THURSDAY 20 APRIL, 7pm
BLACKHALL St COLUMBA’s PARISH CHURCH
Craigleith and Blachkhall Community Council are hosting a local council election hustings on Thursday 20 April at 7pm in St Columba’s Parsih Church. All welcome. Continue reading Inverleith hustings at Blackhall St Columba’s
Carnegie UK Trust sets out five-point plan to boost public libraries
A report published today provides both cause for concern and reason for hope for the UK’s pressured public library service. Scotland has the highest level of public library use in the UK, according to the new research, with half of the 1,000 Scots surveyed saying they had visited a library within the past year. Continue reading We love our libraries!
NHS 24 is appealing to DIY enthusiasts and gardeners to be mindful of accidents and look after themselves this Easter. Continue reading National health campaign urges DIY enthusiasts to take care this Easter
Central Scotland Green Network has launched the Community Project Fund 2017 to support community projects working to improve their local greenspace. Deadline for applications is 1st May. Continue reading Getting greener: Still time to apply for Community Project Funding
FRIDAY 14 APRIL, 2 – 4.30pm
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
The Time Bank Knit and Natter group have made adorable little Easter characters and they are hiding in the NEA garden! Can you find Bert and his friends to win an Easter egg prize?
A family-friendly event suitable for all ages. With additional activities in the garden or inside NEA (wet weather provision).
There will be lots of cakes and tea/coffee/juice for you to enjoy while those who want to can go searching in the garden!
50p donation goes towards the costs of the refreshments.
Knitted items will be available to buy on the day too!.
A Holyrood committee has called for the public to submit their views on City and Region Deals, as it begins its research into the economic growth deals. Continue reading Are City Region Deals worth the headlines?
NHS Lothian is looking for new members to join its board and help shape the region’s healthcare. Continue reading NHS Lothian seeks new board members
Tuesday 18th April, The Stand
Fundraiser for PCHP (Pilton Community Health Project) at the Stand Comedy Club (5 York Place).
Tickets are £8, the doors open at 19.30 and the show will go up at 20.30. Details of the comedians on the bill for the night can be found here and details on accessibility can be found here. Tickets are available at Pilton Community Health Project on Boswall Parkway.to sell in advance of the night; available at reception.
There are no concession prices for tickets, they are all £8.00. People can also reserve tickets online via the Stand and pay for the tickets on the night. Alternatively, please advise anyone interested to pop into the project and buy a ticket at reception.
A stunning, symbolic sculpture depicting the last remaining tree in a First World War battlefield is set to go on display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to coincide with the launch of the commemorations of the Battle of Arras which began 100 years ago this week. Continue reading France 1914: Unique sculpture arrives at Kelvingrove Museum
Wednesday 12 April, 1 – 4pm
