Edinburgh community project Feniks has received £2,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal. Continue reading Feniks receives £2000 from STV Children’s Appeal
Category: North Edinburgh News
Minister meets school savers in Stockbridge
Funding for credit unions to set up schemes in schools
Children will be encouraged to manage their money from an early age through a new Junior Savers Scheme. Credit unions will be able to bid for a share of £300,000 Scottish Government funding to develop savers schemes in schools across the country next year. Continue reading Minister meets school savers in Stockbridge
Brock calls for film studio in Leith
Edinburgh North & Leith MP Deidre Brock has called for the disused Pelamis Building in Leith docks to be converted into film studios and production facilities. Continue reading Brock calls for film studio in Leith
Over £400 million for affordable homes
Scotland’s councils are to share £406 million in grant subsidy in the new financial year to deliver more affordable homes, it’s been announced. Continue reading Over £400 million for affordable homes
Total Craigroyston: time to say goodbye
WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH
PYCP Greenhouse 9.30am – 12.30pm
See below for details of Total Craigroyston’s final event, which takes place on 23 March. To register your attendance, telephone 529 5073 or email tracey.devenney@edinburgh.gov.uk
£1 million to tackle food poverty
Funding to help tackle food poverty in communities across Scotland will be doubled in 2016/17, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil has announced. Continue reading £1 million to tackle food poverty
STV Appeal supports Safe Families for Children
Bethany Christian Trust in Edinburgh has received £150,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal to boost financial support for Safe Families for Children, a community project running in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Continue reading STV Appeal supports Safe Families for Children
Scouting for bargains
87th Craigalmond Scout Group, Boswall Parkway
BOOKS & TOYS SALE
Saturday 12 March 10am – 12 noon
Edinburgh Castle Seeks Modern Apprentices
Nine school leavers to gain work experience at Scotland’s top paid visitor attraction
Historic Environment Scotland celebrated Scottish Apprenticeship Week by offering nine school leavers the opportunity to join the team at Edinburgh Castle on a two-year Modern Apprenticeship. Continue reading Edinburgh Castle Seeks Modern Apprentices
See the plans for St Paul’s
WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH 5pm – 7.45pm
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS CENTRE
Please see below an invitation to attend an exhibition regarding proposals for the development of the former St Paul’s Church site on Muirhouse Avenue. The developer will be on hand to listen to feedback and answer questions. All welcome.
