“None the wiser”: Green MSP concern over flight path plans confusion

Communities affected by Edinburgh Airport’s flight plan proposals must rally together to make the airport listen to their concerns, a Green MSP will tell a summit meeting at Holyrood tonight. Green MSP Mark Ruskell is hosting the Edinburgh Airport Watch meeting at the Scottish Parliament where 17 community councils from Fife, Edinburgh, the Lothians and Falkirk are expected to attend.

One of Ruskell’s main concerns is that in spite of the consultation closing in a few weeks (7 May), communities are still none the wiser as to “what the final routes will look like”. Continue reading “None the wiser”: Green MSP concern over flight path plans confusion

From Ice Cream Ale to Flying Pandas: Stewart Brewing announce collaboration brews

Stewart Brewing – who play host to the Edinburgh Beer Festival on Saturday 13 May – has announced several limited-edition collaboration beers that will be available at the festival this year, including an ice cream style ale with Over Langshaw Farmhouse Ice Cream and a kiwi hopped double IPA in partnership with local brewer Cross Borders. Continue reading From Ice Cream Ale to Flying Pandas: Stewart Brewing announce collaboration brews

More than a feast …

The Millennium Centre’s outside catering team swung into action for our local church (Old Kirk & Muirhouse) at the weekend, creating a cold buffet to cater for 60 (writes James McGinty).

Originally prepared for Saturday, there was enough to serve the Sunday congregation next day!  John, Chris and Dale were responsible for this ongoing service to the community.

For more information of all the activities at this church click on HERE

 

Hoof it to Hyderabad: Irvine Welsh launches charity challenge

Trainspotting author, Irvine Welsh launched charity Scottish Love in Action’s Hoof it to Hyderabad Challenge yesterday.

Edinburgh-based SLA’s purpose is to help transform the lives of vulnerable children in India by partnering with and supporting grassroots Indian NGOs that care for and educate children.

Irvine, a long standing ambassador for SLA, kicked off the charity challenge by walking the first mile of SLA’s 5,000 mile target from Scotland to Hyderabad from Edinburgh Castle Esplanade down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace, and he urged walkers, runners and cyclists to register now and Hoof it to Hyderabad this June for SLA.

Participants can virtually walk the 8000km or 12,106,000 steps from Scotland to Hyderabad in India to show the girls supported by SLA that their lives matter: and raise money for the GIRLS’ LIVES MATTER Appeal and you could be lucky and win two return flights to India!

SLA founder and chairwoman Gillie Davidson said: “Many of the children we care for have only managed to survive by scavenging in rubbish tips, or living on the streets where they are open to being trafficked into prostitution or forced labour.

“All the money we raise from challenges like Hoof it to Hyderabad give these children a chance in life and we’d like to thank everyone for this support.”

Visit HOOF IT TO HYDERABAD CHALLENGE to register or find out more.