The public spending watchdog has questioned government plans to fund increased nursery provision in Scotland. The Accounts Commission says in a new report (below) there is a “significant risk” councils will not be able to resource the government’s ambitious plan to double early learning and childcare hours by August 2020. Continue reading Question mark over government’s nursery places plan
Redhall Easter Open Day: Saturday 31st March, 12 – 4pm
SAMH Redhall Walled Garden is holding a community Easter Open Day on Saturday 31 March (12-4pm).
We will be offering :-
- Easter Quiz & Trail
- Egg & Spoon races
- Plants for Sales
- Historic Garden
- Cream Teas
Kind Regards
Redhall Walled Garden
0131 443 0946
The garden is open to the public
Monday- Friday 9am – 4pm
Book your place at disability rights conference
A conference on disability rights in Scotland
It has been six months since the United Nations (UN) Disability Committee published its report about disability rights in the UK. In this report the UN Committee set out its main concerns about disability rights in the UK and lists over 80 recommendations for action by our governments.
We are holding a conference to talk about the UN Committee’s concerns and recommendations for action on:
Tuesday 6 March 2018 from 10:15 am – 3:30pm
COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh Continue reading Book your place at disability rights conference
Edinburgh’s top rated Chinese takeaways revealed
Just Eat has revealed Edinburgh’s top rated Chinese takeaways ahead of Chinese New Year, ensuring the people of Edinburgh can kick-start the Year of the Dog by getting a flavour of the Far East delivered direct to their doorstep. Continue reading Edinburgh’s top rated Chinese takeaways revealed
Ministers act following aid abuse allegations
Following allegations of abuse and misconduct by staff in the international development sector, Holyrood’s International Development Minister Dr Alasdair Allan has written to all non-governmental organisations working overseas and funded by the Scottish Government. Continue reading Ministers act following aid abuse allegations
A Chance to Flourish: Home Link Family Support receives £5000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery
Edinburgh charity Home Link Family Support has been awarded a £5,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading A Chance to Flourish: Home Link Family Support receives £5000 from Scottish Children’s Lottery
CCTV footage aids hunt for Shandwick Place attacker
Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into an assault. The incident took place in Shandwick Place at around 4am on Saturday 13th January. Continue reading CCTV footage aids hunt for Shandwick Place attacker
Drayton Manor Park is an eggs-ellent choice for all the family this Easter
Drayton Manor Park has an egg-citing offer available, not only for Easter but for the whole of its 2018 season*, with four tickets available for the brilliant price of £80**, making this theme park the perfect choice for a family day out. Continue reading Drayton Manor Park is an eggs-ellent choice for all the family this Easter
New rules introduced to protect consumers against ticket touting
Fans of live events are set to benefit from new rules which will demand more information from sellers on secondary ticket websites. Under the new rules, which will come into force in April, ticket resellers will be required to provide purchasers with additional detailed information about tickets including the location of seats, disclosure of any restrictions and the original price of the ticket itself. Continue reading New rules introduced to protect consumers against ticket touting








