YOUNGSTERS at an Edinburgh hospital have come face-to-face with a T-Rex and taken selfies with a Diplodocus thanks to an exciting new charity partnership. Children and families at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children were delighted to meet animatronic versions of the ancient creatures as part of an upcoming tour of the capital. Continue reading Dinosaurs come to life at children’s hospital!
Come dance! bring the whole family, and at the same time raise money for Dads Rock! The Ceilidh is open to all ages. Caroline from Ceilidhkids is running the dancing, we’ll also have face painting and refreshments.
Caroline, Bex – the face painter and The Charteris Centre are donating their time and space to us also kindly giving us free use of their space, so 100% of the funds raised will be going to Dads Rock.
SALES stars of the future went head to head in a prestigious national competition at Edinburgh Napier University. Students from all over the UK travelled to the Craiglockhart-based Business School to test their nerve and skill in the Gartner-sponsored first UK Universities Sales Competition. Continue reading National contest spotlights rising sales stars
FRIDAY 6th APRIL 1 – 4pm
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee has announced a one-off session to examine the cash machine network in Scotland. The session will examine the long-term future of the network, particularly in rural areas, in light of proposals to change the way it is funded. Continue reading Scottish Affairs Committee to hold one off session on cash machine network
Set yourself a challenge and reach for the heights by joining a coaching course aimed specifically at women. Continue reading Girl Power: Reach for the heights with a climbing course aimed just at women
Increasing family incomes and reducing living costs will be prioritised through the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, Communities Secretary Angela Constance has announced. Local MSP Ben Macpherson has welcomed the government’s plan. Continue reading Delivery plan reinforces Holyrood commitment to tackling child poverty
Scotland’s best-known military band – The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland – is to embark on its first-ever nationwide tour with the hope of raising tens of thousands of pounds for Armed Forces charity Poppyscotland. Continue reading Walking with Heroes: Scotland’s state band launches nationwide tour
Scotland’s first fully devolved employment service will start delivering flexible and tailored support from Tuesday 3 April. Fair Start Scotland will offer personalised support for at least 38,000 people further removed from the labour market. Continue reading Fair Start Scotland: Up to £96 million for unemployment support
Leith projects share £118,000 in local Participatory Budgeting initiative
The following projects have received a funding award following the £eith Chooses 2018 participatory budgeting initiative run by Leith’s community councils with the support of the city council:
SMALL GRANTS (up to £500) The sum awarded is what the project group applied for
Leithers Don’t Litter – Good Clean Fun – £500
CLASP Seniors Tea Party – £500
Cleaning Up Restalrig Road – £500
Help Scouts go Camping – £500
Art Outside the Police Box – £500
The Big Brunch – towards a shared vision of Childcare – £500
Family Fun Street Games and Dance – £500
See Me Portrait Project – £485
Taobh Na Pairce Film Making Workshop – £500
Choose Happiness – £475
Leith Fort Residents Community Group – £500
MEDIUM GRANTS (up to £5,000)
Hidden Door Festival – involving the local community – £4,515
Tailor Ed Foundation – £1,959
Leith Primary Parent Council – Trim Trail – £5,000
All Together Charity Shop – Skills Training – £4,450
Leith Community Cinema – accessible screenings – £3,000
Invisible Cities – Street Barber project – £1,255
Mustard Seed – Soul Food Easter Road – £4,475
Leith Late – A Wall is a Screen – £3,500
Dr. Bells Family Centre – Summer Programme – £5,000
St. Mary’s Primary – Bike Shelter & Scooter Rack – £2,152
Leith FAB Cricket Club – all weather artificial pitch – £4,656
Beyond Gender – LGBT+ Creative Writing – £4,038 (partial funding)
LARGE GRANTS (up to £10,000)
Leith DIY Skateparks – extending skateboarding facilities for all – £9,000
Leith Theatre Trust – Thomas Morton Hall equipment – £10,000
The Edinburgh Tool Library – accessible Leith – £9,690
Creative Electric – art and performance with various groups – £10,000
Projekt 42 – yoga, youth fitness, summer bootcamp – £9,994
Citadel Youth Centre – Citadel Connect – £8,980
Out of the Blue – Meanwhile…in Leith Hub – £9,613
Scottish Historic Buildings / Leith Heritage Trail Group – £1,223 (partial funding)
In-person card voting took place at Leith Community Centre on 3 March, and local people could also vote online voting from 3-17 March.
A face to face feedback discussion session is now being planned to facilitate interaction between participants, identify issues, share suggestions for improvement, and generate new ideas.
