Labour launch North & Leith general election campaign

Scottish Labour and Co-operative party candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith, Gordon Munro, launched his campaign at The Prentice Centre in Granton Mains Avenue yesterday. 

The launch was attended by members, activists and supporters who then started out on the campaign trail, canvassing and speaking to local people about the issues that matter in this election (see below).   Continue reading Labour launch North & Leith general election campaign

Western General parking warning

Building work underway at the Western General Hospital will enhance the care and treatment of patients by providing high quality services in improved physical environments.

These are exciting times for the Western General’s patients and staff, but they also pose challenges, such as reduced on-site parking. We will continue to do all we can to keep disruption on the WGH site to a minimum.   Continue reading Western General parking warning

Free gymnastics for pre-schoolers at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre

Free gymnastics tasters for pre-schoolers

Edinburgh Leisure, a charity dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone to lead more active, healthy lives, is offering free gymnastics class tasters for pre-schoolers this autumn at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre. Continue reading Free gymnastics for pre-schoolers at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre

Firefighters inspire next generation of potential life-savers

Crewe Toll firefighters are helping shape the futures of young pupils by training them as potential life-savers.

As part of an ongoing commitment to help protect and inspire communities, the Community Action Team has teamed up with a range of partners to launch  an initiative designed to enhance lives and improve employment prospects. Continue reading Firefighters inspire next generation of potential life-savers

Roots by Routes family fun this Friday

Join us for the launch of six new ‘community storyboards’ being installed along the North Edinburgh Cycle Path.

LIVE Storytelling
Hear local people share their stories

ALL ACTIVITIES FREE !!!
• Guided historical walks about the old railway at Crewe
• Live Storytelling
• Play Rangers
• BMX Stunt Demonstration
• Face Painting
• Dr Bike session – Bring your bike along for some TLC
• Sandwiches and Salads
• Smoothie Bike

For more information contact lpipskyj@gmail.com or just come along on the day!

Neighbourhood Partnerships, no more: now it’s Neighbourhood Networks

First meeting of new Forth Neighbourhood Network tomorrow

New Neighbourhood Networks are being set up across Edinburgh. They will bring together community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local councillors to identify what matters to their neighbourhood. Continue reading Neighbourhood Partnerships, no more: now it’s Neighbourhood Networks

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?

Voluntary Sector Forum meets tomorrow

Forth & Inverleith Voluntary Sector Forum meets tomorrow (Wednesday 1st May) from 10.30-12.30 at North Edinburgh Arts. Continue reading Voluntary Sector Forum meets tomorrow