New exhibition to celebrate the historic role played by the women of Edinburgh in the Suffrage movement

Marking the centenary year of the first women receiving the right to vote in the UK, a new exhibition is to open at The Museum of Edinburgh charting the significant role the women of Edinburgh played. Continue reading New exhibition to celebrate the historic role played by the women of Edinburgh in the Suffrage movement

Centenary Funding available for small projects

Projects to mark the suffrage movement will receive £500,000 from the Centenary Fund. The Fund will support a variety of projects including those looking to improve women’s political representation and participation in public life. Continue reading Centenary Funding available for small projects

Commonwealth unites to end scourge of plastic pollution

Prime Minister Theresa May announced yesterday that New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Ghana have joined the UK and Vanuatu-led Commonwealth Clean Oceans Alliance – an agreement between member states to join forces in the fight against plastic pollution. Continue reading Commonwealth unites to end scourge of plastic pollution

NHS Lothian seeks new Board members

NHS Lothian is looking for new members to join its board and help shape the region’s healthcare. New non-executive board members will be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing. New members will be expected to play a central role in guiding strategies to address the health priorities and health care needs of people living in Lothian.

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Bumper Birthday Bonanza: Jurys Inn to give away 300 free overnight stays

Jurys Inn marks 25th birthday

Celebrating a birthday in Scotland wouldn’t be the same without receiving the dreaded ‘birthday bumps’, however the Jurys Inn birthday festivities promise to be something you’ll want to get involved in! Continue reading Bumper Birthday Bonanza: Jurys Inn to give away 300 free overnight stays