Work has begun on the next stage of a major project to improve Leith Walk. Phase Four of the Leith Programme, between Pilrig Street and McDonald Road is now under way in September and will last around ten months. Contractors Land Engineering Ltd are now on site, with construction expected to end in summer 2017. Continue reading Latest phase of Leith Walk programme is underway
North and Leith MP Deirdre Brock has been appointed to sit on Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee. Continue reading Brock joins Scottish Affairs committee
Police Scotland have confirmed that a second man (aged 25) has been arrested following the discharge of a firearm in Cables Wynd, Leith. Continue reading Cables Wynd shooting: second man to appear in court
Edinburgh Leisure’s Leith Victoria Swim Centre is holding their first charity ‘Combatathon’ next Saturday (10 September) from 1.30pm-3.30pm to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Continue reading Join the ‘fight’ against cancer at Leith Victoria
Community Council nominations open on Monday
Nominations for Edinburgh’s community councils open on Monday (5 September) and the city council is calling on people passionate about their area to play an active role and be part of something great! Continue reading Your community needs YOU! – be part of something great!
Police have arrested and charged a man following the discharge of a firearm in Leith. The incident took place in Cables Wynd at round 11pm last Friday when a 25-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Continue reading Leith shooting: man in court today
Edinburgh’s newest allotments have been officially opened on the site of a former bowling green in Victoria Park. Continue reading Victoria Park mini-allotments officially opened
Been inspired by table tennis at this year’s Rio Olympics and want to have a go? Now you can at Edinburgh Leisure’s Leith Victoria Swim Centre.
The session will be held at the following times of the week in studio 2:
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 09:00 – 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 12.00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 14.30 -17.00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00 – 19.00 |
Nicola Duffy, General Manager at Edinburgh Leisure’s Leith Victoria Swim Centre said: “Table tennis is a great way to exercise the body and mind, whilst developing hand co-ordination. A game of table tennis can be surprisingly intense and can really get the heart pumping. It also improves cardiovascular fitness and endurance levels.
“Table tennis is one of the most accessible sports around – it can be played at any level from the Olympics to an impromptu game in your dining room with a line of old videos as a net or indeed at Leith Victoria. We’ve got the equipment and bats and balls. You just need to turn up.”
Table tennis helped end the Cold War. In 1971, a group of US players became the first Americans to visit China since it had become a Communist state in 1949. The trip, which spawned the phrase “ping-pong diplomacy” is often credited with reviving diplomatic relations between the countries.
Booking is recommended for each 60 minute session. Edinburgh Leisure is offering 50% off prices quoted below from 1 September – 1 December.
| Cost | |
| Standard | £8.10 |
| Discount Card / Members | £6.05 |
| 65+ & Concession Discount Card | £4.90 |
| Junior & Disability Discount Card | £4.10 |
| Young Scot (during timeframe) | £2.00 |
To book in for the event contact: Edinburgh Leisure’s Leith Victoria Swim Centre on 0131 555 4728 or visit the reception at Leith.
For further information, visit: www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
Port of Leith Housing Association has been recognised by the Living Wage Foundation as an Accredited Living Wage Employer. Continue reading Port of Leith is Living Wage Employer
The Big Obstacle, Inverleith Park: Sunday 18 September
Granton Youth Centre are hosting a 4k charity fun run called The Big Obstacle, which will be held on Sunday 18th of September at Inverleith Park as part of an event with Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership. There will also be a walk and cycle festival on the same day!
This is your opportunity to fundraise for your chosen organisation/charity.
The Big Obstacle will bring the community together and encourage young people and adults to get active and have fun!
All participants will receive a t-shirt, certificate, medal and healthy snack.
Availability is limited and will be on a strictly first come, first serve basis. Both individuals (£5pp) and teams(£20pt) (up to 5 people per team) can register.
Anyone interested please contact thebigobstacle@grantonyouth.com and we can give you all the relevant information
The Big Obstacle has been planned and organised by local young people for young people!
If you need anymore information please let me know, also the information is all on our facebook page if you would be able to share that would be great! Thanks
Shelley Cummings
Youth Worker, Granton Youth Centre
