An exhibition of photography and painting by two artists with sight loss opens in Edinburgh on Saturday [August 4th]. ‘Kaleidoscope: a blind vision of colour and light’ will express Rosita McKenzie and Fiona Powell’s ways of seeing through abstract depictions of the landscape and world around them. Continue reading Edinburgh art/photography exhibition expresses work of artists with sight loss
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University grants for community initiatives
Communities across Edinburgh and Lothians are to benefit from a £70,000 project to support groups tackling vital social issues. Among them is North Edinburgh Arts, which has received funding to support their Community Café by enabling local people to improve their skills as well as extending the cafe’s opening hours. Continue reading University grants for community initiatives
Cars targeted in Southside attacks
Police are appealling for witnesses after 16 cars were vandalised in the south east of the city. The incidents, which occurred overnight Saturday 7th / Sunday 8th April, took place across the Grange, Morningside and Newington areas. Continue reading Cars targeted in Southside attacks
20mph schools road safety video competition launched
Budding film directors will have the chance to hone their film-making skills while promoting road safety thanks to a new competition for Edinburgh primary schools.
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A free family-friendly event: Edinburgh Climate Festival
Community-led organisations from across Edinburgh and surrounding areas invite the public to join them on Saturday 18th March (1pm – 6pm) in Southside Community Centre for the second Climate Festival. Continue reading A free family-friendly event: Edinburgh Climate Festival
Eat Taiwan!
In celebration of the Taiwanese community’s long history of hospitality and friendship with Scotland, the Edinburgh-Taiwanese community is bringing together a showcase of tasty Taiwanese street food and dynamic culture at the 2016 Edinburgh Taiwanese Food & Culture Fair – Eat Taiwan. The event takes place tomorrow at Southside Community Centre. Continue reading Eat Taiwan!