And there’s a free meal too – see below for details!
Category: Muirhouse
Special double bill at North Edinburgh Arts tonight
Tonight at NEA: The Bridge and Remembering Tomorrow
We are delighted to be presenting not one but two fantastic events on Friday 23 October, from Annie George, and the North Edinburgh Theatre project:
7pm THE BRIDGE by Annie George
TICKETS: £8 full/£5 concession/£3.50 Good Neighbours
Box Office 0131 315 2151, admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
Written and performed by Annie George
Directed by Sarah MacDonald
Composer, Niroshini Thambar
Design by Alice Wilson
The Bridge is a compelling and inspiring piece of visual theatre, which tells a remarkable story of the short life and lost work of PM John, a poet and author from Kerala India, living in the days running up to Independence from the British in 1947. His story is interwoven with that of his family, their struggles, and journeys they took across continents to new lives and opportunities.
8.30pm Remembering Tomorrow
A short film from the North Edinburgh Theatre project as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival
Join us for the premiere of a short film devised and presented by the group who brought you the sell-out 1D Tenement Opera in January this year, The North Edinburgh Theatre group (above) have used film, scripted and devised pieces to reflect on their own and others’ experiences around wellbeing.
Director: Stephanie Knight
Filmmaker: Elliott Hatherley
Free – but contact the box office to book. The cafe will be open serving light refreshments, wines and beer so why not join us for the evening?
Early Years Centres bring books to life!
Granton and Craigroyston Early Years Centres ‘brought books to life’ at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre this morning – and top children’s author and illustrator Nick Sharratt joined in the fun and spread some magic too!
‘Bring Books to Life’ aims to excite imaginations and encourage parents to
read and explore books with their children. Accessibility to books in early
years significantly boosts literacy, emotional wellbeing and helps children to
thrive in later life. Reading is the key to a child’s future: it unlocks their potential and opens up a world filled with possibilities and, for our poorest children, reading well can be their best route out of poverty. It was heartening, then, too see such a great attendance of parents, carers and children at the Royston Wardieburn event.
Books can be truly magical things. Above all, reading stories should be FUN, and Nick Sharratt’s visit ensured it was fun all the way!
Nick, author of best-selling children’s books ‘Shark in the Park’, ‘Ketchup on your Cornflakes’ and ‘The Foggy Foggy Forest’ read from his books and took part in a drawing session with the children at the event – and the kids loved it!
We knew a lot about Londoner Nick before his visit. He’s illustrated close to 250 books, ranging from board books for babies to novels for young teenagers. He’s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Jeremy Strong, Michael Rosen, Giles Andreae, Kaye Umansky, Kes Gray and Dame Jacqueline Wilson and he’s also written around 40 of his own books, quite a number of which have won awards.
He was the official illustrator for World Book Day in 2006, he’s the proud owner of a gold Blue Peter badge and he now lives in Edinburgh. And we learned today that Nick loves cheese and lime pickle sandwiches!
So we all learned something new today – reading, fun and learning really do go together!
Lots more pictures on our Facebook page!
Stepping Stones AGM
Steeping Stones North Edinburgh
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Join us at Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre
Thursday 29 October 12:30pm
RSVP:
10 Wardieburn Road, Edinburgh
Telephone 551 1632
Email: info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk
Community Council AGM cancelled
The Salvesen & Muirhouse Community Council meeting and AGM set for tonight has been cancelled (writes James McGinty).
A meeting only has been re-scheduled for Tuesday 17 November at Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre from 7 – 9pm.
Peppa joins the Muirhouse Mini’s messy fun day
And everbody knows Peppa loves jumping in messy puddles of paint and dough!
As the kids piled in for their fun day at Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre yesterday, many of them wanted a photo of themselves with Peppa – yes, including Donna! (writes James McGinty).
With dough making part of the fun you can be sure mums have a heavy load in their wash today and the face painting would mean lots of baths too!
I apologise for the quality of some of the pictures, but we have had many difficulties after our faithful camera went to the scrapyard in the sky many months ago. Still, the main thing is that he kids had a brilliant day and a healthy feeding thanks to John and Peter in the kitchen!
Zoo Arts Extra beach day this Saturday
Food, fire, sea, sky, sand and art!
- 12.00pm: leaving North Edinburgh Arts
- Walk to beach at Granton end of Silverknowes promenade (on West Shore Road)
- Lunch beside a fire with hot chocolate, marshmallows, followed by play and creative activities
- 4.00pm: Return to North Edinburgh Arts
- 4.30pm: Collect your children from beside the arts centre, or let us know if they are to make their own way home.
THIS TRIP IS FREE
Donations are welcome towards cost of food and materials.
Donations are welcome towards cost of food and materials.
BOOK PLACES:
in person
at North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court EH4 4TZ
at North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court EH4 4TZ
North Edinburgh Arts reception, Muirhouse Library, Muirhouse Community Shop, Muirhouse Millenium Centre or Pilton Youth & ChildrensProject.
Create a Fairer Scotland – starting in Muirhouse!
Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre
Thursday 15 October 7 – 9pm
Free soup and sandwiches!
Maximum goals from Muirhouse Mini-Mums!
Fun Day at Kai’s Footie Match
Before the game the 2 teams formed a circle in tribute to young Kai. The crowd was substantial and the weather holding up as the teams lined up for photographs (writes James McGinty).
By half time we had witnessed six goals – shared equally – and 3000 rugby tackles!
The second half was a completely different story as the management team of the Mini’s team resorted to ‘St Trinian’s’ tactics, with all the ladies handed the dreaded water pistols and turned up the pressure!
Goal 8 for the girls was a bit weird: as the ball shot across the goals an unnamed spectator ran on and passed it into the net – referee a sure candidate for Spec Savers!!
More pressure from the ladies saw Paula distract the defence by dancing with the centre half as the girls bore down on goal. The final score – which is in much dispute! – was, by my count, Muirhouse Mini’s 10 Muirhouse Guys 6!
For a game that was played in the best of spirit both teams deserved the plaudits as the game came to an end, the teams formed a circle and put their own donations in the very heavy bucket. Many thanks to the large crowd who turned up and gave and gave.
Picture (above) shows the Raffle Prize in which the winners received all the food and drink on the table for only £1 a go!!
We will publish the total amount raised when all he monies from the raffle, tombola cake stand, and donations are counted.
Pictures: James McGinty
Credit Union merger: Special General Meeting on Thursday
North Edinburgh Credit Union announces merger plan
North Edinburgh Credit Union is to merge with Castle Credit Union and Water of Leith CU, doubling the existing membership and giving the new organisation a stronger financial base.
In a letter to members, North Edinburgh Credit Union Chair Ron Carthy explained: “The Board of North Edinburgh Credit Union is committed to maintaining a strong CU presence in North Edinbyrgh and to offer the range of services our members expect. Therefore, the Board has agreed to merge with Castle Cedit Union and the Water of Leith CU study group as a major step in this process. This wiill not only double the size of our existing member base but also gives us a stronger financial base upon which to expand and sustain a viable credit union.
He continues: “The new Head Office for the merged credit union will be in our exisiting office in Wardieburn Drive. As part of our palans for the new merged credit union we will extending (sic) our opening times and be introducing access 24/7 via a new website for members to check balances, apply for loans and see how their savings are growing. We will also be offering a wider range of savings and loan products.”
NECU is holding a meeting at the Wardieburn office this Thurday at 6.30pm (business starts 7pm) to share information about the ‘exciting new plans’. All members welcome.
For further information call 0131 466 5006
or email committee@necu.co.uk