Local schools to remain closed on Monday

Parents advised to make childcare arrangements for next week

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Craigroyston, Forthview, Pirniehall and St David’s Primary Schools are among seventeen city schools which will all remain closed on Monday, the city council has announced. Continue reading Local schools to remain closed on Monday

This land is your land

The Scottish Land Fund reopens for business – and now includes urban areas

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Wednesday 13 April, 2 – 4pm

EDINBURGH Social Enterprise Network (ESEN) is hosting an event at the Grassmarket Community Project next week to highlight and disseminate information about the Scottish Land Fund as urban areas will be able to apply for funding for the very first time. Continue reading This land is your land

Voluntary Sector Forum to meet on Tuesday

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Please find attached Agenda for the next Forth and Inverleith Forum scheduled to take place next Tuesday 12th April from 1 – 3pm at Pilton Community Health Project, Boswall Parkway. 

Forth & Inverleith Agenda – 12th April 2016

The Agenda is deliberately short to ensure there is sufficient time for AOB – this is to ensure members have an opportunity to discuss challenges organisations are facing through funding cuts and also the shift to Localities both by the CEC and Health and Social Care Partnership.

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LOCALITIES Thinkspace Events

• South East – 20th April 2016, 9.30-12.00 – City of Edinburgh Methodist Church – 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX

• South West – 21st April 2016, 9.30-12.00 – WHALEARTS – 30 Westburn Grove, Edinburgh EH14 2SA

• North West – 27th April 2016, 9.30-12.00 – West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre – 19 W Pilton Grove

• North East – 28th April 2016, 9.30-12.00 South Leith Parish Church Halls – 6 Henderson St, Edinburgh EH6 6BS

The City of Edinburgh Council, Health and Social Care Partnership, Police Scotland and the Fire and Rescue Service are moving to a locality model.  How the Third Sector engages with this needs to be considered and  EVOC would like to invite you to Localities ThinkSpaces taking place in each Locality area in April.

Find further information and booking details here.

Have your say on West Pilton Grove development plan

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An Information Event to inform local people about the proposed housing development at West Pilton Grove will be held on

Tuesday 12 April from 11am to 7pm

North Edinburgh Local Office (NELO), 8 West Pilton Gardens

where you will have the opportunity to drop in and speak to the development team about the project and give your comments.

For further information contact Aline Kirkland on 0131 220 7781.

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Students step up to rekindle memories in Muirhouse

Do you know your Mario Lanza from your Super Mario?
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A group of Edinburgh College Events students are planning a fun quiz for older people at Muirhouse Milennium Community Centre later this month.

Continue reading Students step up to rekindle memories in Muirhouse

Scotland: we have a problem?

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On Wednesday 20 April, Electoral Reform Society Scotland is hosting a free public discussion to coincide with the release of our new report One Party To Rule Them All: Does Scotland Have A Predominant-Party Problem?

The report addresses the dangers of one party dominance in a parliament designed for coalitions. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to explore what Scots want from our democracy and what we can do to help keep the Scottish parliament diverse and cooperative.

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Speakers include:

  • Lesley Riddoch (journalist and commentator)
  • Angela Haggerty (editor of CommonSpace)
  • Rory Scothorne (ERS Scotland)
  • Compered by Gerry Hassan (writer and academic)

7pm – 8.30pm, Wednesday 20 April.

Blythswood Hall,
Renfield St Stephen’s Centre,
260 Bath St,
Glasgow, G2 4JP

Join the Facebook event and invite your friends here.

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Stick it to Cancer for Maggie’s

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What is Stick it to Cancer?

‘Stick it to Cancer’ (SITC) is a fun hockey tournament designed to raise funds for Maggie’s. SITC will offer hockey teams the opportunity to participate in a Round Robin tournament. Teams are encouraged to dress as a super heroes to unite in the fight against cancer. In addition to the festival there will be an evening celebration at the Stewart Melville Clubhouse.

When is it?

Saturday 9th July. Registration is 9.00 – 9.30am with the first fixture starting at 10.00am. The tournament will run to 5.00pm. The evening celebration will start at 7.00pm and finish at 1.00am.

Where is it?

The hockey tournament will be at Edinburgh Academy’s Hockey pitches on East Fettes Avenue. The evening celebrations will take place at the Stewart Melville Rugby Clubhouse.

Who can play?

Anyone aged 14+. Each team can have a maximum of 10 registered players. This is a mixed tournament for all abilities. Please note anyone aged below 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult for the evening celebration.

How do I get involved?

To enter a team, please download a team registration form using the link here:

http://fucancer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/SITC-Participants.pdf

and arrange payment of the entry fee by Friday 24th June.

Completed forms should be emailed to heather@fucancer.co.uk. The cost of entry is £200 and should be paid to at www.paypal.me/heatherfucancer Please use the Team Captain’s Name as a Reference for payment.

How much does it cost?

The cost of entry is £200 per team. Payment using Debit or Credit card can be made at www.paypal.me/heatherfucancer Please note if you use a credit card to send money, a fee of 3.4% + 20p applies. For alternative method of payment please contact Heather.

What do I get for taking part?

Each team will have a timetable of fixtures to compete in on the day of the tournament. Each player will receive a Maggie’s Wrist Band. The Team Registration also covers entry into the Stewart Melville Rugby Clubhouse on the evening of the festival where celebrations will continue.

What do I need to take part?

You are expected to provide your own equipment. We would advise to wear shin pads, gum shield and appropriate sports clothing. Please see the rules regarding goalkeeper requirements. Balls will be supplied. Don’t forget your stick!!

Why do it?

All the money raised through SITC will go to Maggie’s. Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends.

I have more questions, who can I speak to?

Please feel free to contact Heather at heather@fucancer.co.uk or 07762 777 439.