Category: Drylaw Telford

Wilding screening at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

TUESDAY 24th FEBRUARY at 6pm

We have a film for you tomorrow night at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre about rewilding. 6pm-8.45. Film starts at 6.30.

There are also two ecology and urban rewilding practitioners coming to speak to us about what we can do to restore nature in our local environments. Wouldn’t it be lovely to keep our birds singing and our local mammals living near us? The deer, badgers and foxes, whether you enjoy seeing them or not are part of our essential environment.

At the base of this food chain are the insects which the birds rely on to feed their chicks.

What can we do to preserve and even increase the natural habitats around us?

Come along and find out Tuesday night and meet some of your neighbours too!

Drop me an email on natalie@drylawnc.org.uk if you’d like to come.

Drylaw Telford Community Council meets on Monday

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 “Is Community Council only for older people?”

Absolutely NOT! We need voices from ALL ages and backgrounds:

🎒 Parents (school safety, play areas, youth services)

🏃 Young professionals (transport, local businesses)

👴👵 Older residents (accessibility, community safety)

🎓 Students (affordable housing, local amenities)

🏠 New residents (welcome to our community!)

Different perspectives = better decisions for EVERYONE

Join us Monday, 23rd February, 6:30 PM – Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

#InclusiveCommunity

#AllVoicesMatter

#DrylawTelford

#CommunityCouncil

Thursday: Kids Crafting at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

GET CREATIVE THIS HALF-TERM! 🎨🌍

Kids are invited to a fun afternoon of eco-friendly crafting, making cute animals and colourful vases from recycled materials.

🗓 Thursday 19th February

⏰ 1:30–3:30pm

🎟 Booking required – limited spaces available!

Call 0131 315 4989 or email rebecca@drylawnc.org.uk

AND DON’T FORGET:

TODAY UNTIL 1pm – share your views!

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre to host Drop-in Events

SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON DRYLAW COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP PLANS

DNC are in the process of trying to buy the land that we sit on – we currently own the building, but not the land.

We would love to hear your views about this.

If you could spare ten minutes to complete our survey we would be most grateful.

This can be accessed at bit.ly/Drylaw

We are hosting two drop in events over the next week: one TONIGHT – Thursday 12th February from 6pm – 8pm and one on Monday lunchtime (16th February) between 10:30 – 1:00.

Please come along and view the space and give us your views.

We really would appreciate it.

Drinks and snack will be provided at both drop ins.

Rik Hodgson 

DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Chi Gung classes at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Better Movement / Happier Thoughts

Join us for a 4-week block of Chi Gung sessions with Tamsin Grainger

📅 18th February – 11th March

🕚 Wednesdays, 11am–12pm

Chi Gung is a gentle, meditative movement practice that can help to:

• Improve balance and mobility

• Reduce stress and tension

• Boost energy and wellbeing

• Support breathing and relaxation

The sessions are suitable for all abilities and are completely free, but spaces are limited and booking is essential. Call 0131 315 4989 or email info@drylawnc.org.uk to book.

People of Drylaw and Telford: We Need You!

DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE PLANS COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP

Our community has an incredible opportunity right now: the chance to own the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre and the land around it, and shape it into something truly special for everyone who lives here.

But to make it happen, we need as many local people as possible to fill in the community survey. Your ideas, your hopes, and your experiences matter.

The more responses we get, the stronger our case becomes – and the more likely it is that we, as a community, take ownership of the space and its future.

Imagine what this could mean …

A place where families can spend time together

Safe, welcoming spaces for children and young people

New activities, events, and facilities shaped by you and your neighbours.

A centre and grounds designed around the real needs of local people.

This is about more than a building. It’s about building a better future for Drylaw; a future shaped by the people who live here, who care about the place, and who want to see it thrive.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey:

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre – bit.ly/Drylaw

Paper copies are also available at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre if that’s easier.

Let’s show what Drylaw can do when we come together.

Let’s build something amazing – for our families, our neighbours, and the generations still to come!

FetLor Youth Club honours young people at first-ever awards

FETLOR Youth Club hosted the first FetLor Futures awards ceremony this week celebrating the outstanding achievements of its young members.

At the special event at the charity’s North Edinburgh club house, 23 young people received awards for demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment across a range of programmes.

The awards were presented by Major General Robin Lindsay CBE, General Officer Scotland, who joined the celebrations to recognise the hard work and achievements of FetLor’s young people.

The young people received completion awards for the club’s Climbing Programme and Outward Bound, while others were recognised with Youth Achievement Awards for their commitment in supporting others. In a significant milestone for the club, two members achieved their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

The awards ceremony marked an important moment in FetLor Youth Club’s 102-year history as it continues in its mission to support young people in Scotland’s capital. 

Based in north Edinburgh, FetLor Youth Club is Scotland’s oldest youth club and welcomes around 330 young people each week.

The club provides opportunities and support to help members develop skills that will have a lasting impact as they continue their life’s journey. Since launching the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme, the club has enrolled 14 young people in Bronze and Silver Awards, with three candidates working towards their Gold Awards.

Dr Richie Adams, FetLor’s Chief Executive, said: “We are incredibly proud of our members’ achievements over the last year.

“This awards ceremony was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their dedication and the positive impact these programmes have had on our members personal development.

“We can only deliver our services thanks to all those who generously fund our charity. Their support helps our young people achieve their potential.”

Major General Robin Lindsay, a supporter of FetLor for a number of years, added; ”These awards are the outcome. The real benefit is taking part, building resilience and developing confidence.  

“All the young people and their families should feel very proud.”

Valentine Craft Session at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 11am – 1pm

💖 Valentine’s Craft Session 💖

Come along on Saturday 14th February, 11am–1pm for a workshop with Sylvia, crafting beaded hearts and bookmarks!

👨‍👩‍👧 Children must be accompanied by an adult

💗 Pay what you can – donations welcomed

🎟️ Limited spaces available

Get in touch to book your spot 💌

Gas network upgrades in the pipeline for Telford Road

LOCAL TRAFFIC DISRUPTION LIKELY FOR SIX WEEKS

Gas network company SGN is upgrading the gas network in Telford Road to ensure local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply.

The project involves replacing old metal mains, reaching the end of their useful lives, with new plastic pipe. This will help ensure local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply long into the future.

Following close consultation with the City of Edinburgh Council, works will start on Monday 26 January and last for approximately six weeks. The project will begin in Telford Road at its junction with Groathill Road North, operating under temporary traffic lights for approximately two weeks.

The work will then progress eastbound along Telford Road under a lane closure. before progressing east under a lane closure. Please note that delays are expected during peak travel periods.

Localised road closures in Groathill Road South and Telford Drive will be required at various stages to allow traffic to flow on Telford Road. Clearly signed diversions will be in place to assist road users.

SGN spokesperson Katie Lobban said: “We’ve worked closely with the local authorities in planning this work and we will be doing everything we can to limit disruption during our essential project.

“This section of our gas main has required a number of emergency repairs in recent years, so we’ve made the decision to fully replace the pipe to reduce any further disruption to the local community and commuters.

“We appreciate that roadworks can be frustrating and would like to thank everyone affected for your patience, understanding and support as we work to improve the energy infrastructure in Edinburgh.”