Tag: PYCP Pilton Youth & Children Project

PY’s Sponsored Walk Postponed

FUNDRAISING EVENT RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST

Hi everyone,

We wanted to share a quick update about our upcoming sponsored walk planned for 30th May.

Unfortunately we’ve had to make the difficult decision to postpone the event until August.

This is due to a couple of challenges we’ve faced recently. Our minibus has been badly vandalised and is currently out of action for the foreseeable future which has significantly impacted our plans. On top of that, we haven’t yet managed to raise enough funds to make the event as worthwhile as we’d hoped.

We’re really disappointed to delay, but we hope you understand that this is the right decision for now.

For those who have already kindly sponsored us, thank you so much for your support — it truly means a lot. If you have any questions about what this change means please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

We’re still very much looking forward to completing the walk in August and continuing our fundraising efforts. 💙

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

PYCP Team x

PYCP Chat & Chill Tomorrow

We will be holding another Chat & Chill Cafe tomorrow. Come along between 12 midday and 2pm for some lunch (free on us!)

We will also have another free PRIZE bingo session and some other free goodies to give away.

You don’t have to have children at PY to come along, everyone welcome.

Under 5s are welcome but you need to supervise them at all times.

We hope to see you then.

Lesley & Debbie

PYCP Easter Programme

✨ OUR EASTER PROGRAMME IS HERE! ✨

PY Lunches are back for the two week break (Except Monday 1st)

Have a look at what we’ve got on offer for the next couple of weeks!

Remember – It’s really important, if you’ve not been before to collect a consent form, or get one emailed to you!

PY at Pride tomorrow

LOCAL YOUTH ORGANISATION ACHIEVES SILVER LGBT CHARTER AWARD

🤩 PY AT PRIDE 🤩

This Saturday is Edinburgh Pride and we are so excited to say we have been chosen by @lgbtys to have a stall in the Youth Space!

Youth workers will be there from 12-5pm ready to see your smiling prideful faces!

There are lots of other activities going on in the space so if you get bored of us, go and explore!

All you need to bring is yourself and some good vibes 😎

LGBT-Charter-Award-Achievement-Download

PY has been working away completing our LGBT Charter with LGBT Youth Scotland and last week we got the fantastic news that we have officially achieved our Silver Award! Pretty great Pride Month news if you ask me! 

This has been a lot of work over the last 18 months-ish and we are all really proud of the team and our young people who have embraced it. Attached is a document sharing this news – please feel free to share with your staff, young people and any other contacts! 

#EdinburghPride

#Pride2023

A helping hand: MSP Colin joins Muirhouse volunteers

‘I am humbled by the generosity and humanity of the local community in reaching out to help those in need.’ – Colin Keir MSP

Colin Keir MSP with volunteers Josh & Karma

Edinburgh Western MSP Colin Keir joined volunteers at the Muirhouse Community Shop yesterday to help collect and sort donations of clothing for Syrian refugees.

Mr Keir said: “I was overwhelmed by the support for this initiative from the local community in Muirhouse. It shows that Muirhouse cares for the plight of Syrian refugees and as winter approaches these donations will be much appreciated by those in need.

“This is a great partnership between the local community, its community organisations and Edinburgh Direct Aid to provide some comfort to those refugees now living in very difficult conditions in refugee camps. Once again I am humbled by the generosity and humanity of the local community in reaching out to help those in need.”

The initiative was organised by Tenants and Residents in Muirhouse (TRIM), Muirhouse Community Shop, Pilton Youth & Children Project and Spartans. The donations were sorted by the volunteers before delivery to Edinburgh Direct Aid.

Colin Keir MSP with TRIM chair Robert Pearson