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ACCESSING support anonymously can be a barrier for many adults who experienced abuse as children, particularly those living in rural and remote areas of Scotland. Continue reading Childhood abuse survivors access support in their own safe place
Move over, politicians: Jackie’s back!
We expect a bumper turnout tonight as the weather changes for the better, so we look forward to hosting all the fans of “Jackie’s Prize Bingo” as we had to postpone the last session due to the Scotish Elections (writes James McGinty).
For full details of the night’s format for newcomers click HERE
Police are appealing for witnesses following the sexual assault of a young woman in West Pilton Park late last night. Continue reading Police investigate sexual assault in West Pilton Park
THURSDAY 12 MAY 10am – 12 noon
Join the Timebank Temptations at North Edinburgh Arts
‘If the confidence of the public and school communities is to be restored this fiasco must be carefully examined’ – Cllr Melanie Main
Green city councillors have criticised an update report on the ongoing school closures and are warning Edinburgh’s Labour/SNP administration that there must be transparency as an inquiry into last month’s PPP1 school closures is announced. Continue reading PPP school closures: There must be transparency, Greens warn
City council Housing Convener Councillor Cammy Day met with tenants for a tour of the newest completed homes at the award-winning Pennywell site yesterday. The new tenants were viewing the block and meeting their Grieve Crescent neighbours for the first time.
Continue reading Tenants get the keys to their new homes in Pennywell
From Leith to Inverleith: A glorious stone-by-stone reconstruction for new generations to enjoy
The Botanic Cottage at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh opened its doors to its first visitors – local school pupils, volunteers with an edible gardening project and even a former resident of the building – yesterday. Continue reading Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors
SATURDAY 14 MAY
10am – 2pm
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
School closure offers unexpected opportunities
Last month’s closure of 17 PPP1 schools caused much anxiety – for council officers, for school staff and particularly for families and for children. And while the saga rumbles on, many local parents and carers still don’t know when their child will return to his or her own school. Continue reading A time to make new friends
Join the Timebank Temptations on Thursday morning
The Timebank Temptations, founded by the North Edinburgh Timebank, will bring joy to North Edinburgh this Thursday in celebration of Voluntary Arts Week – and they want YOU to join them! Continue reading Sing a song to inspire with the Timebank Temptations
