Ferryhill Primary School is closed following a safety check this morning. Continue reading Ferryhill closed following fire alarm
Category: Drylaw Telford
Warning: bogus workmen operating in North Edinburgh
An important message from the Police to all residents in North Edinburgh:
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to cover the cost of the materials, and if they don’t have the cash then they request a visa card and that money is withdrawn from an ATM.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
Happy hundredth, Harry!
Drylaw couple complete remarkable double century
Drylaw man Harry Macdonald celebrated his 100th birthday with a double celebration last week. Harry knows all about hitting the magic number – for his late wife Nan also received a telegram from The Queen two years ago! Continue reading Happy hundredth, Harry!
Pilton Retreat safe … for now
Stay of execution for Ratho haven
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
PPPP High School closures: what’s happening next week
Current plans for next week are:
ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL
S1 and S2 students
S1 and S2 students should return to school at 9:40am on Tuesday 19 April. Students should report to the old front door beside the assembly hall. Please do not enter through any other school entrances.
S1 and S2 classes will be accommodated in temporary units that are being installed in the school grounds this weekend (16 and 17 April, above).
S3, S4, S5 and S6 students
The arrangements currently in place for S3 to S6 students will continue.
SQA update
Positive discussions have been taking place with the Scottish Qualifications Authority who have agreed that verification and examining visits for all subjects that were due to take place this week have been postponed and will be rescheduled with individual schools.
We will update students when we have more information.