Extra-Curricular Activity Club – S1-S6 Girls Only Boxing Fitness
We have a new S1-S6 girls only Boxing Fitness class starting on Monday 26th May at Craigroyston Community High School.
The sessions will be FREE of charge and run by Kev from Blast Boxing. They will take place from 3.30pm-4.15pm every Monday in the small gym hall.
For more information or to book a space, speak to Paul Murray (Active Schools Coordinator) in the PE department, or just come along and give it a go!
Good afternoon @everyone
The club is looking to add to the coaching team.
If you know of any Parents, Uncles, Aunties, Brothers, Sisters, friends of the family etc, that may be interested then please reach out.
Alternately ask them to speak to myself (on below details) or Colin Dudgeon when down at the pitches.
Thanks,
Daz
STARTS TOMORROW
COMMUNITY RENEWAL – NEW WALKING GROUP
We have a new Futsal class for players aged 9 – 12yrs starting after the Easter Break.
Indoors at Craigroyston Community High School on Thursdays from 4.30 – 5.30pm
Book online at https://scf.classforkids.io or contact Paul for more information: footballdd@spartanscf.com
£1 for pancakes, 50p for toppings!
Miller Homes Scotland East is supporting Community Renewal Trust in Edinburgh with its Community Fund initiative by donating £1,000 to The Pennywell Pantry, run by Community Renewal Trust.
The pantry, established in 2020, offers members of the community the opportunity to purchase a variety of food and household essentials at significantly reduced prices, making them more accessible and helping local families in need.
Miller Homes’ Community Fund, now in its third year and fifth round of funding, invites applications for funding from charities and community groups across the country. Since the launch in September 2022, 390 groups and charities across the UK have benefitted from grants totaling £291,000. In 2024 alone, 31 groups across Scotland received grants.
Miller Homes’ donation to Community Renewal Trust will go towards providing more people with access to more affordable food. It also fosters a sense of community by providing a welcome space for residents to connect.
Fran Armour, Director of Development at Community Renewal Trust said: “Thanks to a generous £1,000 donation from Miller Homes,
“The Pennywell Pantry can provide even more families and community members with affordable, nutritious food. The Pantry is reliant on donations and so we collaborate with local businesses and organisations, such as Miller Homes, who have contributed generous donations to further our mission.
“This support helps us build stronger communities and offer a lifeline to those in need. Together, we can make a real difference.”
Neil Gaffney, Regional Sales Director for Miller Homes Scotland East, said: “We are delighted to be able to continually support causes within the communities that we have developments. It has become one of the most important things that we do at Miller Homes.
“The work of Community Renewal Trust with The Pennywell Pantry is vitally important in supporting struggling families by alleviating food and household essentials insecurities. We are delighted that this funding will go towards continuing this amazing work.”
For more information on Miller Homes’ Community Fund and to find out when the next round of funding opens, visit www.millerhomes.co.uk/communityfund.
A campaign to increase awareness of tenants’ rights has been launched by Housing Minister Paul McLennan. This includes information about where renters can to go to access help and advice.
Tenants in Scotland have some of the strongest rights in the UK which include:
Speaking on his visit to Citizens Advice Scotland in Pennywell yesterday, Mr McLennan said: “People who rent their homes in Scotland already have strong rights when it comes to rent rises, maintenance and repairs and evictions. This campaign is important to make sure we increase awareness of these rights.
“We also want to highlight the end of the temporary change to rent adjudication on 31 March. This was put in place to support the transition back to market rent following the temporary cap on rents under the Cost of Living Act.
“Under existing legislation most private tenants continue to have the right to seek a review of a rent increase and I would encourage any tenant who is concerned about this to apply.
“We’re also taking forward measures in the Housing Bill to address the need for longer term action on rent control and strengthen tenants’ rights where it’s needed.”
Citizens Advice Scotland spokesperson Aoife Derry said: “A safe, secure home is foundational to people’s lives. We see thousands of people coming to our local bureaux seeking advice because they are struggling to afford their rent, as well as landlords who need support.
“The Scottish CAB network is here to help with free confidential advice for anyone who needs it. We need to see a rented sector that works for everyone, where everyone knows their rights and responsibilities, and clear information and access to redress when things go wrong.
“Scotland deserves a rented sector that works for everyone, so that more people can stay in their homes.”
Information is available to support tenants who are concerned about paying their rent:
NEW INDOOR SESSIONS AT CRAIGROYSTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Looking to introduce your wee ones to football this year? We have the answer!
Our Little Dribblers class for kids aged 3-4 years runs on both Saturdays and Sundays.
You can choose our new indoors session at Craigroyston Community High School on Saturdays or outdoors at Ainslie Park on a Sunday.
Aged 16 – 25yrs and not in education, employment or training and looking to kick start your career in sport and physical activity?
Join us for 8 weeks of free training. Open days 16th and 23rd Jan.
Contact eddiemalone@spartanscf.com
