Pioneers shortlisted for first ever National Democracy Week Awards

The UK Government has announced the names of the candidates who have been shortlisted to win one of the first ever National Democracy Week awards. The National Democracy Week Awards will be held for the first time next Monday (2 July) at the People’s Museum in Manchester, to kick off celebrations for National Democracy Week.

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St Catherine’s win 20mph Schools Video competition

As stars of the Big Screen flock to the Capital for the 72nd Edinburgh Film Festival, a group of fledgling film-makers from local schools had their own red carpet moment.

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Holyrood committee to scrutinise laws that tackle climate change

Scotland’s new law that aims to stop the damage caused by climate change will be put to the test by a Holyrood Committee. The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee will examine the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill, which sets a target of a 90% reduction in all greenhouse gases by 2050.

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University grants for community initiatives

Communities across Edinburgh and Lothians are to benefit from a £70,000 project to support groups tackling vital social issues. Among them is North Edinburgh Arts, which has received funding to support their Community Café by enabling local people to improve their skills as well as extending the cafe’s opening hours. Continue reading University grants for community initiatives

Rugby star’s degree was an eight year journey

SCOTLAND rugby international Alex Allan has graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a BSc honours degree in Quantity Surveying. The Glasgow Warriors prop forward completed his eight-year academic journey at a ceremony in the Usher Hall yesterday after juggling his studies with rugby commitments and an injury-enforced break. Continue reading Rugby star’s degree was an eight year journey

Leith not-for-profit Gym offers mindfulness sessions thanks to charitable donation

A not-for-profit gym in Leith is to offer new mindfulness and yoga sessions designed to boost mental wellbeing, thanks to a four-figure donation from Aberdeen Standard Investments Charitable Foundation. Projekt 42, which aims to highlight the bond between physical fitness and mental health, has received over £3,100 to run two yoga and mindfulness courses over a period of six months. Continue reading Leith not-for-profit Gym offers mindfulness sessions thanks to charitable donation

This weekend: Sun, Fun, Run!

Organisers of IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-friendly running events for young people aged 3 to 14 of all abilities, being staged at Dalkeith Country Park on Friday (29 June), Preston Links, Prestonpans (Saturday 30 June(am)) and Holyrood Park (Saturday 30 June 2018 (pm)), have announced a programme of free live entertainment, have a go activities and sports taster sessions at each venue to kick start the summer holidays. Continue reading This weekend: Sun, Fun, Run!

Tackling plastic pollution: Scottish Government consults on Deposit Return Scheme

Scots are being asked to shape a deposit return scheme for drinks containers as a way of reducing plastic pollution. People would pay a small deposit when they buy a drink in a single-use container and get that money back when it is returned empty. Continue reading Tackling plastic pollution: Scottish Government consults on Deposit Return Scheme