The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities has warned the Scottish Government that it risks causing further suffering amongst Scotland’s communities if it does not adequately fund council services. Continue reading Councils need extra £1 BILLION ‘before it’s too late’
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The sad tale of a Lindfield cat has driven two Haywards Heath men to cycle an incredible 750 miles from Sussex to Scotland to raise money for Cats Protection. Continue reading Grieving cat inspires epic 750 mile bike ride
With the 2020 deadline for UCAS undergraduate courses just around the corner, the UK’s leading electrical body is reminding school and college leavers in Scotland that the case for entering a trade vocation as an alternative career path has never been greater. Continue reading Trades before Grades, says electricians group
Dogs and their owners are being invited to a special Greyfriars Bobby commemoration event, hosted by Dogs Trust at Greyfriars Kirkyard on 14th January 2020. Continue reading Dogs Trust invites dogs and their owners to annual Greyfriars Bobby commemoration
The LGBTI+ Elders Social Dance Club is a fabulous, free event for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, and Intersex elders and allies, offering a chance to meet new people and celebrate community alongside refreshments, music, conversations and dancing.
No prior dance experience is required, just curiosity!
Participants are invited to join for a free pop up session at LifeCare Edinburgh, 2 Cheyne Street on Saturday 1st February from 3 – 5pm.
LGBTI elders and groups can book in for these sessions, or register their interest in taking part in The Coming Back Out Ball social events by emailing thecomingbackoutball@nationaltheatrescotland.com or calling 0141 227 9013.
Throughout last year, I had the pleasure of meeting many of Scotland’s faith communities and have enjoyed learning more about their traditions and hearing about their experiences (writes Communities Secretary AILEEN CAMPBELL). Continue reading There is room for everyone in Scotland
Police Scotland is appealing to drivers with dash cam footage to get in touch after a Ford Transit van failed to stop for police in Leith on Thursday (9 January). Continue reading Appeal for information after van fails to stop
Continue reading Theatre performance to support Edinburgh Crisis Centre
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has helped launch a pioneering partnership which will see uniformed and support staff act as role models to care-experienced and disadvantaged young people across Scotland.
By joining forces with school-based mentoring charity MCR Pathways, the SFRS has become the first emergency service organisation to sign up to the programme. Continue reading Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sign up to support mentoring charity
