The ‘People, Not Profit’ credit unions campaign was launched by Aileen Campbell, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government today, as results of a new survey reveal that one in five (20%) people in Scotland have not heard of a credit union. Continue reading People, Not Profit: Communities minister launches credit union campaign
Brexit deal inches forward
The United Kingdom and the European Union negotiating teams have reached agreement in principle on the Withdrawal Agreement. The terms of the UK’s departure on 29 March 2019 have been established, providing ‘a smooth exit and orderly transition to the future relationship for people, businesses and organisations across our country‘. Continue reading Brexit deal inches forward
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre Christmas Table Sale
Big week coming up for The Prentice Centre
It’s going to be quite a week down at Granton Mains Avenue … Continue reading Big week coming up for The Prentice Centre
Christmas countdown underway with launch of Mission Christmas 2018
The Christmas countdown is now officially underway with the launch of Cash for Kids seasonal charity drive, Mission Christmas. Continue reading Christmas countdown underway with launch of Mission Christmas 2018
Edinburgh charity awarded £25,000 from the Scottish Children’s Lottery
Edinburgh-based charity Children’s University Scotland has been awarded a £25,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Edinburgh charity awarded £25,000 from the Scottish Children’s Lottery
Parklife AGM next Tuesday
Edinburgh College Open Days coming up
Boy’s vision inspires gathering of 100 pipers and drummers to commemorate Remembrance 100th Anniversary
In 2014, Merchiston pupil James, then aged 11, wrote to the Headmaster with an idea for the 2018 Remembrance Service. He shared his idea of commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the ending of WW1 at our Remembrance Service in 2018 with 100 Merchiston pipers and drummers parading on Remembrance Sunday. Continue reading Boy’s vision inspires gathering of 100 pipers and drummers to commemorate Remembrance 100th Anniversary
“Heart-breaking”: Foodbank use on the rise in Edinburgh
Continue reading “Heart-breaking”: Foodbank use on the rise in Edinburgh










