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!
It’s been a busy old week at Muirhouse Millennium Centre – and it’s only Thursday!
For ages we have been crying out for a defibrillator to safeguard the lives of many vulnerable users of Muirhouse Community Centre (writes James McGinty). On Tuesday morning Sonia McGraw (Jamie Skinner Project) donated exactly that! Continue reading Hearts and minds at Millennium Centre
The barriers to participation and the availability of sports facilities across the country were just some of the issues explored as members of the Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee visited facilities in North Edinburgh yesterday. Continue reading A sporting chance: Holyrood comes to North Edinburgh
Do you take part in sports? If the answer is no why not come along and let the MSP’s know why (writes James McGinty) Is it cost/childcare availability/resources/lack of interest or something else? It is only for an hour and lunch is provided so come and have your say TODAY (Tuesday 28th February at 10.30-11.30am. They want to hear YOUR views!
Bingo Night – Wednesday 1 March. Jackies Prize Bingo for more info click: HERE Come along with your friends and join the most successful bingo night in the area (and have some fun!)
A car collided with our garden fence last Wednesday, causing damage to three of the panels, Fortunately no-one was hurt and the incident was reported to the police.
The barriers to participation in sport and the availability of sports facilities across the country are just some of the issues to be explored as members of the Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee undertake a series of visits across Scotland this week. Continue reading Barriers to participation in sport: MSPs visit North Edinburgh today
Michelle’s Surgery Cancelled
Michelle Thomson has cancelled her surgery tomorrow (Friday 10 February).
Children’s Clubs
There will be no children’s clubs on at the centre next week due to the school holidays.
Inclusive Zumba Classes
Our Monday morning Zumba classes for disabled persons continue to be very successful but it is felt that more people could take advantage of this fun activity.
Classes are on Monday (10 – 11am) and Friday (10.15 – 11am)
The best way to start a week and getting fit!
Childrens Taekwon Do (Ages 3+)
As with many of our activities the childrens Taekwon-do has surprised us with its popularity amongst the young people, so come along and join Scotlands fastest Family Taekwondo Club led by Master Divine.
IMP Meeting Reminder
Improving Muirhouse and Pennywell meeting next Wednesday 15th February 3.00-5.00pm.. All Welcome.
James McGinty
Today has been hectic at MUIRHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE as we Hosted an NHS Wellbeing Seminar (with catering), a Progress meeting for Urban Union, the Sunshine Club and a training session for Muirhouse Housing Association, then the Girls Club (writes JAMES McGINTY). We rounded the day off with Jackie’s prize Bingo at 7.00pm. A very tiring day for the Manager And His Volunteers!
Holyrood Apple Day brings together schools, community groups and orchard enthusiasts from across Scotland to enjoy the display of 100s of Scottish heritage apple varieties which grow well here. It offered the chance to taste apple juice and Edinburgh’s new cider – Morningcider – made with Edinburgh’s finest local apples (writes JAMES McGINTY). Continue reading Joanna’s fruity report!
The Friday Craft Club has been cancelled on a temporary basis to allow the Youth Annexe to be used by Johanna in her work with our Scottish Climate Fund Challenge Project (writes JAMES McGINTY).
Earlier this week Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre played host to a Food for Thought Forum for the community led by Pilton Health Project, with Memes Molina (Food Development Worker at PCHP, above) leading the proceedings by explaining the previous forums: what they had discussed and what had been gained from the experiences (writes James McGinty).
Anita Aggarwa(PCHP Community Development Manager) then laid out the processes of the day.
A very well attended audience were treated to home made soup and some superbly healthy sandwiches, tea and coffee provided by centre volunteers and our manager Peter Airlie.
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Pictures by JAMES McGINTY
