Friday 23 March
10am – 12 noon with free lunch
North Edinburgh Arts
Boost for Leith as £26 million allocated for local regeneration
Communities across Scotland are to benefit from a share of £26 million to support local regeneration – and Edinburgh’s share goes to Duncan Place Resource Centre project in Leith, which will receive £1.2 million. Continue reading Boost for Leith as £26 million allocated for local regeneration
Another one bites the dust? (1)
With The Doo’Cot currently in darkness looking for new management, Mackenzies closed and The Gunner all but gone, it’s getting increasingly difficult to get a drink in North Edinburgh. Continue reading Another one bites the dust? (1)
No tomorrow for Tomorrow’s People
Employability organisation Tomorrow’s People – who’s slogan was Making Life Work – has gone into adminstration. Tomorrow’s People, a registered charity, had a base in North Edinburgh Arts and the company’s failure has resulted in the loss of two local jobs and an uncertain future for young people who were being supported into employment, training or further education. Continue reading No tomorrow for Tomorrow’s People
Scots continue to demand democracy on Brexit
With a year to go until Brexit is due in March 2019, Scottish civil society continues its fight to keep Britain in the European Union. Continue reading Scots continue to demand democracy on Brexit
First couples say ‘I do’ at City Chambers marriage suite
Edinburgh City Chambers has opened it’s doors to a brand-new marriage suite. The first couple to tie the knot at the refurbished venue said ‘I do’ there on Thursday (8 March).
Continue reading First couples say ‘I do’ at City Chambers marriage suite
Edinburgh College hairdressing students are a cut above
Three Edinburgh College hairdressing students proved to be a cut above the rest as they scooped medals at the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) South Scotland regional competition. Continue reading Edinburgh College hairdressing students are a cut above
History talk at Granton Hub
North Edinburgh Madelvic History Group is hosting a talk on William Speirs Bruce, a figure of major scientific importance to our understanding of the Antarctic and how what happens in the Antarctic impacts on our world today. Continue reading History talk at Granton Hub
Former Leith Nautical College staff and students invited to set sail for Edinburgh reunion
Former staff and students of Leith Nautical College are asking the country’s seafaring communities to help track down old colleagues, classmates and friends for a reunion event in Edinburgh in September. Organisers are trying to find people linked with the college, whose maritime careers have taken them across the world. Continue reading Former Leith Nautical College staff and students invited to set sail for Edinburgh reunion
Mackay: Spring Statement must deliver clarity on Brexit impact
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Derek Mackay says the UK Government must use their 2018 Spring Statement to provide greater clarity for people and business over the Brexit process, including the future of EU funding, and address the threat facing our economy as a result of Brexit. Continue reading Mackay: Spring Statement must deliver clarity on Brexit impact