Second COVID newsletter produced

North Edinburgh’s COVID-19 Food Share Consortium has produced a second newsletter.

The limited print run eight page publication will initially be distributed through the Group’s food distribution network and will also be available at local projects and offices.

For further information please email northedinnews@gmail.com

Help create a community mural

Do you believe everyone in North Edinburgh has the right to feel safe?

Has Black Lives Matter meant something to you, your family, friends or neighbours?

Would you like to be part of a creative way to think about a community that feels safe for all and without racism?

Come and be a part of designing and creating a powerful Community Mural at North Edinburgh Arts.

This is for anyone from any background and any ability. We want everyone to be part of this to create something inspiring. We believe everyone has a creative voice that can make change.

For more info or to get involved, please email rosagarman@pchp.org.uk or text/WhatsApp 07595 589 343.

GIC advice sessions to resume at Muirhouse Medical Group

Granton Information Centre are delighted to announce that we are resuming our benefits/money/debt advice outreach service at Muirhouse Medical Group from the beginning of September.

The appointments are with our advisor Kay on Wednesday afternoons and can be made by contacting the surgery directly on 0131 202 4444.

Please be aware these appointments are for those people who are registered with Muirhouse Medical Group only.

SEE: North Edinburgh Survey

Here at Screen Education Edinburgh (SEE) we’re putting together a new free filmmaking programme for the people of North Edinburgh. In order to deliver something that meets the needs of those living and working in the area we have drawn up a short survey and would like to hear from locals of all ages.

The North Edinburgh filmmaking programme will engage local people to learn all the skills of filmmaking to create work that shines a light on, and celebrates, life in the area.

To help shape this we are looking to gather as much information from as many people as possible, whether they work for a local organisation, are in education, or a local resident, we want to hear from people about their life in the community as well as their future aspirations, not only for themselves, but also for their families and the community.

The link to our survey is below. We would be extremely grateful if you could complete this if you’re interested in taking part in the programme, and please circulate to those you are engaged with through your work in the community and feel free to share on social media.

It will stay live until 5pm Monday 10th August.

If you would also like to find out more about the programme or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we can chat further by video or telephone call.

Survey link: https://www.screen-ed.org/forms/north-edinburgh-film-programme

Best wishes,

Laura

Laura Findlay

Project Manager,

Our Edinburgh and Your Take (Edinburgh City Film Education Programme)

Screen Education Edinburgh

30 Ferry Road Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 4BA

0131 343-1151

www.screen-ed.org

Lottery win for local neighbours

Three people in West Pilton are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The Ferry Road Avenue neighbours netted the windfall when EH4 4BL was announced as a Daily Prize winner with People’s Postcode Lottery on Wednesday 22nd July 2020.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson sent his well-wishes to the winners. He said: “What great news to start your day! Congratulations to our winners, I hope they enjoy their winnings.”

A minimum of 32% of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised over £500 million to date for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.

This draw was promoted by Save the Children which has received over £10.1 million in funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Save the Children connects parents, teachers, and childcare experts to build a brighter future for children across the UK. It works to give children the support they need from the very start of life.

Many good causes close to the winners have also benefitted from players’ support, and local charities can next apply for funding in August.

For more information onPeople’s Postcode Lottery, please visit www.postcodelottery.co.uk or Facebook and Twitter.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support in North Edinburgh

Local organisations have put together a booklet listing mental health & wellbeing support services in North Edinburgh (see below).

If you need support call the new Community Wellbeing Helpline on 0131 332 8773.