A quick reminder that Pilton Youth & Childrens Project (PYCP) annual general meeting is on Friday (7 November) at 2pm in The Greenhouse. Details below:
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Police action in West Pilton producing results
News from Edinburgh North Police
West Pilton Community Action
Police patrols continue in the West Pilton and surrounding areas. This week the following results have been achieved:
* 62 persons stopped and searched.
* 14 persons arrested or reported
* Male arrested on two warrants relating to domestic abuse
* 2 pedal cycles have been recovered, valued at £2000
* Male charged with breach of the peace after causing ASB in the area
* Male charged with supplying controlled drugs with £330 drugs recovered.
* Fireworks seized from 5 youths in West Pilton
* Male stopped and searched, found with heroin
* Male found in possession for NPS.
* Following pursuit of stolen car a male made off and was traced hiding nearby. Was then charged with Housebreaking offences after stolen property found in the car.
* Bail conditions enforced and a male charged for failing to adhere to conditions.
* Two drivers charged with driving un-roadworthy vehicles
* A female c/c with possession of cannabis.
Chief Inspector Sara Buchanan said: “This action highlights our continued commitment to the West Pilton community and we will be working further with our partner agencies to improve the quality of life for local residents, tackle the issues at the heart of the community and build a #StrongerNorth”
Living Well North Edinburgh AGM
’tis the season for AGMs …
Living Well North Edinburgh (LWNE), (formerly Pilton Reach Out Project (PROP) and PROP Stress Centre), is a community mental health organisation. The essence of LWNE is people working together to improve the mental health and well-being of their local community and themselves. It’s their AGM next week …
LIVING WELL NORTH EDINBURGH
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER – 12 noon
5 WEST PILTON PARK
A buffet lunch will follow the AGM
RSVP by Wednesday 29 October to Gillian Fairgrieve, call 343 6375 or email admin@livingwellnorthedinburgh.org.uk
Come along to PEP’s AGM
It’s been an event-packed year for Pilton Equalities Project (PEP), what with special anniversaries and awards to celebrate, so why not find out all about it at PEP’s annual General Meeting?
Pilton Equalities Project
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday 17 November 2014
11-12noon
PEP Centre, 3 West Pilton Park Edinburgh
R.S.V.P. Email: pepequalities@btconnect.com
If you require transport please call Trisha on 315 4466
Refreshments will be served after the meeting
PLEASE COME ALONG
PYCP set date for AGM
Pilton Youth & Children’s Project (PYCP) are holding their annual general meeting on Friday 7 November at 2pm in The Greenhouse – and you’re invited! See below for details:
For further information contact debbie@pycp.co.uk
or telephone 332 9815
www.pycp.co.uk
Pilton attack: third man charged
A third man has been charged with attempted murder following an attack on a Chinese takeaway shop owner in West Pilton last week.
Jie Yu, 37, was punched, kicked and stabbed in a horrific attack last Wednesday evening in in West Pilton Park. The owner of the Pekin Garden in Ferry Road Drive remains in a “serious but stable” condition having now been moved to St John’s hospital in Livingston.
Since the attack Police Scotland has followed a positive line of enquiry and senior officers were confident that the attackers would be tracked down.
Police Scotland confirmed that a 19-year-old man has now been arrested and charged with attempted murder. He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later, as will another 24-year-old man who was charged yesterday.
An 18-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and appeared before the Sheriff Court on Monday.
Pilton attack – man charged with attempted murder
Police Scotland have confirmed that an 18 year old man has been charged with attempted murder and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court court on Monday following the attack on a Chinese man in West Pilton on Wednesday evening.
The victim of the attack – named locally as the owner of the Peking Garden takeaway, Jie Yu – remains in a ‘serious but stable’ condition in Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary hospital.
Police still seek two men in relation to the incident and have appealed to the public for information.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Boyd said: “We are continuing to follow a positive line of enquiry into this incident, including the theft of the victim’s car prior to the serious assault. Anyone with information about either incident should contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Chinese man ‘serious’ following Pilton race hate attack
A Chinese father of three is being treated in hospital for serious injuries following a horrific attack by three men in West Pilton last night.
The victim suffered multiple injuries – including stab wounds – during the vicious attack which happened near the corner of West Pilton Grove and Park at around 9.30 last night. He has been named locally as Jie Yu, owner of the Peking Garden takeaway on Ferry Road Drive, and it’s thought he confronted to men as they attempted to steal his car.
One of the alleged attackers has since been detained and police say they are following a ‘positive line of enquiry’.
Superintendent Liz McAinsh said: “This was a vicious assault which left the victim in need of medical treatment and he remains in hospital in a serious condition.
“Hate crime is completely unacceptable and Police Scotland will relentlessly pursue those responsible.
“I would like to reassure the public that we have devoted significant resources to this enquiry to identify and apprehend those responsible”.
If you have any information call Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers in anonymity on 0800 555 111.
All eyes on the skies ahead of weekend events
Organisers of this weekend’s Fun Days and Galas will be keeping an anxious eye on the weather forecast. Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre’s Fun Day takes place tomorrow and West Pilton and Muirhouse Gala is on Sunday.
Fingers crossed – it might just be okay!
Tomorrow’s forecast: A chilly start then a mainly dry day with sunny spells. Cloud will bubble up in the afternoon with isolated showers developing across Lothian and Borders.
And Sunday? A chilly start but dry with sunny spells.
Here’s hoping …
Fair’s fair – and Fun Days too
West Pilton & Muirhouse Gala is NEXT Sunday – not today!
The school holidays are a distant memory, the nights are already ‘fair drawin’ in’ but it seems the summer fun days go on forever! Yesterday was packed with community events but there’s plenty more on offer in North Edinburgh this coming weekend too:
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre’s popular annual Fun Day takes place next Saturday from 11 – 2pm and is packed with activities
Along Ferry Road, North Edinburgh Community Art Group is holding an Art and Craft Fair in the Craighall Centre (below) from 11 – 3pm.
Silverlea Care Home on Muirhouse Parkway (below) are also holding a Summer Fun Day on Saturday from 2 – 4pm with lots of fun for everyone – all welcome.
And last – but certainly not least – West Pilton and Muirhouse Community Gala does go ahead – but it’s NEXT SUNDAY (not today!)
Organisers have confirmed: “This year’s gala is at full steam ahead .. It’s been a bit quiet from us as the committee have other commitments too. But your gala on Sunday 24 August at West Pilton Park will be a blast , we have a little something for everyone and hope to see as many people turn out as the last one ..”
Fun kicks off at midday until 4pm.
So much fun, so little time …!