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7/7 tenth anniversary: Prime Minister’s statement
‘We will keep on doing all that we can to keep the British public safe’ – Prime Minister David Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement on the tenth anniversary of the 7 July 2005 London bombings.
He said: “Today the country comes together to remember the victims of one of the deadliest terrorist atrocities on mainland Britain.
“Ten years on from the 7/7 London attacks, the threat from terrorism continues to be as real as it is deadly – the murder of 30 innocent Britons whilst holidaying in Tunisia is a brutal reminder of that fact. But we will never be cowed by terrorism.
“We will keep on doing all that we can to keep the British public safe, protecting vulnerable young minds from others’ extremist beliefs and promoting the shared values of tolerance, love and respect that make Britain so great.”
Malcolm Chisholm is MS Therapy Centre’s first patron
MS Therapy Centre signs up first patron
Malcolm Chisholm MSP has lent his support to the MS Therapy Centre Lothian by becoming its first patron.
The charity, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, provides help and practical therapies such as physiotherapy, complementary therapies and oxygen therapy as well as emotional support and advice for those living with MS in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Former Health minister Malcolm Chisholm, who is currently Labour MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith, said: “I am delighted to have been asked to be patron of this superb Centre which provides such an invaluable service to people with MS in Edinburgh and further afield. Having spoken to many people who use the Centre I know how incredibly important it is to have these services readily available and I shall do everything I can to promote and support the Centre.”
Nancy Campbell, Operations Manager at the Centre, said: “We’re delighted to have Malcolm Chisholm on board. The charity has been helping people with MS for 30 years and it’s the only place of its kind in the Lothians and surrounding regions.
“Scotland has the highest incidence of MS in the world and we currently support around 200 people through a range of therapies including hyberbaric oxygen therapy which greatly relieves the symptoms.”
To mark the charity’s anniversary, a fundraising dinner will be held on Friday 19 September at Edinburgh’s Minto Hotel. Tickets for the dinner – which includes a three course meal, wine, live music (from the 80s to the present day), close-up magic, raffle and silent auction – are £40.
To buy tickets please visit www.mstc-lothian.org.uk
PEP celebrates quarter century
How do you pack twenty-five years of history into a two hour time slot – and leave time for lunch too? It was a Herculean task for for Pilton Equalities Project, but like so many challenges they’ve faced in the past the local project passed the test with flying colours!
Staff past and present, volunteers, service users, friends and community colleagues celebrated PEP’s 25th anniversary at Edinburgh College Granton Campus on Friday.
Introduced by PEP chairperson Joan Turner, health professionals Jane Jones and Christa Wynn-Williams, former PEP worker and community activist Roberta Blaikie and current manager Helen Tait took their guests on a whistle-stop tour: from the beginnings in Royston Wardieburn and The Health Hut as Pilton Elderly Project right on to the present day as the multi-faceted Pilton Equalities Project – quite a journey!
As well as speakers there were displays of PEP memorabilia and photographs and guests also had the opportunity to renew auld acquantances and reminisce over a buffet lunch.
Many happy returns PEP – and here’s to the next 25 years!
and here’s 25 pictures … well, nearly!
St Nick’s celebrates 25 tea-rrific years
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost was among the guests as Port of Leith Housing Association’s St Nicholas Court sheltered housing complex celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday (5 December).
In conjunction with the Pilmeny Project and children from the Pilmeny Youth Development Project, two original St Nicholas Court residents – Mary McNicol (90) and Maisie McKenzie (85) – were joined by another 12 residents in designing and painting a memorial 25 piece tea set compromising key dates, milestones and local landmarks. The tea set now has pride of place in a display cabinet in the complex’s reception area.
The residents also made a “Quilt of Friendship” featuring their memories, such as holiday locations, activities carried out by the complex, memorable events including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, as well as the PoLHA logo, which was hung in the sheltered housing’s lounge and unveiled by the Lord Provost.
Maureen Tait, Senior Sheltered Housing Coordinator for PoLHA who manages St Nicholas Court, said: “I’m delighted the residents have got on board with the preparations for the 25th anniversary. It’s such a special occasion for the development and given that we have two original tenants is wonderful. Many of the residents have enjoyed being creative have enjoyed showing off the fruits of their labour to guests.”
Mary McNicol, who came to St Nicholas Court in December 1988, said: “I’ve spent 25 wonderful years living at the complex and I’m glad we have done something different to commemorate this.”
To celebrate the 25 years both Mary McNicol and Maisie McKenzie have lived at St Nicholas Court, a time capsule featuring the names of current residents, Mary McNicol’s and Maisie McKenzie’s life stories and photos of Mary and Maisie was also buried in the complex’s garden by Port of Leith Chief Executive Keith Anderson and the Lord Provost.
Keith Anderson said: “St Nicholas Court does a fantastic job in looking after its residents and we are delighted to have reached this significant anniversary. We hope in many years’ time, someone will come across the time capsule and be interested in the contents.”
Many happy returns, St Nick’s!
Happy birthday, Drylaw!
Drylaw Parish Church will be holding a special 60th anniversary service on Sunday (13 May) at 11am. All welcome.