Category: Granton

ASHA Christmas Bazaar this Sunday

Join us at our Christmas Bazaar in support of the Hope for Girls charity (Meider Jonno Asha). Come and buy unique yet affordable handmade items made by the Asha sponsored girls – perfect as Christmas presents! Feast on authentic home-made Bangladeshi curries. Glam up for the festive season with a henna or glitter tattoo, or some pretty nail art. Bring the kids – we’ve got activities for the young ‘uns too! 

Hope for Girls (Meider Jonno Asha) is a Scottish charity (SCO33691) which has been working to help the poor girls in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for the last 20 years. The charity provides education, training, counselling and literacy skills. This valuable work is funded by events such as this Christmas bazaar, so please come along and support it. 

Everyone welcome ! Spread the word ! No Booking required ! 

Event hosted by  Friends of ASHA charity and supported by Granton Parish Church, Granton & District Community Council, ELREC, Granton Scouts, Eastern Pavilion, moiali.com, Shimmy N Shine Parties and many others. 

Check out our event on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/events/292312447932353

For more information on ASHA, check out their website: www.mjasha.org.uk/asha-story

Open Days at Edinburgh College

Edinburgh College is inviting prospective students looking to further their education, boost their skills or undertake professional development in the new year to attend its campus open days this December. The open days on 7, 12 and 14 December will provide guests with an opportunity to speak to teaching staff about the courses on offer at the college and discover the best study options available to them. Continue reading Open Days at Edinburgh College

Granton & District CC produce first newsletter

Granton and District Community Council have produced their first newsletter. CC secretary Mizan Rahman launched the four-page edition at Monday’s monthly meeting in Royston Wardieburn Community Centre and he is now looking for feedback on the new publication. Continue reading Granton & District CC produce first newsletter

“An opportunity to make history”: Cyrenians appoint Manager for Social Bite Village

Homelessness and inclusion charity Cyrenians have appointed a Manager for the Social Bite Village. Kathy Hoyle says she is ‘thrilled to be managing such an exciting and innovative project’. Continue reading “An opportunity to make history”: Cyrenians appoint Manager for Social Bite Village

On Granton Waterfront: Carols by Candlelight

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT


We invite you to an unforgettable Christmas experience packed with uplifting carols, multimedia, and a thought-provoking message. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served.

Also featuring a fun-packed Christmas party for kids aged 1-12.

Destiny Church | North Saturday 9th December, 5pm 7 Waterfront Broadway
EH5 1SA (Morrisons complex)

destinyedinburgh.com

Tomorrow: Wardie Bay Beachwatch

Well, this is awfully short notice. Sorry peeps! That’s three episodes of Blue Planet II in between times! Hope you’re watching. It’s sensational. Did you see this last Sunday’s episode highlighting the plastic problem? That’s millions of people now hopefully nudged to change habits. Where has the Beeb been?
 
Moreover, I hope you can come to Wardie Bay Beachwatch this Saturday 25th Nov, 11:30-2pm. Just turn up or sign up on facebook or the MCS website here. 
No need to tell me you’re coming. Just wrap up warm! Last time I looked, it’s going to be sunny. 🌤❄ We’ve been very lucky with the weather. It’s let us do our work relatively unhindered. 
 
Last month’s data summary attached as ever. 73.7% plastic…. grrrr…. (see below)
 
I look forward to seeing you Saturday for more vital evidence gathering.
 
With love
 
Karen, 

Wardie Bay Beachwatch

email: wardiebaybeachwatch@gmail.com
facebook: @WardieBayBeachwatch
twitter: @wardiebaybeach
MCS website: Wardie Bay

Swinney: “More must be done to change attitudes to young people”

People are most likely to hold positive views of young people as trustworthy and helpful to others, new research from the Scottish Government shows. The survey, published during the launch week of Year of Young People 2018 (above) examined the attitudes and perceptions of more than 1,000 adults towards 13-19 year olds. Continue reading Swinney: “More must be done to change attitudes to young people”