Local MEP David Martin tells the UN to unite for cruelty free cosmetics

Cruelty Free International has welcomed the support of local MEP David Martin in calling for a global ban on cosmetics testing on animals. David Martin, one of the six MEPs representing Scotland in Brussels, has backed the Cruelty Free International campaign seeking a UN resolution to end the suffering of animals for cosmetics worldwide. Continue reading Local MEP David Martin tells the UN to unite for cruelty free cosmetics

Save yourself a fair whack with an Edinburgh Leisure discount card

While we all know that exercise is good for us, life is hectic. For those unable to commit to a monthly or annual gym membership, Edinburgh Leisure’s Discount Card might be the solution. For a one-off annual payment of £29.90 (less than 60p a week) is all you need to pay to save all year long.

The Discount Card gives unlimited access to all Edinburgh Leisure’s venues across the city, with savings of up to 25% across a huge range of activities including gym visits, swimming, fitness classes, golf, racquet sports and much more (*exceptions apply – see below).

It also lets you book classes or courts eight days in advance, ensuring you don’t miss out on your favourite session. And for those purchasing a card before 30 April, a free swim or gym visit is given as an incentive to get you started.

With over 30+ venues offering 1 climbing centre, 15 gyms, 700+ fitness classes per week, 23 tennis courts, 6 golf courses, 10 swimming pools, Edinburgh Leisure is ‘the biggest club in town’.

The Discount Card is available to buy online at Edinburgh Leisure’s website or from any one of Edinburgh Leisure’s venues.  The discount lasts for 12 months and anyone signing up before 16 April will receive a free gym or swim.

*There is no discount on the following activities: soft play, Clip ‘n Climb, all climbing activities with the exception of casual climb and bouldering; sauna, steam room, shower and Turkish Bath; hall hire for football, basketball, volleyball etc; outdoor football; bowling and putting.

Luminate Festival: submit your ideas now

Would you like to be part of this year’s Luminate? 

Now it’s the time to think about whether your group or organisation would like to get involved. The festival will take place from 1st to 31st October across Scotland and will feature events and activities which prove that creativity has no age, bringing together older people and those from younger generations.

Each year we invite individuals, groups and organisations to put forward events for the festival programme. If your event is included, you will be featured in the brochure which is distributed Scotland-wide, and you will appear on the Luminate website and in our press and media campaign.

The deadline for submitting proposals will be at the end of June, and we’ll be sharing more details in mid-May.
For further info visit http://www.luminatescotland.org/