After a five-day mega transport from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Badhoevedorp, the Corendon Boeing 747 arrived in the garden of the Corendon Village Hotel in the Netherlands last week. There the plane will be converted into a 5D-experience about the 747 and the history of aviation later this year. Continue reading Boeing 747 lands in hotel garden after epic journey!
VERA and SHETLAND author in conversation at North Edinburgh Arts
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the number 1 bestselling author of Shetland and Vera Stanhope novels.
Together with Edinburgh International Book Festival, we’re delighted to present Shetland author Ann Cleeves in conversation on Thursday, 28 February at 11.30am.
Ann Cleeves will chat with novelist Eleanor Thom, writer-in-residence for Citizen – a new creative programme exploring what defines our communities and our city today, led by the Edinburgh International Book Festival, North Edinburgh Arts and other partners around the city.
Find out about the life and inspirations of a writer, what makes a community like Shetland the perfect setting for her grizzly tales, and ask your own questions too. Ann will be available to sign copies of her books afterwards.
Tickets: £5/ £2 (Good Neighbours card holders) available at:
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Tea and coffee will be provided. Lunch is available to buy from the North Edinburgh Arts café. Crèche facilities available on request – please email to admin@northedinburgharts.c
This is a reminder of the next Forth & Inverleith VSF:
Monday 18th Feb, 9.30-11.30
F34 at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
We will be discussing the cuts to local projects, amounting to over £600,000. Continue reading Voluntary Sector Forum to focus on funding cuts
A selection of new and exclusive whiskies will be available to sample in pubs across Edinburgh as part of Nicholson’s annual whisky showcase. Continue reading Whisky showcase returns to Nicholson’s pubs
Community Fund Lottery cash for Move On and Fast Forward
Older people across Scotland are celebrating a £1.4m National Lottery cash boost that will help them get out of their homes and into their communities for tea dances, lunch clubs, men’s sheds, fitness classes and much, much more. Continue reading £1.4 million National Lottery boost gives older Scots a new lease of life
A group of Old Town business leaders have appointed Jocelyne Fleming to drive forward the case for a Business Improvement District (BID) to be established to mirror that in the New Town, Essential Edinburgh. Continue reading Old Town businesses appoint leader to drive new business improvement venture
The Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee has today started an inquiry to identify the scale of health problems linked to the healthcare environment in Scotland. Continue reading Are hospitals bad for your health?
EDINBURGH’S universities, colleges and the local authority have joined forces to increase the educational opportunities open to people who have spent time in care. Continue reading Edinburgh Hub to open doors to success in education
Edinburgh Poverty Commission was launched in November 2018 and will be 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: call for evidence
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