Six men have been charged as part of a police crackdown on motorbike theft and anti-social behaviour in North Edinburgh. Four bikes were recovered during police operations on Wednesday and Thursday. Continue reading Six arrests and one jailed in motorbike clampdown
Category: Pilton
North Edinburgh Arts AGM date set
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 25 October at 12 noon
North Edinburgh Arts
Invites you to an
Annual General Meeting
15a Pennywell Court
Edinburgh, EH4 4TZOn Tuesday 25th October at 12 noon
Creche available on requestCome and hear about the work of NEA, plans for the next three years, and have an opportunity to share your ideas for the organisation with us.
To RSVP and reserve a creche space call Sandra on 0131 315 2151 or email admin@
Directions to the venue can be found here.
All welcome at community Eid event
Your community needs YOU! – be part of something great!
Community Council nominations open on Monday
Nominations for Edinburgh’s community councils open on Monday (5 September) and the city council is calling on people passionate about their area to play an active role and be part of something great! Continue reading Your community needs YOU! – be part of something great!
Morrisons local derby raises over £1200 for charity
Sunday 28 August saw the battle of all battles. Morrisons Granton took on Morrisons Ferry Road in a Charity Football match held at The Spartans Football Club’s Ainslie Park Stadium. The result was a victory for Ferry Road – and over £1200 raised for charity! Continue reading Morrisons local derby raises over £1200 for charity
New baby PEEP group starts tomorrow
ind information about a new Baby PEEP group starting tomorrow in the Haven Project. We would appreciate it if you could display the leaflet in your workplace and bring it to the attention of families that you support.
Please give us a ring if you would like more information or if you’d like to refer a family,
Best Wishes,
Sarah Neal and Julie Calder (Haven Project, 332 9269)
Baby PEEP is a partnership between the Haven Project and CLD
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership Public Meeting is on Wednesday 31 August at 7pm in The Church Hall, Granton Baptist Church, 99 Crewe Road North. Please see below for further details: Continue reading Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday
Port of Leith secures finance deal to build hundreds of homes
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has secured a new £35m private funding facility to support its plans to build over 480 homes for social and mid-market rent in Leith and North Edinburgh by 2020. Continue reading Port of Leith secures finance deal to build hundreds of homes
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership public meeting
The next Forth Neighbourhood Partnership Public Meeting is on Wednesday 31 August 2016 at 7pm in The Church Hall, Granton Baptist Church, 99 Crewe Road North. See below for further details.
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership
Public Meeting
At 7pm on Wednesday 31st August 2016
Granton Baptist Church, 99 Crewe Road North
Come along and hear about:
- Progress on the move to Locality Working by City of Edinburgh Council and Partners – and what this means for residents of North Edinburgh
- Potential changes to flight paths at Edinburgh Airport
- Improvements at West Pilton Park
- Progress on the Regeneration of North Edinburgh
There will also be a short period during the meeting for Neighbourhood Partnership business.
An agenda and papers will be available nearer to the meeting. For further information contact Jim Pattison, 529 5082 – jim.pattison@edinburgh.gov.uk
Sign up for The Big Obstacle
Dear colleague,
Granton Youth Centre are going to be hosting a 4k charity fun run called The Big Obstacle and we would like to invite you to take part.
The Big Obstacle will be held on Sunday 18 September at Inverleith Park as a joint event with Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership. There will also be a walk and cycle festival on the same day!
This is your opportunity to fundraise for your organisation/charity. The Big Obstacle will bring the community together and encourage young people and adults to get active and have fun!
All participants will receive a t-shirt, certificate, medal and healthy snack.
Availability is limited and will be on a strictly first come, first serve basis. Both individuals and teams (up to 5 people per team) can register.
More information and registration forms can be found below.
Any questions or completed registration forms to be returned by Friday 12th of August to this email address. Even if you want to book a team slot and we can get team information closer to the time that is okay.
The Big Obstacle has been planned and organised by local young people for young people!
We look forward to hearing back from you and hope to see you on the 18th of September.
Shelley
thebigobstacle@grantonyouth.com