A ten year old Pirniehall Primary School pupil has won Leonardo’s national ‘Wospie the Cat’ aircraft design competition, part of RAF100 centenary celebrations. Continue reading Local girl Hannah wins Leonardo national STEM competition
Category: West Pilton
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre Christmas Table Sale
Christmas countdown underway with launch of Mission Christmas 2018
The Christmas countdown is now officially underway with the launch of Cash for Kids seasonal charity drive, Mission Christmas. Continue reading Christmas countdown underway with launch of Mission Christmas 2018
Parklife AGM next Tuesday
North West Locality Committee meets this evening
North West Locality Committee meets tonight in the Dean of Guild Court Room, City Chambers at 6.30pm. The meeting is open to the public. Continue reading North West Locality Committee meets this evening
Talk Money tomorrow
The City of Edinburgh Council will join partner organisations in four Talk Money events held across the city to share tips and advice for managing money. Continue reading Talk Money tomorrow
Money worries? Start talking!
Wednesday 14th November 11am – 2pm
The Prentice Centre, Granton Mains Avenue
(opposite entrance to Edinburgh College Granton Campus)
The event brings together multiple agencies who are working to tackle poverty and inequality and assist people in a range of ‘financial capability’ areas including income maximisation, debt advice, help with fuel and housing costs, free school meals and clothing grants, housing support, employability, low cost credit, etc.
Organisations taking part in the Prentice Centre event are:
- Granton Information Centre (hosts)
- Muirhouse Housing Association (event sponsors)
- Changeworks
- Family & Housing Support
- Scotcash
- Y People
- Community Renewal
- Circle
- West Granton Housing Co-operative
- Advice Shop
- Dunedin Housing Association
- Fresh Start
- Turn 2 Us
For further information telephone Granton Information Centre 0131 551 2459 or 0131 552 0458 or email michelle@gic.org.uk or david@gic.org.uk
Nine arrests in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night
Public thanked after Edinburgh Bonfire Night policing operation
Police in Edinburgh have praised the support of the public and partner organisations following a successful Halloween and Bonfire Night policing operation. Continue reading Nine arrests in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets this evening
Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets tonight at 6pm in North Local Office, 8 West Pilton Gardens. All welcome. Continue reading Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets this evening
Mind Your Money event at The Prentice Centre
Money Advice at The Prentice Centre
Wednesday 14th November, 11am – 2pm
Talk Money Week (previously Financial Capability Week) is the annual celebration of the work thousands of organisations are doing to improve money management across the UK. Continue reading Mind Your Money event at The Prentice Centre