The first Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payments will be made before Christmas. Continue reading Best Start: New support on the way for low income families
Category: North Edinburgh News
Black Friday becomes Slack Friday as Scots plan time off to bag bargains
BARGAIN-LOVING Scots say they will spend an average of £356 over the Black Friday weekend, with over a quarter planning time off work. And those who do turn up for work, 10% will spend up to an hour of company time hunting for deals. Continue reading Black Friday becomes Slack Friday as Scots plan time off to bag bargains
Edinburgh School Uniform Bank receives £2000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery
Local charity Edinburgh School Uniform Bank has been awarded a £2,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Edinburgh School Uniform Bank receives £2000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery
“A state of denial”: UN Human Rights expert condemns UK Government
‘Poverty is a political choice. Austerity could easily have spared the poor, if the political will had existed to do so’ – Professor Philip Alston Continue reading “A state of denial”: UN Human Rights expert condemns UK Government
Help ma Boab! Cut out copper nicked in Granton!
A life-size cut-out of a police officer used to deter drivers from speeding has been stolen from a busy North Edinburgh street. Continue reading Help ma Boab! Cut out copper nicked in Granton!
Ama-zing Harmonies Christmas Carol event
Friday 14th December 1.30 – 4pm at North Edinburgh Arts
Working together: Forth & Inverleith VSF meets on Thursday
FORTH & INVERLEITH VOLUNTARY SECTOR FORUM
Partnership Event
Thursday 22 November at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre Continue reading Working together: Forth & Inverleith VSF meets on Thursday
Local MSP to hold ‘craft and chat’ event at Dr Bell’s
Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson is holding a “craft and chat” event at Dr Bell’s Family Centre, as part of his annual MSP Christmas Card competition. Continue reading Local MSP to hold ‘craft and chat’ event at Dr Bell’s
Refurbished Edinburgh pub opened by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity
The Robin’s Nest has honoured the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity after the pub reopened following an extensive remodel. The pub and its staff are planning a host of fundraising events and activities in the upcoming months, aiming to raise money and awareness in support of the charity. Continue reading Refurbished Edinburgh pub opened by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity
Space Firm Inspires Youth to Become the Next Generation of Engineers
AN EDINBURGH space company is travelling over 380 miles to teach a six-year-old girl about its work – after learning of her love for them through social media. Continue reading Space Firm Inspires Youth to Become the Next Generation of Engineers