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MiDAS training with PEP

MiDAS training at PEP: Friday 9 September

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Accredited Minibus Training (MiDAS) – limited places still available for Friday 9 September 
Pilton Equalities Project (PEP) is registered with the Community Transport Association funded through the City of Edinburgh Council and recognised as the community transport operator for the North Edinburgh quadrant.  We are a partner of the Edinburgh Community Transport Operators Group (ECTOG) PEP, Dove Transport, SEAG and LCTS.
MiDAS is the nationally recognised Minibus Driver Awareness training Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that is designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses,
It comprises low cost classroom-based training, plus an on-road driving assessment, as well as oponal Passenger Assistance training (PAT’s) for drivers who will be transporng passengers with disabilities.
Criteria:
a) Aged over 21 years
b) Held a full Driving Licence for 2 years
As places are limited, for further information on any of our courses call our trainer Theodora Hidalgo on 0131 315 4466 or email pepequalities@btconnect.com
theopepequalities@hotmail.co.uk
PEP applies a good practice model ensuring the Health & Safety of its passengers

 

 

Sacro seeks volunteer drivers

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Do you enjoy driving? Have you got access to a car? Sacro are currently recruiting volunteer drivers for the Sacro Travel Service. The Travel Service transports people to the State Hospital at Carstairs and prisons predominately throughout the central belt of Scotland. Full training is given and expenses are paid.

For more information please contact  Joan Alexander, Travel Service Coordinator, Sacro: email JAlexander@sacro.org.uk or telephone 0131 622 7500.

Unsung heroes celebrated at Lauriston Castle

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Edinburgh’s incredible volunteers were among the hundreds of people recognised for their crucial contribution to local life at the Lord and Lady Provost’s Community Garden Party, which was held at Lauriston Castle recently. Continue reading Unsung heroes celebrated at Lauriston Castle

Volunteer and help Scotland’s animals

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The Scottish SPCA is appealing to kind-hearted people in Edinburgh to help raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals by volunteering. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is urging locals to get involved this Scottish Animal Week, which runs from 5-11 September, by shaking a collection tin in their area. Continue reading Volunteer and help Scotland’s animals

Many hands make light work in Muirhouse Avenue

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There’s a mighty team effort taking place in Muirhouse Avenue right now. Muirhouse Centipede Project are putting the land not currently being built on to good use and are now preparing the ground for a community amphitheatre and performance area.

It’s a lot of work – it’s a lot of space! – but volunteers from Craigroyston Community High School, Tomorrow’s People, Scottish Widows, Community Action North, Scottish Gas, the Haven Project’s Dad’s Group and North Edinburgh Arts are really getting stuck in!

You’ll already see an amazing difference … and today 130 tyres will arrive for the next stage of the operation! Get involved!

More pictures on our Facebook page

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