It happens to most of us at Christmas. You put on your best delighted face as you unwrap a giant sized Christmas jumper, your third copy of the latest must-have recipe book or the leather-look leggings you know you will never, ever wear. Continue reading Don’t ditch it, shift it – Take unsuitable gifts to Barnardo’s Scotland*
Raeburn Place Foundation has been made aware that Grange Trust/Grange Club (“Grange”) intend to hold an EGM tomorrrow (13 December) for the Grange members to make certain decisions regarding the ongoing court action that the Grange Trust have raised against The City of Edinburgh Council. Continue reading Raeburn Place Foundation slams Grange Club “inaccurate and/or misleading statements”
Raeburn Place Foundation has announced that Lacrosse Scotland, the governing body for the sport in Scotland, will make Raeburn Place its home following the redevelopment of the ground. Continue reading Raeburn Place set to become new home of lacrosse in Scotland
Edinburgh-based Bield Housing, one of Scotland’s biggest providers of elderly care, is to close its residential care homes. Bield’s announcement will see the closure of twelve homes – two of which are in Edinburgh. Continue reading Bield Housing to close residential care homes
Saturday 30 September at Broughton High School
A committee of Edinburgh women are holding a Ceilidh for South Sudan at Stockbridge House, Edinburgh on Saturday the 7th October 2017 to raise funds to help young refugees in South Sudan, who are affected by Africa’s longest-running civil war, access education. Continue reading Keeping hope alive: Fundrasing Ceilidh for South Sudan
The school holidays are well and truly over, some children started school for the first time and for others school, college and university life is a thing of the past. And at the other end of the spectrum, planning for retirement is front of mind – But all of these life changes have one thing in common – opportunity!
Barnardo’s Scotland is offering volunteering opportunities in their 100+ shops across the country. Whether you’re dipping your toe back in to the workplace; want to make good use of extra hours; share your experience or looking for a change of direction, Barnardo’s Scotland would love to hear from you.
The charity currently has volunteers nationwide from all walks of life, ages and abilities, but is keen to recruit more people willing to donate their time.
Deriel Watt, area business manager for Barnardo’s Scotland shops in Edinburgh is keen to hear from people willing to volunteer in one of the seven shops across the city including shops in Leith, Meadowbank, East Craigs or Stockbridge.
She said: “Volunteers are crucial to us. Volunteers are vital to running our business; in fact we simply couldn’t exist without them. They are an important part of our success and are an integral part of Barnardo’s Scotland.
“Volunteers can gain valuable experience and a lot of enjoyment out of joining their local store team.”
Volunteers get involved for many reasons – to support Barnardo’s Scotland’s work and cause; to do something unusual and inspiring or to learn new skills and improve their CV. It is also an opportunity to meet new people.
Billy Farrell, retail volunteer manager, said: “Volunteering is fun and rewarding. It can also be a stepping stone to a new career and help you to gain the skills you need for a new role or job. Depending on a person’s interests and skills, Barnardo’s Scotland can find the right volunteering opportunity to suit you.”
*Barnardo’s Shop at 150 Leith Walk is holding a volunteering networking evening on Thursday 28 September.
All Barnardo’s volunteers are given full training and support. If you are interested in volunteering in a shop, please ring 07768 707 384 for details of your nearest store or go to www.barnardos.org.uk/volunteering.
Sunday 24th September, 1.30 – 4.30pm – Inverleith Park
The Inverleith Festival of Walking & Cycling 2017 takes place on Sunday 24th September 2017 from 1.30 to 4.30pm in Inverleith Park.
There will be lots of FREE activities, tasters and information on how to take up or increase your walking and cycling.
Some activiites can be signed up in advance. See below:
1pm – Family and buggy friendly walk, with Ramblers, in advance of the Festival start
Meetup point will be the monument in the center of the park. From here we’ll follow the path towards the botanic garden (John Hope entrance) where we will follow the path that crosses the garden and get out through the east gate door. Here we’ll head to the Rocheid path (water of leith walkway) that will take us to the Inverleith Pond, before we go back to where we started.
It’s all easy paths, buggy friendly, and the walk will be around 1 hour. We will have plenty of time to enjoy the botanics and the pond. In the end everybody is invited to stay and visit what the festival has to offer. There will be 3 road crossings and we’ll need to be careful with the younger children.*
Sign up here! Walk meets at 1pm – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inverleith-festival-of-walking-and-cycling-2017-tickets-37239431141
1.30 – 2.30pm – Inverleith Allotments are about to celebrate their centenary. The site was created in 1918 to grow food for ex-servicemen after WW1. It reverted to park land between the wars but is now a haven for wildlife and vegetable growing.
Contact elaine.lennon@edinburgh.gov.uk for more information
A new premium alternative for those who require support or companionship but want to live independently in their own homes has launched in Edinburgh. Continue reading New support and companionship service launches in Edinburgh
Glenogle Swim Centre is to reopen on Monday. One of Edinburgh Leisure’s six Victorian pools, Glenogle has undergone a £200k refurbishment to replace the poolside tiling to maintain the longevity of the pool and improve the customer experience. Continue reading Glenogle reopens on Monday
