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
Tuesday 20th November
5.30pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
All welcome
Edinburgh College Open Days coming up
New Year, new College course?
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
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has condemned the UK government’s welfare cuts, after new figures revealed that foodbank use in Edinburgh has risen by 5% since last year.
Continue reading “Heart-breaking”: Foodbank use on the rise in Edinburgh
Scots are drugging themselves to sleep
DEPRESSED and anxious Scots say they are medicating themselves to sleep – and over a quarter say they have had to see their doctor about the problem. More than two in five (44%) Scots say they have used medication or alcohol to get to sleep. Continue reading Scots are drugging themselves to sleep
North West Locality Committee meets this evening
North West Locality Committee meets tonight in the Dean of Guild Court Room, City Chambers at 6.30pm. The meeting is open to the public. Continue reading North West Locality Committee meets this evening
Old Kirk & Muirhouse Autumn Fair this Saturday
Saturday 17th November, 10am – 12 noon
Five thousand citizens have their say in city council consultation
More than 5,000 people put forward their views in a major public consultation aimed at shaping how Scotland’s Capital looks, feels and functions for generations to come. Continue reading Five thousand citizens have their say in city council consultation
Charities join forces to support Britain’s wounded veterans
TV star Ross Kemp has backed a major fundraising drive to help Britain’s wounded veterans who are at risk, some battling the evils of unemployment, isolation and struggling with their mental health. Continue reading Charities join forces to support Britain’s wounded veterans