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
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 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!
Could your project use some office equipment?
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
Shopping Centre demolition prep work gets underway this week
Timetable for demolition and reconstruction published
A local man has appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court following the recent hit and run collision near Drylaw Police Station.
Conor Whalen faces 12 charges including causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop and report a collision and theft of a motorbike. The 20-year-old made no plea or declaration during the private hearing. He was remanded in custody and will appear at a later date. Continue reading Two arrested and charged over Ferry Road hit and run
So much to look forward to at North Edinburgh Arts
Pilton Youth & Childrens Project, 1 – 4pm
Net closing on motorbike suspects
Police are continuing their enquiries following Saturday’s hit and run incident on Ferry Road in which a ten year old boy was seriously injured. There was a significant police presence across the area yesterday as the search for those for those responsible goes on. Continue reading Ferry Road hit and run: “Your help could prove vital”
