A group of elves from local building contractor McDermott Group paid a visit to Community One Stop Shop’s Broomhouse Foodbank to give food donations. Continue reading Christmas elves make special delivery to Edinburgh foodbank
Category: North Edinburgh News
Men claim they spend FOUR TIMES as much as women at Christmas
SCOTTISH men claim they will spend more than four times as much on presents for their partners as women this Christmas. Men in Scotland say they will spend an average of £588.92 on their other half, while women say they will spend an average of £113.63. Continue reading Men claim they spend FOUR TIMES as much as women at Christmas
Fire chief issues stark safety warning this festive season
A fire chief has described the “harrowing” experience of attending a family home devastated by fire during Christmas. Continue reading Fire chief issues stark safety warning this festive season
NHS Lothian staff storm social media with a Christmas classic
Staff from across NHS Lothian have been spreading festive fun throughout hospitals and sites with the launch of their own Christmas song – and video. Continue reading NHS Lothian staff storm social media with a Christmas classic
Safety tips: Driving in wind and rain
With thousands of us hitting the road before Christmas – and flood warnings being issued across the country – motoring experts have given advice on driving safely. Continue reading Safety tips: Driving in wind and rain
No sleigh, no way!
It would take Santa 1,646 hours to deliver Scotland’s presents by car
● Santa’s sleigh needs to travel at over 13 million mph to deliver the world’s presents in one night
● It would take over 12,000 years to deliver the presents on foot
● To reach every house in one night, it would take nearly 200,000 cars Continue reading No sleigh, no way!
Don’t be lonely this Christmas
THE PRENTICE CENTRE – CHRISTMAS DAY 11am – 2pm
Burning off your Christmas Day calories
Greedy diners have been warned they will need to spend up to 13 hours doing rigorous exercise to burn off their Christmas Day calories alone, according to a leading health and fitness website. Continue reading Burning off your Christmas Day calories
Make Sure This Christmas is One to Remember – For the Right Reasons!
Christmas is nearly upon us, and the rush to get last minute gifts, decorations and food is certainly underway. Continue reading Make Sure This Christmas is One to Remember – For the Right Reasons!
Sreepur Village charity event at Royston Wardieburn
A charity Christmas event took place at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre on 16th December to support the Sreepur Village in Bangladesh. The date is an important one as it is also Victory Day of Bangladesh, the national day celebrated by Bengali nations worldwide. Continue reading Sreepur Village charity event at Royston Wardieburn