North Edinburgh News – Page 2804 – The NEN

The Playhouse on the Fringe line-up announced

A unique take on rock ‘n’ roll, a musical insight into family dynamics, an improvised one-man musical, a self-retrospective with Michelle Shocked and a show exploring the works of Annie Lennox, are to play in The Boards at the Edinburgh Playhouse this August. Continue reading The Playhouse on the Fringe line-up announced

The Power of Food Festival at North Edinburgh Arts

The Power of Food is a city-wide festival celebrating community gardening, with events and activities on throughout the city on the weekend of 17th/18th June, and North Edinburgh Arts is participating in the festival this year on Saturday 17th.

Wullie, our new gardener, will be in the garden from 10 til 1 giving tours and talking about our garden

PLUS we have a FREE yoga session between 11 and 12 in the garden (suitable for all abilities, yoga mats are provided).

Go to https://poweroffoodfestival.wordpress.com for more information or get in touch with us directly here at NEA.

Valla Moodie

Email: garden@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Official opening for Goldenacre small business specialists

Local businessman Alan Johnston celebrated six months in business with an official launch event at the TaxAssist Accountants office in Goldenacre which provides tax and accountancy support for small businesses. Continue reading Official opening for Goldenacre small business specialists

It’s Alive! Mechanical marvels move to Museum of Childhood

The Museum of Childhood will play host to 40 special clockwork characters in a free exhibition from the House of Automata this summer. Continue reading It’s Alive! Mechanical marvels move to Museum of Childhood

Learn with Living in Harmony

See flyers for upcoming training opportunities being delivered by Living in Harmony/Pilton Community Health Project. There is also a brief description below:

Tuesday 27th of June – Unconscious Bias Training – Learn how our brain’s biases can influence the process of staff recruitment and how we can manage these biases.
Wednesday 28th of June- Equality and Diversity Training – Understand the Equality Act 2010 and how it relates to your work.
Friday 30th of June – Language Barriers for Reception/Frontline Staff –Effective strategies to deal with language barriers with clients or within your organization.

If interested lease contact livinginharmony@pchp.org.uk or phone Adam on 0131 551 1671.

Forthview Primary to premiere WW1 animation

The red carpet will be rolled out at Forthview Primary tomorrow for parents to attend the premiere of a special animated film showcasing a project between Historic Environment Scotland, SCRAN (Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network) and Forthview Primary School. Continue reading Forthview Primary to premiere WW1 animation

Youth project AGM this Friday

Pilton Youth and Childrens Project AGM

Prevention through Education: Scottish SPCA visits Flora’s

The Scottish SPCA visited Flora Stevenson Primary School in Stockbridge on Wednesday 31 May. Scotland’s animal welfare charity speaks to around 300,000 children a year through their highly interactive “Prevention through Education” programme. Continue reading Prevention through Education: Scottish SPCA visits Flora’s

No teething troubles as capital mum is double award nominee

An Edinburgh company which makes safe and stylish teething jewellery for mums has been shortlisted in two categories in one of the UK’s premium awards for baby and toddler products. Continue reading No teething troubles as capital mum is double award nominee

Glenogle Swim Centre to close for refurbishment

Glenogle Swim Centre, one of Edinburgh Leisure’s six Victorian swimming pools, is to undergo a major £125k refurbishment to replace the poolside tiling to maintain the longevity of the pool and improve the customer experience. Continue reading Glenogle Swim Centre to close for refurbishment