Author Archives: Dalry Primary Edinburgh

Get a Free Bike and Lessons from The Bike Station

In the month of May the Bike Station -which now has a shop in Gorgie- offers residents and organisations in Gorgie Dalry -and other areas in the west of Edinburgh:

  • Cycle lessons
  • Bike repair classes
  • A free or affordable bike

https://www.thebikestation.org.uk/gap

Here is a google form for people to fill out for the Free or Affordable bikes. They do not need to know how to ride a bike to get a bike, as we will offer free cycling lessons with the bike. Interest in cycling lessons is documented on the form.

If they are interested in maintaining and repairing their bikes, they can book Friday or Saturday courses on this Eventbrite page.

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages


Conscious Parenting Free online workshop May 25th 2023

Please see information on a free online Conscious Parenting Workshop running May 25th. The workshop will be hosted by the Mindful Enterprise and will include Dr Shefali, author and clinical psychologist, Jo Aitken Children and Young people’s manager SAMH, Claire Ryan-Heatley, Trauma Specialist and Gary Young Mindfulness teacher and coach.

The workshop will focus on understanding mental health and looking after ourselves, exploring old patterns and consciousness, fostering awareness of recent trauma and its impact on our families, and learning about the role mindfulness can create in developing self-awareness.

Job and Employment Support Sessions with LINKnet

Are you looking for a job?

LINKnet can help you to find a job, find further education opportunities or/and help your personal development for minority ethnic people.

Details on below link.

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages


Peep Groups in SW Edinburgh

Peep groups share ways to support your child’s learning and development and are taking place in our area. Information below.

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages


Carers needed for children from minority ethnic backgrounds

We have had the below information come through from the inclusion hub and thought we should share it in case any of our Dalry families were interested.

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We are looking for foster carers who can support children and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds to help them feel safe and cared for and give them a sense of belonging.

fosterA national shortage of foster carers means that matching children and young people with carers who best suit their needs is an ongoing challenge. It’s important that foster carers have the skills, knowledge and cultural awareness to support them they so they can feel part of our community. Unaccompanied young migrants may have experienced trauma, war and poverty and we know that they often face additional challenges and need understanding in relation to the impact of racism and of growing up in a society where their culture and heritage is different.

Fostering doesn’t always have to be full time. Many of our foster carers who offer short breaks or host family foster care are able to do this whilst continuing to work. Carers also receive full training and support.

Anyone interested in fostering or becoming a host family foster carer can find out more at one of our pop-up events at Asda Chesser over the next few weeks.

The Foster with Edinburgh Team will be there to answer any questions on:

Tuesday 16 May, 11am-2pm

Friday 26 May, 11-2pm

There are also regular information drop-ins at Waverley Ct Courtyard on the first Thursday of the month from 5 – 7pm.

Find out more about fostering or becoming a host family foster carer.

If you need support to read this webpage or online letter via translation into an additional language please contact the translation service using this link https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/languages