Tag: CLD

Reminder: Community Learning & Development planning event

Thursday 19 August, 10am – 11.45am

As the current plan comes to an end, it’s time to explore opportunities, hopes and aspirations for the next 3 years.

Help make sure the community and voluntary sector has a voice in this process, by getting involved in this discussion.

You’re invited to have a say on Edinburgh’s Community Learning and Development Plan for 2021 – 2024.

About this event

You might ask yourself what is Community Learning & Development (CLD) and why is it important for my group or organisation to have a say in future planning?

The ambition for the Edinburgh CLD plan is to make a positive difference for the citizens and communities of the City and the organisations in the community / voluntary sector work with children, young people and adults to do just that.

That means it’s essential that our sector plays a part in strategic planning in areas like adult learning, youthwork, community centres, communities and citizens who are seldom heard and so much more.

THE EVENT

Paul McCloskey (CEC Lifelong Learning Strategic Manager – CLD and Libraries), Laurene Edgar (LAYC Director and Edinburgh Community Learning and Development Partnership Chair) will lead this event.

They’ll take you through the plan and the potential for this to be a key aspect of the development of citizens and communities in Edinburgh.

You will also have the chance to join in 2 of the following themed breakout groups:

  • Adult Learning
  • Community Centres
  • Youthwork
  • Seldom Heard Communities & Voices

EVENT LINK

Registration for this event closes TODAY – Wednesday 18 August at 6pm.

You will receive an email through Eventbrite by 9am on Thu 19 Aug that includes the Zoom link for this event.

If you don’t receive this email please get in touch, but we recommend checking your email junk folder: esther.currie@evoc.org.uk

Groups thank Lynn with farewell tea party

Community says au revoir to ‘people person’ Lynn

Local groups Power to the People and Spring Chickens got together to arrange a surprise summer tea party for popular community worker Lynn McCabe last month. Lynn has decided to take a career break and friends and colleagues couldn’t let her go without saying thanks for the wonderful work Lynn has carried out over the best part of thirty years in North Edinburgh. Continue reading Groups thank Lynn with farewell tea party

Letter: Sarah’s fond farewell to ‘amazing’ North Edinburgh community

 

Dear Editor

This is a really hard letter for me to write, but I need to say goodbye to the amazing community of North Edinburgh. I’ve worked for what was Community Education, and then Community Learning and Development in Greater Pilton for over twenty years.

It’s been a total privilege to serve such a strong and proud community. There are too many people to mention, many of them gone now, but to every learner and activist I’ve supported in every group, each child, young person, family, management committee and partner, it’s been so special and I will miss you all so very much.

Thank you for putting up with me for all those years! Your community has taught me so much and I feel proud and blessed to have been able to work here. The Council’s ‘Transformation’ process has meant I’ve been moved to another part of the city. I wish you everything you’d wish for yourself,

With much love and respect,

Sarah Neal (Low)’

New baby PEEP group starts tomorrow

PEEP A5 flyer (2) (1)-page0001ind information about a new Baby PEEP group starting tomorrow in the Haven Project. We would appreciate it if you could display the leaflet in your workplace and bring it to the attention of families that you support.

Free Summer Programme for adults at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

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Royston/Wardieburn Adult summer programme  kicked off on Tuesday with a visit to the Scottish Parliament.  After viewing the World Press Photo exhibition by the world’s leading photo journalists*,  participants had a meeting with Ben MacPherson, the new MSP for the Forth Ward.  Continue reading Free Summer Programme for adults at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

Summer Fun in Forth and Inverleith

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Kids bored yet? Fear not – there are loads of fun activities taking place all over the local area during the long summer holidays, and many of them are free!

See below for details – but remember to contact the venue/provider for availability as places often go fast!

Summer Programme 2016 All in One

Rise in racist incidents sparks community action

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The North Edinburgh community will discuss a worrying rise in the number of racist incidents at this afternoon’s Living in Harmony forum at Spartans Community Football Academy. Continue reading Rise in racist incidents sparks community action

Question Time events as election looms

Local community organisations have organised two Question Time events in the run-up to May’s Holyrood elections

TUESDAY 22 MARCH 6 – 8 pm

at Craigroyston Community High School

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THURSDAY 24 MARCH 10am – 12 noon

at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre

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Contact Anita on 0131 551 1671 if you need childcare.

These events are being organised by Pilton Community Health Project, North Edinburgh Community Learning and Development, Craigroyston Community High School, North Edinburgh Timebank, Living in Harmony and Edinburgh and Lothian Regional Equality Council.

Ask candidates for the Scottish Parliament the questions that matter to you!