LHNCC has no opinion on the following Edinburgh Council consultations, but simply provides links to people who may be interested.
Both consultations close on 24 April.
(adapted form an email from a PhD student)
I am a nutrition PhD student and I am researching nutrition and healthy ageing, with a particular focus on chocolate’s role. The study is looking for volunteers from in and around the Lothian area aged between 50 to 60 years. Approval from the Research Ethics Committee at Queen Margaret University has been obtained.
Here is a link for some more information on the study: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/20170608-edinburgh-and-lothian-chocolate-lovers-wanted-for-university-study/
If you would like any further information about the nature of this study please do not hesitate to get in touch and I will be more than happy to help.
Ruth Ashaye, MSc, ANutr
PhD Research Student
Queen Margaret University
Musselburgh
EH21 6UU
Email: RAshaye@qmu.ac.uk
Leith residents aged 60 or more, and public, private and voluntary sector organisations, are invited to help identify shared priorities for creating an Age-Friendly Community.
24 April 12:00 pm, Leith Community Education Centre, 12a New Kirkgate Leith EH6 6AD
To book a place, contact Meiko on 07974 881186 or via m.makita@hw.ac.uk
An item has been added to this agenda:
9. i. Leith Festival Gala Day: Saturday 9 June 2018 – Application forms available for stall
(adapted from a recent email from Edinburgh Council. While this final phase does not include Leith Harbour & Newhaven CC’s area, the following is provided to inform LHNCC residents, visitors and workers who may drive to, from and in South Edinburgh)
The fourth and final phase of Edinburgh’s 20mph rollout came into effect in South Edinburgh on Monday 5 March 2018.
The 20mph rollout extends the 20mph speed limit to the city centre, main shopping streets and residential areas while retaining a network of roads at 30mph and 40mph on key arterial routes.
While many cities elsewhere in the UK, Europe and beyond have already established 20mph (or 30km) limits, Edinburgh is the first Scottish city to roll out the limit in this way, with many other areas also introducing or considering this lower speed.
In addition to improving road safety, the 20mph scheme aims to make streets calmer, quieter and more pleasant places to spend time in, boosting a sense of community and helping the environment by encouraging active travel such as walking and cycling.
(adapted from an email from the Botanic Gardens)
You are invited to an Edinburgh Shoreline event at the Botanic Garden on 29 March. This is the start of a year- long project focusing on the Edinburgh Shoreline – its rich history, culture and biodiversity – with input from local communities regarding how they relate to their section of coast and how they envisage it in the future. Please feel free to pass on to all those who might be interested. There will be a range of ways in which local communities can get involved and this first event focuses on community contributions to an RBGE exhibition this summer. See below the cut for more information about the project.
Balfour Building, Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, 20A Inverleith Row. Edinburgh EH3 5LR. Enter on the east side of the garden at 20 A Inverleith Row as the John Hope Gateway entrance on the west side will be closed.
Tea and coffee will be available from 6.00 pm and the meeting will finish at 8.00.
To book a place please contact Charlotte Johnson at cjohnson@rbge.org.uk
The 8, 23 and 27 buses all stop close to 20 A Inverleith Row.
(adapted from an email from At The Market Limited)
Last April, Leith Market hosted an event called A Celebration of All Things Leith. It had a range of regular traders, local/community groups, art hubs and charities showcasing the best Leith has to offer. The event was so successful that Leith Market decided to host another one on the same weekend this year.
A Celebration of All Things Leith 2018 will take place on Saturday April 28th.
The event will have the same goal, to spread the word locally about the great things going on in Leith and to spread the word about the market at the same time.
There will be the usual market, with more traders than usual. Local groups will have platforms to show the community who they are and what they do. Custom House will be open on the day, including spillover space for the market. Continue reading
A Madelvic History Group talk:
28 March at Madelvic House, Granton Park Avenue, EH5 1HS
Book on line at https://madelvic-history-group-talk.eventbrite.co.uk
(adapted from an email from Edinburgh Council. While these works may not directly affect LHNCC’s area, they may affect people who cycle to and from the area.)
Balfour Beatty has been appointed by The City of Edinburgh Council to carry out a package of footpath resurfacing and drainage improvement works across the North Edinburgh Path network commencing 7th March 2018 for a period of 12 weeks. These works are spread across 55 locations on the paths highlighted in the location plan. (Click the graphic to download the full-size PDF.) Continue reading
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