Budding film directors will have the chance to hone their film-making skills while promoting road safety thanks to a new competition for Edinburgh primary schools.
Continue reading 20mph schools road safety video competition launched
Lord Advocate to deliver fourth Chancellor Talk
SCOTLAND’S senior law officer will explore the concept of a free society in a public event at Edinburgh Napier University. Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC, head of the country’s prosecution system, is to deliver a talk entitled The Law, Democracy and Fundamental Rights. Continue reading Lord Advocate to deliver fourth Chancellor Talk
The Forgotten Pioneers: Disability History Scotland exhibition event
Saturday 2 December 10.30am – 4.0pm
Norton Park Conference Centre
Disability History Scotland has been involved in some ground-breaking research into the “Forgotten Peoples March”, organised by the National League of the Blind. In 1920 marchers set off from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Paisley to meet up with other demonstrators from across the U.K. for a huge rally in Trafalgar Square. The marchers were blind men from sheltered workshops and trade union councils. They wanted pensions and workers’ rights; “Justice not charity” was their motto.
Until recently, little information has been known about the Scottish contingent of marchers. Who were these people? What was their story and what was it they thought walking all the way to London would achieve? Disability History Scotland, in partnership with the University of Birmingham, has been searching for the identities of these long-lost pioneers for disability rights and the human stories of those who took part in the first long distance march. As part of Disability History Month 2017 we invite you to come and meet some of those who made history, and those who have rediscovered it from archives and records.
The day will also include workshops on research and history, refreshments and lunch, plus lots of time to network and chat with other attendees.
On display will be a large selection of art work and graphic design produced by Disability History Scotland and its partners, and to round the day off a special performance of “Unwritten” the show which received many plaudits and gold star reviews at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe. http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/edinburgh-festivals/theatre-review-bella-freak-unwritten-1-4525401.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite here:
The organisers will endeavour to meet all access and dietary requirements. It is the responsibility of those who have specific needs to let us know in advance of the event.
#Budget2017: Green MSP launches Women and Welfare Summit
Women are experiencing austerity and welfare reform disproportionately a Green MSP will warn today at a meeting of academics and third sector experts on the day of the UK government’s budget. Continue reading #Budget2017: Green MSP launches Women and Welfare Summit
Embrace screening: SHE Scotland film event at North Edinburgh Arts
I wanted to let you know about an exciting event which SHE Scotland are hosting on 6th December 5-8pm.
We are screening an amazing documentary following Taryn Brumfitt’s crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us the change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.
Our audience will be made up of young women, youth workers, women and a few famous faces we hope!
Tickets are £10 per adult ticket. We are raising funds to enables us to create a girl zone in the North community.
I hope you can make it and if you need a ticket or tickets please get in touch by Friday 24th November.
Karen
shescotland
Hearts players in charity shop takeover for Christmas Jumper Day challenge
Hearts FC players Arnaud Djoum, Jack Hamilton and Michael Smith took over Save the Children’s charity shop on Nicolson St, Edinburgh yesterday in a ‘Christmas Jumper Off’ challenge to raise as money as possible, as well as taking part in the charity’s annual Christmas Jumper Day fundraiser.
The two teams of players, based in two of Save the Children’s Edinburgh shops on Nicholson Street and Dalry Road battled against each other, redesigning the shop window displays, taking selfies with fans and sorting through donations, all whilst wearing their tackiest knits to support their charity partner.
Who won? Save the Children, of course!
https://christmasjumperday.org/
Winter round of Neighbourhood Partnership meetings published
Our local Neighbourhood Partnerships will be meeting once again before the end of the year. Dates have been announced for both Forth and Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnerships: Continue reading Winter round of Neighbourhood Partnership meetings published
FIT for purpose: Bowel cancer test simplified to encourage take-up
Thousands more people across Scotland will benefit from the roll-out of a new and easier screening test to detect symptoms of bowel cancer. The Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) requires participants to collect one bowel motion sample, rather than the current test which requires samples over three days. Continue reading FIT for purpose: Bowel cancer test simplified to encourage take-up
Corstorphine pilot project bridges generation gap
A six-week pilot project is aiming to bridge the city’s generation gap through organising weekly meet-ups between Gylemuir Primary School Nursery pupils and residents from a local housing association for older people. Continue reading Corstorphine pilot project bridges generation gap
Joint call for new public board members
The Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS 24 have launched a nationwide recruitment drive to fill vacant positions on their public boards. Both organisations are hoping to attract interest from a broad cross-section of society, in every part of Scotland, to further enhance the mix of skills and experience on their non-executive boards. Continue reading Joint call for new public board members