Category: Drylaw Telford

Clowning around in Drylaw

Free Clowning and Mime Workshop

Every Monday afternoon

Every Monday performers interested in clowning meet and share their knowledge.

We meet from 2.30 – 4.30pm at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.

We welcome any people willing to learn about clowning and physical comedy.

Come and join us even if you have never performed before!

Workshops are for adults and teenagers only

Health Project launches Hungry for Change report

“Our experience is rich and valuable and we want to be part of the solution” – Sean Fitzharris

Pilton Community Health Project has launched its new report, ‘Hungry for Change’. The report, the result of conversations with local people experiencing food insecurity, was launched at the Old Kirk and Muirhouse Parish Church yesterday. PCHP want the report to be a catalyst for action to alleviate food insecurity for North Edinburgh residents and to tackle the root causes of poverty. Continue reading Health Project launches Hungry for Change report

Lottery lifeline for NEDAC

Local agency secures £437,000 Big Lottery grant 

People experiencing loneliness and isolation are amongst those benefitting from £2.5 million of National Lottery funding announced today – World Mental Health Day. It’s great news for North Edinburgh in particular, as respected local organisation North Edinburgh Drug & Alcohol Centre is to receive over £473,000 – the biggest grant of all. Continue reading Lottery lifeline for NEDAC