Category: Granton

Saving Granton Castle’s Walled Garden and other stories

Hi folks,
A while since we have sent out any news, so a lot to impart as we have been busy!
Articles about ‘Granton’s Lost Garden’ now published, recent presentations have met with a good response which has been publicised on our wordpress page finding-grantons-lost-castle-garden Still time to fill in the ideas survey if you haven’t done already as it will be open until midsummer, the link can be found on the wordpress page.
The Friends Group have had two meetings recently with the developers who own the walled garden, the most recent of which was very positive in its outcomes. Is there a glimmer of hope for the future of the walled garden and its restoration? The Community Empowerment Act outlines many ideals we hope can allow our voices to be heard, the ‘last of Scotland’s lost gardens’ is too precious to develop for 17 luxury townhouses.
  • Council petition!!!, save_granton_castle_walled_garden open to sign by anyone resident in Edinburgh. We need 500 signatures to be heard again at the city chambers, but there is a strict time limit … so please sign and share with those you think may be interested.
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On a brighter note, recent seedfunding has allowed some practical gardening sessions to be run locally to help promote our Friends Group and actively involve local people and community groups in organic horticulture and community growing. Beautiful results for everyone to share, berry picking soon, North Edinburgh Arts centre plot (pictured above, Mondays from 1-2pm and West Pilton Community Garden on Fridays 10am -12 noon.
Hope to post details of our next Friends Group Meeting venue, date and time soon, likely to be the end of June. Please get in touch if you want to come along to any of the gardening workshops, meetings or have any questions.
Best wishes,
Kirsty Sutherland

Free First Aid training for dads at Prentice Centre tomorrow

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The good people of the British Red Cross are coming to Prentice on Saturday to deliver some Free First Aid.  It starts at 10am until approx 1040am.

The session is for dads.  If you know someone who would like to book a slot let us know asap!  Dads can either just come themselves, or if they want their wee one can come to the playgroup with mum.

The Prentice Centre is at 1 Granton Mains Avenue

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Coming to a green space near you: Power of Food Festival!

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On Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June go explore Edinburgh with the FREE Power of Food Festival! 

Discover hidden gems of Scotland’s beautiful capital and take part in a wide variety of activities in any of the 16 community gardens who will be opening up their gates to the public

The Festival is hosted by some of the numerous community gardens that grow food in Edinburgh. Community gardens are everywhere: from West to East and South to North, no part of Edinburgh lacks its own. They can be any size from 12 square meters to 4 acres. And they can take any form: a food-growing corner in a public park, reclaimed former waste land, the backyard of a library…

Visit community gardens and let the gardeners tell you their stories and entertain you with various workshops, music, children’s activities, and gardening tips. Many gardens will offer refreshments and some will offer food – both on a pay-as-you-feel basis.

More information about places, times, and activities here: https://poweroffoodfestival.wordpress.com/visitors/festival-programme-2016/

What about a guided cycle tour to visit more than one garden? Sustrans is organising two led rides on Saturday, info and registration here (places are going fast!): http://www.sustrans.org.uk/events/power-food-festival-led-rides-edinburgh

The Festival is entirely free and volunteer-run. Donations will be welcome on the day, and if you wish to support us, why not become a member?https://poweroffoodfestival.wordpress.com/become-a-member/

Power of Food Festival programme:

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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

Spartans CFA Girls Football Fun Day

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Spartans Community Football Academy are hosting a Girls Football Fun Day for local primary schools on Friday 10 June. This will be the second year of this annual event and Craigroyston, Ferryhill, Trinity, Pirniehall, St Davids and Wardie P6 & 7 girls will be taking part.

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Scottish Gas staff kick off Volunteer Week in North Edinburgh

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More than 350 Scottish Gas employees took part in a volunteering challenge supporting local charities and community groups across North Edinburgh yesterday. Continue reading Scottish Gas staff kick off Volunteer Week in North Edinburgh

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.

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Community Council meeting rescheduled

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West Pilton West Granton Community Council’s next meeting has been rescheduled:

Dear All,
 
Due to holiday arrangements the next meeting of the West Pilton West Granton Community Council will have to be postponed.
 
The new date for the meeting is Tuesday 14th June 2016 at 7pm in the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.
 
Hope to see you there,
 
Barbara Robertson (secretary)

 

Photographer attacked and robbed on Granton foreshore

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Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in Granton.

At around 10:30pm on Monday evening, a man in his 60’s was photographing the Forth bridges from the foreshore at Hanging Craig near Granton Harbour when he was approached by a man who engaged him in conversation.

Moments later the man assaulted the photographer and damaged his camera before stealing the camera’s memory card and running away.

Police are appealing for information and want to hear from anyone who can help identify the attacker.

He is described as white, around 5ft 11ins tall, medium build with short dirty blonde hair. He has a tattoo on his back and at the time of the attack he was carrying a dark rucksack, dark cargo style trousers and spoke with a foreign accent, possibly Eastern European. 

DC Joyce Gunderson at Corstophine police station said: “This was a cowardly attack that left the victim badly shaken. Needless to say, we are extremely keen to trace and arrest the suspect and I would urge anyone who was in the area or who recognises the description to get in touch.”

Those with information should contact police on 101 or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.