Category: Muirhouse

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!

beach day

  • 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.
BOOK PLACES:
in person
at North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court EH4 4TZ
by emailing
zooarts.nea@gmail.comby phoning
0131 315 2151Permission slips are available from:

North Edinburgh Arts reception, Muirhouse Library, Muirhouse Community Shop, Muirhouse Millenium Centre or Pilton Youth & ChildrensProject.

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

NECU

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

 

Immigration: Film screening and discussion at North Edinburgh Arts

East meets West to talk human rights tomorrow night

Glasgow Girls

It couldn’t be more topical …

Pupils from Broughton and Craigroyston High Schools will be among those taking part in a Q & A session and discussion with original ‘Glasgow Girl’ Roza Salih following the screening of the film at North Edinburgh Arts tomorrow night.

All welcome.

 

Gloves are off: battle of the sexes for little Kai

football

Kai’s Charity Football Match

Kick Off ( Commence Battle) Sunday 11 October @ 2.00 pm.
Venue: Linear Park (Opposite top of Muirhouse Park)

Muirhouse Mini’s Mums v Local Men’s Team

Muirhouse Mini’s mums have arranged a charity match in aid of Kai Laidlaw, a 2 year old who is currently battling leukemia – this battle has gone on since Kai was 8 months old.

Come along and give your support to these brave lads who are about to tackle the unknown! Bring along your change and give, as you always do, and support good causes.

A coffee & cake stall will provide refreshments for spectators.

James McGinty

Maximum fun with the Muirhouse Minis!

Muirhouse Mini’s Fun Day
Tuesday 13 October 10.30 am -1.30 pm. (Admission 50p)

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Why not join in with a fun day here at the Centre with the Mums and children of Muirhouse Mini’s?

Arts & Crafts – Cold Baking – Hallow e’en Crafts -Fun & Games -Baby Play Activities – Make Your own Play Dough.

All children must be accompanied by an adult

James McGinty, Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre