Edinburgh College’s Board of Management has appointed two new non-executive members to support it in leading the strategic direction of the College. Continue reading Edinburgh College appoints new board members
Category: Granton
Granton walking tour this Sunday
The Madelvic History Group is pleased to announce the launch of the escorted Curious Edinburgh walk, with participants leaving from Madelvic House and accompanied by local historians, sharing their fascinating local insights.
The forthcoming dates are Sunday 14th of April and Sunday 12th May.
Participation is free of charge. Meet at Madelvic House, for 12.00, start at 12.30 with the tour lasting approximately 2 hours, depending on weather and total number of participants.
Highlights of the tour will be Granton Harbour and Granton Castle Walled Garden. Alternative plans will be in place in case of adverse weather conditions.
If you are interested in taking part then please e-mail
w.black@blueyonder.co.uk
Address: Madelvic House, Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh EH5 1HS
Raising Children with Confidence course at Royston Wardieburn
New seven week course starts 30th April
“Obscene”: Gas boss pockets 44% pay increase while workers worry over job cuts
In the wake of fresh job cuts in energy giant Centrica, GMB Scotland has branded Chief Executive Iain Conn’s 44 per cent pay increase as ‘obscene’. Continue reading “Obscene”: Gas boss pockets 44% pay increase while workers worry over job cuts
#SustainPCHP: Health Project survival battle moves on to next stage
Pilton Community Health Project have announced their latest plans for moving forward following funding cuts:
We are delighted to announce that Pilton Community Health Project will continue delivering support and services into 2020! With our fantastic crowdfunding campaign extended until 18th April (www.savepchp.com) and other fundraising initiatives ongoing, we plan to move forward into a time of regrowth for the project. Continue reading #SustainPCHP: Health Project survival battle moves on to next stage
A community garden bakery for Granton?
You might have come across our plans at Granton Community Gardeners to start a bakery, inspired by the wheat we’ve been growing.
We’re ready to begin baking very soon but want to get as much input as possible from people across north Edinburgh about how it should work. I’d be delighted if lots of you could fill in the survey here, and share it as widely as you can, to help shape our plans:
Together Enterprise: new youth project to launch in Pilton
- Be your own boss! New scheme launched to inspire young people to set up their own co-operative businesses
- Drop-in information session tomorrow from 11am – 1pm
Continue reading Together Enterprise: new youth project to launch in Pilton
National Awards for local youth projects
Two local projects have scooped awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards. Spartans Community Football Academy picked up the National Raising Attainment Award for their work with vulnerable youngsters in North Edinburgh, while the Action for Children Heritage and Inclusion Project has won the National Equality and Diversity Award, sponsored by BBC Children in Need. Continue reading National Awards for local youth projects
Scotland has lost OVER A THIRD of bank branches in just eight years
New analysis from Which? has revealed that Scotland lost over a third of its bank and building society branches in just eight years, raising concerns that consumers and businesses alike could struggle to access cash across the country. Continue reading Scotland has lost OVER A THIRD of bank branches in just eight years
One in five Scots would never tell their partner about their debt
Almost one fifth (19%) of UK consumers would never tell their partner about their debts, according to research commissioned by credit information provider, Equifax. Continue reading One in five Scots would never tell their partner about their debt