FFF tackles food poverty
Projects that help people move away from emergency food support and get access to healthy, nutritious food will be offered funding for a further year. Continue reading Fair Food Fund extended for another year
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Share your views on Human Rights
The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is holding an inquiry to explore what more the Scottish Parliament can do to promote and protect human rights, and they want to hear your views. Continue reading Share your views on Human Rights
Stay secure as the clocks go forward
With the clocks due to go forward this weekend, police are urging people to keep home security in mind when they start to enjoy the lighter nights and warmer weather over the coming months. Most thieves are opportunist and will take the chance to enter a property left insecure or simply take high value items from gardens or outbuildings. Continue reading Stay secure as the clocks go forward
Moonwalk Scotland’s in the spotlight as Holywood comes to Holyrood!
The Moonwalk Scotland – Saturday 9th June, Holyrood Park
Hollywood’s iconic sign was transported to Edinburgh yesterday as the famous white letters made an appearance in Holyrood Park, shining a spotlight on The MoonWalk Scotland! Continue reading Moonwalk Scotland’s in the spotlight as Holywood comes to Holyrood!
Puppet Animation Festival celebrates 35th anniversary
Saturday 24 March – Saturday 14 April
We’re delighted that on our 35th year we are presenting 165 events in over 90 venues across Scotland and the North of England! Continue reading Puppet Animation Festival celebrates 35th anniversary
Record breakers: Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids
57,279 young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife were helped by Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids in 2017, breaking new records. The charity has revealed it received more donations and helped more young people than ever before last year, with generous individual and corporate donors digging deep to help with rising demand. Continue reading Record breakers: Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids
£50,000 for Community Trust
Wester Hailes Community Trust has received £50,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal, boosting financial support for the local service. Continue reading £50,000 for Community Trust
Leith’s streets transformed by local talent
The Window Wanderland concept, which transforms everyday streets into outdoor art galleries, came to the streets of Leith for the first time on Saturday, giving the community the chance to show off their creative talents. Continue reading Leith’s streets transformed by local talent
Crisis: single GP surgeries ‘under threat,’ says Briggs
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has been contacted by constituents who are expressing serious concerns about the future of the single GP practice at Sighthill Health centre. Continue reading Crisis: single GP surgeries ‘under threat,’ says Briggs
Can you lend a hand to help Scotland’s animals?
The Scottish SPCA is inviting local animal lovers to join their Edinburgh Supporter Group. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hosting a recruitment evening for fundraising volunteers at the Virgin Money Lounge on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh on Tuesday 10 April at 6pm. Continue reading Can you lend a hand to help Scotland’s animals?