Twa Craws are up oan Muirhouse Library wa’!

Do you remember Makin’ a Brew, the music, story and song project for parents and pre school children at Craigroyston Early years Centre, which ran 2014 – 2016? The parents group produced some lovely poems – and one collaborative work, Twa Craws, now adorns Muirhouse Library wall! Continue reading Twa Craws are up oan Muirhouse Library wa’!

Music to our ears: Children’s Lottery success for Fischy Music

Popular community project Fischy Music has been awarded a £11,696 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. The lottery grant will be used to deliver music sessions in North Edinburgh, so it was fitting that the cheque was presented at Pirniehall Primary School. Continue reading Music to our ears: Children’s Lottery success for Fischy Music

“Positive outcome”: changes to Silverknowes Roundabout layout agreed

Changes to the layout of Silverknowes Roundabout have been agreed to help make it safer and more user-friendly for those on two wheels, as well as pedestrians. The changes will see access onto and off the roundabout at Silverknowes Parkway cut to a single lane for cars and buses. Continue reading “Positive outcome”: changes to Silverknowes Roundabout layout agreed

Lottery lifeline for NEDAC

Local agency secures £437,000 Big Lottery grant 

People experiencing loneliness and isolation are amongst those benefitting from £2.5 million of National Lottery funding announced today – World Mental Health Day. It’s great news for North Edinburgh in particular, as respected local organisation North Edinburgh Drug & Alcohol Centre is to receive over £473,000 – the biggest grant of all. Continue reading Lottery lifeline for NEDAC

Read all about it: Claire’s coming to Craigie!

Craigroyston Community High is one of ten Scottish schools to receive an author residency from Scottish Book Trust. Poet and writer Claire Askew will work with the local school to inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing.  Continue reading Read all about it: Claire’s coming to Craigie!

Muirhouse Housing Association to celebrate 25 years at Friday’s AGM

Muirhouse Housing Association celebrate their 25th anniversary tomorrow with an afternoon of fun-filled family activities at North Edinburgh Arts preceding the premiere of the Muirhouse Movie and their AGM. The fun starts at 3pm – don’t miss it!

 

Surplus office furniture at Stepping Stones

Could your project use some office equipment?SteppingStoneslogo

Stepping Stones (North Edinburgh) is moving to a new building on Monday 18th of September and there are some items that will surplus to requirements.

Items such as a fridge freezer, chairs, filing cabinets, pin boards etc.

If anyone is interested in finding out more, please contact the project on 0131 551 1632

Email:

marilyn@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk

info@steppingstonesnorthedinburgh.co.uk