Challenge Poverty Week is an opportunity for you to raise your voice against poverty and unite with others in calling for a just and equal Scotland. Join our free online events to get you inspired.
OnThu 7 Augustour Policy team will take you through our policy asks as #WeDemandBetter ahead of CPW25.
This session is your chance to hear about our policy priorities, learn why they matter, and find out how you can get involved in using them to advocate for change!
On Thu 14 Aug at 10am, our free online training will help you take your first steps in getting the Challenge Poverty Week 2025 messages heard both locally and nationally.
Join the Poverty Alliance team as we go over some of the basics of how decision-making works in Scotland, and as we share simple ways to start building relationships with MSPs.
And on Thu 28 August join our Values First training on how best to place moral values at the heart of effective communications around Challenge Poverty Week.
With summer in full swing, Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is sharing its expertise to help gardens thrive this season. Dobbies’ gardening experts in Edinburgh are hosting two free sessions, for both children and adults, to help them learn about what plants do well during sunny spells and how to protect your garden in the warmer months.
According to Your Weather, the last two summers in the UK have been drier than the historical average. Dobbies’ horticultural experts will lend a hand to offer free advice to customers in Edinburgh about how to maximise their outdoor space and ensure their gardens are prepared for whatever the weather may bring.
Dobbies’ interactive Grow How session takes place on Saturday 5 August at 10:30am where customers will be invited along to further their gardening expertise. Attendees will get advice on plants that will thrive in sunny spots, insider tips for getting the garden to grow and the different types of drought-friendly plants to keep your outdoor space vibrant all summer long.
The Little Seedlings Club takes place on Sunday 6 August and is ideally suited for children aged 4-10 years old, offering a jam-packed interactive workshop with educational content and craft activities. Kids will learn about summer as a season, what the warm weather means for the environment, how plants adapt to dry weather, specific plants to grow and how we can be safe in the sun.
Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, said: “The hottest summer months can have an impact on the overall health of your plants and the success of your garden. Choosing the correct plants for the right position and soil in your garden is essential.
“Many plants have adapted and evolved to cope with hot and dry weather conditions, and gardeners in Edinburgh can take advantage of this by potting up plants such as Lavender and Rosemary or by growing palms or outdoor succulents.
“Certain plants like Salvia, Lemon trees and Dahlias all burst with vibrant colours and thrive in a sunny spot, a great choice for south facing gardens or balconies that get sunlight all day.
“Our in-store experts are looking forward to speaking with customers and our Little Seedlings Club members to make sure everyone is putting their best foot forward this summer.”
