Author Archives: S. Wallace

This free holiday club is an exclusive opportunity for young people (11-16) to contribute to Heart of Midlothian’s 150^th Anniversary Celebrations as part of the Maroon Mile – Don’t miss out!

Date: Tuesday 8^th and Wednesday 9^th April at HMFC Museum 11.30am to 4pm. Lunch and refreshments are provided on both days.

The Equalities Team is engaging with the public to help shape our Council’s future Equality Outcomes 2025-2026 and wider Equality Diversity and Inclusion Framework for 2026-2030.

• They are asking people what it’s like for them using and working with Council services.
• They want to make sure that people who live, work, study, and visit Edinburgh get the opportunity to give us their feedback.
• An overview of the survey can be found here. The link to complete the survey is at the bottom of this page.
• Here is an Easy Read version of the survey.
• The survey closes on 1st June 2025.
  

Drop In Sessions

Drop-in sessions are taking place at various libraries available between 1pm & 4pm across the City. Our nearest drop in session is on:

Tuesday 8th April in Fountainbridge Library 137 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1BG

Sessions are also taking place on:

• Tuesday 25 March in Gilmerton Library 13 Newtoft Street Edinburgh EH17 8RG
• Tuesday 1 April in East Neighbourhood Centre and Library 101 Niddrie Mains Road Edinburgh EH16 4DS.

In-person sessions are also taking place at the Equality & Rights Network @VolunteerEdinburgh Office, 222 Leith Walk, EH6 5EQ on:

• Wednesday 26 March 11.30am to 1pm
• Tuesday 29th April 10am-11.30am

Congratulations to Conner Pratt, Piping Instructor, Tynecastle Youth Community Pipe Band, who recently received the King’s Coronation Medal recognising five full years of service in the Armed Forces on Coronation Day, 6th May 2023.