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Do you know anyone who would be interested in adopting a piano?

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We’ve had the below message from Rosanna at Pianodrome

I am writing on behalf of the adopt a piano adoption scheme at the Pianodrome.

We have many upright and grand pianos up for adoption at the Wee Hub in Ocean Terminal shopping centre. The showroom is open Thursdays 10-2pm and Saturdays 12-4pm. Suggested prices reflect the quality of the instruments which we are refurbishing to give them a new lease of life. All donations go back into the project to upskill our volunteers and save pianos from waste.

Please see this BBC article for more information on this project:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-64175072

Our website has further details too:

https://www.pianodrome.org/:

Please share this information as widely as possible with anyone you think might be interested in giving a piano a good home.

All the best,

Rosanna,

Volunteer with Pianodrome

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Peep Groups in SW Edinburgh

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

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Carers needed for children from minority ethnic backgrounds

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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

20 Minute Neighborhoods

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If you were interest in the full results of the recent 20 minute neighbourhoods survey for Gorgie and Dalry they are available on the following link.

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/20minutegorgiedalry 

if you would prefer an easier to digest summary of the online survey results, you can request this by emailing 20MinuteNeighbourhood@edinburgh.gov.uk

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Befriend and Be Friended

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Would you benefit from a befriending service or do you have time to spare to be a befriender? Linknetmentoring are looking to support those isolated by their English Language skills.

See the below leaflets for details.

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P4-7 Rugby Fridays

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A Local rugby club is offering Friday afternoon rugby sessions for P4-P7.

Click the 2 page leaflet below for more information

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FREE Capital Cup Tickets

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We have had the below exciting invitation from Hearts.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to all pupils and their families to attend the inaugural Women’s Capital Cup, a new trophy that will be awarded to the winner of Hearts Women vs Hibernian Women’s matches in the Scottish Women’s Premier League.  This first match was played at Easter Road on Sunday, 27th November 2022 with a staggering 8000+ supporters in attendance. The return fixture being played on 26th Sunday, February 2023 at Tynecastle and we’d love to have you along to break more records in women’s football.

Women’s and girls’ football is enjoying significant growth in Scotland and we are delighted that Baillie Gifford has come on board to sponsor the Women’s Capital Cup for the next few years to ensure that as many families as possible can enjoy this spectacle. 

Thanks to Baillie Gifford’s generosity, all tickets for these games which will be held at Tynecastle and Easter Road, will be provided free of charge. Why not take advantage of this great offer and plan a memorable day out for your members and their families.

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Holiday Art Groups With Local Artist

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Local artist Damian Callan will be hosting holiday art lessons this winter and spring.

Details from Damian are as follows:

February Art School (Children 7 – 14 years) ZOO ANIMALS: Great and SMALL!

One day drawing at the zoo and 2 days painting, printing and making sculptures from recycled materials in the studio. 

13th – 15th February 10 – 4pm COST £120

Art for Teenagers (12 – 17 yrs) WORKING FIGURES

Two day workshop working from the model on ‘worker’ themes using charcoal, pastel, ink, pencil and oil bar.

16th & 17th February 10 – 4pm COST £90

All materials provided. Studio address: WASPS studios Dalry, EH11 2DP.

Please let me know if you wish to take part and feel free to pass the information on to others who might be interested.

EASTER COURSES:

Children’s course: 10th -13th April

Art For Teenagers: 14th April

(Themes to be confirmed)

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