Edinburgh businesses: energy inefficiency is having a significant impact on the profit line
Zero Waste Scotland is encouraging Edinburgh businesses to keep hold of their hard-earned profits by cutting out inefficient energy use. Continue reading Money to burn? It’s a waste of energy!
We have more dates in place for our Childcare Academy Information Sessions:
Thursday 15th December @ 10am
Thursday 12th January @ 10am
Thursday 26th January @ 10am
Monday 6th February @ 1pm
Wednesday 15th February @ 10am
Wednesday 22nd February @ 1pm
If you would like to book a place to come along and hear more about the Academy, ask any questions and take away an application pack, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below or Barbara Webster on 0131 311 6926
Kind Regards,
Audrey O’Neill
Senior Training Administrator
North Edinburgh Childcare
18b Ferry Road Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 4BL
DDI: 0131 311 6931
Fax: 0131 315 4420
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A man was treated in hospital after being attacked on Pennywell Gardens early this morning. Police are seeking four men in connection with the incident, which took place at 5.15am. Continue reading Four sought after Pennywell assault
Mandatory qualifications for head teachers will move a step closer tomorrow when Deputy First Minister John Swinney publishes draft regulations requiring new head teachers to hold a Standard of Headship award before being appointed. The move is part of the Scottish Government’s strategy to improve school education by ensuring head teachers have the leadership skills they need. Continue reading Government moves to strengthen school leadership
Police in Edinburgh have arrested a 48-year-old woman following an incident in the Stockbridge area. She was subsequently reported to the Procurator Fiscal and appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday. Continue reading Woman in court following New Town incident
In 21st century Britain one in eight workers now lives in poverty
FIREFIGHTERS attended more than 500 accidental house fires during last year’s festive and New Year celebrations, latest figures show. They were alerted to a total of 517 such emergencies at homes across Scotland between 7 December and 11 January. Continue reading Firefighters issue winter safety appeal
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is calling on local people to go along and support the Edinburgh rescue and rehoming centre by buying their pets Christmas gifts from the centre’s very own shop. Continue reading Support your local rescue centre – and Bob – this Christmas
LGBT Helpline Scotland
Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 12pm-9pm.
0300 123 2523 |helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk.
We provide information and emotional support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families, friends and supporters across Scotland. We are also here to support those questioning or wanting to discuss their sexuality or gender identity.”
VOCAL will be providing some much-needed support and a space for carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian for three days between Christmas and New Year.
The VOCAL carer centres will be open on the following days from 11am-3pm:
As well as carer support in person, by phone or email, on all three days there will be a carers cafe, workshops, a chill-out area, group activites, fun and games. So whether you want a chat, some time to yourself or are in need of some individual support, VOCAL is here to help.
All the details of what’s on and when are on the VOCAL website.
