Unemployment in Scotland fell by 18,000 in the period March to May, and now stands at 152,000, according to data released today. Continue reading Jobless figures down but economy flat, latest figures reveal
Early years flexibility ‘crucial’, says Minister
Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald visited Crookston Early Years Centre today to highlight progress made by local authorities in offering new patterns of early learning and more flexibility in childcare. Continue reading Early years flexibility ‘crucial’, says Minister
Granton Gogglebox to pop up during Festival
You Name It! Youth Theatre are performing a “Pop-Up Youth Theatre” during the Edinburgh International Festival this year.
Hosted by Granton Youth Centre and made possible through Cashback for Creativity Open Arts Fund, the three performances by local young people is called GRANTON GOGGLEBOX.
You are invited to attend one of the following show times:
Wednesday 3rd August 7pm (Doors open at 6.30pm)
Thursday 4th August 1.30 pm (Doors open at 1pm)
Thursday 4th August 7pm (Doors open at 6.30pm)
We will send you booking and confirmation details early next week by email. You will have a chance to watch the performance, meet the young people, chat with volunteers and staff, as well as eat some food!!!
Please put the dates in your diary. Everyone involved, from organisers to young people, look forward to welcoming you to Granton Youth Centre for the performance!
Best Wishes
Wendy Weir
Office and Finance Administrator
Wendy@grantonyouth.com
0131 467 5854 (telephone)
07818 718 866 (mobile)
Granton Youth Centre, 3-11 West Granton Road, Edinburgh EH5 1HG
Saving community space at Craigroyston: complete the survey
Craigroyston Community Centre’s management committee, which oversees the adult community wing at Craigroyston Community High School, has sent out an unofficial audit (see below) to raise awareness of the cuts in community service provision in Craigroyston High School.
Have you used the facilities at Craigroyston? Do you plan to use them, and if not, why not? Please complete the attached survey and email it to
vanessacousins@blueyonder.co.uk
or drop it off at the Community Shop on Pennywell Road.
Thank you,
Craigroyston Community Centre
Legislation to eradicate child poverty is on the way
Scotland is set to bring forward legislation to tackle the deep-rooted causes of child poverty for the first time in its history, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today. Continue reading Legislation to eradicate child poverty is on the way
All welcome at Water of Leith clean up
Sunday 31 July 10.30am – 1.30 pm
WATER OF LEITH CLEAN UP & Family Picnic
Why not come along to the ANNUAL RIVER CLEAN-UP (trousers and long sleeves to avoid the nettles recommended!) And so why not bring along a packed lunch and/or picnic stuff and sit and enjoy some friendly company after the clean up?
Meet at Canonmills Clock (Next to the bridge at the bottom of Brandon Terrace) at 10.15am
ALL WELCOME
Greens urge city residents to take part in World Heritage survey
Lothian Green MSP Alison Johnstone is calling on constituents to make their feelings known on the future of Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns before a council survey closes on 25 July.
Council chiefs are seeking people’s views to help create policies to preserve and enhance the World Heritage Site and Johnstone wants guarantees that the city’s large tourism numbers won’t mean that prospective hotel developers are given carte blanche.
Alison Johnstone MSP said: “People from the capital are all too aware of planning issues in the city and now we have an opportunity to give our views on Edinburgh as a place to live, work and visit in this survey before it closes at the end of the month.
“Given our World Heritage status, our growing population and increasing development pressures it’s important that people make clear their opposition to developments that may not be the most optimal or necessary use of precious city centre sites.
“We need to have an honest conversation about how many luxury hotels the city needs and where they should be situated. Tourism is vital to Edinburgh, but we need to ensure that Edinburgh caters for travellers on all budgets, and essentially, for those who live and work in the city.”
Access the consultation below:
Floral clock honours Scotland’s architects
Edinburgh’s world-famous floral clock is ticking once again, this year in honour of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland’s (RIAS) centenary. Continue reading Floral clock honours Scotland’s architects
Seize a senior in Inverleith Park!
Sunday 24 July 10.30 -12.30 Inverleith Park
No, it’s not an incitement to violence – Friends of Inverleith Park are delighted to announce their new fitness equipment, specially designed for use by older people! Why not pop along and have a look or have a go? It’s beside the playpark.
The official launch party takes place this Sunday (24 July). Kids, ‘seize a senior’ – bring along a bus pass carrier and get a free gift!
Fun in the sun in Inverleith
Looking for something to do during the holidays? The Inverleith Coordinated Summer Programme of activities for children and young people runs until Monday 15 August.
