Newhaven Coastal Rowing Club with be escorting the Gala King and Queen as they arrive by boat in Newhaven today at 2pm.
After that, there will be an opportunity to go out for trial rows for anyone who might be interested in joining our rowing club. Please come and join us at Newhaven harbour at 2pm.
Muirhouse Millennium Centre became Noah’s Ark on Thursday – the owners of all furry pets came together at our centre to satisfy themselves that their pets were healthy or be advised of any minor problems.
The initiative driven by Sarah Reid of Cats Protection.
James McGinty
Catherine Dyer to chair independent child protection review
Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced an independent chair to review Child Protection in Scotland as he addressed more than 100 senior leaders from across Scotland who met for a summit in Perth as part of the Child Protection Improvement Programme yesterday. Continue reading Protecting Scotland’s most vulnerable
Hand Up Events are organising two events on Castle Street this summer: Castle Street Summer Fair 6 – 12 June and Fair & Ethical trade on the Fringe 7 – 13 August. Continue reading Hands Up for ethical shopping in Castle Street
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace as part of an investigation into a serious assault. Continue reading CCTV appeal following Pilrig assault
Saturday 4 June 2 – 4.30pm
After discussions and consultation with local parents, carers and young people Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre has agreed to pilot a new club for P1/2 boys. Continue reading New boys club at the Millennium Centre
Gallery One St Margaret’s House Studios
London Road Edinburgh EH7 6AE
DISPLACEMENT exhibition
4 – 19 June – FREE
Celebrating solidarity with refugees
Artist Jamie King has been a studio holder for over five years at St Margaret’s and has had several exhibitions there. He has also exhibited at Summerhall Edinburgh and in Glasgow.
In this exhibition King has engaged with conceptual art through the use of language as well as oil painting. Fellow artist Nicky Beckett works with mixed media and has exhibited in London and France.
These two artists have collaborated to produce a series of visual and conceptual art works as a response to the current refugee crisis affecting Europe.
How to attend:
This exhibition is free. Fifty per cent of any artwork sales will be donated to Scottish Refugee Council.
Referendum count and Elton John events mean temporary closure
Meadowbank Sports Centre will be temporarily closed for events taking place from 23 – 25 June. Some areas of Meadowbank will also be closed before and after the events for set up and ‘break-down’. Continue reading Events force temporary closures at Meadowbank
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 June
Granton Community Orchard Garden
Save the date !
Granton Community Orchard Garden’s Open Day’s & Host (one of 16 Gardens) to the Power of Food Festival ….
Sat & Sun June 18th & 19th from 12 ’till 5…
Guest & Demonstrations
No Strings Attached …Wind Band playing – Saturday
Love Food/Hate Waste…Bicycle Powered Smoothie Maker – Saturday
Bug Explorer Adventure – Sunday with Ashley Buchan – PhD Student
Food & Drink, Kids Activities & Much Much More ..
Save the Date!!
