Organisations across Edinburgh will be coming together next week to remember loved ones who have died, as part of To Absent Friends, a Scotland-wide festival of storytelling and remembrance. Continue reading Edinburgh to remember Absent Friends
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Little Monsters in Granton!
Starts Saturday 3rd November at Granton Parish Church, 10 – 11am
Royston Wardieburn clubs back for Autumn session
CLUBS RESUME on THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER
Scotland rugby fans make it ten in a row
A tenth successive capacity crowd will roar on Scotland at the country’s biggest stadium, BT Murrayfield, next month in a run of sell-outs that stretches back to the opening 2017 Six Nations game against Ireland. Continue reading Scotland rugby fans make it ten in a row
Installation says ‘Thank You’ to the Great War Poets
A striking 32-metres-long red thread containing the words of War Poet Wilfred Owen has been unveiled at Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart Campus to mark the start of the 2018 Poppy Appeal. Continue reading Installation says ‘Thank You’ to the Great War Poets
Appeal for Edinburgh volunteers to help end loneliness
With the clocks going back this weekend (October 28) the dark days of winter can be particularly long and isolating for the older generation. Continue reading Appeal for Edinburgh volunteers to help end loneliness
Getting guys into childcare
New fund for pilot projects
More men will be encouraged to undertake qualifications in early learning and childcare through a new fund dedicated to increasing their numbers.
Safety and travel advice ahead of SPFL League Cup Semi Finals
“Plan ahead, be responsible and enjoy the matches.”
That’s the message from Police Scotland as Hearts prepare to play Celtic at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium and Aberdeen and Rangers meet at Hampden Park in Glasgow in the SPFL League Cup semi-finals on Sunday. Continue reading Safety and travel advice ahead of SPFL League Cup Semi Finals
North Edinburgh dispersal zone set for fireworks period
Four dispersal zones are being set up in Edinburgh to combat anti-social behaviour and disorder over the Bonfire weekend. Continue reading North Edinburgh dispersal zone set for fireworks period
Bulb planting at West Pilton Park
Free family event at West Pilton Park
Friday 2nd November 12.30 – 2.00pm
