The OneCity Trust will receive a Burns Night boost when the Lord Provost holds a fundraising supper on Thursday 26 January. The traditional Scottish dinner will be held at Prestonfield House by the Trust’s President Lord Provost Donald Wilson, who aims to raise at least £20,000 to support projects tackling inequality and social exclusion in Edinburgh. Continue reading Singing for their supper: Lord Provost announces One City Burns Night line-up
EXHIBITION: After the Storm
Sat 3 December to Fri 26 May 2017
Timber from trees destroyed when Cyclone Andrea tore through the Edinburgh Garden on 3 January 2012 have been crafted into 14 exquisite items of furniture. Don’t miss this major exhibition showcasing the unique pieces created by members of the Scottish Furniture Makers Association.
An exhibition of fine furniture constructed from RBGE timber windblown during Cyclone Andrea in 2012. Highlighting the beauty of Scottish-grown timber and craftsmanship amongst our Scottish furniture makers, this exhibition also focuses on the restorative and rejuvenating effects of storms in Nature and trauma upon the natural and human environment.
TODAY 11am – 3pm John Hope Gateway
AFTER the STORM MAKERS’ MARKET
A selection of beautifully crafted, hand-made items from the After the Storm furniture makers will be on sale at a festive market. The wide selection including boxes, clocks and bowls provides the chance to buy a unique Christmas gift or special item for your home.
The mother of missing French student Antoine Maury has confirmed that his body has been found in Duddingston Loch. Continue reading Body in Duddingston Loch: it’s Antoine
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a body in suspicious circumstances at an address in Scotland Street yesterday.
The incident happened around 5.30am on Friday, when a disturbance was reported to police. Officers attended and the body of a man was discovered. Enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the identity of the victim, but police are treating the death as a homicide pending a post mortem.
Officers are appealing for information and are asking for anyone who was in the area to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie of the Major Investigation Team said: “We have found a body in suspicious circumstances, which has sustained significant injuries. It is being investigated at the same level as a homicide, although until the result of the post mortem we cannot commit to this.
“With this in mind it is imperative that we trace those involved in this incident as soon as possible.
“I would urge anyone who was in the Scotland Street area on the morning of Friday, December 2, to get in touch with us immediately.”
Another man found in the flat is being treated as a ‘significant witness’ and is helping police with their inquiries.
Two cars parked outside the flat in the New Town have also been taped off. One has a sign in the window asking for donations for someone who is homeless.
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A joint Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network (ESEN) and Business Gateway festive social enterprise market was opened by Lord Provost, The Rt Honourable Donald Wilson along with Cllr Gavin Barrie at the City of Edinburgh Council’s headquarters at Waverley Court yesterday. Continue reading Lord Provost opens social enterprise market at Council HQ
The Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council, in partnership with Drummond Community High School are organising an event to facilitate a discussion between service providers in public and third sector, and asylum seekers and refugees in order to hear from the refugees first-hand about their actual circumstances and needs and link them with the suitable existing services.
The event will take place on Tuesday, 6 December, 4:30 to 7:30pm at Drummond Community High school, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh EH7 4BS.
This is a free, multicultural event, with speeches from the Lord Provost, the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe, Michael Russell MSP, ELREC Chair Foysol Choudhury MBE, Drummond Headteacher Jodie Hannan, Prof Sir Geoff Palmer and inspirational speeches from refugees. Ben Macpherson, MSP for Leith and Edinburgh North, Cllr. Cameron Rose and other dignitaries will also be attending.
Organisations that have confirmed attendance include: Multicultural Family Base, Scottish Refugee Council, Churches of Scotland, Edinburgh Direct Aid, Shakti Women’s Aid, Edinburgh College, Skills Development Scotland, Edinburgh Central Mosque, Meal on Me, Community Learning Development, Council of British Pakistani, One Refugee Support Group, Edinburgh City of Sanctuary, Fresh Start, Council of Bangladeshi’s in Scotland and the Ethnic Minority Law Centre.
The event is open to all refugees in Edinburgh and the Lothians as well the general public.
If you are interested in attending the event, please contact Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) atadmin@elrec.org.uk or call 0131 556 0441, or you can register through Eventbrite.
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The Scottish SPCA Edinburgh Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre is bracing itself for an abundance of unwanted animals this Christmas – and is appealing to pet owners to think twice about trading their old family pet for a new one, or taking on the responsibility of an animal they cannot care for. Continue reading New pet for Christmas? Think twice
Police appeal for information following armed raid in Granton Mains
Police have detained a man and are actively looking for two others in connection with an armed robbery in Granton Mains yesterday. Continue reading Man held following armed robbery at Sandy’s
A 65 year old man is being treated for serious injuries following a road traffic collision at the junction of Muirhouse Parkway and Pennywell Medway. Continue reading Police appeal following Pennywell road accident
Forthview Primary School
Christmas Fair
Friday 2 December 12 – 1pm
All welcome
