Edinburgh College set to open its doors to prospective students during February Open Days

Edinburgh College is set to open its doors for four open days this February to showcase its facilities to those considering applying for a full-time course in August 2023.

The College, which has campuses across the capital region, is hosting open days across all four of its campuses to allow prospective students to find out about the courses they can apply for, and to also see first-hand what it’s like to study at Edinburgh College.

Sighthill Campus will be open from 4pm-7pm on Tuesday 7 February, Milton Road Campus will be open from 4pm-7pm on Thursday 9 February, Midlothian Campus will be open from 4pm-7pm on Tuesday 21 February and Granton Campus will be open from 10am-1pm on Saturday 25 February.

Prospective students, parents, guardians, business owners and those in employment are invited to head to College campuses to find out more about course options, funding options and accommodation, and to also meet representatives from Edinburgh College Students’ Association (ECSA).

The College offers courses and professional training across a wide range of subjects within the Creative Industries, Construction and Engineering, Health, Wellbeing and Social Science, and Tourism, Hospitality and Business.

Learners at any stage of their career or education journey will be able to find out more about the College’s beginner-level courses, pathways to university, short courses, and continuous professional development courses.

Guided tours of campus facilities will also take place during the events, with staff on hand to answer any questions and to provide demonstrations along the way.

Edinburgh College Principal, Audrey Cumberford, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective students onto our campuses and giving them the chance to find out what it’s like studying at the College.

“Whether you’re a school leaver, looking to boost your current qualifications, or wanting to learn a new skill, the open days are a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the courses we have on offer. I encourage anyone who’s thinking about studying with us to come along.”

For more information and to book a place at the February Open Days, visit: 

https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/open-days-february-2023

Money worries? Local help available

WORRIED about your energy bills?

Find out about help you can get to heat your home more efficiently and reduce your heating bills at: http://homeenergyscotland.org

You can find local support and advice at:

http://edinburgh.gov.uk/costofliving

Granton Information Centre

Advice on welfare rights, housing, rent arrears, debt and money.

Call 0131 551 2459 or 0131 552 0458

Email info@gic.org.uk

New Book Club at Granton Library

We have a couple of new evening groups starting up here at Granton Library.

The first is a monthly book group. First meeting next Wednesday 30th November. Please bring a book you’ve read recently for discussion – we will also discuss what sort of group you’d like this to be.

Tea and coffee will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you!

A warm, welcome space for you this winter at Granton Parish Church

Granton Parish Church will be open and warm for anyone to use over the winter. Every Thursday and Friday between 9am and 3pm.

Thursdays mainly quiet for chat, work, reading, while Fridays are less quiet with families welcome.

Free hot drinks, wifi and phone charging.

www.warmgranton.info

Climate Conversation in Granton

FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER from 5 – 7pm at GRANTON PARISH CHURCH

GRANTON Goes Greener are very excited to be hosting our first Climate Conversation delivered by @ScotCCAN at the West Hall of @GrantonParish tomorrow (Friday between 5-7pm).

The conversation will be tailored to suit families with older children and is going to be structured around the ways the sea and wildlife is affected by climate change 💚💚

It is a drop in session with free refreshments provided.

Any questions-email: anna@grantongoesgreener.org.uk

Starts Today: Empty Kitchens Full Hearts offers free soup on Fridays

We’re pleased to now be able to offer weekly on-site hot food service in Granton!

Starting TODAY (Friday 4th November), you can pop in for some soup between 1pm and 2pm each Friday.

We’ll keep timings and dates up to date on our website, social media channels, and on-site signage.

Community safety: Dispersal Zones in place for fireworks weekend

Don’t get caught up in anti-social behaviour on Bonfire Night!

Police Officers have the grounds to take action should people be involved in such conduct, as detailed in these posters.

Please attend organised events only and always keep safe.

🔥

#OpCrackle

#KeepingPeopleSafe