Tell us about your experience of pre-school education in Edinburgh – what you like and what you think could change or improve. Continue reading Council seek your views on pre-school education
Jason Donovan announces Even More Good Reasons tour
Jason Donovan was right back in 1989 when he sang that there were “too many broken hearts in the world”, but the Australian superstar will be doing his very best to mend more than a few as he heads out on a brand new tour for autumn 2020. Continue reading Jason Donovan announces Even More Good Reasons tour
Forthview Family Fun Night this Thursday
Forthview Primary School
Thursday 3 October 6pm – 7.30pm
Maths to the masses!
Creative projects and activities planned for biggest ever ‘Maths Week Scotland’.
More than 100 different activities – from weather forecasting to codebreaking – are part of the biggest Maths Week Scotland ever which kicks off today.
Supported by a £70,000 small grants fund, the events are designed to spark the interests of young and old across schools, science centres, adult education centres and nurseries.
The week-long festival of all-things-numbers will be launched by Education Secretary John Swinney at a ‘Mathletics’ event held at the home of Scottish Rugby BT Murrayfield Stadium. Teams from more than 30 secondary schools across the Lothians will scrum down in a series of maths-themed challenges at the final of ‘Enterprising Maths’.
Mr Swinney will be tweeting maths challenges – produced with the help of the Scottish Mathematical Council – during the week, with the best solutions then being illustrated in videos featuring maths teacher Chris Smith and his pupils from Grange Academy in Kilmarnock.
National Museums Scotland is running events at its sites throughout the week.
Former BBC weather forecaster, meteorologist and maths advocate Heather Reid is also adding her celebrity experience to proceedings, helping pupils at Sprouston Primary School in Kelso to interpret and bring to life data collected by their own weather station throughout the week.
John Swinney said: “We started Maths Week Scotland in 2017 to give everyone the chance to engage with maths in a creative and engaging way.
“The enthusiasm, commitment and passion of teachers, learners and maths champions has helped Maths Week Scotland grow every year since. It is fantastic to see events for people of all ages and all backgrounds to come together and appreciate the maths all around us.”
Heather Reid, affectionately dubbed ‘Heather the Weather’ for her breezy forecasts on BBC Scotland, said: “This year’s action-packed Maths Week Scotland explores the importance, usefulness and beauty of maths at events in schools and learning environments across the country. Good maths skills open up a wide range of excellent job opportunities, and help us to lead more successful lives.
“Maths lies at the heart of modern-day weather forecasts and climate change science. I can’t wait to visit Kelso and discuss the maths of weather with some young forecasters.”
Katie Oldfield, Maths Week Scotland Coordinator at National Museums Scotland, said: “We all use maths in our everyday lives whether we realise it or not. Activities taking place throughout Maths Week give children and adults the chance to experience the fun and creative side of maths and improve their maths skills.
“From codebreaking and enigma machines, discovering the maths behind the creation of Edinburgh Castle or exploring the universe through maths – there really is something for everyone.”
Information on activities taking place throughout Maths Week Scotland can be found at www.mathsweek.scot.
Police raise awareness of online fraud after incident in the Borders
Police Scotland is urging people to be on guard against online fraud after a Borders man was tricked into parting with more than £20,000.
The 67-year-old man, who lives in the Galashiels area, was contacted on social media and persuaded to click a link suggesting he had “won” £150,000.
He was then encouraged to part with a combination of cash and gift cards totalling £21,000 to pay for “delivery fees” and later “taxes”. Continue reading Police raise awareness of online fraud after incident in the Borders
Last call for Community Councillors
Hi there,
A final reminder that the deadline for nominations to the West Pilton West Granton Community Council close TODAY at 4pm.
Police Scotland: Discover YOUR Journey
Discover YOUR Journey
Scotland is an increasingly diverse country and Police Scotland want to represent this change.
Police Scotland is running one day events aimed at encouraging you to ‘Discover your Journey’ towards considering a career in policing. The courses are designed to provide an insight into the role of a police officer/special constable
During the day attendees will receive inputs from specialist departments, speak to police officers and learn about the recruitment process.
DATE: Tuesday 8th October 2019
ADDRESS: Fettes Police Station, Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 1RB
For more information and to reserve a space please email:
recruitmentpositiveactiont
providing your name and contact number or request to join our closed Facebook page at: ‘Police Scotland Positive Action’
Revealed: Hollywood’s most profitable blockbusters
In Hollywood, is it possible to buy your way to success? As blockbusters get bigger, so do the budgets that come with them. But does a bigger budget lead to more ticket sales and better reviews? Continue reading Revealed: Hollywood’s most profitable blockbusters
A Spoonful of Vintage in Stockbridge
Saturday 5th October
Stockbridge Parish Church
A Spoonful of Vintage returns to Stockbridge with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders.
We have fabulous vintage fashion from the 1940s-1970s, jewellery, handbags and accessories, ceramics, glassware, homewares, collectables and furniture.
Plus a pop-up vintage cafe courtesy of The Queen of Tarts and Dj. £1 on door (includes vintage tombola); kids go free!
LUNG cHAts Live with Ian Rankin
Join Nicola Tuxworth and Gavin Yule of Lung Ha Theatre Company in conversation with Ian Rankin, one of the world’s most celebrated crime writers. This special event takes place just days after the re-release of Ian’s 1990 novel, Westwind; and will be followed by a Q&A and book-signing.
Ian Rankin is a highly-celebrated Scottish author based in Edinburgh whose novels are translated in 22 languages and are best-selling on several continents. His latest Rebus novel, In a House of Lies, was published in paperback earlier this year and was a number one bestseller.
Michael Fraser, Company Manager at Lung Ha Theatre Company said: “Lung Ha Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be working with the brilliant Ian Rankin as part of Book Week Scotland.
“LUNG cHAts is a series of interviews conducted by Lung Ha Theatre Company performers, that, to date, have featured many very important figures from the Scottish cultural and creative scenes; LUNG cHAts Live with Ian Rankin promises to be one of the best interviews yet.”
“We would like to thank our wonderful event partners Six Point Productions as well as Book Week Scotland, the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Orion Publishing for their help in making this special event happen.”
Fergus Munro from Six Point Productions said: “We are excited and privileged to be working alongside Lung Ha Theatre Company.
“Six Point is an emerging production company made up of Acting and English students from Edinburgh Napier University. We are united by a passion to elevate the Scottish voice, embrace culture and reinvent tradition.
“We are delighted to be co-producing an event which reflects these values. We have loved working with Lung Ha Theatre Company as co-producers, they are a company who are consistently inventive, inspiring and passionate.”
LUNG cHAts is a series of filmed interviews with prominent Scottish arts figures conducted by members of Lung Ha Theatre Company, Scotland’s leading theatre company working with people with learning disabilities.
Thus far interviewees have included Diane Henderson, Deputy Artistic Director of Edinburgh International Film Festival; award-winning photographer Peter Dibdin; Mark Fisher, leading theatre critic and author writing for The Guardian and The Scotsman; and Jude Docherty, Chief Executive and Co-Artistic Director of Grid Iron Theatre Company.
LUNG cHAts Live with Ian Rankin is the first time an interview will take place in front of a live audience.
Tickets are on sale now on www.lyceum.org.uk/lungha