Saturday 24 March – Saturday 14 April
We’re delighted that on our 35th year we are presenting 165 events in over 90 venues across Scotland and the North of England! Continue reading Puppet Animation Festival celebrates 35th anniversary
Record breakers: Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids
57,279 young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife were helped by Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids in 2017, breaking new records. The charity has revealed it received more donations and helped more young people than ever before last year, with generous individual and corporate donors digging deep to help with rising demand. Continue reading Record breakers: Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids
£50,000 for Community Trust
Wester Hailes Community Trust has received £50,000 from the STV Children’s Appeal, boosting financial support for the local service. Continue reading £50,000 for Community Trust
Leith’s streets transformed by local talent
The Window Wanderland concept, which transforms everyday streets into outdoor art galleries, came to the streets of Leith for the first time on Saturday, giving the community the chance to show off their creative talents. Continue reading Leith’s streets transformed by local talent
Crisis: single GP surgeries ‘under threat,’ says Briggs
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has been contacted by constituents who are expressing serious concerns about the future of the single GP practice at Sighthill Health centre. Continue reading Crisis: single GP surgeries ‘under threat,’ says Briggs
Can you lend a hand to help Scotland’s animals?
The Scottish SPCA is inviting local animal lovers to join their Edinburgh Supporter Group. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hosting a recruitment evening for fundraising volunteers at the Virgin Money Lounge on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh on Tuesday 10 April at 6pm. Continue reading Can you lend a hand to help Scotland’s animals?
Short-term deal saves Scottish Youth Theatre … for now
A short-term funding agreement has been reached to enable the Scottish Youth Theatre to remain open beyond July 2018, allowing young people across the whole of Scotland to benefit from their programmes. Continue reading Short-term deal saves Scottish Youth Theatre … for now
Have your say on tram line extension
The first of four public information events detailing plans to extend the tram line will be held at Leith Theatre on Ferry Road tomorrow from 11am – 6pm. It’s an opportunity for residents and local businesses to view the proposals, have their say and help shape plans for taking trams to Newhaven – should the project be approved by Council later this year, of course.
A major local consultation exercise kicks off this week, seeking feedback on (a) traffic management and business support plans for the construction period and (b) the outline road layout for Leith Walk and the rest of the route.
PB or not PB? That is the question …
The city council has just ran a training programme on Participatory Budgeting (PB) where third sector organisations and community councils were encouraged to get involved and produce their own ‘PB Champions’. Continue reading PB or not PB? That is the question …
Women’s History Month: Nine laws that have transformed the lives of women
There has been an incredible revolution over the past 100 years, which has transformed the lives of women. Opportunities have been created, expectations have been surpassed, and women are now on track to achieve equality. Changes in the law have empowered women to gain the right to vote, right to an education, right to divorce, the right to legal abortions, as well as provide them with a platform to advocate for issues that were not previously addressed (writes KAREN HOLDEN). Continue reading Women’s History Month: Nine laws that have transformed the lives of women