THURSDAY 3 MARCH 5 – 8pm at NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
Tierney Award for Eileen Brash
Congratulations to Eileen Brash, who was chosen to be the recipient of the annual Thomas Tierney Award for Good Citizenship at last night’s Drylaw Telford Community Council meeting.
Eileen is a founding member and office-bearer of Easter Drylaw Residents Association (EDRA), the group which has campaigned to raise awareness on local issues including 20mph zones and dog-fouling.
Eileen will receive her award at the community council’s next meeting on 30 March.
Edinburgh is balancing the books – but at a price
“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