More than a feast …

The Millennium Centre’s outside catering team swung into action for our local church (Old Kirk & Muirhouse) at the weekend, creating a cold buffet to cater for 60 (writes James McGinty).

Originally prepared for Saturday, there was enough to serve the Sunday congregation next day!  John, Chris and Dale were responsible for this ongoing service to the community.

For more information of all the activities at this church click on HERE

 

Hoof it to Hyderabad: Irvine Welsh launches charity challenge

Trainspotting author, Irvine Welsh launched charity Scottish Love in Action’s Hoof it to Hyderabad Challenge yesterday.

Edinburgh-based SLA’s purpose is to help transform the lives of vulnerable children in India by partnering with and supporting grassroots Indian NGOs that care for and educate children.

Irvine, a long standing ambassador for SLA, kicked off the charity challenge by walking the first mile of SLA’s 5,000 mile target from Scotland to Hyderabad from Edinburgh Castle Esplanade down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace, and he urged walkers, runners and cyclists to register now and Hoof it to Hyderabad this June for SLA.

Participants can virtually walk the 8000km or 12,106,000 steps from Scotland to Hyderabad in India to show the girls supported by SLA that their lives matter: and raise money for the GIRLS’ LIVES MATTER Appeal and you could be lucky and win two return flights to India!

SLA founder and chairwoman Gillie Davidson said: “Many of the children we care for have only managed to survive by scavenging in rubbish tips, or living on the streets where they are open to being trafficked into prostitution or forced labour.

“All the money we raise from challenges like Hoof it to Hyderabad give these children a chance in life and we’d like to thank everyone for this support.”

Visit HOOF IT TO HYDERABAD CHALLENGE to register or find out more.

 

A Beltane event for all the family

Beltane Community Open Day
Saturday 29 April, 1 – 4pm Calton Hill
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With less than two weeks to go until the return of Beltane Fire Festival, organisers have released details about their family-friendly Beltane Community Open Day, part of Tradfest’s 12 day celebration of traditional arts.

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Bank branch closures: another two bite the dust

Bank of Scotland branches in Goldenacre and Stockbridge are to close

Two more local bank branches are to close this autumn. The Bank of Scotland branch on Montague Terrace in Goldenacre  will close on 16 October, while the Deanhaugh Street Stockbridge branch will close it’s doors for the last time on 3 November. Continue reading Bank branch closures: another two bite the dust