Category: North Edinburgh News
Litter Pick-nic at Easter Drylaw Park this Sunday
Make and Borrow Day at The Shed
D Day veterans honoured at Commemorative Service … and Tony’s on telly!
The heroes who served and fell on D-Day were commemorated at a poignant service and reception in Edinburgh today, marking the 75th anniversary of the iconic landings.
Several Scottish veterans who battled through Normandy during that pivotal period of the Second World War were honoured at an emotional ceremony. Continue reading D Day veterans honoured at Commemorative Service … and Tony’s on telly!
Drylaw Church Summer Fair this Saturday
Edinburgh Poverty Commission: ‘Prospects’ – Phase II call for evidence
The Edinburgh Poverty Commission is working throughout this year to define the steps the city needs to make to reduce, mitigate, and prevent poverty in Edinburgh. Continue reading Edinburgh Poverty Commission: ‘Prospects’ – Phase II call for evidence
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week
2019 marks the 35th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) when thousands of charities and voluntary organisations across Scotland will hold events celebrating volunteering. Continue reading Celebrating Volunteers’ Week
UK Government launches new campaign to inform drivers about greener fuels
- filling stations are to clearly identify biofuel content of road fuel to increase awareness among drivers
- uniform EU-wide labels will also prevent drivers from filling up with the wrong fuel abroad
- biofuels supplied in the UK reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 70% compared to fossil fuels, helping combat climate change
Continue reading UK Government launches new campaign to inform drivers about greener fuels
Youth work opportunities in North Edinburgh
New job opportunities for Trainee Youth Workers 
Contact any of your local youth agencies in North Edinburgh
Muirhouse Youth Development Group
More financial support for Scotland’s carers
More than 83,000 carers in Scotland will this year get an extra £452.40 in Carer’s Allowance Supplement as a result of Scottish Government spending. Continue reading More financial support for Scotland’s carers









