FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER from 6.45 – 9pm at BANGHOLM SPORTS CENTRE
The Wreath Making Fundraiser is back on Friday 6th December.
Spaces are limited, so book today to create your beautiful Christmas wreath.
All proceeds go to the school.
We know it’s still far too early to talk about the C-word, buuuuut … our CHRISTMAS Pop-Up Shop is just a few weeks away!
It’s going to be stocked with all of your seasonal essentials, including cards, gifts & decorations. There will also be mulled juice and mince pies, so this is definitely one not to be missed!
For more info, go to https://stcolumbashospice.org.uk/…/christmas-pop-up-shop
A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences following a crash in Edinburgh.
The incident occurred around 5.50pm on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024, in Trinity Crescent.
A 58-year-old man was injured in the collision and died on Monday, 29 April, 2024.
The man is due to appear at court at a later date.
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER from 10am – 12 noon
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT and FREINDS OF STARBANK PARK
Learn to self-manage symptoms and improve your physical and emotional wellbeing at the same time.
Our Wellbeing Team is now running over 20 sessions, from techniques to help you manage your breathing to ‘A Wee Blether and Brew’, we can help you build confidence and take back control of your life.
Support is also available to family, friends, carers and those who are recently bereaved.
Find out more and book online today: https://bit.ly/SCHCwellbeing
SUNDAY 25th AUGUST 11am – 4pm at LOMOND PARK
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES WITH ST COLUMBA’S
Did you know our team of Compassionate Gardeners make an immediate and heartwarming impact on the lives of those living at home with an end-of-life diagnosis who yearn to spend precious time in their much-loved gardens.
Coming alongside the garden owners, our green fingered volunteers offer a little deserved TLC to help restore the loveliness of the garden and by doing so often greatly add to the sense of wellbeing of the garden owner and often the volunteer too.
As one of our volunteers recently laughed ‘as I work in the garden, the garden works on me too!’
By offering two hours once a fortnight volunteers can really make the world of a difference to someone living with a palliative condition and also share the joy of gardening.
To find out more, email Maggie on myoung@stcolumbashospice.org.uk
A new nursing graduate from Queen Margaret University (QMU) has gained recognition for her sensitive and compassionate care of people near end of life with an award from St Columba’s Hospice Care.
Ailsa Timoney, who graduated with Master of Nursing from QMU in July this year, was presented with the St Columba’s Hospice Care Palliative Care Nursing Award.
Twenty-six-year-old Ailsa from Edinburgh undertook a 10-week placement at St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh, as part of her QMU degree course.
She was surprised how much she enjoyed the placement at the hospice, as she anticipated that it would be a really sad experience. However, she found the work really rewarding, so much so that she would consider moving into a palliative care position at some point during her career.
Ailsa said: “Working at St Columba’s wasn’t what I had expected. It was really fulfilling to be able to provide a good level of person centred care to each individual patient, and I know this really helped the individual, as well as their families, in the journey towards end of life.”
Discussing her university experience, she said: “I really enjoyed being a student at QMU – everyone is so supportive and friendly, and it’s such a welcoming community. The four-year undergraduate master’s course was both challenging and very worthwhile, and the academics and the degree prepared me well for entering the nursing workforce. I received great support from staff. There was always someone available to help and guide me through the course.
“I’m thrilled to have received the award from St Columba’s Hospice Care – it’s such a special place and I learned so much on my placement with the team there. I’m now excited to be coming into the nursing profession and starting my role as a community nurse.”
Georgios Tsigkas, Programme Leader for the Master of Nursing course at Queen Margaret University, said: “This award recognises the dedication, commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism that Ailsa demonstrated throughout the full four years on the course.
“She is a great ambassador for our nursing programme, and through her work and attitude she epitomises the values of QMU in wanting to make a difference to the lives of others.”
Ruth Magowan, Head of The Division of Nursing at QMU, said: “We have a long-standing relationship with St Columba’s Hospice Care, which is the first University Hospice in the east of Scotland.
“Our partnership aims to enhance the delivery of person-centred palliative care through integrated research, teaching and clinical practice, and we are delighted that Ailsa has been able to benefit from her time with Hospice, and proud that her attitude and hard work have been recognised by the team there.
“Ailsa has proved to be an exceptional student and we know that she will go out into the nursing workforce and make a very positive contribution to person-centred care. The Hospice award is the icing on the cake for Ailsa, and gets her career off to a flying start!”
Around 1.15pm yesterday (Sunday, 28 July), two cars which had been stolen from the Trinity area were seen by officers on Maybury Road.
The occupants of the vehicles made off from the scene on foot and were traced nearby by officers a short time later in possession of a number of weapons.
Four males aged 16, 17, 19 and 20 have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.
Police would like to thank the public for their help with this investigation.
