The Drylaw Cookery group have just launched their first ever Cooking Recipe Calendar.
The Calendar was put together by the group and printing was sponsored by State Street Bank. (Picture: Thomas Brown)
Project worker Elizabeth graham said “The group has been running on Wednesday evening for approximately 2 years. The group is made up of men and woman, aged from 15 upwards, who come together to share recipes and learn cooking skills form one another. We have guests visiting regularly to show us their delicious dishes from around the world. Our cookery evenings are a fantastic way to meet new friends, help bring the community together and are a fun social event too.”
The group were awarded sponsorship from State Street Bank who very kindly printed 200 Calendars for the group to sell to raise money for the centre and Susan Paul from State Street said “State Street is delighted to support the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre with the production of their 2012 calendar. Active engagement within our communities is one of State Streets fundamental values. ”
Calendars are priced £2.00 and can be bought directly from the centre.
If you would like more information on the Cookery Group or any other services at Drylaw call the centre on 315 4989.
A 12 year old girl is in hospital this morning after being knocked down on her way to school. The girl was knocked down at 8.10am this morning on Orchard Brae opposite Flora Stevensons School.
Orchard brae was closed whilst the cause of the accident was investigated
A Police spokeseperson said “We were called to the accdient at 8.10am today where a 12 year old girl had been knocked down outside Flora Stevensons School. The girl suffered a minor injury to her leg and her injuries are not thought to be serious”
Come and join us down at North Edinburgh Arts for the fabulous fairytale of Princess Paris Pilton, the beautiful girl who falls under the spell of the Wicked Fairy of Ferry Road, who puts everyone in Muirhouse to sleep for a hundred years!
Sleeping Beauty takes place at North Edinburgh Arts Centre
See what happens when they all wake up in Edinburgh one hundred years in the future! Has Scotland gained independence; have we solved global warming; are the trams running yet? We’ll only find out if handsome Prince Barry can fight his way to her and kiss her awake again!
The show, brought to you by Edinburgh’s Telford College promises to be packed full of fun and Christmas cheer. We are offering our email friends reduced price tickets at £1 per person.
If you would like to come along and make the most if this offer please contact Box Office on 0131 315 2151 quoting this unique offer codeNEAXMAS11
Firefighters are appealing to residents to take precautions after several very close calls following a spate of wilful fire-raising in Edinburgh.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service have attended a number of deliberate fires in north Edinburgh in recent weeks, which could easily have resulted in casualties.
The West Pilton Children's Centre was burned down earlier this year (Picture: Thomas Brown)
Tony Collins, Watch Commander at Crewe Toll Fire Station speaks of one of his recent experiences: “Blue Watch were mobilised to a fire outside a two- storey property in Pilton at 8.40pm on Sunday night. It turned out a lean –to structure was on fire, filled with old furniture and other highly flammable materials. When we arrived, the flames had reached the eaves of the building and had melted the gutter. The first floor flat’s bathroom window had cracked, and was, in my opinion seconds away from failing and allowing the fire to spread into the occupied first floor flat.
“Thankfully we caught the fire just in time and there were no casualties, a few minutes later and it could have been a very different outcome.”
David Lockhart, Community Safety Manager for the Service said: “These incidents are very serious as fire can easily spread into properties causing severe damage and endangering people’s lives. Wilful fire-raising is a crime and we work together with the Police to reduce incidents like these. However, residents can also play their part to reduce the risk of something similar happening near their property.
“Don’t leave clutter such as old furniture or rubbish lying around outside your property or in your common stair, discard it properly, find a secure place to store it or arrange with the council to have items uplifted. Keep wheelie bins out of sight, ideally in a secure location such as a locked bin store or garage. Keep communal areas tidy and free of combustible materials which can be attractive to fire setters.
“If parents have concerns or suspicions that their children may be involved in fire-raising they can seek assistance from the fire service or the police. Look out for small burn holes in carpets, clothing or furniture, hidden or missing matches or lighters, a smell of smoke on clothing or evidence of burnt paper or plastic. This behaviour should be addressed to protect those involved from coming to harm or harming others.”
For further fire safety advice or to find out how to access help or assistance from the Fire Service visit www.lbfire.org.uk or call free on 0800 169 0320. To report information regarding suspected wilful fire-raising call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
It would appear that North Edinburgh survived the threat of the recent storm, locally named Hurricane Bawbag. Schools, Nurseries, Colleges and Community Centre’s all closed early following advice from the Scottish Government.
We have compiled a few photos form the days events which you can view and we also want to hear your views on the decisions to close schools and nurseries. If you have anymore pictures please send them to us on northedinnews@gmail.com
A pair of hardy joggers at SilverknowesNorman (and dogs!) braves the elements!Police close of streets at Waterfront Avenue after scaffolding becomes unsafe.A tree damaged a car in Drylaw after being blown over by the wind. (Picture: Pauline Bambrick)An Easy Jet flight lands at Edinburgh Airport
Councillor Lesley Hinds, Sarah Boyack MSP and Mark Lazarowicz MP want to meet you and hear your views. After hearing a few words from each of them, you will have a chance to speak to them informally over a coffee and sandwich.
David Nisbet, 22, dislocated Jamie Angus’ cheek bone when he assaulted him in a nightclub.
A man who was facing jail for killing a trainee teacher put a friend in hospital, a court has heard.
David Nisbet, 22, punched his friend Jamie Angus with such force that he dislocated the man’s cheek bone, Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard on Tuesday.
Nisbet assaulted his friend whilst awaiting sentencing.
At the time, Nisbet was awaiting sentence at the city’s High Court after being convicted of causing the death in November 2009 of Fiona Clason, 24.
