Category: North Edinburgh News

Best foot forward for Macmillan's Pentlands walks

Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging everyone to walk for someone they love and support people with cancer by signing up to Miles for Macmillan, the charity’s walking programme.

The Pentlands’ Walks are just two of over fifty five fabulous Miles for Macmillan walks organised with support from Boots UK. Both start out from Dreghorn on 29 July, just off the bypass and accessible by public transport from the centre of Edinburgh. The shorter route climbs into the hills towards Castlelaw, past the Army firing ranges with some great views to the East. Then to Glencorse reservoir before returning via Bonaly with views of the city.

Our longer route is a real challenge, taking in some of the highest peaks that the park has to offer, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with awesome views on all sides, plus a lovely walk back past the reservoirs.

Macmillan’s Edinburgh fundraising manager, Jayne Forbes, said: “Our Pentlands’ Walks are absolutely stunning and by taking part in Miles for Macmillan, you’ll be showing your support for people affected by cancer, standing should to shoulder with others who feel the same. Come and join a movement within your local community that really makes a difference!”

It couldn’t be easier to take part, simply choose a walk from the Miles for Macmillan programme and help raise £1.8million to help Macmillan provide medical, financial, practical and emotional support to the two million people living with cancer in the UK. Supporters also have the option to hold their own walk by choosing a date and route, and inviting friends, family or colleagues to join them and get sponsored for their efforts.

Macmillan Cancer Support and Boots UK are inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors and get active to help improve the lives of people in their community living with cancer. To find a walk near you, or for a Miles for Macmillan fundraising pack, see macmillan.org.uk/walking, or call 0300 1000 200 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).

 

 

 

 

Best foot forward for Macmillan’s Pentlands walks

Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging everyone to walk for someone they love and support people with cancer by signing up to Miles for Macmillan, the charity’s walking programme.

The Pentlands’ Walks are just two of over fifty five fabulous Miles for Macmillan walks organised with support from Boots UK. Both start out from Dreghorn on 29 July, just off the bypass and accessible by public transport from the centre of Edinburgh. The shorter route climbs into the hills towards Castlelaw, past the Army firing ranges with some great views to the East. Then to Glencorse reservoir before returning via Bonaly with views of the city.

Our longer route is a real challenge, taking in some of the highest peaks that the park has to offer, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with awesome views on all sides, plus a lovely walk back past the reservoirs.

Macmillan’s Edinburgh fundraising manager, Jayne Forbes, said: “Our Pentlands’ Walks are absolutely stunning and by taking part in Miles for Macmillan, you’ll be showing your support for people affected by cancer, standing should to shoulder with others who feel the same. Come and join a movement within your local community that really makes a difference!”

It couldn’t be easier to take part, simply choose a walk from the Miles for Macmillan programme and help raise £1.8million to help Macmillan provide medical, financial, practical and emotional support to the two million people living with cancer in the UK. Supporters also have the option to hold their own walk by choosing a date and route, and inviting friends, family or colleagues to join them and get sponsored for their efforts.

Macmillan Cancer Support and Boots UK are inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors and get active to help improve the lives of people in their community living with cancer. To find a walk near you, or for a Miles for Macmillan fundraising pack, see macmillan.org.uk/walking, or call 0300 1000 200 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).

 

 

 

 

Call in and meet your community cops

Community police officers will be holding a drop-in session at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre on Thursday (5 July) from 7 – 8pm.

PC Sarah Hall of Drylaw’s Safer Neighbourhood Team explained: “Myself and Constable Tony Lawrence are holding regular Police Drop-In sessions at the new Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre. We hope this will be a chance for residents to informally meet their local community Police Officers and raise any questions or concerns they may have.”

Dates set after next Thursday are Thursday 2 August, Thursday 30 August, Thursday 27 September, Thursday 25 October and Thursday 22 November. All  sessions are from 7 – 8pm.

 

Dare you attempt tomorrow’s Postcode Cycle Challenge?

Following the huge success of the Innertube Postcode Challenge event last year, the Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and The Bike Station are organising this event for the second year running.

The Innertube Postcode Challenge is a ‘Treasure Hunt on Wheels’- and this year there will also be a ‘Treasure Hunt on Foot’ for all you walkers out there! It is a community cycling event, aimed at all ages and abilities, on Edinburgh’s Innnertube Map (below).

As a participant in the event, the aim is to cycle to all ten stands that will be dotted about on the North Edinburgh Innertube Cycle Path Network and collect a postcode stamp at each stand. Everyone has until 4pm to collect all ten postcode stamps (for walkers, the aim is to collect 5 stamps) and hand them in at Fiveways Junction where participants will be entered into a prize draw.

A Challenge Card to collect your stamps will be given to you on the day with a map, or you can download it here and start planning your route!

All participants have the opportunity to win: (more prizes to come!)

  • ·         1 of 32 bike themed Goody Bags from The Bike Station
  • ·         2 Tickets to see a film of your choice at The Filmhouse
  • ·         2 Vouchers for Greenyonder Tours
  • ·         A prize of lunch for two at Hula Juice Bar
  • ·         Grow your own veg & wildflower seed packets from ELGT
  • ·         1 of 4 cycling maps of in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians from Spokes
  • ·         Herb planters, bird nests & nectar feeders from ELGT
  • ·         An assortment of prizes from the Postcode Lottery
  • ·         A £50 Alpine Bikes gift voucher donated by State Street

Supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, the main aim is to raise awareness of the paths and their potential as a means of travel across the North of Edinburgh, as well as to get people active in a fun and community fuelled way.

