Green councillors have slammed Edinburgh’s Local Development Plan, saying that it fails the city on affordable housing, traffic problems and loss of greenbelt land. Continue reading Greens slam Local Plan ‘sham’
Category: North Edinburgh News
North Edinburgh projects to benefit from Fair Food Fund
Pilton Community Health Project, Granton Community Gardeners, Dr Bell’s Family Centre and Pilmeny Development Project are among twenty-one projects to benefit from a share of a £900,000 fund to tackle food poverty. Continue reading North Edinburgh projects to benefit from Fair Food Fund
The Nudge: Edinburgh’s big, free, family fun day out!
Next Saturday (10 September), the Pentland Hills will play host to The Nudge, the perfect free day out for families in Edinburgh and the surrounding area.
Grab the kids and bring them to The Nudge, where you can navigate your way around the orienteering course which is five miles of fun! Also at The Nudge will be entertainment, live music, giant games and a bouncy castle set against the scenic backdrop of the Pentland Hills. The Nudge is not to be missed!
As well as all of the games and the orienteering course, there will be a family picnic area which will be perfect for refuelling the children throughout the day.
The Nudge is free for families to enter all you have to do is turn up on Saturday 10 September and join in the fun from 1pm.
The Nudge is run by St Columba’s Hospice as part of their outdoor challenge event, The Push. The Push is a 14/20/26.2 mile walk or run across the Pentland Hills.
For further information please visit www.pentlandpush.com/the-nudge
Tweet us your pictures from The Nudge using our #TheNudge and @StColumbas
Edinburgh Music Theatre seeks new talent for Fiddler on the Roof
Local theatre company Edinburgh Music Theatre is looking for talented singers, actors and dancers to become the residents of Anatevka, the small Russian village at the heart of the much loved musical Fiddler on the Roof.
Continue reading Edinburgh Music Theatre seeks new talent for Fiddler on the Roof
Fire service issues Freshers’ Week safety appeal
FIREFIGHTERS have urged new students to keep fire safety in mind when they begin life at universities and colleges across Scotland. Continue reading Fire service issues Freshers’ Week safety appeal
Saint Stephen’s Flea Market this weekend
SAINT STEPHEN’S STOCKBRIDGE
FLEA MARKET 10TH AND 11TH SEPTEMBER,10am – 4pm
Due to popular demand, Saint Stephens Stockbridge will be hosting a Flea Market on the 10th and 11th of September. If you are keen to take a stall/table, please let us know ASAP (info@saintstephensstockbridge.com)
For one day, a table will cost £35 or £50 for both days. Vintage clothes, bric a brac, antiques etc all welcome, it’s a great opportunity to clear some space!
Crisis point: 300% increase in calls to city mental health service
An Edinburgh service which supports people experiencing a mental health crisis has seen demand for help rise by 300 PER CENT since it first opened its doors ten years ago. Continue reading Crisis point: 300% increase in calls to city mental health service
Cables Wynd shooting: second man to appear in court
Police Scotland have confirmed that a second man (aged 25) has been arrested following the discharge of a firearm in Cables Wynd, Leith. Continue reading Cables Wynd shooting: second man to appear in court
No stress: new role for June
EVOC’s June Dickson supported the local voluntary sector’s participation in community planning through the Neighbourhood Partnerships. She recently moved on to an exciting new role and explains what it’s all about:
I wanted to get in touch to introduce you to my new role as a Director of http://www.mhscot-consultancy.co.uk/, Scotland’s first Social Enterprise tackling stress prevention and early mental health intervention in the workplace.
Join the ‘fight’ against cancer at Leith Victoria
Edinburgh Leisure’s Leith Victoria Swim Centre is holding their first charity ‘Combatathon’ next Saturday (10 September) from 1.30pm-3.30pm to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Continue reading Join the ‘fight’ against cancer at Leith Victoria