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Park life gets Inverleith Summer Programme under way

A whole host of agencies have got together to organise and support Inverleith’s Youth and Children’s Summer Park Events, and the programme kicks off at Ravleston Park on Monday (2 July) from 1 – 3pm with a portable football pitch, games, music, sports activities and more.

Further park events are planned at Ravelston again (Monday 16 July,1 -3pm), King George V (Monday 30 July 1- 4pm) and Inverleith Park (Friday 10 August 1- 4pm).

For more information contact Anne Brown at Inverleith CLD at Broughton High School, telephone 332 6316 or email anne.brown@ea.edin.sch.uk or check out the website www.joininedinburgh.org/holidayprogramme

And the agencies who have made the Summer Programme possible? In no particular order: Edinburgh Leisure, Glenogle Swim Centre, Fet Lor Youth Centre, Scotmid Co-operative, Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership, CLD Inverleith, Library2go, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, sportscotland active schools Edinburgh & Lothian and Borders Police.

Scott Hastings opens Inverleith fitness trail

Inverleith resident and former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings officially opened Inverleith Park’s new fitness trail this morning. Scott was joined by members of the Friends of Inverleith Park group at a ribbon-cutting ceremony organised to mark the occasion.

Funded by the city council, wooden fitness equipment has been installed at ten stations around the park’s northern perimeter, and Scott was joined by his training companion Parker the dog as he demonstrated the delights of the exercise trail!

Inverleith Park is already a very popular location, used by a number of sports clubs, fitness groups and thousands of individuals, particularly joggers. The Council, along with the Friends of Inverleith Park and other user groups, decided that a fitness trail would improve the facilities and equipment for users of the park wanting to exercise.

Installation was completed at the end of March and fitness enthusiasts can now complete a circuit of the park whilst tackling bench sit-ups, a tyre run, wobble board and a number of other challenges along the way!

Scott said: “As a local resident and a regular jogger I am very impressed with the fitness trail. I am amazed at the number of people who have been using it to boost their exercise. I have had a bit of fun using the exercise stations as a break from my regular running route. Inverleith Park is a really fantastic space and this new fitness track enhances the amount of things that one can do whilst admiring the wonderful views across our great city”. 

Friends of Inverleith Park convener Tony Cook added: “Comments about the fitness trail have been overwhelmingly positive and the new facilities will mean that even more people will come to enjoy this wonderful park.”

Scott Hastings opens Inverleith fitness trail

Inverleith resident and former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings officially opened Inverleith Park’s new fitness trail this morning. Scott was joined by members of the Friends of Inverleith Park group at a ribbon-cutting ceremony organised to mark the occasion.

Funded by the city council, wooden fitness equipment has been installed at ten stations around the park’s northern perimeter, and Scott was joined by his training companion Parker the dog as he demonstrated the delights of the exercise trail!

Inverleith Park is already a very popular location, used by a number of sports clubs, fitness groups and thousands of individuals, particularly joggers. The Council, along with the Friends of Inverleith Park and other user groups, decided that a fitness trail would improve the facilities and equipment for users of the park wanting to exercise.

Installation was completed at the end of March and fitness enthusiasts can now complete a circuit of the park whilst tackling bench sit-ups, a tyre run, wobble board and a number of other challenges along the way!

Scott said: “As a local resident and a regular jogger I am very impressed with the fitness trail. I am amazed at the number of people who have been using it to boost their exercise. I have had a bit of fun using the exercise stations as a break from my regular running route. Inverleith Park is a really fantastic space and this new fitness track enhances the amount of things that one can do whilst admiring the wonderful views across our great city”. 

Friends of Inverleith Park convener Tony Cook added: “Comments about the fitness trail have been overwhelmingly positive and the new facilities will mean that even more people will come to enjoy this wonderful park.”

Scott Hastings opens Inverleith fitness trail

Inverleith resident and former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings officially opened Inverleith Park’s new fitness trail this morning. Scott was joined by members of the Friends of Inverleith Park group at a ribbon-cutting ceremony organised to mark the occasion.

Funded by the city council, wooden fitness equipment has been installed at ten stations around the park’s northern perimeter, and Scott was joined by his training companion Parker the dog as he demonstrated the delights of the exercise trail!

Inverleith Park is already a very popular location, used by a number of sports clubs, fitness groups and thousands of individuals, particularly joggers. The Council, along with the Friends of Inverleith Park and other user groups, decided that a fitness trail would improve the facilities and equipment for users of the park wanting to exercise.

Installation was completed at the end of March and fitness enthusiasts can now complete a circuit of the park whilst tackling bench sit-ups, a tyre run, wobble board and a number of other challenges along the way!

