Alison Johnstone MSP, Health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, has expressed concern at a rise in NHS vacancies as figures show an increase in staff sickness and spending on agency workers. Continue reading Johnstone concern over NHS vacancies
‘Tip of the Iceberg’: local women to lobby Ruth Davidson in Roseburn
Young mothers from Royston Wardiburn’s ‘All Abut Me’ group and their supporters are to stage a protest outside Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson’s constituency office on Roseburn Terrace this morning. The women are protesting against changes to the benefits system that will see at least eleven local families – and 42 children – evicted from their homes. Continue reading ‘Tip of the Iceberg’: local women to lobby Ruth Davidson in Roseburn
Raining cats and dogs – and ducks – in Stockbridge!
Early entrants for Stockbridge Duck Race?
The Scottish SPCA is caring for two young ducklings after they were spotted walking down a street near Stockbridge. Continue reading Raining cats and dogs – and ducks – in Stockbridge!
Join Beachwatch this Saturday
Dear All ,
I’m a bit behind saying thank you to everyone for coming last time, never mind invite you to the next one! Thank you! Continue reading Join Beachwatch this Saturday
Edinburgh’s inspiring volunteers to take centre stage
Over sixty of Edinburgh’s most inspring volunteers are to be honoured by Frank Ross, Rt. Hon. Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, at a special awards ceremony tomorrow during #VolunteersWeekScotland. Among them are local heroes from North Edinburgh’s Knit and Natter group and MAD (that’s Mums and Dads) cook Sean Fitzharris. Continue reading Edinburgh’s inspiring volunteers to take centre stage
Happy Hearts run to inspire local lifestyle changes
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health issues in Scotland and more than 1,490 local heroes laced up to raise awareness of the disease – and money for local health projects – by completing the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K Fun Run at Holyrood Park on Sunday. Continue reading Happy Hearts run to inspire local lifestyle changes
Childcare Academy Information Session today
Childcare Academy Information Sessions:
Monday 5th June @ 10am
Wednesday 21st June @10am
Wednesday 12th July @1pm
If you would like to book a place to come along and hear more about the Academy, ask any questions and take away an application pack, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below or Barbara Webster on 0131 311 6926.
Audrey O’Neill
Training Administrator
North Edinburgh Childcare
18b Ferry Road Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 4BL
Tel 0131 311 6931
Fax: 0131 315 4420
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Prestonpans Tapestry is coming to Holyrood
It includes 10 million stitches, took 25,000 painstaking hours to complete and depicts the journey of one of Scotland’s most famous historical characters. The Prestonpans Tapestry is coming to Holyrood … Continue reading Prestonpans Tapestry is coming to Holyrood
Edinburgh International Film Festival programme launched
Edinburgh International Film Festival has revealed details of its full programme for 2017, marking the Festival’s 70th anniversary. Continue reading Edinburgh International Film Festival programme launched
London terror attack update: ‘Things need to change’
LATEST: At around 04:15hrs this morning (Monday, 5 June), officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command investigating the London Bridge terror attack entered two further addresses – one in Newham and another in Barking. A number of people have been detained and are currently being interviewed while searches are ongoing at both addresses. Continue reading London terror attack update: ‘Things need to change’