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Increase in police capital spending needed, say MSPs
A new report from MSPs on the Justice Sub-Committee on Policing looking at police capital spending has concluded that an above inflation increase is vital to allow officers to operate efficiently. Continue reading Increase in police capital spending needed, say MSPs
Masterchef finalist launches ‘no nonsense’ gin
MasterChef: The Professionals finalist and restaurant owner, Dean Banks, has launched a new premium Scottish gin to market. Continue reading Masterchef finalist launches ‘no nonsense’ gin
Showdown at Sundown at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER
3pm – 5.30pm. Free, no need to book
Join us on the 30 November 3.00 – 5.30pm to celebrate the year’s end. Following on from the success of last year, on the 30th of November we will be running Showdown at Sundown, the 2nd ESW annual winter event.
There will be a chance to see the work of our artists as they open the doors of their studios, performances, a screening of Juliana Capes’ film Sunset Reports, artist-made games, a workshop and a smoke firing in the courtyard and the opening of the new exhibition, Display Copy, in the Hawthornvale Space. There will be winter themed refreshments provided by MILK and the event will be finished off with drinks and music from Karate Priest.
https://edinburghsculpture.
Edinburgh citizens invited to share their views on climate change
Last year, a landmark report by the United Nations warned that, unless urgent action is taken, the opportunity to avoid the worst effects of climate change will be missed. Continue reading Edinburgh citizens invited to share their views on climate change
Little Red Riding Hood at St. Serf’s Church Centre
St. Serf’s Players proudly present
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
4th – 6th December: 7.30pm
7th December: 2pm & 6.30pm
Giant Lanterns: Lost Worlds at Edinburgh Zoo
| Giant Lanterns are back at Edinburgh Zoo |
| Returning for a third year in a brand new trail, light up your winter at Giant Lanterns: Lost Worlds. With a prehistoric theme featuring “roar-some” dinosaurs and much more, you’ll be transported back to a time where weird and wonderful creatures roamed the Earth and will discover over 570 million years of wildlife.
This huge scale event will have over 600 lanterns on show with an extended route this year, so there’s more to explore this winter at Edinburgh Zoo! |
| The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland welcomed over 3,000 people through the doors of Edinburgh Zoo last week when Giant Lanterns Lost Worlds opened to the public.
Having spent two months installing hundreds of lanterns inspired by prehistoric creatures, the wildlife conservation charity launched the 47-night extravaganza on Friday 15 November. Lyndy Donaldson, events and experiences manager at Edinburgh Zoo, said “We are thrilled to bring Giant Lanterns back to the zoo this winter and delighted to see our visitors are just as excited about our new Lost Worlds theme as we are. “This year we have brought 570 million years of incredible wildlife to light, revealing some of the amazing creatures that once lived on our planet and raising awareness of the very real threat of extinction faced today by endangered species around the world. “Highlights include a tyrannosaurus rex, a 32-foot-tall volcano, a gigantic 65-foot-long snake and new interactive elements along the trail. As Scotland’s only Chinese lantern festival, it’s a fantastic experience for all the family.” Tickets for Giant Lanterns Lost Worlds start at £8.50 for children and £17 for adults and are available at www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/lanterns. Visitors are encouraged to book online in advance to secure their preferred date and time. The Giant Lanterns of China run in partnership with the VYA Creative Lantern Company and DDM Entertainment and Events Inc., and is sponsored by The Confucius Institute for Scotland. |
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Not again? Concerns over new student housing development in Leith
Residents have raised concerns about new plans to build yet another block of student flats in Leith.
Developers are about to submit proposals for a six-story building on Iona Street, off Leith Walk, which would house over 500 people across student accommodation and residential flats. Continue reading Not again? Concerns over new student housing development in Leith
Comedy fundraiser for FetLor
SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER at 7.30pm
The Stand Comedy Club, York Place
Success for Edinburgh College at CDN College Awards
Two awards for Edinburgh College at CDN Awards 2019
Edinburgh College scooped two honours at the sectors major awards ceremony last night – celebrating the talent of both its students and staff.
Dean Clark, a 32-year-old HND Retail Management student (above), was named Student of the Year at the College Development Network (CDN) College Awards for the positive impact he had on others while establishing the College’s first ever student-led shop, Bizarre Bazaar.
Dean, who is from Wester Hailes, project-managed a team of his fellow retail students as well as working alongside students and staff from the College’s Built Environment and Creative Industries faculties to create the new shop in a bid to gain first-hand experience of setting up and running a new small business.
In addition, Dean recruited volunteers from a programme aimed at supporting people seeking employment, a programme Dean previously went through himself. References have since been provided for the volunteers to help them in looking for future work.
The College’s second prize of the night was awarded to the Marketing team. The collected the Marketing and Communications category for their ‘Your Future Starts Now’ exam results campaign.
The team developed an integrated campaign aimed at increasing applications, application conversion and to improve customer service following Exam Results Day. The team’s activity led to a 258% increase in applications compared to the same three-day period the previous year.
In addition, recent BMus graduate Jack McKenzie was commended in the Student of the Year category after he saved the College’s orchestra from disbanding and led it to play shows across Scotland. The team behind the creation of Engineering’s HNC Mechanical Engineering (Enhance Distance Learning) was also commended in the Digital Learning category.
Student of the Year Dean Clark said: “I’m thrilled to have won this award. When we set out to create Bizarre-Bazaar, we really just wanted to get some real-life experience of retail, however, it grew to be an amazing project which brought different areas of the College together.
“To receive this recognition for this is brilliant and makes me feel very proud.”
Principal Audrey Cumberford said: “What a great achievement for the staff and students at Edinburgh College.
“Congratulations to Dean, our retail superstar who achieved so much during his time with at the College. His legacy is more than the retail space he worked hard to create, but also the impact he had on classmates and lecturers. Well done, Dean.
“Our Marketing team are also thoroughly deserving of their award. The team worked tirelessly on a terrific campaign to ensure school leavers and others receiving exam results could make the best possible decisions to help them pursue their chosen careers.
“Well done also to Jack McKenzie and our Engineering curriculum team who received commendations on the night.
“Everyone at Edinburgh College is very proud of you all, congratulations.”