“Edinburgh is not out of the woods yet and it is still early days with many of its planned actions. But it is in a much stronger position to meet the challenges that lie ahead.” – Douglas Sinclair, Accounts Commission Continue reading Edinburgh is balancing the books – but at a price
The Prentice Centre needs YOU
NEDAC, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, Pilton Retreat, Granton Youth Centre … and now The Prentice Centre is the latest community organisation fighting for survival.
PUBLIC MEETING
THE PRENTICE CENTRE
1 GRANTON MAINS AVENUE
WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH, 7pm
The Prentice Centre is under threat of closure. Please come along to the public meeting and let local politicians know how you feel. All welcome.
West Granton Community Trust really needs community support – get along to the meeting if you can. See poster (below) for details.
PYCP AGM tmz!
Pilton Youth & Children’s Project
Annual General Meeting
The Greenhouse, West Pilton Rise
Friday 26 February: Lunch from 1pm, AGM 2pm
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Question Time events as election looms
Local community organisations have organised two Question Time events in the run-up to May’s Holyrood elections
TUESDAY 22 MARCH 6 – 8 pm
at Craigroyston Community High School
THURSDAY 24 MARCH 10am – 12 noon
at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Contact Anita on 0131 551 1671 if you need childcare.
These events are being organised by Pilton Community Health Project, North Edinburgh Community Learning and Development, Craigroyston Community High School, North Edinburgh Timebank, Living in Harmony and Edinburgh and Lothian Regional Equality Council.
Ask candidates for the Scottish Parliament the questions that matter to you!
Protest at parliament over council tax freeze
GMB Scotland is among the organisations who will lobby Holyrood this afternoon and call on the Scottish government to end the eight-year Council Tax freeze. Continue reading Protest at parliament over council tax freeze
Get on your bike in March!
With spring in the air, Edinburgh residents and organisations are being invited to get on their bikes this March for the Edinburgh Cycle Challenge. Continue reading Get on your bike in March!
Tip for the top: Edinburgh College to partner city basketball club
Edinburgh College has teamed up with the City of Edinburgh Basketball Club to support the development of the country’s elite players of the future. The college is sponsoring the club’s elite Talent Programme, providing a base for the best local players to develop their skills. Continue reading Tip for the top: Edinburgh College to partner city basketball club
Stand Up for St Columba’s!
Prestonfield House Hotel – Friday 8 April
Comedian Fred Macaulay (above) is to host an evening of comedy in aid of St Columba’s Hospice. The event, Stand Up for St Columba’s Hospice, will also see a variety of top comedy and music acts take to the stage. Continue reading Stand Up for St Columba’s!
Stay of execution for Ratho?
One year’s funding gives hope to Pilton Retreat
A statement from Pilton Retreat (issued 22 February)
The Education, Children & Families Committee did not change their decision at the meeting on 11 February 2016 so the Retreat has not been awarded a 3-year grant.
They have however proposed giving us a 1-year contract extension (95% of the 2015-1016 contract value). This still needs to be approved by the Finance & Resources Committee which meets on 17 March 2016.
If this extension is granted, it will give us time to investigate what other sources of funding may be available to allow the Retreat to remain open after March 2017.
A further update will be posted once we have heard the outcome of the meeting on 17 March.
A heartfelt thank you for all your support.
Pilton Retreat
