POLIVE officers in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery incident which happened in Drylaw.
Shortly before 11am on Wednesday (21 February), a 20-year-old man was walking on the footpath between Silverknowes Neuk and Wester Drylaw Drive when he was approached from behind by three men.
They assaulted him and stole a number of personal items, including a designer jacket and mobile phone.
The victim went to hospital for treatment to facial injuries.
Detective Constable William Doughty from Corstorphine CID said: “This area and footpath network is frequented by locals regularly and I’d ask anyone who saw what happened to come forward and speak with officers.
“The victim left the area following the incident towards Wester Drylaw Place and the suspects are believed to have been on foot.
“Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 1074 of 21 February 2024. An anonymous report can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Thursday 22 February at 7pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
Drylaw Telford Community Council is meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.
Items on the agenda include an update on Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust’s ongoing consultation on Drylaw’s green spaces, Telford Road parking issues and the proposed tramline extension. All welcome.
Prior to this meeting, a consultation will be taking place within the centre regarding the Easter Drylaw Park planned improvements with the Council (see above). This is between 4pm and 7pm should be of interest if anyone wants to come along earlier.
For further information contact DTCC Secretary Pam Higgins:
I am pleased to be getting in touch to inform you about an exciting opportunity regarding planned improvements to Drylaw Park and to invite you to attend a community drop-in event on Thursday 22nd February at the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre 4pm – 7pm.
Drylaw Park forms part of the Climate Ready Craigleith project which sits under the cities overarching Climate Ready Edinburgh strategy. There is an open consultation on the council’s citizen space regarding the Draft Climate Ready Edinburgh plan if you’d like to take a look for more information and complete the survey:
We are working with the City of Edinburgh council to develop concept designs for enhancements across Drylaw Park. These include improvements to park connectivity, accessibility and safety, infrastructure to address surface water issues, nature enhancements and improvements to play provision.
At this early design stage, we are looking to gather local knowledge to help inform its development and shape the improvements for the community who use it most.
We would like to invite you to join us on the 22nd of February anytime between 4pm and 7pm to find out more, share your views and help us to understand how the park is currently used and to tell us about opportunities which will help to inform the concept design.
As you may know, this year is FetLor’s 100th birthday!
We are keen to connect with as many former members as we can this year.
On 24th May we are having our Centenary Dinner at Fettes College. As part of that evening, we would like to show some short interviews with former members. We are keen to hear about your favourite FetLor experiences and what you are doing now.
Our Chief Executive, Richie Adams, would love to chat with you. Richie would be delighted to welcome you to the club for a coffee and chat at a time to suit you or he’ll happily come and meet you at a place that suits you both.
Alternatively, if you’d like to make a short video telling us your favourite FetLor memory, when you were a member and what you’re doing now and, perhaps, wish us a happy birthday, we can show that on the night too. Just send it to Richie and he’ll do the rest.
We are really keen to make this a fantastic year and very much hope we can reconnect with you.
If you would like to come to the Club or meet with Richie somewhere else, please either message us here or drop Richie and email at richie@fetlor.org.uk
Hi lovely followers! We’re looking for women aged 60 and above to join our Young at Heart group who meet every Friday 1-3pm. Picture this: Bingo thrills, endless laughter, and heart-warming tea sessions—all in one fantastic group!
Our ladies indulge in friendly Bingo battles, games of Dominos and savour cups of tea, having a good old natter and a laugh at the same time. Whether you’re interested yourself, or have an amazing lady in your life who might benefit from some relaxed socialising and games, get in touch!
You can pop into the centre or give us a message and we can get you or someone you know set up.
We can provide taxi transport for those less able to get to the centre independently. Please share and spread the message so we can make sure no one gets left behind.