Fri, 16 May 2008 13:50:51 +0100 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/ myEdinburgh News en-gb http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/images/logo.gif http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/ webmaster@myedinburgh.org.uk http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article173.html They are some of the cutest animals in the world, an icon for WWF and beloved of the Chinese nation, but is it right to keep pandas in Edinburgh Zoo? Fri, 16 May 2008 13:50:51 +0100 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article172.html RELATIONSHIP and family counselling charities Relate and Family Mediation have merged into a single umbrella organisation in Scotland. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:27:05 +0100 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article171.html NHS Lothian is about to launch a new way of tackling cancer. New screening arrangements will result in people with bowel cancer being picked up early. This maximises the chances of successful treatment and will save lives. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:12:32 +0100 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article170.html A TEENAGE volunteer worker from the Lothians has been shortlisted for a national award.  David Montgomery, 18, from Tranent, has been shortlisted for the young volunteer of the year prize at the 2008 Young Scot Awards. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:28:16 +0100 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article169.html An award-winning high school band from the Western United States will perform a free concert on Friday, April 4 at Old St. Paul Cathedral in Edinburgh beginning at 2 p.m. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:16:10 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article168.html 18 Mar, 7.30-9.00pm, St Bride's Centre, Dalry, Edinburgh.  Early Life Stress, Steroids and the 'Programming' of Body, Brain and Behaviour, a talk by Jonathan Seckl, will explore the effects of stress and stress hormones during pregnancy on the developing foetus. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:41:54 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article167.html Have fun and raise funds to help those effected by Chest Heart & Stroke problems. A range of events upcoming in Edinburgh. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:58:50 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article166.html COMMUNITY led sports projects in West Lothian are to be boosted by a £1.2m windfall from sportscotland, it was announced yesterday. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:55:51 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article165.html LOTHIAN and Borders police is the most gay-friendly employer in Scotland, according to a leading charity. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:54:40 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article164.html May I take this opportunity to thank families from the area for supporting a child through the Glasgow Children’s Holiday Scheme, by being hosts for a week during the school summer holidays last year and to wish them all a Happy New Year. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:41:43 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article163.html Full details of refuse collection and recycling over the festive period are published here.   Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:19:04 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article162.html An Edinburgh-based charity is appealing to the public to help educate under privileged children in Ghana by donating old computers and PC equipment. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:51:46 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article161.html 8 Dec, 11.00am, Temperate Palm House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh.  Meeting at the Palm House, Holly and the Ivy will be a guided seasonal walk around the gardens, looking at plants that provide specific interest and colour at this festive time of year.  The tour costs £4 and includes entry into the glasshouses. Booking is advised. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:03:04 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article160.html Bethany Christian Trust is selling Christmas trees to raise funds for its vital homelessness services. For the cost of one tree Bethany provides a homeless person with much­-needed shelter, food, and advice. Order deadline is 12 Dec so visit the website now to place your order.   Order at: www.caringchristmastrees.com Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:35:08 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article159.html 4 Dec, Thistle Hotel, St James' Centre, Edinburgh. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:32:10 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article158.html A free counselling service for the Polish community is now available. Project FENIKS can be contacted to provide mental health services to new migrants. Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:41:43 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article157.html CHARITIES across the city are preparing to take legal action over cuts in their funding from the city council. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:20:28 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article156.html Nov 29, Glasgow; 4 Dec, Dumfries; 6 Dec, Edinburgh. 9.00am-2.30pm Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:20:46 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article155.html 19 Nov, 10.40am, Conference Suite, Midlothian Innovation Centre, Roslin.   Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:46:24 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article154.html Recycling and composting rates in Scotland are rising at such a rate that environmental targets should be comfortably met by their 2008 deadline according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:40:13 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article153.html Visitor attractions across Scotland will be open to the public for free on St Andrews Day in a celebration of the nation's culture and heritage. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:36:40 +0000 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article152.html Telling our story: Social firms in motion - 7 Nov, The Storytelling Centre, High St, Edinburgh Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:54:07 +0100 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article151.html Voluntary groups in Edinburgh reeling from the discovery they are in the firing line for council funding cuts could unite to pursue a legal challenge against the move. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:35:46 +0100 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article150.html Wednesday 3 October at the Engine Shed, Edinburgh 9am-4pm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:28:23 +0100 http://www.myedinburgh.org.uk/Article149.html Every year Meadowbank hosts the city’s biggest public fireworks show and this November will be no different. Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:15:19 +0100