Two Edinburgh teenagers have been selected by Scottish Book Trust to work on a project aimed at increasing opportunities for young people to access and contribute to literary culture across Scotland. Continue reading Edinburgh teenagers chosen for national writing project
An Edinburgh-based carpenter and joiner has been named Adult Apprentice of the Year by the Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC) at a special ceremony held in the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading Andrew is Adult Apprentice of the Year
City leaders sign up to ambitious green charter
The signing of the climate agreement by 190 countries over the weekend has been hailed as a breakthrough for the planet. True, there’s some scepticism over the optional elements of the deal and some believe the Paris agreement just doesn’t go far enough, but there’s universal acceptance that something has to change. Continue reading World follows Edinburgh’s lead!
STV is to recognise local champions from across Scotland in a star studded awards ceremony hosted by Carol Smillie. RBS: Finding Scotland’s Real Heroes – The Awards will air on STV at 9pm on Tuesday (15 December). Continue reading STV to broadcast Real Heroes awards ceremony
Santa Claus paid the centre a visit last week to ask if we could put his post box in our Foyer (writes James McGinty). Continue reading Santa makes an early call at Millennium Centre
An Edinburgh College Graphic Design student has been named as one of the UK’s brightest young marketing stars in a national industry competition. Continue reading Ayesha is national marketing star
Banks urged to insist their contractors pay a living wage
GMB Scotland is to hold a protest demonstration outside Royal Bank of Scotland HQ in St Andrew Square on Tuesday to step up the campaign for them to pay a living wage to members employed by G4S and ISS to provide security and cleaning at RBS buildings across Britain. Continue reading High noon: Union plans Tuesday protest at RBS
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Charity offers top five frugal festive tips!
Christians Against Poverty’s (CAP’s) three Edinburgh debt centres in Tollcross, Edinburgh North and Wester Hailes have joined forces to release their top five ways to have a perfect Christmas without resorting to credit.
The team have compiled the advice so families can avoid seasonal slip-ups that can result in a miserable New Year where debts can spiral.
Edinburgh North CAP Centre Manager Claire Baggaley said: “We’ve put out this advice because we know what huge pressure there is to buy lots at this time of year and we want to be a voice saying that it’s OK not to spend loads – especially if money is already tight.
“None of your family and none of your friends want you to struggle through January and February with essentials like paying your household bills because you spent lots on them.
“If you are thinking of a Christmas loan or maxing out the credit cards or overdraft, please re-consider and take action to avoid worry in 2016.”
Wester Hailes CAP Centre Manager, Margaret Farquhar added that if anyone is already struggling with debt to seek help from one of the free debt agencies. CAP is one of these and can be contacted on 0800 328 0006.
