A new national action plan to help protect children and young people online has been launched by Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald. The refreshed plan will help children and young people develop the skills they need to stay safe on the internet and support parents and carers to be more aware of the potential risks that their children face online. Continue reading Protecting children online: Action Plan launched
Muirhouse Community Centre delivered two JASS (Junior Award Scheme for Schools) group residentials to Pilton Retreat, Ratho over the Easter (writes James McGinty). There was an all girls group and the other was all boys. Each group spent three days and two nights at Ratho and had a great time. It is hoped that we will be able to repeat this format with another four groups as part of our summer programme. Continue reading Muirhouse moves to Ratho!
Friday 12 May: 2.30 – 3.30pm
Angela Constance: “Equality has taken ‘massive step backwards”
Women are being unfairly impacted by recent UK Government cuts to benefits and welfare eligibility, Equalities Secretary Angela Constance has said. Continue reading Women ‘hardest hit by welfare cuts’
OLD KIRK & MUIRHOUSE PARISH CHURCH 11am – 1pm
Scotland’s Baby Box scheme is helping to raise awareness of safe sleeping practices, according to early evaluation findings. The scheme has been criticised as an expensive gimmick by some critics, but early research indicates the boxes are proving popular with new parents. Continue reading Baby Boxes encourage safe sleeping, say parents
FRIDAY 14 APRIL, 2 – 4.30pm
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
The Time Bank Knit and Natter group have made adorable little Easter characters and they are hiding in the NEA garden! Can you find Bert and his friends to win an Easter egg prize?
A family-friendly event suitable for all ages. With additional activities in the garden or inside NEA (wet weather provision).
There will be lots of cakes and tea/coffee/juice for you to enjoy while those who want to can go searching in the garden!
50p donation goes towards the costs of the refreshments.
Knitted items will be available to buy on the day too!.
Parents across Scotland are being advised on how to protect children from playground bumps and bruises during the Easter holidays. As part of the national Be Healthwise this Easter campaign, NHS 24 has issued a number of top tips on how to prevent and treat minor scrapes and bruises. Continue reading Protect your child from playground bumps and bruises this Easter
Starts tomorrow evening in Muirhouse
