SATURDAY 16th AUGUST from 9am – 12 noon
We still have a few spaces remaining for our FREE fun football day this Saturday.
Football games, skills, drills and fun.
Sign up here: https://scf.classforkids.io
Free Fun Day at Spartans
Category: Pilton
Two arrested and charged for drug offences in Edinburgh
Two people have been arrested in connection with drugs offences in Edinburgh.
Around 11.30am on Friday, 8 August, 2025, officers stopped and searched a 21-year-old man in Hailesland Grove, who was found in possession of cannabis.
Further enquiries led officers to a car parked nearby where officers recovered quantities of Cocaine and Heroin. The estimated value of the drugs is more than £74,000.
Officers also searched two addresses in the Wester Hailes and Pilton areas of Edinburgh with a quantity of cash being recovered from one of the addresses.
A man and woman, both aged 21, have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences.
They are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 11 August, 2025.
Detective Sergeant John Dunn said: “We work tirelessly to remove illegal drugs from communities every day and remain committed to disrupting the activities of those who supply drugs.
“We cannot tackle this issue alone and would urge the public to continue supporting us in building intelligence about the possession and supply of drugs by contacting Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Menopause Goals at Spartans
Join us for the next block on Menopause Goals:
Come along and meet like-minded women who understand the challenges that all stages of menopause bring!
Contact Jenni for info 07831 721086, jenniferpullen@spartanscf.com
Register:
Leonardo Incident: Three women charged under the Terrorism Act 2000
Three women have been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of a business premises in Edinburgh.
The incident happened during a disturbance in the Crewe Road North area of the city on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025.
The three women – aged 31, 34 and 42 – who were earlier arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 have been charged and are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow – Monday, 21 July, 2025.
Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
As part of the investigation, officers are appealing for information to trace the movements of a blue Ford Transit van in the Gorgie Road area on Monday, 14 July, 2025 and prior to the incident on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025.
They are also keen to trace the movements of a white Honda CR-Z on these dates. It was recovered from a carpark in Gorgie Road following the incident.
Anyone who saw either vehicle in the area, or has any information, is asked to contact police.
If anyone was in the Crewe Road North or Gorgie Road areas and has any relevant dashcam footage or saw anything suspicious, please contact police on 101 quoting reference 0416 of 15 July.
Three women arrested following Leonardo incident
ATTEMPT TO BREACH PERIMETER FENCE
Three women, aged 31, 34 and 42, have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of a business premises at Crewe Toll.
The incident happened during a disturbance in the Crewe Road North area this morning (Tuesday, 15 July, 2025).
Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
Police are treating this as targeted, and do not believe there is any wider threat to the public.
If anyone was on Crewe Road North or in the nearby supermarket carpark during the early hours of this morning and has any relevant dashcam footage or saw anything suspicious, please contact the Police on 101 quoting reference 0416 of 15 July.
Dr Bike sessions in North Edinburgh
Why not get your bike checked, serviced, and fixed for FREE by Dr Bike experts?
Check out the dates for the upcoming bike sessions in North Edinburgh. No booking needed, just drop in!
Open to all local residents.
16 July – Fresh Start (2–4pm) Fresh Start
24 July – Lauriston Farm (3–5pm)
30 July – Granton Community Gardeners (2–4pm) Granton Community Gardeners
6 August – Fresh Start (2–4pm)
14 August – Lauriston Farm (3–5pm)
27 August – Granton Community Gardeners (2–4pm)
Part of R2 North Edinburgh Active Travel Project
Menopause Goals at Spartans
Join us for the next block on Menopause Goals!
Come along and meet like-minded women who understand the challenges that all stages of menopause bring!
Contact Jenni for more info 07831 721086, jenniferpullen@spartanscf.com
Online regisration: https://app.upshot.org.uk/survey/b1381be5/9806/af0a13fa/
Free Jewellery-Making Workshops at North Edinburgh Arts
Are you a local resident of Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw or Granton? Fancy trying something creative and hands-on this summer?
Join jeweller and community artist Lisa Arnott (SilverHub Jewellery School and StudiosFlourish Jewellery Project) for 4 weeks of FREE jewellery-making workshops at North Edinburgh Arts!
You’ll learn how to make beautiful, wearable pieces — from bangles and rings to earrings and pendants — using professional tools and techniques.
We’re running two weekly groups throughout July:
For local adults (age 21+)
Wednesdays: 9, 16, 23 & 30 July
10am – 1pm
For young adults (ages 16-21)
Thursdays: 10, 17, 24 & 31 July
10am – 1pm
Friday 1 August – Celebration & Exhibition of work created
North Edinburgh Arts, Macmillan Hub, 12c Macmillan Square, EH4 4AB
Free to attend, but places are limited – all materials provided!
To sign up: Email admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
Call 0131 315 2151
Or drop by the NEA Welcome Desk (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Over 200 people attend international football tournament in support of Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland
Over 200 people attended an international fun football tournament in North Edinburgh recently, whilst also learning about the important work carried out by Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland.
An excited crowd watched as 10 teams, made up of staff from State Street Corporation – the American global financial services and bank holding company – from across the globe joined teams from Poppyscotland and Passion4Fusion to compete in the competition at Ainslie Park, the home of Spartans Community Football Club.
Players had descended on the capital city from Scotland, England, France, Luxembourg, Poland, Ireland, Italy and Germany, with the home team of State Street Edinburgh crowned the champions.
As well as the football, over the course of the afternoon spectators also enjoyed a fully licenced bar, a ‘braai’ (South African BBQ), DJ’s and musicians providing some top entertainment. Poppyscotland’s interactive mobile museum, BUD, was also on location sharing the charity’s archive, veterans’ stories and the poppy’s heritage.
Damian Doran-Timson, Corporate Fundraiser at Poppyscotland said: “We are extremely grateful to State Street for hosting this annual tournament and we would like to thank both them and Spartans for making the event happen.
“I would also like to thank all of those who represented Poppyscotland and those who came along and supported us despite some awful weather – it was very much appreciated and greatly strengthened the excellent relationship we have with State Street.
“Every year they hold this event in a different country around the world and in support of a different charity, so it was really special that this year’s tournament was here in Scotland and allowed us to demonstrate the excellent work we do at Poppyscotland in supporting serving and ex-servicemen and women at times of need, including help with housing, debt, mental health, and mobility.”
For more information on the charity and how your donations help the Armed Forces community please visit poppyscotland.org.uk
Free Fun Day at Spartans
SATURDAY 16th AUGUST 9am – 12pm
Date for your diary!
Free Fun Football Day for kids aged 5-11yrs at Spartans on August 16th.
Come along and join the team and take part in fun games and challenges – bring a friend!
Spaces limited, please reserve your spot here: