Tag: Young people

Capital trio make the final line up of national theatre company

After auditioning young hopefuls in Inverness, Dundee, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scottish Youth Theatre has unveiled the 20 talented young people who will form the 2019 National Ensemble – and three young theatre makers from Edinburgh have made the final line up. Continue reading Capital trio make the final line up of national theatre company

Fet Lor Youth Club garden tidy this Saturday

We are having a garden tidy this Saturday at FetLor in order to improve the area at the front of the building! All are welcome to join us, hot drinks and snacks provided. 

As well as this, a very kind member of the local community is aiming to raise £2000 by Christmas to create a lovely garden space and the JustGiving page can be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/fetlorcommunitygardeningproject

More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners

Despite a recent study by the University of London revealing that Millennials are shunning alcohol, and teetotalism has become more mainstream, drink driving casualties are at a four year high. In fact, data released by the Department of Transport showed that more than 24% of drink drivers were aged between 16 and 19 years old – inexperienced drivers who have recently passed their driving test. Continue reading More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners

Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education

Ben Macpherson, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has given his backing to proposals that will deliver a more inclusive education system by improving the experiences of LGBTI pupils. 

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