Shoppers now have the chance to experience a free virtual treasure hunt at Fort Kinnaird as it brings a new augmented reality game – ‘Freezy’s Christmas Adventure’ – to Edinburgh for the first time this Christmas. Continue reading Meet Freezy at Fort Kinnaird
Category: North Edinburgh News
‘United We Will Swim … Again’ screening at North Edinburgh Arts
I’m writing on behalf of the Power to the People group to invite you to a screening of ‘United We Will Swim ….. Again’ on Wednesday (9 November) at 6.30 in North Edinburgh Arts (writes Lynn McCabe). Continue reading ‘United We Will Swim … Again’ screening at North Edinburgh Arts
Trinity Community Council news
All change at TCC with several new faces. We welcome those and hope that they find the role as fulfilling as it will be challenging (writes Bill Rodger). Continue reading Trinity Community Council news
Free hairstyle workshop at The Prentice Centre
Time to register for Primary School places
Parents and carers are being reminded that Registration Week begins tomorrow (Monday 7 November) for prospective primary school children who will start school in August 2017. Continue reading Time to register for Primary School places
Unacceptable: Firefighters attacked while keeping public safe
Bonfire Night in Scotland has been marred by a number of attacks on firefighters in various locations in the west and east of Scotland. Continue reading Unacceptable: Firefighters attacked while keeping public safe
No vehicles in Holyrood Park on Bonfire Night
Holyrood Park will be closed to vehicle traffic on Bonfire Night – Saturday 5th November – from 6pm until Midnight. Throughout the evening Historic Environment Scotland, who manage the Park, will have the Park’s Ranger Team carrying out shared patrols with Police Scotland and the Fire and Rescue Service. Continue reading No vehicles in Holyrood Park on Bonfire Night
Connor is Young Achiever of the Year
Connor Davidson, who’s from Leith, has won an award for young people who have overcome personal barriers to move into employment, education or training. Twenty-two year old Connor completed a Tomorrow’s People programme that supports those who are struggling to get into work, and the young man has impressed everyone with his attitude and determination.
Scottish SPCA issues fireworks warning
As Bonfire night approaches, the Scottish SPCA is issuing its annual warning that fireworks can have a serious impact on the welfare of animals. Continue reading Scottish SPCA issues fireworks warning
Fireworks reminder: avoid putting lives at risk
A senior fire officer has said that lighting fireworks inside buildings is “mindless,” and puts lives at risk. Fortunately no-one was hurt in the Dundee incident, but The Scottish Fire and Rescue service is urging the public to act responsibly this fireworks season. Continue reading Fireworks reminder: avoid putting lives at risk