Brock calls for fair deal for women pensioners

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Deidre Brock MP met with women from across the UK –  including Edinburgh – who attended a mass rally outside Westminster for the WASPI (women against state pension inequality) campaign yesterday. Continue reading Brock calls for fair deal for women pensioners

Rise in racist incidents sparks community action

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The North Edinburgh community will discuss a worrying rise in the number of racist incidents at this afternoon’s Living in Harmony forum at Spartans Community Football Academy. Continue reading Rise in racist incidents sparks community action

EUr’e Welcome Here!

Local MSP’s message to EU nationals

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Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson has told EU nationals “you remain welcome here” after Scotland voted overwhelmingly to stay in the European Union last week. Continue reading EUr’e Welcome Here!

Power of Food Festival this weekend

Saturday & Sunday 18 – 19 June

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LOTS OF GREAT FREE LOCAL EVENTS

SEE PROGRAMME (below) FOR DETAILS

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All welcome at Community Summer BBQ

COMMUNITY SUMMER BBQ

North Edinburgh Arts

Saturday 18 June 5 – 9pm

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A community event celebrating all of the interesting food, music, dance and people who live in our area. There will be children’s activities in the beautiful North Edinburgh Garden, performances from local musicians, dancers and poets. A BBQ with lots of side dishes from around the world. All for £1 per person (a higher donation is very welcome if you want to contribute more!)

A bar will be available.

You are welcome to come in national dress (kilts, saris etc) if you want to!

Tickets £1 from North Edinburgh Arts or Pilton Community Health Project

Reminder: Asset Mapping Research launch tomorrow

TUESDAY 31 MAY
3:30 – 5:30pm
The Prentice Centre
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Please find attached an invitation to the gathering to hear and discuss the end report from the Granton Improvement Society Asset Mapping and Community Questionnaire.

Continue reading Reminder: Asset Mapping Research launch tomorrow

Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday

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Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday 25 May at 7pm in the North Local Office on West Pilton Gardens. Continue reading Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday

Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors

From Leith to Inverleith: A glorious stone-by-stone reconstruction for new generations to enjoy

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The Botanic Cottage at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh opened its doors to its first visitors – local school pupils, volunteers with an edible gardening project and even a former resident of the building – yesterday. Continue reading Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors