2019
Why not come along to our Childcare Academy information session? This will last approximately one hour and will give you the opportunity to find out what is involved in our Academy programme, ask any questions and take away an application pack.
· Thursday 7th February @1pm
· Wednesday 20th February @10am
If you would like to find out more, please contact Audrey O’Neill (our Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931, email audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk
or: Liam Moffat, Training Administrator on 0131 311 6929, email Liam.moffat@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk
Liam Moffat
Training Administrator
North Edinburgh Childcare
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Tel: 0131 311 6929
Fax: 0131 315 4420
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Have your say on fireworks misuse at Craigroyston event
The use and regulation of fireworks is the focus of a public consultation which aims to ensure everyone can enjoy displays safely.
Community Safety Minister Ash Denham launched the consultation, which asks for views on issues such as whether the sale of fireworks to the public should be banned, and what other measures can help ensure fireworks are used safely and responsibly.
Responses will inform on-going discussions about whether changes to legislation and regulation of fireworks in Scotland are needed, following concerns about their misuse and the potential impact on public safety and animal welfare.
Legislation on the sale and storage of fireworks is reserved to the UK Government while laws covering their use is devolved.
Ms Denham (above) said: “From Hogmanay to summer festivals to Diwali and Bonfire night, fireworks are a focal point of a range of celebrations through the year. Most people enjoy fireworks responsibly but if used inappropriately or without respect for others they can cause great distress or even physical injury to people and to animals.
“From conversations with members of the public and emergency service workers I am aware of concern about the use and sale of fireworks to individuals. We want to work with others to reduce the negative impact of fireworks and the public’s voice is vital in shaping our approach going forward.
“While much of existing legislation on the sale of fireworks is reserved to Westminster, we hope this consultation will identify any gaps in the law and highlight where the regulation of fireworks could be improved.”
A series of consultation events will be held across the country – and one of these will take place at Craigroyston Community High School on Wednesday 13th February from 6 – 8pm.
This is one of a series of engagement events on the Scottish Government’s Consultation on Fireworks, where individuals, communities and professionals are invited to come along to give their views.
Events will provide an opportunity to explore and discuss the use and impact – both positive and negative – of fireworks use in Scotland. A summary report will be produced from the events for the Scottish Government to consider alongside comments received online.
This is an excellent opportunity for those with an interest in discussing views and ideas on what action can be taken to ensure fireworks continue to be enjoyed safely and responsibly.
North Edinburgh has had it’s fair share of firework related antisocial behaviour. Last year North Edinburgh became one of four city dispersal zones created over the bonfire season, following criminal behaviour – and a serious injury to a local police officer – in 2017. Take this opportunity to have your say.
The Scottish Government consultation on fireworks: Your experiences, your ideas, your views is open now. The consultation runs until 13 May 2019.
Fearlessly, a mental health social enterprise has received £25,000 in grant funding from the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund. The awards were delivered by Firstport, Scotland’s development agency for start-up social enterprise. Continue reading No fear: Firstport awards magazine £25,000 to tackle mental ill-health amongst young people
Dalkeith High School has launched a new social enterprise project, Food and Forest Co-op, to support its curriculum-led approach to Learning for Sustainability. Continue reading High School launches Food and Forest Co-op social enterprise
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has met with Scottish Government Transport Minister, Michael Matheson, this week to discuss road safety at the Hillend three way junction on the A702 on the route South out of Edinburgh. Continue reading Study to be carried out at Hillend three way junction on the A702
As part of Spartans Community Football Academy’s 10 year anniversary celebrations, The Spartans FC is delighted to announce that we will host Liverpool FC at Ainslie Park in a pre-season friendly on the evening of Monday 15th July. Continue reading Klopp’s cream of the Kop set for Spartans summer friendly
