Dear Editor ‘Rights come with Responsibility’ is a favourite call of the Cameron government. A second favourite: ‘strikes are wrong and evil in intent’. The biggest and longest lasting strike – still going on and having disastrous consequences – is the strike of the very rich and their investment companies in ‘the Market’: they only… [Read more…]
May 21, 2012
by davepickering
Lothian and Borders Police have praised the public for ensuring the Scottish Cup Final between Heart of Midlothian FC and Hibernian FC and the yesterday’s victory parade was a huge success for the city of Edinburgh. Over 50,000 supporters attended the match at Hampden stadium, while thousands more watched the match at home or within licensed… [Read more…]
May 21, 2012
by davepickering
Students from Edinburgh’s Telford College will showcase their work at Edinburgh Castle as part of an event to celebrate traditional construction skills this week. Telford is taking part in this year’s Scottish Apprentice Week by sending students from its building courses to the Edinburgh Traditional Skills Exhibition. The exhibition, which takes place over two days, will be… [Read more…]
May 18, 2012
by davepickering
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Best wishes to four groups of North Edinburgh adult learners who have been nominated for Adult Learner Achievement Awards at an event at the City Chambers this evening. The groups - based at Muirhouse Millennium Centre, The Prentice Centre, West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre and Royston Wardieburn – are all supported by the local Community Learning and Development (CLD)… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
by davepickering
Award-winning local amateur dramatic company St Serf’s Players will be performing Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit in the Church Halls on Clark Road from 24 – 26 May at 7.30pm. Tickets, from £3, are available from local outlets in Goldenacre, by calling 249 4899 or through the group’s website at www.stserfsplayers.org.uk St Serf’s Players are members of… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
by davepickering
Dear Editor, We would like to thank the residents of Forth Ward for electing us at the election to represent them at the Council. Two of our priorities are housing/fuel poverty, and the regeneration of the area. We have already approached Council Officers to start this process and we will keep you informed of our… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
by davepickering
Pilton Walking Project has been going for 10 years and has been based at Pilton Community Health Project for the past seven. We felt it was time to celebrate and thank some of our long standing volunteers for their contribution. Les Simpson, Allan Hawke and Fred Downie collectively have volunteered for 21 years! Les (pictured… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
by davepickering
Former Scottish rugby star Gregor Townsend joined young sporting talent from Edinburgh’s Telford College to pass on invaluable advice and experience relating to the sport yesterday. Gregor who won 82 Scottish caps, conducted a coaching session at Telford as part of the inaugural Edinburgh Colleges’ Festival. Putting the newly developed Marine Drive rugby pitches to good use,… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
by davepickering
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With THE BIG DAY fast approaching, Lothian and Borders Assistant Chief Constable Bill Skelly has issued the following message: On Saturday 19 May, Heart of Midlothian FC and Hibernian FC will compete for the Scottish Cup at Hampden Park, Glasgow. This is the first time since 1896 that two Edinburgh teams have made it to… [Read more…]
May 16, 2012
by davepickering
With the closure of the popular Community Employability Office on Ferry Road Drive, it is good to know that there is still a locally based support service ready and able to help residents of North Edinburgh find and make the most of available job, training, education or volunteering opportunities and to assist with a range… [Read more…]
May 22, 2012
by davepickering
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