Saturday 14th October at 7.00pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided, with an opportunity to donate to the work of Tearfund.
Tearfund is a Christian charity which partners with churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries – tackling poverty and injustice through sustainable development, by responding to disasters and challenging injustice.
FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER from 1 – 3pm
After a discussion and taking a vote on what works best for our Community Councillors, we will now meet on the 4th Thursday of every month.
This will continue to be at the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre at 7pm
Our next meeting is therefore 28th September – TOMORROW.
All welcome!
HAVE YOUR SAY ON LOCAL GREENSPACES 
We are delighted to announce that the consultation on our greenspace’s is now open.
Please follow this link to complete the online survey. 
This is an opportunity for you to have your say on what improvements you would like to see at the local parks and other open spaces in the area we all live in.
You can also pop into Drylaw Church 
or Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre 
and fill in the questionnaire and pop it in our return box
Draft Minutes of August’s meeting below
MONDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 11am – 12pm outside HOME BAKERY
SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER from 11am – 3pm
DRYLAW Community Association is delighted to announce our OPEN DAY at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre on SATURDAY 23rd September from 11am – 3pm .
This is to celebrate the re-opening of Drylaw since threats of closure. There will be loads of FREE activities for all ages and food for all.
More activities and events will be shared as the date approaches. See you here!
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, 67b Groathill Road North, EH4 2SA
Events & Info from North Edinburgh’s Response & Recovery Group
Local healthcare workers at the Western General Hospital (WGH) in Edinburgh have been honoured for their exceptional work at a prestigious ceremony.
The annual NHS Lothian Celebrating Success Awards 2023 are nominated by staff working across the healthcare system.
Among the winners are the Same Day Emergency Care Team (SDEC) who scooped the coveted Team of the Year Award for the work they do helping patients get the right care in the right place.
The team are helping to reduce waiting times and pressure on the front doors by assessing, diagnosing, treating and discharging patients with specific conditions without admission to a ward.
Michael Shek, Lead Advance Nurse Practitioner for SDEC said: “We’ve put in so much work to make SDEC a successful service and we continue to expand.
“It’s not just the SDEC team but everyone wider. None of this would have been possible without everyone in NHS Lothian’s help. This award is recognition of that hard work and it will help drive the team forward to provide even better care.”
Kirsten Smith, a Senior Charge Nurse for Acute Medicine who won the cherished Lynn Jackson Nurse of the Year Award in memory of the former Chief Nurse for Edinburgh Cancer Centre.
Kirsten was recognised for leading her team on a huge change journey from specialising in Medicine for the Elderly to providing care to acute medical admissions and her commitment to working with student nurses.
Finally, Zakariya Vansoh (18), won the Voluntary Service Award for the hundreds of hours he’s clocked up connecting with patients, helping to entertain, comfort and reassure them, or just lend a friendly ear.
Celebrating with his Gran at the ceremony Zak said: “I’m speechless, I had my granny record it, but I didn’t think I was going to win so speechless!
“The fact that I was even nominated for the award is already more than I could ever have imagined. Events like this one today are so important to let people feel really appreciated. It’s simple but so valuable.”
Professor John Connaghan CBE, Chair of NHS Lothian Board said: “It’s been a very special year as we celebrated the 75th anniversary of the NHS. We’re incredibly proud of our staff achievements over the decades and their commitment to caring for others.
“These awards ensure we recognise those who’re not just upholding the NHS values but also helping us evolve and transform for the future.”
The awards were presented on Thursday 7 September at a special Ceremony at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, sponsored by NHS Lothian Charity.
Calum Campbell, Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, added: “Many of our staff feel like they’re just doing their job and don’t want recognition, which is why these awards are so important.
“I want to thank all our finalists for their hard work, resilience and professionalism and extend a warm congratulations to them all for their achievements.”
The NHS Lothian awards are also supported by Ernst & Young, Intersystems, RMF Health (a partnership between Robertson and FES Group), Royal College of Nursing Scotland, Unison and NHS Staff Benefits.
For the full list of all of NHS Lothian’s award winners please visit:
news.nhslothian.scot/celebrating-success-finalists.
FRIDAY 8th SEPTEMBER from 12 – 2pm at EASTER DRYLAW PARK
https://facebook.com/events/s/drylaw-greenspaces-consultatio/319072190598050/
Pop by Easter Drylaw Park on Friday between 12 and 2 and speak to Esperanza from Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust who will be there to hear what you think could be done to improve the greenspaces in our area.
Please respond to our event link above as this really helps us keep track on how many people we are reaching.
23rd SEPTEMBER from 11am – 3pm
Join us today (Wednesday) for a taste of Pilates with Rosie! A gentle session open to all abilities.
No need to book, just pop along to the centre in some comfortable clothing.
Free tea and toast available before, 10-11am.
