Robin McAlpine, director of The Common Weal – a vision for a better Scotland, is speaking at an event organised by the Power to the People group taking place this morning at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre.
The event runs from 10am – midday: it’s free, no booking necessary – all welcome!
For more information visit the Living In Harmony Facebook page, e-mail Luke Campbell at student@pchp.org.uk or call Lynn McCabe on 552 5700 – email lynn.mccabe@ea.edin.sch.uk
Please see below publicity advertising two information and discussion sessions being hosted by the Power to the People group this week. Continue reading Power to the People: double event this week
A £1.8m plan for a new theatre and arts venue in Rose Steet has been given the go-ahead by city planners. Continue reading Green light for new theatre in city centre
Edinburgh will be flying the flag today to mark Commonwealth Day 2016.
The event, now in its third year, will see the Lord Provost Donald Wilson raise the Commonwealth Flag at the City Chambers. A specially written message from Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General, will be read out before a recital of the Commonwealth Affirmation.
More than 850 flags are expected to be raised in 53 Commonwealth countries around the world.
The Lord Provost will say: “The Commonwealth is made up of two billion citizens drawn from all faiths, cultures and ethnicities.
“The countries come together voluntarily in a spirit of co-operation, partnership and understanding and it is for that reason we raise the Commonwealth Flag in unity with those throughout all the participating countries of the world.”
He will also convey a message sent from Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General. It will say: “Our theme as we celebrate Commonwealth Day 2016 is An Inclusive Commonwealth.
“Reflection on the many ways in which the Commonwealth is a great global good can go hand in hand with celebration as we put out the flags for Commonwealth Day with pride in our shared commitment, and dedicate ourselves afresh to progress and prosperity, with fairness, justice and opportunity for all.”
In 1997, the Edinburgh Declaration was issued by the heads of government of the Commonwealth of Nations. Developed over two-thirds of a century, the report served as a consolidation of the membership criteria of the Commonwealth and was signed in Edinburgh.
Funding to help tackle food poverty in communities across Scotland will be doubled in 2016/17, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil has announced. Continue reading £1 million to tackle food poverty
Nine school leavers to gain work experience at Scotland’s top paid visitor attraction
Historic Environment Scotland celebrated Scottish Apprenticeship Week by offering nine school leavers the opportunity to join the team at Edinburgh Castle on a two-year Modern Apprenticeship. Continue reading Edinburgh Castle Seeks Modern Apprentices
TUESDAY 8 MARCH 10am – 1pm
ROYSTON WARDIEBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE
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A new initiative by the City of Edinburgh Council is set to tackle the capital’s worst potholes and road defects resulting from winter weather. A dedicated team of neighbourhood staff has been put together to coordinate an intensive programme of repairs concentrating on main arterial routes – but North Edinburgh won’t be seeing any additional pothole attention anytime soon. Continue reading Council sets up pothole posse
RELICS Events, a new events team based at Edinburgh College, is staging a chocolately charity fundraising event in aid of the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS):
RELICS Events are proud to announce our exciting, fun filled up and coming charity fundraising event ‘Chocoliscious’!
Our chocolate-fuelled day will feature an array of insanely talented chocolatiers, artisans, specialist sweet treat makers and beauty specialists such as iQ Chocolate LTD, One World Shop, HuffnPuff, LUSH Cosmetics, Thinking Chocolate and many more!
Along with each featured specialist, we will be offering you the chance to explore sheer chocolatey goodness in a mind-boggling Wonka inspired setting. ‘Chocoliscious’ will also feature an elaborate designated kid’s fun zone where children will be able to decorate cupcakes as well as partake in many other exciting activities.
Join us on Sunday 20 March 2016 at the Slug and Lettuce, George Street, between 12 noon and 4pm for our chocolate extravaganza. We cannot wait to welcome you!
“Here at RELICS, we believe Chocoliscious will be an unforgettable event for the whole family. We want to host an event that is not only a success, but will profit the incredible charity CHAS in many ways.” – Project Manager, RELICS Events
IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS YOU COULD NOT IMAGINE THE MARVELLOUS CHOCOLATE THAT AWAITS YOU!
TICKET PRICES:
ADULT – £8 ADVANCED TICKET OFFER/ £10 ON DOOR
CHILDREN (16 AND UNDER) – £4 ADVANCED TICKET OFFER/£5 ON DOOR
CHILDREN UNDER 3 GO FREE
FAMILY (2 ADULTS & 2 CHILDREN) – £22 ADVANCED TICKET OFFER/£25 ON DOOR
ALL PROFITS RAISED FROM TICKET SALES AND EVENT GO TO THE CHILDRENS HOSPICE ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND
Maclay Inns has been fined £100,000 after pleading guilty to a breach of health and safety rules which resulted in a fatal accident. Continue reading Company fined following fatal accident
