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Category: North Edinburgh News
Party leaders support Purple Friday
Holyrood unites to support LGBT campaign
Scotland’s party leaders wear purple ribbons in support of Purple Friday, the last Friday of LGBT History Month – showing their support for LGBT people and making a stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. Continue reading Party leaders support Purple Friday
Safety call after three die in fires
A fire chief has called on communities to assist firefighters after tragedies claimed the lives of three people last week. Continue reading Safety call after three die in fires
Love walking, love life … love chocolate!
Award-winning organic confectioner Booja-Booja is raising money for leading breast cancer charity Walk the Walk by producing limited edition boxes of their melt in the mouth Raspberry Chocolate Truffles. Continue reading Love walking, love life … love chocolate!
Much to discuss at West Pilton
Tuesday’s West Pilton West Granton Community Council meeting promises to be a busy one with a full agenda. Continue reading Much to discuss at West Pilton
Talking travel at Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meets next Monday (29 February) at 6.30pm in Stockbridge Library.
As well as usual Neighbourhood Partnership business (including small grants fun applications and Neighbourhood Environment Programme proposals) we will be discussing travelling in and around Inverleith.
We hope that you can join us to discuss existing services and help identify any gaps in transport links, and hear more about park and ride, transport apps and all things transport!
Elaine Lennon, Partnership Development Officer
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Don’t forget the Youth Awards
THURSDAY 3 MARCH 5 – 8pm at NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
Tierney Award for Eileen Brash
Congratulations to Eileen Brash, who was chosen to be the recipient of the annual Thomas Tierney Award for Good Citizenship at last night’s Drylaw Telford Community Council meeting.
Eileen is a founding member and office-bearer of Easter Drylaw Residents Association (EDRA), the group which has campaigned to raise awareness on local issues including 20mph zones and dog-fouling.
Eileen will receive her award at the community council’s next meeting on 30 March.
Edinburgh is balancing the books – but at a price
“Edinburgh is not out of the woods yet and it is still early days with many of its planned actions. But it is in a much stronger position to meet the challenges that lie ahead.” – Douglas Sinclair, Accounts Commission Continue reading Edinburgh is balancing the books – but at a price
The Prentice Centre needs YOU
NEDAC, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, Pilton Retreat, Granton Youth Centre … and now The Prentice Centre is the latest community organisation fighting for survival.
PUBLIC MEETING
THE PRENTICE CENTRE
1 GRANTON MAINS AVENUE
WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH, 7pm
The Prentice Centre is under threat of closure. Please come along to the public meeting and let local politicians know how you feel. All welcome.
West Granton Community Trust really needs community support – get along to the meeting if you can. See poster (below) for details.