Losing Arthur: BAFTA-nominated TV writer Paul A. Mendelson releases debut children’s novel

BAFTA nominated TV writer Paul A. Mendelson shares his debut children’s novel, “Losing Arthur” which is largely set in Scotland.

Paul A. Mendelson tells the story of Zack, quirky and imaginative, but bullied at school. He has only one true friend in the world: Arthur. The trouble is, only Zack can see him. One day his mum gets so fed up that she ‘grabs’ Arthur, dumps her handful of nothingness into a box and posts it to Zack’s long-departed father at some made-up Scottish address. Zack, usually so timid, has to set off on a perilous journey to rescue his imaginary friend before he fades away. But there are rogue elements out there who have dangerous plans for the two of them.

“Losing Arthur” author, Paul A. Mendelson lives in Harrow, Middlesex and is a British writer best known for his work on television and radio. Paul has written for the BBC, ITV and for DreamWorks Animation and is currently developing several feature films both in the UK and in the US. Mendelson released his debut adult fiction, “In the Matter of Isabel” earlier this year with great success!

With endorsements from Jamie Rix (Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids) and Elly Brewer, multi-award winning ex lead writer of Tracy Beaker Returns and The Dumping Ground, “Losing Arthur” is a must-read for children and young adults alike!

 

Read, Write, Count programme to be expanded

A campaign encouraging parents and carers to include reading, writing and numeracy in everyday activities has been expanded to children in Primaries 4 to 7. Read, Write, Count kits containing books, writing materials and numeracy resources such as dice and playing cards will be distributed to older pupils in 96 primary schools across Scotland this autumn. Continue reading Read, Write, Count programme to be expanded

Charlie Miller: Hair raising funds for SANDS Lothian!

FIVE hairdressers, one trainee, a maintenance technician and a PR and marketing manager were delighted to recently team up as the ‘Charlie Miller Hair Angels’ and show off their speed and agility at It’s A Knockout Edinburgh 2017 to raise funds for SANDS Lothians. Continue reading Charlie Miller: Hair raising funds for SANDS Lothian!

Barnardo’s appeal for foster carers

Barnardo’s supporters and former TOWIE stars Debbie Douglas and daughter Lydia Bright are backing an urgent  appeal by children’s charity  Barnardo’s for more foster carers to look after vulnerable teenagers throughout the UK.  The leading children’s charity is appealing to people in Edinburgh to consider fostering. Continue reading Barnardo’s appeal for foster carers

Change of start date for Childcare Academy

We have now changed the start date for our Childcare Academy to Tuesday 19th September.

We have more dates in place for our Information Sessions:

Wednesday 30th August @ 1pm

Thursday 7th September @ 10am

Wednesday 13th September @1pm

If you would like to book a place to come along and hear more about the Academy, ask any questions and take away an application pack, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below or call Barbara Webster on 0131 311 6926.

Audrey O’Neill, Senior Training Administrator

North Edinburgh Childcare

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Tel:  0131 311 6931

Fax:  0131 315 4420 

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2018 Scottish Teenage Book Prize shortlist revealed

Scottish Book Trust opens voting for the 2018 Scottish Teenage Book Prize as shortlist is announced.

Scottish teenagers posed with a ballot box at the Scottish Parliament yesterday to launch the poll to find Scotland’s favourite teen book of the year. Continue reading 2018 Scottish Teenage Book Prize shortlist revealed

Cash for Kids boost for PYCP

Pilton Youth and Children’s Project (PYCP) will be cooking with gas following a £4700 donation from Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids. The local youth organisation provides vital services to the area’s young people and plans to use the money to develop kitchen facilities at the Greenhouse. Continue reading Cash for Kids boost for PYCP