The event takes place tomorrow (Sunday 1 July 1) from 11am to 4pm.

This event is one of several activities that ELGT and The Bike Station have delivered to work towards ‘Inflating the Innertube’.

Dare you attempt tomorrow's Postcode Cycle Challenge?

Following the huge success of the Innertube Postcode Challenge event last year, the Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and The Bike Station are organising this event for the second year running.

The Innertube Postcode Challenge is a ‘Treasure Hunt on Wheels’- and this year there will also be a ‘Treasure Hunt on Foot’ for all you walkers out there! It is a community cycling event, aimed at all ages and abilities, on Edinburgh’s Innnertube Map (below).

As a participant in the event, the aim is to cycle to all ten stands that will be dotted about on the North Edinburgh Innertube Cycle Path Network and collect a postcode stamp at each stand. Everyone has until 4pm to collect all ten postcode stamps (for walkers, the aim is to collect 5 stamps) and hand them in at Fiveways Junction where participants will be entered into a prize draw.

A Challenge Card to collect your stamps will be given to you on the day with a map, or you can download it here and start planning your route!

All participants have the opportunity to win: (more prizes to come!)

  • ·         1 of 32 bike themed Goody Bags from The Bike Station
  • ·         2 Tickets to see a film of your choice at The Filmhouse
  • ·         2 Vouchers for Greenyonder Tours
  • ·         A prize of lunch for two at Hula Juice Bar
  • ·         Grow your own veg & wildflower seed packets from ELGT
  • ·         1 of 4 cycling maps of in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians from Spokes
  • ·         Herb planters, bird nests & nectar feeders from ELGT
  • ·         An assortment of prizes from the Postcode Lottery
  • ·         A £50 Alpine Bikes gift voucher donated by State Street

Supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, the main aim is to raise awareness of the paths and their potential as a means of travel across the North of Edinburgh, as well as to get people active in a fun and community fuelled way.

The event takes place tomorrow (Sunday 1 July 1) from 11am to 4pm.

This event is one of several activities that ELGT and The Bike Station have delivered to work towards ‘Inflating the Innertube’.

Park life gets Inverleith Summer Programme under way

A whole host of agencies have got together to organise and support Inverleith’s Youth and Children’s Summer Park Events, and the programme kicks off at Ravleston Park on Monday (2 July) from 1 – 3pm with a portable football pitch, games, music, sports activities and more.

Further park events are planned at Ravelston again (Monday 16 July,1 -3pm), King George V (Monday 30 July 1- 4pm) and Inverleith Park (Friday 10 August 1- 4pm).

For more information contact Anne Brown at Inverleith CLD at Broughton High School, telephone 332 6316 or email anne.brown@ea.edin.sch.uk or check out the website www.joininedinburgh.org/holidayprogramme

And the agencies who have made the Summer Programme possible? In no particular order: Edinburgh Leisure, Glenogle Swim Centre, Fet Lor Youth Centre, Scotmid Co-operative, Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership, CLD Inverleith, Library2go, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, sportscotland active schools Edinburgh & Lothian and Borders Police.

PYCP summer programme unveiled

Pilton Youth and Children’s Project’s Summer Programme is hot off the press and it’s packed with fun activities for the holidays.

From barbecues and fun clubs to movie clubs and summer snowboarding (!) – and trips to the Fringe, Blair Drummond and Laser Quest, too – there should be something to keep children and young people happy over the summer.

Spaces for trips are limited and priority will be given to existing service users; sign up day is Friday 6 July from 10am – 3pm.

For further information telephone 332 9815, visit PYCP’s website at www.pycp.co.uk or email summer@pycp.co.uk

 

 

GYC’s Fame Academy needs YOU!

Granton Youth Centre have been developing their arts provision over the last couple of years and have created two successful pieces of theatre – Split Second and Just Like Everyone Else. Fame Academy is the latest opportunity for local young people to create their own piece of theatre that could potentially become as successful as previous productions.

The project offers young people aged 12+ the chance to try out various art forms including drama, music, film and set and costume design.

Heather Marshall explained: “GYC needs you! We’re looking for young people aged 12+ who would like to create their own show. Rehearsals will take place at GYC and will include: 

Theatre

Music

Movement

Film Set

Costume design 

You can sign up to perform or help backstage:

Monday 2 July 1-4pm Thurs 5 July 1-4pm

Monday 9 July 1-4pm Thursday 12 July 1-4pm

Monday 16 July 1-4pm Thursday 19 July 1-4pm

Monday 23 July 1-4pm Thursday 26 July 1-4pm. 

This is your opportunity to create a brand new show!”

i@grantonyouth.com

GYC's Fame Academy needs YOU!

Granton Youth Centre have been developing their arts provision over the last couple of years and have created two successful pieces of theatre – Split Second and Just Like Everyone Else. Fame Academy is the latest opportunity for local young people to create their own piece of theatre that could potentially become as successful as previous productions.

The project offers young people aged 12+ the chance to try out various art forms including drama, music, film and set and costume design.

Heather Marshall explained: “GYC needs you! We’re looking for young people aged 12+ who would like to create their own show. Rehearsals will take place at GYC and will include: 

Theatre

Music

Movement

Film Set

Costume design 

You can sign up to perform or help backstage:

Monday 2 July 1-4pm Thurs 5 July 1-4pm

Monday 9 July 1-4pm Thursday 12 July 1-4pm

Monday 16 July 1-4pm Thursday 19 July 1-4pm

Monday 23 July 1-4pm Thursday 26 July 1-4pm. 

This is your opportunity to create a brand new show!”

i@grantonyouth.com