Category: Muirhouse

Latest news from Muirhouse Millennium Centre: class acts

Tea for two (groups)

Graeme acted as DJ. at the joint tea dance for the Sunshine and Loose Women clubs (writes James McGinty). This was the first Tea Dance of the year. The ladies were treated to a mixture of classic records intermingled with Graeme singing loads of favourites. During this I took some photos of the company and the Contestants for the beat Easter bonnet contest: There were not many bonnets but the ones that were here were terrific!

Graeme can be contacted on 77516 71005 or 0131 30 10554 for all occasions with Senior Citizens a speciality.Graeme thanks from the ladies for a great day.

 

Shoogalie Road Productions: The life and songs of “Judy Garland” 

Yesterday saw the return of Shoogalie Road Productions at the Centre for “The Loose Women”.

The performance was based on the life and songs of Judy Garland (Ethel Milne Gumm) performed by Emma Conway. Songs included “Zing went the strings of my heart“, “You made me love you”, songs from the “Wizard of Oz “Somewhere over the rainbow”, “Good Morning, Good Morning”, “I got Rhythm “, “Clang, Clang went the trolley” and many more

The story telling of Judy’s life between songs made this a very creditable and enjoyable performance by Emma.

Your invited to Bert’s Easter Tea Party at North Edinburgh Arts

FRIDAY 14 APRIL, 2 – 4.30pm

NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS

The Time Bank Knit and Natter group have made adorable little Easter characters and they are hiding in the NEA garden! Can you find Bert and his friends to win an Easter egg prize?

A family-friendly event suitable for all ages. With additional activities in the garden or inside NEA (wet weather provision).

There will be lots of cakes and tea/coffee/juice for you to enjoy while those who want to can go searching in the garden!

50p donation goes towards the costs of the refreshments.

Knitted items will be available to buy on the day too!.

 

 

 

 

North Edinburgh Community Chest

Can your idea benefit your community?

North Edinburgh Arts is working with Firstport and wants to hear about an idea you have that can benefit your community.  Apply online and pick up funding of £500 to make your idea a reality. 

So if you have an idea that will help people in Muirhouse or Pilton, fill in the online application anytime from now until the 30th June, 2017 and we’ll be back in touch with you.  Open the poster attached to find out more, tell us about your idea and you could be awarded £500. Good Luck!

Find out more about the project here – http://www.firstport.org.uk/programmes/item/560-community-ideas-fund

 

Muirhouse Community Shop: volunteers required

Can you help out in the Community Shop on Pennywell Road?

Why not volunteer with the award winning team at Muirhouse Community Shop?

Can you spare a minimum of 3 hours per week?

Do you want to help your own community?

Over 300 residents visit the shop each and every week and with your support we can deliver even more!

Contact the shop today and find out more

 

 

 

Azad Adam: From homeless in London to leading digital revolution in Muirhouse

 

A computing student is using the grim experience of being homeless in London to drive his ambition of helping North Edinburgh’s jobseekers get to grips with digital technology.
Continue reading Azad Adam: From homeless in London to leading digital revolution in Muirhouse

Josh is a Young Scot Unsung Hero

The question was asked: “Do you know a young Scot who goes the extra mile every day but never asks for any recognition or reward?  Someone who has overcome difficult circumstances or risen to a challenge?  Someone who may have achieved something in the face of adversity?  We are calling you to nominate an unsung young Scot who deserves this award.”

We found out that our own Josh Hardwick, who is 17 years old andfrom Muirhouse, was nominated for this award because he qualified on every level – and we have now been told that he is now a FINALIST.

Josh is the leader of a group of volunteers who set up the TRIM & Friends of West Pilton Community Shop in Pennywell Road and has grown into the job to progress to Manager.

In our area where there are families who need help, Josh provides a multitude of help from our shop.  This includes food parcels from our Foodbank, cheaper food to buy, and cookery classes; he runs  the award winning Dr Bike Club on Saturday mornings, that offers repairs and advice to cyclists; assistance through the Community Hub, for those with drug and alcohol issues; and to those needing advice regarding Benefits, Housing and community issues.

A major part of his skills are around Health issues.  Josh is a trained First Aider and has been trained to use the community defibulator which is also available, in an emergency, from the shop.  He also facilitated a mass CPR week across the community.

Josh is charming, has a mannerly personality, and a caring nature so he is great at dealing with people from all walks of life.  He has attended meetings with Muirhouse Link Up, Save a Life Scotland and TRIM to discuss and arrange.

“We are so proud of him and wish him every success in these awards.  Having said that we do stress that he doesn’t need to win – he is our Unsung Hero and we so appreciate him!”

Barbara Beaufoy

Secretary, TRIM and Friends of West Pilton