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£EITH DECIDES APPLICATIONS STILL NEEDED

Hello Everyone

 Applications are still needed to provide a good choice of projects for the people of Leith.  Making an application gives the opportunity to get a grant of up to £1,000 for a Leith project.  But, it does more than that.  Applicant groups / organisations become part of the £eith decides publicity which promotes the groups and organisations involved.  Posters are displayed in libraries as well as information going out on the Neighbourhood Partnership website and social media.  However, The Leith Event in February attracts hundreds of local people, providing valuable networking opportunities and enables participating applicants to recruit new participants, members or volunteers.

 The decision is made on the day of the event (7 February) for projects to be completed by 31 August.  So good timing for any Spring and/or Summer 2015 events or projects.  Projects who have been made awards in the past have benefitted children, young people, older people, families as well as people vulnerable for a number of reasons.  There have been a wide range of projects involving the arts, such as music, drama, dance and painting; the environment such as gardening and clean up campaigns; fun activities such as imaginative play, camping, sailing and day trips; skills training for young people and jobseekers; support for people with physical disabilities or mental health issues.  And more……..

 So spread the word and get those talented and capable Leithers involved.  See the website http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/neighbourhood-partnerships/leith/about/%C2%A3eith-decides/  to download an easy to complete application and easy to understand guidelines.

 Applications to be in by 28 November 2014.  This can be e-mailed toLoraine.duckworth@edinburgh.gov.uk (hard copy with signatures may need to be provided at a later date.)

 Need more info or have a question?  Contact details are as below.

 Loraine

 Loraine Duckworth | Partnership Development Officer | Leith Neighbourhood Partnership | Services for Communities | City Centre Leith Team| Cockburn Street| Edinburgh | phone: 0131 529 7403 | Mobile: 07739188437

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20 mph zones, Have your say

20 mph zones

Drop-in, learn more and give your views.


6.00 pm –8.00 pm, Wednesday, 24 Sept 2014

Business Hub, McDonald Road Library

2 McDonald Road, EH7 4LU


Presentation at 6.30 pm

All welcome

Opportunity to learn more, ask questions

and/or make comments

Leith Links Community Council, 29th Sept.

The next meeting of Leith Links Community Council will take place on Monday, 29th September. Due to the closure of Duncan Place our meeting will take place in Port of Leith Housing Association offices in Constitution Street, Leith. From October we will be meeting in Leith Community Centre, New Kirkgate. If you plan to attend Septembers meeting please try to be there for 6.45 for a prompt start at 7pm. Thanks Jim

AGENDA 290914 LEITH LINKS COMMUNITY COUNCIL AUGUST 2014 MINS

Leith Links CC Meeting, Monday 29th Sept.

The next meeting takes place on Monday, 29th September. Our usual venue, Duncan Place Resource Centre, Duncan Place has been closed by the City Council due to Health and Safety concerns so our September meeting will be held in the offices of Port of Leith Housing Association. From October the Community Council will move to Leith Community Centre, New Kirkgate. The Agenda for September with the minutes of our August  meeting will be issued next week. As always if you live in the Leith Links area and have concerns over local issues we would be happy to see you.

Leith Programme Update

Progress update

 All work is currently running on schedule to the programme timescale

 Section 6a West (Balfour Street southwards):

·         All kerbs re-laid south of Balfour Street

·         75% of existing slabs removed

·         25% of new slabs re-laid

 Section 6a East (Jameson Place southwards)

·         50% of existing slabs removed

·         15% new slabs re-laid

·         Trial hole to relocate lighting column completed

 Section 8a West (Jane Street southwards)

·         40% of existing slabs removed

·         New gully connection complete

·         Installation of kerbs 50% complete

·         20% of new slabs re-laid

 Section 8a East (South of Manderston Street)

·         50% of existing slabs removed

·         Installation of kerbs 75% complete

·         15% of new slabs re-laid

 Other sections:  

·         Snagging works to sections 5 and 7 on-going

 Looking ahead for next week:

·         Continue with footpath works in all sections

·         Relocate lighting columns in sections 6 and 8

·         Gully installation at Stead’s Place

 

 

 

MELA 2014

The 20th annual Edinburgh Mela runs from 29 – 31 August 2014, and we’ve put together our most exciting programme yet to celebrate. Fancy dancing to the ragga-tipped beats of legends like Apache Indian or GAUDI, journeying around the world in eighty tunes with blissfulQawaali, fast-paced Ghanian drumming or Chinese punk, falling in love with some beautiful choreography at the Mela World Dance Feste, trying out new spices in the Global Food Village, meeting animals from all over the globe at the Kidzone Animela, marvelling at the vibrant fabrics of the famous Mela Fashion Show, or being transported to fairyland by our brand new orchestral commission The King of Ghosts? Well, you’re in the right place: come on down to Leith Links, and join the party.

Volunteer Recruitment Fair

Invitation to Scotland’s biggest Volunteer Recruitment Fair
at St Paul’s and St George’s Church Hall on York Place,
Edinburgh EH1 3RH on Wednesday 24th September 2014
Free entry from 11am-7pm
 
The Fair will also feature: 
  • volunteering and employment specialists
  • a friendly café to relax and refresh in
  • access to hundreds of volunteering opportunities across the city
  • over 50 organisations looking for volunteers
Visit Scotland’s biggest Volunteer Recruitment Fair!
Date: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Times: 11am until 7pm
Venue: St Paul’s and St George’s Church (P&Gs), on York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3RH (at the top of Broughton Street)
Cost: Free Entry – no need to book – just turn-up!
Charities, voluntary organisations and community groups are searching for volunteers, people like you! After more than a decade, the Annual Volunteer Recruitment Fair is firmly positioned as the capital city’s volunteering event of the year.  It will showcase volunteering opportunities from across the city, putting potential volunteers in touch with hundreds of organisations.
If you’re considering volunteering, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet face to face with around fifty organisations currently looking for volunteers plus access hundreds of other volunteering opportunities, all under one roof.  
Last year our volunteer recruitment fair helped around 1,000 people in their search for volunteering opportunities to make connections with the organisations that needed them.  Make sure you’re one of them this year.
There are many benefits to volunteering, it’s a great way to use and develop your skills, try something new, make new friends and contacts, boost your confidence and general wellbeing, gain valuable experience, and of course, make a real difference!
The Fair will also feature:  volunteering and employment specialists * * café * * access to hundreds of volunteering opportunities across the city * * over 50 organisations looking for volunteers **
For more information visit: www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Call Lara on 0131 225 0630
When members of the public were asked to sum-up their experience of the Volunteer Recruitment Fair in ONE word here’s what they said: “Informative, Relaxing, Enlightening, Revealing, Useful, Helpful, Informing, Busy, Good, Overwhelming, Interesting, Inspiring, Lively, Buzzing, Inspiring, Welcoming, Busy, Organised, Worthwhile, Encouraging, Excellent, Stimulating, Timely, Comprehensive, Opportunity, Enthusiatic, Friendly, Effective, Engaging, Insightful, Comprehensive, Fantastic, Great, Eye-opening, Brilliant, Wonderful, Uplifting, Expansive, Mind-expanding!”
Other visitors to the recruitment fair said:
“There is such a variety of organisations looking for volunteers! I was amazed. I had the chance to talk face to face with a number that had opportunities that I found very interesting and really looking forward to getting started. I don’t think I could have got this far so quickly in my search without the opportunity to have direct conversations with so many organisations”.
 
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