National recognition for city youth projects

Three Edinburgh projects are in the running for awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards, organised by YouthLink Scotland.

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Volunteers Help Older People Tap Into IT

A LEADING housing provider is calling for Edinburgh volunteers to join the team and help bridge the gap between older people and technology.

Bield Housing & Care has teamed up with local charity, Tap into IT, to run new computer classes at its Manderston Court development in Leith. Continue reading Volunteers Help Older People Tap Into IT

Jersey Boys leaves Playhouse audience ‘beggin’ for more

The Jersey Boys tour has been on the road since December 2017 and the musical that tells the colourful story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons reached Edinburgh this week. It’s been worth the wait: the award-winning show is a delight not only for ‘seasoned’ fans but for everybody who enjoys a memorable night out. Continue reading Jersey Boys leaves Playhouse audience ‘beggin’ for more

Forget council cuts … here comes your tram extension

The full Final Business Case (FBC) for taking trams to Newhaven was published yesterday – the day after city councillors voted to make cuts of £33 million to council services and shed up to 200 jobs. The £200 million tram line extention has the full backing of the city’s ruling SNP – Labour ‘Capital Coalition’, so it’s almost certain that the controversial project will get the green light next month. Continue reading Forget council cuts … here comes your tram extension