Category: Drylaw Telford

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

Disappointment for Drylaw as minibus hopes dashed

Three STV East based community groups have won a public vote and up to £50,000 of National Lottery funding in this year’s The People’s Projects. 

The money was awarded after Bonnyrigg After School Club, Kidz-Eco CIC and Edinburgh Diwali won the public over with their plans to make a life changing difference to their local communities. It was a disappointing result for Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, who had hoped to secure funding for a new minibus. Continue reading Disappointment for Drylaw as minibus hopes dashed

Rainbow Club’s sensory garden opened

The community turned out in force yesterday to celebrate the opening of the Rainbow Club’s Sensory Garden, with local councillors Hal Osler and Cammy Day joining community police officers, local adults and children to mark the event, at which Harry Macdonald’s memorial bench was also unveiled (writes Wilma Clelland).
Rainbow Club chairperson Eileen Brash cut the ribbon and then we had light refreshments, with an Easter bunny leading the egg hunt,for the local children!
We raised the money through the Living Through Landscapes Project, which supports people living with dementia by creating inspiring outdoor spaces, also Waitrose, Community Matters, the Scotmid Community Project and fundraising from ourselves at the Rainbow Club.
The bench was paid for from a legacy left by Harry Macdonald, who was a member of the church for over 60 years.
Wilma Clelland
Drylaw Rainbow Club Day Centre
Thanks for the words and pictures, Wilma

Leonardo staff engineer super support for MND Scotland

Employees at aerospace giant Leonardo at Crewe Toll handed over a cheque for over £21,000 to their outgoing nominated charity MND Scotland recently, marking the culmination of two years of fundraising for them. Continue reading Leonardo staff engineer super support for MND Scotland

#SustainPCHP: Health Project survival battle moves on to next stage

Pilton Community Health Project have announced their latest plans for moving forward following funding cuts:

We are delighted to announce that Pilton Community Health Project will continue delivering support and services into 2020! With our fantastic crowdfunding campaign extended until 18th April (www.savepchp.com) and other fundraising initiatives ongoing, we plan to move forward into a time of regrowth for the project. Continue reading #SustainPCHP: Health Project survival battle moves on to next stage