Girlguiding Edinburgh are opening a brand new Brownie and new Guide unit in the Craigmillar area. Continue reading New Girlguiding units to open in Craigmillar
Category: Craigmillar
Hot, hot, hot: Young Scots dance to the tune of £1.3 million
An intergenerational dance company that helps young people creatively connect with older generations through dance is amongst a number of groups sharing in 1.3 MILLION of dormant bank account funding announced today. Continue reading Hot, hot, hot: Young Scots dance to the tune of £1.3 million
Thistle marks 75 years with special community event
Leading Lothians wellbeing charity, Thistle, celebrated it’s 75th anniversary with a special community event hosted at the Thistle Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar.
The event also marked the transition of leadership from CEO, Diana Noel-Paton to Mark Hoolahan, currently Deputy CEO. Continue reading Thistle marks 75 years with special community event
Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?
Community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local councillors will come together across the city this month for the inaugural meetings of the new Neighbourhood Networks. Continue reading Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?
Lifesaving defib installed in Drylaw Police Station
Police have agreed to host four new defibrillators at stations across the city to ensure enhanced provision of life saving treatment for those in need – and Drylaw is one of the communities to benefit. Continue reading Lifesaving defib installed in Drylaw Police Station
New plans unveiled as Thistle prepares to celebrate 75th anniversary
Leading health and wellbeing charity Thistle has submitted detailed plans to City of Edinburgh Council for the development of new ‘Garden Rooms’ adjacent to its existing Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. Continue reading New plans unveiled as Thistle prepares to celebrate 75th anniversary
Give Your Kids The Active Habit with a Free Coaching Taster
Get your kids working off those chocolate eggs with a free coaching taster session at the Biggest Club in Town on Easter Sunday! Continue reading Give Your Kids The Active Habit with a Free Coaching Taster
£1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists
Budding young artists, dancers and musicians are amongst hundreds of young people across Scotland today celebrating a £1.8 million cash boost that will empower them to develop their skills and talents through a range of creative projects.
Five Edinburgh-based organisations have received funding in the latest round of grants. These include The Yard (£90,000), Canongate Youth (£84,000) and Fruitmarket Gallery (£100,000). Continue reading £1.8M funding boost for next generation of musicians, dancers and artists
National recognition for city youth projects
Three Edinburgh projects are in the running for awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards, organised by YouthLink Scotland.
Continue reading National recognition for city youth projects
Capital Coalition votes through £33 MILLION cuts package
Ray of hope for projects hammered by Health & Social Care grant cuts
Up to 200 council jobs in the Capital will go as the SNP-Labour administration passed a controversial austerity budget which sees £33 million of cuts to vital public services across the city. Continue reading Capital Coalition votes through £33 MILLION cuts package