Author: davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

Say YEA! to Roshni

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Roshni is running two exciting new projects for the minority ethnic community in Scotland

The Young Ethnic Awards (YEA!) are the perfect celebration of Scotland’s minority ethnic youth and will recognise their achievements in 6 different categories recognising work from volunteering to exceptional sporting and educational achievements, we want to acknowledge the young ethnic minority people who are doing something special. Individuals have the opportunity to nominate ME young people aged 14 and 25 between now and 31 August, with winners announced at the Young Ethnic Awards (YEA!) on 24 October. For more info go to http://www.roshni.org.uk/yea/

Alongside YEA! we are running the Scottish Ethnic Communities 100k fund, which aims to inspire more of the excellent grassroots work in ME communities. The fund offers up to £10,000 for a community based project, allowing people to take their ideas for their community and bring them to life. The application process is simple; and our multi-lingual Community Outreach team ensure that groups can apply in any language. This will allow us to help those often considered hard to reach, who are generally those most in need of help. The shortlisted community groups will then be invited to attend the award ceremony on the 24th October where we will reveal who has been successful in their application and watch their dream become a reality. For more info go to

http://www.roshni.org.uk/the-scottish-ethnic-communities-100k-fund/

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Warm welcome awaits at Community Circle

My name is Gillian and I help to facilitate a Community Circle in North Edinburgh, which meets in North Edinburgh Arts on the second Tuesday of every month from 5.30 – 8pm.

The aim of the circle is to meet, get to know each other and share our resources in an environment which values everyone’s gifts. Basically we eat together (food is provided), we chat and have a forum for sharing our thoughts, gifts and skills (although there is absolutely no pressure to do this if you don’t want to).

We come form all kinds of backgrounds and are a very welcoming group!

I have attached our poster which has a bit more information on it. If you’re interested or would like to find out more, please email circle@edg-sco.org or telephone 476 0522.

Gillian

North Edinburgh Community Circle

 

 

 

Thanks to YOU, NEN’s set for June print run

The NEN will appear in newspaper form again later this month thanks to the generosity of local organisations and individuals who have shown their support by advertising in the forthcoming edition.

NEN would like to thank the following for their commitment to North Edinburgh’s community newspaper:

MALCOLM CHISHOLM MSP

CRAIGROYSTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

FORTH & INVERLEITH LABOUR COUNCILLORS

GRANTON INFORMATION CENTRE

LIFECARE

NORTH EDINBURGH ALCOHOL INITIATIVE COLLABORATIVE

NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS

NORTH EDINBURGH CHILDCARE

NORTH EDINBURGH CREDIT UNION

NORTH EDINBURGH REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

THE PRENTICE CENTRE

ROYSTON WARDIEBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE

THE SPARTANS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY

THE STAND COMEDY CLUB

STEPPING STONES NORTH EDINBURGH

TOTAL CRAIGROYSTON

WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

We’d also like to thank the organisations who got back in touch to say that, while they are not in a position to advertise at this time, they will consider doing so in future editions.

So thank you all for your support. 

Without it, NEN just couldn’t continue.

PS:

If your name’s not down, you’re not gettin’ in! Is your name missing from the above list? Should it be there? Do you want it to be there? If so, get in touch at northedinnews@gmail.com  but you’ll have to be quick!

Fire at Craigroyston High School

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Craigroyston High School will open as normal this morning despite a fire at the school last night.

The fire was reported at 9pm last night and 35 firefighters, with six pumping appliances and various special appliances, tackled the blaze.

No casualties were reported but there is some external damage to the building, which first opened in May 2010.

The old Craigroyston High School building was demolished following a major fire in July 2010 (pictured below).

Emergency services personnel are still at the scene and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

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TV students set for big screen debut

Edinburgh College Granton Campus TV students will be showcasing their talents at a screening at Edinburgh Filmhouse on Wednesday at 6pm. Telford’s Film and TV course has produced some fine creative talent over the years – take the opportunity to view the next generation!

For further information contact Television Lecturer Fergus Robb at Edinburgh College by email at fergus.robb@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

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ECA’s Degree Show opens today

ECA1Edinburgh University’s Edinburgh College of Art Degree Show opens this morning and runs until 9 June.

Extra-large kitchen utensils, woodland explorations and exorcisms are just some of the things to experience at this year’s early summer ECA Degree Show. The College of Art in Lauriston Place has been transformed into the capital’s biggest gallery space as it celebrates the work of more than 500 graduating artists, film makers, designers and architects.

This year’s graduates have assembled a wonderfully diverse and imaginative  exhibition which covers  the whole arts and design spectrum. Creative, challenging, entertaining and thought-provoking, there’s something here for everyone in an exhibition that’s not to be missed.

For opening times and further information visit www.ed.ac.uk/eca/degreeshow

June blitz on drink or drug drivers

DON’T RISK IT!

Tomorrow (1 June) sees the launch of a summer campaign to keep Scotland’s roads safer.  Police Scotland’s four-week initiative aims to reduce the number of road traffic collisions and associated injuries on Scotland’s roads by reducing the number of drink or drug drivers.

The majority of road users are aware of the hazards relating to driving whilst unfit, yet a minority of people are still driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  Latest figures from Reported Road Casualties in Scotland 2011 shows there were an estimated 750 casualties on Scotland road in a single year as a result of a collision whereby one of the drivers was over the drink drive limit.

Inspector Ian Martin, Trunk Road Patrol Group, Road Policing, said: ‘‘Our commitment to dealing with drink and drug drivers lasts throughout the year. This four-week initiative provides us with the opportunity to remind the public of the dangers of driving under the influence or drink or drugs.

“During the summer months there are many social events such as barbecues for family and friends or larger organised events such as town shows or village galas.  All are perfect opportunities to socialise in relaxed surroundings and many people will take the opportunity to have an alcoholic drink.

‘‘However it is important to remember that the measures of alcoholic drinks consumed at social events can be significantly more than pub measures. Unfortunately, people can get caught up in the moment and unintentionally or otherwise over-indulge in alcohol.

‘‘If you are planning to drive, then you have an individual responsibility to ensure that you do not over-indulge. The best advice is to abstain completely – DON’T RISK IT.’’

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said: “The message is clear – if you choose to drink or take drugs and drive, you choose to lose your licence. Scotland takes a tough stance on drink and drug driving, if you risk it you will get a driving ban, a large fine and a criminal record, and you could face a prison sentence and lose your vehicle for good.”

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Four to appear in court following Waterfront drugs raid

Four men have been arrested and charged after police recovered Class A drugs on Edinburgh’s Waterfront yesterday. Officers discovered £2500 worth of crack cocaine when they carried out a search of the Waterfront property yesterday (Thursday).

The men, aged 28,28,25 and 20, are all scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday 3 June.

DI Stuart Harkness said: “Drugs can have a devastating impact on our communities and as a result of police enquiries, we were able to recover this crack cocaine before it could be distributed on our streets. Police Scotland is committed to keeping people safe and removing drugs from our communities.

“Anyone with information relating to drug crime in their area can contact their local policing team or alternatively, make an anonymous report via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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