A rare first-edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, featuring personal anecdotes and illustrations by author J.K. Rowling, is now on display at Edinburgh’s Writers’ Museum. Continue reading From Hogwarts to Lady Stair’s Close
Scotland to aid the people of war-torn Yemen
The Scottish Government has donated £250,000 of humanitarian aid to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Yemen Crisis Appeal, which was launched today. Continue reading Scotland to aid the people of war-torn Yemen
Get VOCAL on Christmas Jumper Day!
Join us for Christmas Jumper Day on Friday (16 December) and dress festive to help raise funds for VOCAL. Continue reading Get VOCAL on Christmas Jumper Day!
Living Well AGM
The name game: the Royal British is now Hotel Indigo
Princes Street’s famous Royal British Hotel has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment and conversion to see it become a Hotel Indigo® branded property.
Continue reading The name game: the Royal British is now Hotel Indigo
New Year, new Dad?
Money to burn? It’s a waste of energy!
Edinburgh businesses: energy inefficiency is having a significant impact on the profit line
Zero Waste Scotland is encouraging Edinburgh businesses to keep hold of their hard-earned profits by cutting out inefficient energy use. Continue reading Money to burn? It’s a waste of energy!
More opportunities with Childcare Academy
We have more dates in place for our Childcare Academy Information Sessions:
Thursday 15th December @ 10am
Thursday 12th January @ 10am
Thursday 26th January @ 10am
Monday 6th February @ 1pm
Wednesday 15th February @ 10am
Wednesday 22nd February @ 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
Kind Regards,
Audrey O’Neill
Senior Training Administrator
North Edinburgh Childcare
18b Ferry Road Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 4BL
DDI: 0131 311 6931
Fax: 0131 315 4420
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Four sought after Pennywell assault
A man was treated in hospital after being attacked on Pennywell Gardens early this morning. Police are seeking four men in connection with the incident, which took place at 5.15am. Continue reading Four sought after Pennywell assault
Government moves to strengthen school leadership
Mandatory qualifications for head teachers will move a step closer tomorrow when Deputy First Minister John Swinney publishes draft regulations requiring new head teachers to hold a Standard of Headship award before being appointed. The move is part of the Scottish Government’s strategy to improve school education by ensuring head teachers have the leadership skills they need. Continue reading Government moves to strengthen school leadership










