Tag: Open Day

West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre: let’s stick together

West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre is urging user groups to stick with the Centre ahead of a key meeting with police later today. Some groups have talked about leaving the Neighbourhood Centre following youth disorder there last week. Continue reading West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre: let’s stick together

Open Day at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre: the show WILL go on

Saturday 27 October: 10am – 12 noon

An event planned to showcase the facilities available at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre WILL go ahead next Saturday, organisers have confirmed.

The event – which has been planned for some time – was cast into doubt following a serious outbreak of antisocial behaviour at the Centre on Thursday evening. A large group of youths gained access to the roof of the Centre, throwing stones which broke windows and damaged cars.

There have been problems with young people getting onto the roof before, and the management committee had ordered anti-climb paint to deter vandals. Ironically, the paint arrived on Friday …

A spokesman for the neighbourhood centre’s management committee said: “We will be meeting with the Police on Tuesday to review Thursday’s incident and discuss ways in which we can address antisocial behaviour.

“However we want to assure local people and members of the public that our Open Day goes ahead as planned next Saturday. West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre is a community asset and some people don’t know what’s n offer here. Saturday’s event is an opportunity to see for yourself what the Centre has to offer.”

 

Rehoming Week Open Day at Scottish SPCA

The Scottish SPCA is delighted to invite animal lovers in the Edinburgh and Lothians area to their local centre in Balerno on Saturday 12 May to celebrate their annual Rehoming Week. Scotland’s animal welfare charity will have a number of events on the day including a bouncy castle, dog agility show, pony rides, tours and much more! Continue reading Rehoming Week Open Day at Scottish SPCA

Police Open Day at Fettes this Sunday

Sunday 10th September, 11am – 3pm 

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Bring the wee ones and the older ones and come behind the scenes to see what it’s like to be a police officer for the day!

Activities include:

  • The Marine Unit (boat included minus the water!)
  • Roads Policing (fast cars and motorbikes AKA nee naws to the wee ones)
  • Police Dogs and Horses (because who doesn’t love our furry friends…criminals aside)
  • The wildlife crime team (just to make sure there’s not too much horsing about)
  • Counterfeit goods (can you spot a fake?!?) 
  • Recruitment (Come and join us!)

Our partners will be out in force as well with their smiling faces and fancy kit including:

– Scottish Ambulance Service
– Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
– British Army
– The City of Edinburgh Council
– Borders Search and Rescue
– Coastguard
– Spartans Street Football
– 6VT Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
– Action for Children
– Lothian Buses
– Emergency Riders
– Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
– Tweedale Mountain Rescue

and lots more activities to keep the kids busy! 

This year all of the proceeds will be donated to Marie Curie with a raffle to be drawn on the day with some fantastic prizes on offer including; afternoon tea for 2, signed rugby and football tops, spa day, family tickets to various City Centre attractions, restaurant vouchers, hairdressing vouchers, holiday vouchers, golf vouchers and theatre tickets.

The Open Day is free entry, but will have a limited capacity. However please remember the event is running from 11am to 3pm so feel free to pop in to see us throughout the day!

As much as we love furry friends due to our police dogs/horses being in attendance only guide dogs will be permitted entry on the day.

Please note – the attendance of some specialist police resources and emergency partners will be subject to operational requirements.
– You may be searched prior to enetering the event arena.