Category: North Edinburgh News

Woman who woke up to sudden sight loss to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk for RNIB

A woman who woke up to sudden sight loss is to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk for RNIB. Elizabeth O’Hara is urging people to join her for the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday, September 15th, to raise money for sight loss charity RNIB. Continue reading Woman who woke up to sudden sight loss to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk for RNIB

Childcare Academy starts on Monday

Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you:

      

THE CHILDCARE ACADEMY IS AN EMPLOYABILITY FUND STAGE 3 PROGRAMME WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

  • Undertake free training requiring attendance of up to 30 hours weekly within a safe, friendly environment
  • Gain significant experience of working with children by undertaking a quality supported work experience placement within an early years care and education setting or an out of school care setting
  • Gain 2 Accredited SQA Units from the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ Level 2 Award
  • Gain employment in the childcare sector
  • Access a Young Persons Allowance of £55 per week for eligible 16 to 18 year olds (for a max of 26 weeks)
  • Progression onto our Modern Apprenticeship programme to gain the SVQ Level 3 Social Services Children and Young People Award

Our next Childcare Academy starts on MONDAY 2nd September 2019

If you would like to find out more, please contact Audrey O’Neill (our Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931 or e-mail audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

CCTV appeal following serious assault on city bus

Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their investigation in relation to a serious assault.

The incident occurred around 10.15pm on Friday 5th July 2019 on board a Lothian Bus, during which time a man sustained injuries which required hospital treatment. Continue reading CCTV appeal following serious assault on city bus

Have your say on the future of the Botanic Gardens

Whether you love the Botanic Gardens or have never visited before, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh would love to hear from you!

They’re looking to speak to local residents to hear what you think about the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and chat about ideas for new opportunities which could take place as a result of the Edinburgh Biomes project. Continue reading Have your say on the future of the Botanic Gardens