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

Granton Community Council meets tonight

Please find attached agenda of our next meeting and draft minutes of February 2018 meeting.

The  meeting will take place on:

Monday 25 March 2019 Monday at 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Venue: Royston and Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh EH5 1NF

Looking forward to see you tonight.

Kind regards

Mizan Rahman

Secretary, Granton and District Community Council 

E-mail: secretary@grantoncc.scot | Tel: 07930 183352 | www.grantoncc.scot

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Edinburgh Shoreline Project: Green Tease event this Thursday

This Thursday from 6 – 8pm at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Shoreline project and Creative Carbon Scotland are excited to announce their second Green Tease event.

One year on from the start of the Edinburgh Shoreline project, you are invited to join us to reflect on project learning and activity to date and in being the first to explore a new interactive map of Edinburgh’s coast.

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Voluntary Sector Forum meets on Monday

Forth & Inverleith Voluntary Sector Forum meeting will take place on:

Monday 18th March, 9.30 – 11.30am

at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

Among agenda items to be discussed will be the possible withdrawal of EVOC’s  support of the city’s Voluntary Sector Forums.

There will also be an update on the ongoing funding crisis faced by local projects.

 

Sandy is highly commended for improving automotive prospects for students

Edinburgh College’s curriculum leader has been highly commended by an industry body after he played a key role in enhancing the College’s automotive course, improving offering students and staff better prospects. Continue reading Sandy is highly commended for improving automotive prospects for students

CaveFit(s) into bank vaults at the Edinburgh Grand

Gritty, “bad-ass”, fitness outfit, CaveFit, is to open its second gym in the former bank vaults in the basement of The Edinburgh Grand, following a partnership deal with the luxury hotel residence’s owners, Chris Stewart Group. Continue reading CaveFit(s) into bank vaults at the Edinburgh Grand