West Pilton – Page 49 – The NEN

National Awards for local youth projects

Two local projects have scooped awards at this year’s National Youth Work Awards. Spartans Community Football Academy picked up the National Raising Attainment Award for their work with vulnerable youngsters in North Edinburgh, while the Action for Children Heritage and Inclusion Project has won the National Equality and Diversity Award, sponsored by BBC Children in Need. Continue reading National Awards for local youth projects

North Edinburgh motorcycle crime: two youths arrested

Two 16-year-old males have been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of a moped along with an attempted robbery, a theft and an attempted break-in to a business. Continue reading North Edinburgh motorcycle crime: two youths arrested

Edinburgh football giants join super chefs to support PCHP

Tom Kitchin and Martin Wishart have been joined by Gordon Strachan, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian Football Clubs to support Pilton Community Health Project crowdfunding campaign to reach their £50,000 target. Continue reading Edinburgh football giants join super chefs to support PCHP

Tonight’s the Night: It’s strictly Craigie Come Dancing!

TONIGHT from 6 – 8pm at Craigroyston Community High School

Mix up your fitness regime with a free fitness taster

Join in at ‘the biggest club in town’ with a free Les Mills class taster event, open to members and non-members, being held at Edinburgh Leisure’s Ainslie Park Leisure Centre on Wednesday, 27 March from 6pm – 9pm. Continue reading Mix up your fitness regime with a free fitness taster

Blood Junkies is back at Tartan Features event this weekend!

Cult film makes welcome return after twenty year absence

Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is set to host TARTAN FEATURES: BEYOND YEAR ZERO, a three-day celebration of the low-budget independent feature film movement transforming the Scottish film industry. Continue reading Blood Junkies is back at Tartan Features event this weekend!