CHILDREN in Scotland are eating more their recommended daily sugar intake – in sweet treats alone. Research to mark Sugar Awareness Week shows kids in Scotland are eating the equivalent of two-and-a-half 1kg bags of sugar a year just by going to friends’ birthday parties. Continue reading Children treating their way to a health timebomb
BUSINESSES in Edinburgh are being urged to help bring an advent calendar to life for children in hospital this Christmas, so that they don’t miss out on the magical time of year. Continue reading City businesses asked to be children’s Santa Claus
A man responsible for fires at two places of worship in Edinburgh has been jailed. Continue reading Man jailed for Edinburgh fires
The UK Government’s proposed Brexit deal is ‘essentially dead’ because of ‘self-imposed draconian red lines,’ Constitutional Relations Secretary Michael Russell has said in a statement to the Scottish Parliament yesterday. Continue reading Brexit deal ‘essentially dead’ as May clings on
Retirement housing developments around Scotland have been benefitting from investments made by a leading housing provider. As part of its vision for the future, Bield Housing & Care has invested more than £5 million into improving its properties over the last 12 months. Continue reading £5 million boost for Bield retirement housing
Households in Scotland need to be more vigilant against the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as a survey reveals two thirds of people have not installed a CO alarm to protect themselves, suggesting the very real threat is not being taken seriously. Continue reading Don’t ignore carbon monoxide poisoning dangers, Scottish households urged
Cats Protection has launched a major new campaign to help more people living in rented housing own a pet cat. Continue reading Purrfect Landlords campaign to help renters in Scotland own cats
The Prentice Centre in West Granton was the venue for the third in a series of money advice community events taking place across Edinburgh during Talk Money Week. Fourteen organisations were represented at yesterday’s event. Continue reading Talking Money at The Prentice Centre
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Auld Reekie Roller Derby, Edinburgh’s Roller Derby club, are to host an international tournament this Saturday (17th November). Close Encounters of the ARRD Kind, taking place at Dalkeith Community Campus, will see teams from Austria, France and Finland battle it out on track with Edinburgh’s finest.
This family-friendly event will celebrate the growth of grassroots roller derby and showcase how it inspires women of different ages and backgrounds to take up the sport and improve their physical and mental health. Auld Reekie’s up and coming skaters the All Star Rookies will face the Vienna Beasts, before a three way battle between Auld Reekie’s All Stars, Helsinki Queen Bs and Lille Roller Derby.
All Stars captain Lianne Parry says: “We don’t shy away from challenges, that’s for sure! We’re honoured to host these three amazing, high-level European teams on Saturday. We’ve all been training hard all season and are looking forward to what promise to be incredibly exciting and close games.”
Elin Andersson, who heads the team of event volunteers, adds: “This will be a brilliant day with four thrilling games and a great family atmosphere with stalls, home baking, half-time games, raffles and food trucks – plenty of fun for all ages. Not to be missed!”
This will be Auld Reekie’s first home event since rebranding – they recently dropped the ‘girls’ from their name in favour of the more inclusive Auld Reekie Roller Derby, unveiling their new look on 2 November.