Lady Smith jailed him for five years and eight months in May 2011.
On Tuesday, Nisbet pleaded guilty to assault to severe injury on April 2011 before Sheriff William Holligan. The court heard how this was Nisbet’s third assault conviction.
Depute fiscal John Kirk said Nisbet started drinking with friends at 5pm and ended up in the Karma Nights nightclub in the city’s Lothian Road where he continued to drink.
He got into an argument on the dance floor with another clubber and then started fighting with Mr Angus.
Mr Kirk said Nisbet punched Angus with such force that he needed to go to hospital after the incident.
He said: “The complainer sustained a small cut to the face. He also sustained a facial injury. The complainer was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary before being taken to St John’s Hospital in Livingston. The complainer needed to have an operation to remedy the injury. It is thought he will make a full recovery from the incident.”
Nisbet was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
On that occasion, the court heard how Nisbet drove his Volkswagen Golf up to speeds of 80 mph in a residential street on a cold, wet windy evening before crashing into pedestrian Fiona Clason.
Ms Clason was heading for a bus stop at about 8pm after visiting her mum in the Granton area of Edinburgh. Nisbet’s 2.3 litre Golf tried to overtake another car and spun out of control and into the path of a bus.
Nisbet knocked over and killed Fiona Clason on Waterfront Avenue
Bus driver James Brondum narrowly avoided a collision by swerving out of the way. Nisbet’s car mounted a kerb and hit a lamp post. But he regained control and sped away, hitting Ms Clason as she crossed Waterfront Avenue. She died from head injuries the following day.
The ceramic tiler sped away and it took him five hours to report the accident to police.
Jailing him, Lady Smith said: “Her life was full of promise but was abruptly and quite unnecessarily cut short.”
An operation targeting housebreakers in Edinburgh continues with a fresh series of raids on addresses in the Capital.
Police raided a flat in Wester Drylaw Drive as part of the operation
A total of nine addresses in the north and west of the city were raided by officers as part of the enforcement phase of Operation Accessible, and nine arrests have been made so far.
A number of people were arrested and charged following a series of early morning raids, and have appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court .
Of the approximately 200 stolen items that have been recovered by police during Operation Accessible, a number have yet to be identified, and police are seeking to reunite these stolen goods with their owners.
Images of the items are available on the Lothian and Borders Police website, and members of the public who suspect the stolen property belongs to them are urged to contact police through the dedicated email address
Chief Superintendent Gill Imery, ‘A’ Division (City of Edinburgh) Commander, said: “These items were recovered by officers over the past six months, and we are hoping that we can reunite at least some of the goods with their rightful owners.
“I would urge anyone who thinks that any of these items may have been stolen from them to get in touch on the dedicated email address.
“This morning’s activity is further indication of our commitment to take robust action against alleged serial offenders suspected of housebreaking.
“Lothian and Borders Police are determined to protect the public from criminals whose activities blight local communities, and to preventing crime from happening in the first place.
“Operation Accessible has delivered a strong message that we will pro-actively target housebreakers and other criminals using intelligence, and that offenders will be brought to justice.
“We continue to rely on information from the public regarding suspected housebreakers and other criminals operating in local communities, and we urge anyone with such information to contact us directly or anonymously
Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0800 555 111.
Police were today called to assist in making the area around the scaffolding on Waterfront Avenue safe after the sever gales have caused paneling to become dislodged and some have fallen.
A police spokesperson said “We were called by the contractor when they noticed some planks were unsafe. We are making the area secure whilst the contractor makes the scaffolding secure”
The contractors are currently erecting more scaffolding to make it more secure.
Police in Edinburgh have this morning carried out a series of raids as part of an operation targeting alleged housebreakers in the Capital.
Police raided a flat in Wester Drylaw Drive as part of the operation
Over 100 officers have been involved in raids on 14 addresses in the north and west of the city, and 12 people have been arrested.
The enforcement activity comes as part of Operation Accessible, a Lothian and Borders Police initiative targeting those suspected of involvement in housebreakings and other acquisitive crime.
Officers have recovered approximately £200,000 worth of stolen goods during the operation, which has taken place over the past six months.
In total, around 200 stolen items were recovered, including cars, jewellery, and electrical goods such as computers, televisions and mobile phones.
Chief Superintendent Gill Imery, ‘A’ Division (City of Edinburgh) Commander, said”Lothian and Borders Police is committed to achieving justice for victims of housebreakings, and preventing such crimes from happening in the first place. This morning’s activity has targeted alleged serial offenders who prey on local communities, and has sent a strong message that their activities will not be tolerated.”
“The Force understands the distressing impact caused by those who break into people’s homes and steal their property, particularly over the festive period. Operation Accessible demonstrates our commitment to protecting the public from those whose activities blight our communities.
“We are continually focusing our efforts on targeting those involved in housebreakings and other acquisitive crime though intelligence, and it’s only a matter of time before they are caught.
“We are seeking information from the public in order to identify individuals involved in such criminality, and we would urge anyone who thinks they have information that can allow us to do so to get in touch. Rest assured that any information received will be acted on, and treated in the strictest confidence.”
Councillor Paul Edie, Health and Social Care Convener for the City of Edinburgh Council, said: “Operation Accessible is a fantastic example of great police work and I would like to congratulate all of the officers who have been involved.
“This operation sends a strong message to housebreakers that they will be caught and brought to justice for their crimes. Breaking into someone’s house and stealing from them at any time of the year is bad enough, but to do so over Christmas is particularly shocking.
“I am urging people to be vigilant this festive period and take steps to make sure that their homes are secure.”
Anyone who has any information about housebreakers and other criminals operating in their community should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
