A huge well done to DAY-TODAY DRYLAW & PREMIER MUIRHOUSE
They went out of their way to give five local schools some goodies for the primary 7 leavers last week (writes DEAN LOUGHTON).
yesterday morning was such a mad rush trying to get stock for the p7s at five local primary schools, we managed to get round the five schools with our donations and each school was overwhelmed with the donation – and so were the P7s!
As the goodies were being brought in to school there were some P7s floating around getting their tops signed but luckily enough they never spotted what was on the trolley!
We’re saddened to share that our community garden—lovingly tended by local children and dedicated volunteers—has been taken, and many of the vegetables we’ve grown together are gone.
This garden is more than just plants; it’s a space for learning, connection, and giving back. We’re asking for your help to spread the word and protect this special place.
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If you see or hear anything, let us know.
Let’s work together to keep our garden safe and thriving.
TOMORROW,Saturday May 31st, our intrepid young Youth Committee from Pilton Youth and Children’s Project will be embarking on a sponsored walk on the Pentland Hills to raise funds for our charity. We are reaching out to our amazing community for support.
Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference.
Your contributions will help us continue providing essential services and opportunities for children and young people living in Pilton and the surrounding area.
We have just installed a ‘bothy’ shelter in the park as a signal of intent to the community that the wider plans are being brought forward. This is the first of several shelters that will be installed across the park (writes ELGT’s ANGUS FISHER).
It was designed by SLR architecture in partnership with Old School Fabrications. OSF also built and installed the shelter.
It is a completely bespoke design based on the traditional Scottish bothy but featuring a stone boulder seat with hovering steel frame giving it its somewhat unique appearance.
Wider works info
West Pilton Park is undergoing an exciting, new development after receiving a significant amount of charitable funding.
The Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council and the local community have developed plans to transform West Pilton Park into the beautiful, bustling centre of the community.
Plans include planting hundreds of new trees and plants, a new skate park and bouldering wall, new play equipment, new accessible paths, seating, shelters, new toilet facilities, a community growing area, a wildlife wetland, and a proposed new cafe run by Scran Academy.
The shelter is the first part of the development to be installed, with construction of the rest of the park to take place over the next few years. The first phase is due to start in autumn 2025.
A phased approach will ensure that a part of the park will always remain open for the community during construction.
To anyone in the local community please join Places for People for an Employability event workshop at Pilton Youth and Children’s Project (PYCP) on Tuesday next week 20th May.
11am – 12 midday start with presentation and workshops
12 midday – 2pm – One to one CV reviews.
Refreshments provided.
Please share with anyone you know who may benefit from updating their CV and getting some help getting a job.
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