Congratulations to the brave Blackhall Nursery Loony Dook team – this hardy wee band braved the icy waters of the Firth of Forth on New Year’s Day and raised over £1400. Well done, Snow White and her (cold) wee chums!
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Capital’s animal lovers urged to get active
The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers in the capital to take part in the 2017 Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise vital funds. Continue reading Capital’s animal lovers urged to get active
Challenge yourself in 2017
January is the month when thousands of Scots resolve that this is the year they will get fit, lose weight or just get out more. Unfortunately, New Year’s resolutions are as notorious as Hollywood marriages as far as lasting commitment goes! Continue reading Challenge yourself in 2017
Give someone a wonderful Hibee Christmas
Do you know someone who will spend this Christmas alone? Or an elderly couple who face a bleak festive season? A single mum, struggling to make ends meet? Or a homeless person, struggling to find reasons to be cheerful while the rest of us celebrate? Continue reading Give someone a wonderful Hibee Christmas
MSPs unite to support MND Christmas Marathon
Rob Shorthouse will be runnning a marathon on Christmas Day for MND Scotland to help Gordon Aikman’s Fightback campaign – and he was joined yesterday by MSPs Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith), Labour leader Kezia Dugdale (Lothians), Alex Cole-Hamliton (Edinburgh Western) and Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson (Edinburgh Central) who have added their support for this cause. Continue reading MSPs unite to support MND Christmas Marathon
Get VOCAL on Christmas Jumper Day!
Join us for Christmas Jumper Day on Friday (16 December) and dress festive to help raise funds for VOCAL. Continue reading Get VOCAL on Christmas Jumper Day!
Support your local rescue centre – and Bob – this Christmas
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is calling on local people to go along and support the Edinburgh rescue and rehoming centre by buying their pets Christmas gifts from the centre’s very own shop. Continue reading Support your local rescue centre – and Bob – this Christmas
LGBT Helpline
LGBT Helpline Scotland
Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 12pm-9pm.
0300 123 2523 |helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk.
We provide information and emotional support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families, friends and supporters across Scotland. We are also here to support those questioning or wanting to discuss their sexuality or gender identity.”
3D printing technology brings early Christmas che-ear!
A nine year old girl is celebrating receiving an early Christmas present – in the form of a brand new ear! Continue reading 3D printing technology brings early Christmas che-ear!
Garry Fraser to open photography exhibition
Muirhouse film maker Garry Fraser, whose film Everybody’s Child about his journey from addiction to recovery won a Bafta in 2014, is to open an exhibition of photographs by photographer Patrick Keast on 2nd December at 4pm in the My Front Room Café on Sallisbury Place. Continue reading Garry Fraser to open photography exhibition