Free kids football in Muirhouse during school holidays thanks to Helping Hands

MUIRHOUSE MILLENNIUM PARK

Starts Thursday 4th July: 6 – 7.15pm

Helping Hands have launched our Free Summer Football Programme 2019 in memory of Bradley Welsh, one of our founders, our friend and comrade. After discussions with Brad’s family and our coaches, Helping Hands have decided to go ahead with our plans for this years kids football programme. Plans that Brad was key to putting together. Continue reading Free kids football in Muirhouse during school holidays thanks to Helping Hands

Lord Provost opens Ferryfield Hub

Lord Provost Frank Ross cut the ribbon to officially open the new Ferryfield Hub last Friday.

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He was joined by Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership staff and people who stay at Ferryfield House Hospital in Pilton. The ceremony was to celebrate the official opening of the new dementia friendly therapeutic and social space called the Ferryfield Hub. Continue reading Lord Provost opens Ferryfield Hub

UK Government launches ‘Let’s Talk Loneliness’ campaign

As Loneliness Awareness Week begins today, a new campaign launched by UK Government Loneliness Minister Mims Davies is helping to tackle the stigma of loneliness and encourage people to speak out. Continue reading UK Government launches ‘Let’s Talk Loneliness’ campaign

Celebrate International Yoga Day at North Edinburgh Arts

International Yoga Day at North Edinburgh Arts 

Friday, 21 June 3.45pm – 9pm

Join Stephanie, Anna and Kizer for a day of midsummer yoga and meditation.

Limited spaces so please book in advance by emailing admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk or by calling 0131 315 2151

Cost: By donation

MSPs seek views on anti-Female Genital Mutilation plans

The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is starting its detailed scrutiny of plans to enhance protections for women and girls who have suffered or who are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM). Continue reading MSPs seek views on anti-Female Genital Mutilation plans