Scott said: “As a local resident and a regular jogger I am very impressed with the fitness trail. I am amazed at the number of people who have been using it to boost their exercise. I have had a bit of fun using the exercise stations as a break from my regular running route. Inverleith Park is a really fantastic space and this new fitness track enhances the amount of things that one can do whilst admiring the wonderful views across our great city”. 

Friends of Inverleith Park convener Tony Cook added: “Comments about the fitness trail have been overwhelmingly positive and the new facilities will mean that even more people will come to enjoy this wonderful park.”

Youth has it’s say in Inverleith

Inverleith’s young people had their say at last week’s Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meeting held in Broughton High School. The meeting was dedicated to youth issues, and a varied programme of dance, song and drama highlighted the young people’s talents and made a refreshing change to the usual agenda of reports, presentations and statistics.

Assisted by the local Community Learning and Development team, Inverleith’s young people set the agenda for the day and Broughton High School students introduced the event. As well as music, drama and dance performances there were certificate presentations and Inverleith Youth Forum representatives also put their priorities to Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership members.

The two-hour meeting concluded with a short question time slot, where young people raised a wide range of issues including library services, safer cycling, leisure activities and community safety.

Councillor Lesley Hinds, who officially chaired the meeting, said: “I think the event really worked. On behalf of Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership I would like to say thank you to Broughton High School, and particularly the young people of Inverleith, who made the event such a success”.

Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership now plans to convene an extra meeting to look in detail at the priorities highlighted by Inverleith Youth Forum.

Youth has it's say in Inverleith

Inverleith’s young people had their say at last week’s Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meeting held in Broughton High School. The meeting was dedicated to youth issues, and a varied programme of dance, song and drama highlighted the young people’s talents and made a refreshing change to the usual agenda of reports, presentations and statistics.

Assisted by the local Community Learning and Development team, Inverleith’s young people set the agenda for the day and Broughton High School students introduced the event. As well as music, drama and dance performances there were certificate presentations and Inverleith Youth Forum representatives also put their priorities to Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership members.

The two-hour meeting concluded with a short question time slot, where young people raised a wide range of issues including library services, safer cycling, leisure activities and community safety.

Councillor Lesley Hinds, who officially chaired the meeting, said: “I think the event really worked. On behalf of Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership I would like to say thank you to Broughton High School, and particularly the young people of Inverleith, who made the event such a success”.

Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership now plans to convene an extra meeting to look in detail at the priorities highlighted by Inverleith Youth Forum.

Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meeting details

Please find below a link to agenda for our special meeting of the Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership next Friday 2nd march at Broughton High School from 1.30pm.

This meeting has been planned by local young people, and will be focused mainly on services affecting children and young people in Inverleith.  There will also be a marketplace of information stalls from organisations, and a special exhibition of artwork by local older residents of Trust Housing, Deanhaugh Street and Life Care’s Dean Club and St Bernard’s Club.

The event will finish with question and answers from young people to the Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership members. A buffet lunch will be provided.

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/2658/inverleith_neighbourhood_partnership

We hope that you can join us.

Elaine Lennon ( Partnership Development Officer Inverleith)

City of Edinburgh Council Services for Communities 8 West Pilton Gardens Edinburgh EH4 4DP   Tel: 0131 529 5270, email: elaine.lennon@edinburgh.gov.uk

Young people to have their say in Inverleith

Local young people have been heavily involved in the planning of the next meeting of Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership.  The meeting, which will held on Friday 2nd March at Broughton High School from 1.30 to 3.30pm, will offer an opportunity to see some of the young talent on display and also to view a selection of artwork created by local older people.

INP development officer Elaine Lennon explained:  “We are holding an afternoon event to try to attract a wider range of people, and are holding this meeting in the local High School to showcase the talents and to highlight the issues of local young people. We will also be displaying a selection of artwork by local older people, so we hope that you can join us. Please contact me if you would like more information and feel free to pass this on to anyone you think may be interested”.

Elaine can be contacted at North Local Office on 529 5270, email elaine.lennon@edinburgh.gov.uk

Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership Funds Summer Programme

The Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership agreed a grant of £3,274.00 to support the Inverleith wide Summer Programme for Children, Young People and Families. The decision was made at the Partnership meeting that took place on Tuesday night in Stockbridge Library.

The grant will be used to pay for staffing, tutors, entry fees, refreshments, publicity and fuel. The Inverleith Summer Programme is available to local people living in the Inverleith Ward and includes various opportunities for local people that include outdoor education, family trips, art sessions and much more.

The remainder of the estimated £11,000 programme will come from Community Learning & Development who are contributing £3,000 and other local projects who are making in-kind contributions.

The programme will be advertised through local schools, community centres and various websites. A registration night will take place on Wednesday 22nd June 2011 in Broughton High School starting at 6.00pm.