Category: West Pilton

Health Project launches Hungry for Change report

“Our experience is rich and valuable and we want to be part of the solution” – Sean Fitzharris

Pilton Community Health Project has launched its new report, ‘Hungry for Change’. The report, the result of conversations with local people experiencing food insecurity, was launched at the Old Kirk and Muirhouse Parish Church yesterday. PCHP want the report to be a catalyst for action to alleviate food insecurity for North Edinburgh residents and to tackle the root causes of poverty. Continue reading Health Project launches Hungry for Change report

Music to our ears: Children’s Lottery success for Fischy Music

Popular community project Fischy Music has been awarded a £11,696 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. The lottery grant will be used to deliver music sessions in North Edinburgh, so it was fitting that the cheque was presented at Pirniehall Primary School. Continue reading Music to our ears: Children’s Lottery success for Fischy Music

Lottery lifeline for NEDAC

Local agency secures £437,000 Big Lottery grant 

People experiencing loneliness and isolation are amongst those benefitting from £2.5 million of National Lottery funding announced today – World Mental Health Day. It’s great news for North Edinburgh in particular, as respected local organisation North Edinburgh Drug & Alcohol Centre is to receive over £473,000 – the biggest grant of all. Continue reading Lottery lifeline for NEDAC

Read all about it: Claire’s coming to Craigie!

Craigroyston Community High is one of ten Scottish schools to receive an author residency from Scottish Book Trust. Poet and writer Claire Askew will work with the local school to inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing.  Continue reading Read all about it: Claire’s coming to Craigie!

ParkLife: Breathing new life into West Pilton Park

West Pilton’s Parklife group had much to celebrate at this month’s annual general meeting – the group’s first. They now hope to build on successful events by encouraging more local people to get involved. Continue reading ParkLife: Breathing new life into West Pilton Park