The final six designs for Scotland’s Baby Box have been revealed by the Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark McDonald. He unveiled the shortlist during a visit to the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design where he was joined by the finalists and judges as the designs were made public for the first time. Continue reading Baby box designs: the shortlist revealed
A talented young performer from North Edinburgh has been inspired to follow her dreams after meeting and performing for two of Broadway’s biggest stars in New York City. Continue reading Sarah impresses Broadway stars with Big Apple performance
Its 100-year-career boasts sell out shows from the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash and Ella Fitzgerald – but the real stars of the Usher Hall can be found off stage. Staff at Edinburgh’s flagship music venue are celebrating a 5* review for the sixth year in a row from Scotland’s national tourism body, VisitScotland. The grading cements the Usher Hall’s status as the only 5* concert hall in Scotland. Continue reading Five star Usher Hall is out of this world!
Police are appealing for information following an assault and robbery in Silverknowes Road East. Continue reading Silverknowes assault and robbery: can you help?
A group of tenants from Port of Leith Housing Association’s (PoLHA) sheltered housing units have come together to create a new book sharing personal stories from their working lives. Continue reading Women At Work: Leith women tell their stories
Community Planning for People and Planet – help set the environmental priorities for Edinburgh Locality Improvement Plans.
Four events taking place, one in each locality. See below for more information and how to book your place:
BARNARDO’s Fostering and Adoption Week 23 – 29 January
A new survey by Barnardo’s has revealed that 75 per cent of children living in Scotland said having a parent or guardian that encourages or believes in them is important for a positive future when they are adults. Continue reading When you believe in me …
Scotland’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer has urged all people at risk of flu to get their flu vaccine as early as possible this year. Continue reading Flu: get your vaccine as early as possible
Friday 3 February: 2.30 – 4pm
The garden, North Edinbugh Arts
APPLE WASSAIL!
Join us at the NEA garden for traditional end of winter festivities
Traditionally at this time of year, people’s thoughts turn to the end of winter and the coming of spring. We’ll be doing our bit to encourage a good harvest year in the North Edinburgh Arts garden by holding our annual apple wassail on
Friday 3rd Feb, 2,30 -4.00pm.
We’ll have wassailing songs led by the Timebank Temptations, mulled apple juice and other refreshments and of course, the wassail parade around the garden to scare off evil spirits and encourage a good fruit harvest for the coming year.
For more information, call 0131 315 2151, e-mail garden@northedinburgharts.co.uk or drop into our centre.
See you there!
Valla
Local employer Leonardo (formerly Ferranti) has been rated fifth in the UK in a new report.
RateMyApprenticeship has released a brand new School Leaver’s Guide across the UK which contains key information about UK employers to help young people who are just leaving school or college and are looking for opportunities (below).
Leonardo (with a long-established Crewe Toll site) was rated fifth in a list of 70 top employers, as voted by Apprentices across the UK.
