Category: Drylaw Telford

Happy Harry celebrates in style

Trebles all round for Muirhouse Library Link member

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Drylaw centenarian Harry Macdonald doesn’t do things by halves. He’s already celebrated his birthday with a party at Drylaw Church, then followed that up with a family meal in Davidson’s Mains – and now there’s been a third celebration as Harry marked his milestone event with staff and friends from Muirhouse Library’s Link service earlier today!

Muirhouse Library’s Declan McCann said: “Harry has been coming to library link since July 2015, and he has been a lively addition to the group. The Hearts top he is wearing was gifted by the club, has the number 100 on the back and is signed by the players. Today we shared cake, coffee and non-alcoholic bubbly!”

 

Warning: bogus workmen operating in North Edinburgh

An important message from the Police to all residents in North Edinburgh: 

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I am looking to try and spread the word regarding bogus workmen who have seemingly arrived in the north of Edinburgh recently. They are often targeted premises where the occupants are elderly and live alone.

This particular “bogus” initiative involves 2 males knocking at the door stating that there is a roof tile missing etc, and this can be fixed for £800.00.

They then suggest they carry out a survey in the attic and one of the males goes up into the attic space and bring down a piece of rotten wood with them claiming that it has come from the roof. They then offer to take a deposit of a few hundred pounds to cover the cost of the materials, and if they don’t have the cash then they request a visa card and that money is withdrawn from an ATM.

Please note that the males do not have any ID and their van is not marked. It is the usual white panel van.

If you could possibly pass this on to your email groups and ask them to
spread the word in a bid to stop these people taking advantage of our
elderly residents that would be much appreciated. I will going to attend
groups in the coming weeks to also pass this message on face to face.

Kindest regards

PC Emily Grimwood – E0479
Inverleith Community Officer

Pilton Retreat safe … for now

Stay of execution for Ratho haven

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Pilton Retreat has been spared – for now. The community resource at Ratho has received one year’s support – but must use that time to explore other sources of  funding. Continue reading Pilton Retreat safe … for now

Help! Craigie’s adult students are homeless!

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Craigroyston Community High School’s adult learners are looking for a new home. Course organisers are urgently seeking temporary accomodation for mature students’ classes – and the courses start next week!
 Continue reading Help! Craigie’s adult students are homeless!

Police initiative supports Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

‘FORCE FOR GOOD’ COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP INITIATIVE

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Police Mutual have been inviting officers around the country to apply for funds from their new ‘Force for Good’ initiative, designed to help community projects in our local area. Continue reading Police initiative supports Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Drylaw Telford CC meets 27 April

WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL

DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, 7pm

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It’s back to ordinary business for Drylaw Telford Community Council this month following last month’s Tierney Award presentation. The meeting will discuss Living Landscapes’ plans for Easter Drylaw Park.

With citywide community council elections scheduled to take place this autumn, Drylaw Telford’s chairman Alex Dale confirmed that the local CC won’t hold a formal AGM in May.

He said: “Our May meeting is usually our AGM but as this is Community Council Election year we can defer until the first month after election period, as outlined in the Scheme for Community Councils.”

Attached: Agenda for April 27th plus Draft March Minutes, End of year accounts for approval at meeting and a plan that Living Landscapes are introducing to Drylaw Park.

Agenda DTCC Mtg. April 2016 DTCC Minutes March 2016 (Draft) (1) Drylaw Park Living landscapes Design DTCC ACCOUNTS 2016 (Draft)

Craigleith Blackhall to hold Holyrood Hustings

CRAIGLEITH BLACKHALL COMMUNITY COUNCIL

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT HUSTINGS

Holyrood Parliament

Thursday 28th April, 7.30 – 9.00pm

Blackhall St Columba’s Parish Church, Columba Road 

Representatives are confirmed from:

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour Party
Liberal Democratic Party
Scottish National Party
Scottish Green Party
RISE Alliance
UK Independence Party
Women’s Equality Party

An opportunity to meet your local candidates
All welcome, bring your tricky questions!

Craigroyston community meeting cancelled

Craigroyston HS

Tomorow’s Craigroyston Community Centre meeting has been postponed as rooms in the school’s community wing are being used by displaced primary school classes.

Craigroyston Community Centre chairperson Vanessa Cousins said: “We are having to reschedule the meeting planned for the 18th as Craigroyston Primary are having to use the rooms due to the problems with the schools in the area. We as the community are fully supporting this measure and are more than happy to help and change plans for the children. We will let you know the revised date.”

The Craigroyston group recently announced that the committee plans to mount a campaign to save community facilities in the Pennywell Road school, which they say are under threat once again.