A national study, which is a world first, is aiming to find out whether it’s possible to measure the importance of a funeral in the grieving process – and anyone who has organised or attended a funeral at any time is being urged to participate. Continue reading Bereaved participants wanted for world’s first study into how funerals aid the grieving process
Are you interested in campaigning the for the Living Wage in Scotland? Come along to our event in Edinburgh on the 6th of September! Continue reading Support the Scottish Living Wage campaign
Young people at risk of becoming drawn into serious offending will receive more co-ordinated support and early intervention, the Justice Secretary has announced. Continue reading More support for young people at risk of crime
Abstract Mythology
Paintings by Alan McIntyre
Friday 24th August – Friday 28th September 2018.
Where: Water of Leith Cafe Bistro, 1 Howard Street. EH3 5JP.
Open Hours – Tues to Sat. – 09:30 – 17:00, Sunday – 10:00 – 16:00.
Phone Number: 0131 556 6887.
http://thewaterofleithcafebistro.com/
A new art show opens later this month from 24th August 2018 at the Water of Leith Café in Canonmills. Abstract Mythology, is an exhibition of small format highly textured and vibrantly coloured acrylic paintings by Edinburgh blind artist Alan McIntyre. Continue reading Abstract Mythology: new exhibition by blind artist at Water of Leith Cafe
The Scottish Medicine Consortium (SMC) has approved a drug called niraparib, providing new hope for women with recurrent ovarian cancer. Continue reading Scottish Medicine Consortium approves ‘new class’ of ovarian cancer drug
A FOOTBALL festival raising money for a programme of musical therapy for children staying in hospital has received sponsorship support from a top legal firm. Continue reading Gilson Gray backs Football Festival to support Musical Therapy for Children
Daisy Narayanan, who is leading the City Centre Transformation project on behalf of the Council during a secondment from Sustrans Scotland, shares her vision for Edinburgh: Continue reading Transforming Edinburgh: putting people at the heart of city design
Whiplash injuries and claims can be avoided if drivers and passengers do a simple test this Injury Prevention Day (today, 15 August). Continue reading Do the headrest test
Dear Friends Group Members and supporters,
A sunshine filled July and the start of August has brought many new visitors to the walled garden, enjoying the unique atmosphere and tours led by knowledgeable local historians.
Huge thanks to everyone involved in helping at the garden volunteering their time and energy at this busy time of year to open the garden to visitors.
One of the highlights of July was the volunteer picnic and harvest day with a chance to relax and chat together over a bite to eat. Thankyou to Ashley Erdman for documenting the progress with beautiful photographs Tattie Lifting and Garlic Harvesting (see above)
We hope to have another harvest picnic, weather permitting this Saturday the 18th August from 2-4pm.
All volunteers welcome to bring along family members, neighbours and friends. Anyone you think would like to come and see the secret garden. Bring something to eat, or share too, some refreshments provided.
Brambles are beginning to swell and ripen, so a container with a lid would be handy if you would like to ‘pick your own’ superfruit!
Samples of our first crops from the kitchen garden like new potatoes, courgettes and garlic are still available for a few weeks, remember to bring a bag to take some home to try.
Volunteer mini-sessions set to continue this August on Wednesdays and Sundays from 11am-1pm,
Lots of harvesting, weeding, seedsowing, mulching, compost making, fire-pit building, bramble picking and perhaps some rustic carpentry… Some extra autumn clearance sessions in the planning with a team called the Dirty Weekenders descending on the garden to help with the community orchard preparation and open up more of the South Terrace, previously unexplored.
A short film from footage of recent visit by filmmakers Written in Film helping to raise awareness and document our progress July at the Garden
Great that we are able to share our first fresh produce at nearby community venues like North Edinburgh Arts cafe, Granton Community Garden & Fidra Community Kitchen.
Lots happening at Granton’s secret Garden, hope to see you there!
Ten year anniversary for the Fair & Ethical Trade on the Fringe
On Castle Street, Edinburgh until 19th August 2018 Continue reading Celebrating ten years of Fair & Ethical Trade on the Fringe
