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Fiery summer

Beltane fire festival marked the start of Edinburgh’s summer season of events with its annual parade on Calton Hill

your city Centre, your views

In May and June a series of events took place throughout the city centre to give those who live, work and visit the area the chance to offer their views

Your neighbourhood, your priorities

Neighbourhood Partnerships are here to identify, plan and prioritise services that can benefit you and your community as a whole

Hidden history

Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out

Grant really got us going

The Neighbourhood Partnership community grants fund is a small grants scheme that awards up to £5,000 for projects aimed at improving and encouraging local community activity.

Your views

City centre, 21 April.

Wynd your way back

The Old Town Festival from 15-28 June is a celebration of the culture and heritage of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Let's hear it for the king

Edinburgh’s oldest statue is in need of major surgery.

Get down to GrassMarkets

This summer a monthly Sunday market will be held in the Grassmarket.

Your best move yet

Ever imagined yourself gliding across the room like a Strictly Come Dancing star or rocking out like Justin Timberlake?

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West

Jumping for joy!

NINE year old Chloe Roberts enjoyed the blazing sunshine at Drumbrae Children’s Gala on 30 and 31 May, held in the grounds of Drumbrae Leisure Centre

Hidden history

Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out

Grant really got us going!

The Neighbourhood Partnership community grants fund can award small grants of up to £5,000 to constituted groups for local activity that benefits the community, and applying for one couldn’t be easier.

Your views

Davidson’s Mains, 20 May.

A huge catch at Cramond Beach

A Ronald Rae fish sculpture that has been given a permanent home on Cramond Beach was officially unveiled recently.

Hit the decks!

Young people in the Gateside area of Edinburgh will have the opportunity to learn how to DJ in a number of sessions over the summer months.

School goes global

St Augustine’s held its second annual Unity and Diversity Week in March, to celebrate the school’s multi-cultural community.

Neighbourhood is looking good

The Neighbourhood Improvement Programme, part of the joint housing and environment forum, in Western Edinburgh and Almond works with residents to make small-scale environmental improvements.

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East

Hidden history

Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out.

Your views

Piersfield Terrace, 21 April.

Women given a sporting chance

A football tournament took place at Castlebrae High School recently to raise awareness about violence against women.

Catch the Buz

The Youth Buz Project delivers a drop-in youth programme in the heart of the community of east Edinburgh.

Flats fire nuisance dealt with

The area around Niddrie House Park has recently been plagued by youngsters setting fire to wheelie bins – an obvious concern to both local residents and the Council.

Woods action group

First there were Wags, and now CWAGS. But this has nothing to do with marrying into football – CWAGS is the Craigmillar Woods Action Group.

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South West

In the bag!

The village of Ratho had a spruce up recently, courtesy of volunteers from the area, members of the environment group from the local community council, pupils from Ratho Primary and teams from the South West Neighbourhood Office.

Taking action

Oxgangs overcomes tough times to come out fighting

Hidden history

Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out.

Grant really got us going

The Neighbourhood Partnership community grants fund is a small grants scheme that awards up to £5,000 for projects aimed at improving and encouraging local community activity.

Your views

Gorgie Road, 20 May.

Happy re-union!

A 60-foot barge is helping to rejuvenate the Union Canal while offering a new facility for young people.

Pupils find peace with Beechgrove

Colinton Primary School’s ‘The Room to Grow’ project has been selected as a community garden to be featured on BBC’s Beechgrove Garden.

Currie success at Diana Awards

Senior 5 Currie High School pupils have been awarded The Diana Anti-Bullying Award for their peer supporter group, set up to combat bullying in the school.

Sculpture to provide focus for community

The Happy Valley shopping parade on Colinton Road is set to be brightened up with a sculpture, especially commissioned by Craiglockhart community council.

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North

The HOY life!

The new Broughton High School building played host to Edinburgh Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy on 23 April

Kicking into action

Community clean-ups prepare the neighbourhood for summer

Your neighbourhood, your priorities

The role of the partnership is to identify, prioritise and plan joint service delivery that leads to quality of life improvements.

Hidden history

Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out.

How YOU can become the voice for your area

Monday 31 August marks the start of the 2009 community council election period.

GRANT really got us going!

Exercise equipment has been working wonders for the residents at Stockaree Tenants’ Association.

Your views

Stockbridge, 21 April.

Maisie’s new adventures… at school!

Maisie, the kilted kitten from Morningside, and her creator, Aileen Paterson, joined other celebrated Edinburgh children’s authors at Leith Primary to take part in the school’s first Author and Writing Festival.

Do you love Leith?

How you travel to and from your neighbourhood can affect you and your neighbourhood more than you would think,

Show time!

Returning to Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre for a fourth year, the children of Pilrig Park School staged a production of their dance performance Eco-logical on 12 June.

Have your say

The Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership is holding its first community conference at the newly opened Broughton High School on Friday 19 June, between 1pm and 4.30pm.

On the Walk

As a vital part of the tram route, Leith Walk is in the midst of major works.

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South

New clean page!

Staff at Morningside Library are preparing for a long-awaited refurbishment of the building

Operation spring clean

Volunteers of all ages took part in a community clear-up as part of the Southside Week of Action

Hidden history

Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out.

Your views

Nicholson Street, 21 April.

ready for a story?

A new storytelling chair funded by the lottery, and initiated by the Council’s Creative Links team, is taking pride of place at Liberton Nursery.

Youngsters make a design for life

Moredun and Morningside Libraries recently provided innovative wording and printing workshops, aimed at young people.

Poems for peace

The winners of the Nelson Mandela Poetry competition were announced at a special awards ceremony at Gracemount High School.

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