Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday 25 May at 7pm in the North Local Office on West Pilton Gardens. Continue reading Forth Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Wednesday
Coming soon: Tales From The Hanging Captain
TALES FROM THE HANGING CAPTAIN
16 – 18 JUNE
An exuberant theatre production – made in Leith for the people of Leith – and beyond!
Following on from the hugely successful production of Persevere, part of Out of the Blue’s Gretna 100 Project, this new play Tales From The Hanging Captain sees Active Inquiry and Strange Town join forces again to explore the history of Leith docks. Continue reading Coming soon: Tales From The Hanging Captain
Two face court following ‘significant’ drugs haul
A ‘significant amount’ of Class A and B drugs have been recovered in Leith following an intelligence led operation.
Officers from the Edinburgh division proactive unit executed separate warrants on Thursday at addresses in Great Junction Street and Pilrig Heights. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of cocaine, heroin and cannabis worth an estimated street value of £66,500. Continue reading Two face court following ‘significant’ drugs haul
And they’re off!
Fundraiser for youth group’s Leadership Academy
MYDG are hosting a race night on Friday 10th June at Leith Dockers club 7pm start, in aid of our leadership academy. We are hoping to raise funds for their final year end trip as some of the group are moving on. Continue reading And they’re off!
Police launch investigation into Hampden pitch invasion
Hibernian FC has confirmed that it will co-operate fully into any inquiry into the pitch invasion which followed the club’s historic Scottish Cup win at Hampden Park. Continue reading Police launch investigation into Hampden pitch invasion
Glory, glory to the Hibees!
HIBS VICTORY PARADE DETAILS
Sunshine on Leith today!
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost has congratulated Hibernian Football Club on their historic Scottish Cup win and given the go-ahead on plans for a public celebration (last night’s celebrations were unofficial!) Continue reading Glory, glory to the Hibees!
Dementia Cafe for North Edinburgh Arts?
TWO CONSULTATION SESSIONS NEXT WEEK
‘There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been carers, those who are currently carers, those who will be carers and those who will need carers’ – Rosalynn Carter, former US First Lady
West Pilton Gardens Social Worker Centre is looking to open a new Dementia Cafe in North Edinburgh Arts Centre (off Pennywell Road, beside Muirhouse Library).
We are holding two meetings where we want to hear what you want from the Cafe. We would like people with dementia and their families, their carers, ex-carers, friends and neighbours, etc. to come along and participate in the consultation.
This is an opportunity for your voices to be heard and to be part of an exciting new project in your community.
If you would like to know more, please spread the word and come to:
North Edinburgh Arts Centre, Pennywell Court
on TUESDAY 24 MAY 10am – 12 noon
or SATURDAY 28 MAY 10am – 12 noon
Volunteers will be there to show you where to go
Teas and coffees available
Children welcome
Safety advice ahead of Scottish Cup Final
“All I can say is to plan your journey, get to the game on time, don’t overdo it with the drink and have a great time.” – Superintendent Alan Murray
As Rangers and Hibernian fans head to the sell-out Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park today, Police Scotland is reminding fans to get to the ground in plenty of time, go easy on the alcohol and to leave the pyrotechnics at home. Continue reading Safety advice ahead of Scottish Cup Final
Drylaw Telford CC meets next week
Drylaw Telford Community Council will meet on Wednesday 25 May at 7pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre off Groathill Road North. All welcome.
See below for agenda
Seeking Scottish shooting stars
Saltire Society and EiFF celebrate milestone anniversaries with new £3,000 Most Promising Filmmaker Award
The Saltire Society and Edinburgh International Film Festival (EiFF) have announced a new award and £3,000 prize to be given to a promising young Scottish filmmaker to develop a short film, which will be shown as part of EiFF’s industry programme in 2017. Continue reading Seeking Scottish shooting stars