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Granton Nature Watch

LEARN ABOUT LOCAL NATURE WITH COMMUNITY GARDENERS

Can you help us learn about nature in Granton?

We have a new project to survey, map and learn about our local wildlife and how nature and people can live well together in Granton.

We’d love to see your nature photos and hear about the wildlife that you see!

We’re also looking for people who would be willing to do regular surveys on a walk, in a park or in your own garden.

No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Suitable for children too.

Get in touch with Katie on katie@grantoncommunitygardeners.org to find out more.

Granton Goes SUMMER!

SATURDAY 16th AUGUST 10am – 2pm at GRANTON PARISH CHURCH

We are currently working on our END OF SUMMER event at Granton Goes Greener taking place on the first Saturday of the school term (16/08) at Granton Parish Church.

Lots of interesting FREE workshops and family educational activities, stalls and many others. Bring some cash for the food stalls, we will also have tombola.

Huge THANK YOU to The City of Edinburgh Council for their support in organising this event

Buzzin’ for the next version of Shoreline Sessions down @thepittmarket on Friday 1st August! Now, since so many of you have asked, for a formal open mic session in the first 45 minutes! Get down early and sign up!

Featuring @hush.edinburgh , @jameslowsings , @roisin_music27 , and @robert_21graham – this ones not to be missed!

GY x

#grantonyouthsummerprogramme2025

#grantonyouthmixtapeclub

Brick Journeys at The Pitt

1st – 24th AUGUST

We are excited to announce that The Pitt will be hosting the Brick Journeys LEGO Exhibition this August!

This captivating exhibition promises to inspire creativity and wonder, showcasing intricate LEGO creations from the talented Warren Elsmore.

We are offering special group bookings at a discounted rate for nurseries and schools.

Details of the Exhibition:

Exhibition Name: Brick Journeys
Location: The Pitt Venue
Dates: 31 July – 24 August (For the first week 31 July – 10 August we are open everyday) after this we will be open Thursday – Sundays
Special Group Rate: For every 2 children, 1 adult can enter for free. Child tickets are £4.50. If there is a group of 10 or more children, we will apply for a further discount. Please note we do also have quiet sessions.

Edinburgh Permaculture Festival

Coming Up This Weekend …

The Edinburgh Permaculture Festival Weekend 2025

Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025

Join us, all welcome, for an inspiring weekend of visits, tours, workshops, and connection celebrating the richness of permaculture across Edinburgh and beyond! …

This year includes:

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★ Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden (limited tickets left)

tour and visit, inc. forest garden + mushroom talks

★ Redhall Walled Garden

group visit

★ East Neuk Seaweed (limited tickets left)

Coastal foraging workshop (inc. the intertidal zone + beach cook up lunch)

★ Bowhouse

Short visit

★ East Neuk Market Garden

Guided market garden tour with Connie + talk on Scotland The Bread (miller for 5 years)

★ Syd’s West Lothian 2 Acre Permaculture Small Holding (tickets going fast)

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From coast to countryside, walled garden to forest garden, come explore “Using the edges, value the margins” (#Permaculture Principle 11) as part of this year’s festival theme …

Details & Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/edinburgh-permaculture…

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Discover how small and larger places and spaces can grow big ideas and inspire

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#Edinburgh

#Permaculture

#EdinburghPermaculture

#EdinburghFestival

#EdinburghPermacultureFestival

#PermacultureFestival

Tracy Gilbert MP welcomes Labour’s pledge to fund fair pay for Hospice Workers in Edinburgh North & Leith

Tracy Gilbert MP has today welcomed Scottish Labour’s commitment to increase funding for hospices and deliver pay parity for hospice-based doctors, nurses, and care staff across Scotland, including those serving communities in Edinburgh North and Leith.

The announcement, made today by Scottish Labour, will see hospice staff receive wages in line with their NHS counterparts through full funding of the Agenda for Change pay scale, easing the burden on overstretched hospices and helping to secure the future of palliative care services.

Local facilities such as St Columba’s Hospice in Trinity play a vital role in delivering compassionate, end-of-life care to families across the constituency.

However, rising costs and an historic lack of investment under the SNP government have left the sector struggling to recruit and retain staff.

Tracy Gilbert MP said: “Hospice doctors, nurses, and support staff are the beating heart of palliative care.

“They deserve to be paid fairly for the essential work they do, and under a Scottish Labour government, they finally will be.”

Scottish Labour’s plan is designed not only to improve pay but to protect the services that thousands of families rely on every year.

Dr Bike sessions in North Edinburgh

Why not get your bike checked, serviced, and fixed for FREE by Dr Bike experts?

Check out the dates for the upcoming bike sessions in North Edinburgh. No booking needed, just drop in!

Open to all local residents.

16 July – Fresh Start (2–4pm) Fresh Start

24 July – Lauriston Farm (3–5pm)

30 July – Granton Community Gardeners (2–4pm) Granton Community Gardeners

6 August – Fresh Start (2–4pm)

14 August – Lauriston Farm (3–5pm)

27 August – Granton Community Gardeners (2–4pm)

Part of R2 North Edinburgh Active Travel Project

Quiet Heroes photography exhibition at granton:hub

3rd AUGUST at 1pm

Join us for the the Quiet Heroes portrait photography exhibition by Chris McCluskie.

This event takes place at granton:hub on August 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM for a captivating display of images that celebrate everyday heroes. Community organisations from across North Edinburgh nominated the folk who keep the community together, without asking for anything back. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and uplifted by the stories behind each image. See you there!

Date: August 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM

About photographer Chris McCluskie:

Winner of the Scottish Press Photography Awards – Sports Feature

Scottish Press Photography Awards – Placed Third Overall

Book your space here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/quiet-heroes-photography…