THURSDAY 12 MAY 10am – 12 noon
Join the Timebank Temptations at North Edinburgh Arts
PPP school closures: There must be transparency, Greens warn
‘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
Tenants get the keys to their new homes in Pennywell
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
Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors
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
Table Sale at Royston Wardieburn this Saturday
SATURDAY 14 MAY
10am – 2pm
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
A time to make new friends
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
Sing a song to inspire with the Timebank Temptations
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
Turned out nice again: It’s Ukelele Day!
TUESDAY 17 MAY 10am – 3pm
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
Edinburgh Festival of Cycling
9th – 16th JUNE
Edinburgh is getting ready for Scotland’s greatest celebration of bicycle culture. The city will host the fourth edition of the Edinburgh Festival of Cycling from 9–19 June 2016.
Healthy appetites at Millennium Centre
Pilton Community Health Project food development instructor Joanna has led her second cooking instruction class in a fortnight at Muirhouse Millennium Centre (writes James McGinty).
Joanna is well known for her dedication to healthy foods and the latest selection included Overnight Oatmeal, Guacamole on toast, Guacamole Wraps and Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches. Last week’s treats included Grenola Bars and Humus.
