Members and supporters of leading pro-EU campaign group the European
Movement in Scotland made their voices heard as Brexit Party leader, Nigel Farage, held a rally at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange last night. The group told him that his ‘No Deal Brexit’ rhetoric is not welcome here, as well as standing up for EU citizens, in a peaceful but good-natured manner. Continue reading Pro-EU campaign group rallies against Farage’s No Deal ‘fraud’
Saturday 1st JUNE: 1pm – 4pm
To celebrate the start of volunteer week we’re inviting all of our friends to join us for a picnic at Edinburgh’s stunning Botanic Gardens. Continue reading THE BIG LUNCH: Community Picnic at The Botanics
Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you: 
THE CHILDCARE ACADEMY IS AN EMPLOYABILITY FUND STAGE 3 PROGRAMME WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
· Undertake free training requiring attendance of up to 30 hours weekly within a safe, friendly environment
· Gain significant experience of working with children by undertaking a quality supported work experience placement within an early years care and education setting or an out of school care setting
· Gain 2 Accredited SQA Units from the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ Level 2 Award
· Gain employment in the childcare sector
· Access a Young Persons Allowance of £55 per week for eligible 16 to 18 year olds (for a max of 26 weeks)
· Access various Progression Routes upon successful completion
Our next Childcare Academy starts on MONDAY 2nd September 2019
Why not come along to our Childcare Academy information session? This will last approx. 1 hour and will give you the opportunity to find out what is involved in our Academy programme, ask any questions and take away an application pack.
Thursday 30th May 2019 @ 1pm
If you would like to find out more, please contact:
Audrey O’Neill (Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931
email audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk
or: Liam Moffat, Training Administrator on 0131 311 6929
email Liam.moffat@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter @NEChildcare
Like our Training Services on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Edinburgh-Childcare-Training-Services/664092880377307
Registered Scottish Charity No. SC023245
Follow in the footsteps of David Walliams and take on the English Channel for Heart Research UK, all from the comfort of your local pool! Continue reading Swim the Channel for Heart Research UK without a single mouthful of seawater!
Saturday 18th May from 10am – 1pm
Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee has endorsed the general principles of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) Bill in its Stage 1 report. Continue reading Smacking children: Holyrood committee backs ban
The transgender flag will fly for the first time above the City Chambers today as Edinburgh shows support for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Continue reading Edinburgh “proud to be an LGBT+ friendly council”
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/
This summer, Climate Challenge Fund community organizations will host the Edinburgh Climate Festival on Saturday July 6th, 2019 from 12noon – 9pm in the Meadows. Continue reading Edinburgh Climate Festival at The Meadows this summer
Community gardener Eleri, is organising this course for women about economics; happening Wednesday evenings from next week at Granton Parish Church. Check it out. Continue reading Confused by the Economy? Course for women at Granton Parish Church
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs MSP has called for Community Pharmacies to become health hubs that will provide a range of services to people in the community. Continue reading Scottish Conservatives call for Community Pharmacies to become health hubs
