3000 young Scots get set to take part in global running series
THE organisers of IRONMAN 70.3 Edinburgh, Scotland’s biggest triathlon which takes place on Sunday 1 July, have launched IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-focused running events for young people aged three to 14. Continue reading IRONKIDS comes to Edinburgh
Scots are being urged to take advantage of the extra hour of daylight next week to look after their health and mental wellbeing. Continue reading Spring health advice from NHS 24 as clocks go forward
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has been contacted by constituents who are expressing serious concerns about the future of the single GP practice at Sighthill Health centre. Continue reading Crisis: single GP surgeries ‘under threat,’ says Briggs
An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
Congratulations, Craigie! Our local HIgh School has been named Active Schools HIGH SCHOOL OF THE YEAR!
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Walking Football Scotland (WFS) is delighted to be working with new commercial partners Cardiac Science. The company has gifted WFS a state-of-the art Powerheart G5 Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that will be available at WFS events in the future. Continue reading Football is for life: Walking Football Scotland commercial partnership with Cardiac Science
A young boy who sadly passed away due to a rare medical condition is being honoured through the creation of a fund held by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity in his name. West Lothian youngster Paul James Cockburn – who was universally known as PJ – was just 12, when he died as a result of his condition, Short Bowel Syndrome. Continue reading Family set up fund with charity in memory of tragic loss of PJ
PEOPLE across the Lothians are being encouraged to put a spring in their step this Easter with a few simple steps from NHS 24 and Dr Owl. Continue reading Scots to get set for a healthy Easter
A group of passionate volunteers whose lives have been touched by dementia have launched a fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research UK. Continue reading New group to lead fight against dementia in Edinburgh
For those who can’t commit to a monthly membership, Edinburgh Leisure’s 10 for 8 card might be just the thing for you. Continue reading A workout feels even better when it’s free!
