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Beltane fire festival marked the start of Edinburgh’s summer season of events with its annual parade on Calton Hill
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
Neighbourhood Partnerships are here to identify, plan and prioritise services that can benefit you and your community as a whole
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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.
City centre, 21 April.
The Old Town Festival from 15-28 June is a celebration of the culture and heritage of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Edinburgh’s oldest statue is in need of major surgery.
This summer a monthly Sunday market will be held in the Grassmarket.
Ever imagined yourself gliding across the room like a Strictly Come Dancing star or rocking out like Justin Timberlake?
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West
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
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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.
Davidson’s Mains, 20 May.
A Ronald Rae fish sculpture that has been given a permanent home on Cramond Beach was officially unveiled recently.
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.
St Augustine’s held its second annual Unity and Diversity Week in March, to celebrate the school’s multi-cultural community.
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
Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out.
Piersfield Terrace, 21 April.
A football tournament took place at Castlebrae High School recently to raise awareness about violence against women.
The Youth Buz Project delivers a drop-in youth programme in the heart of the community of east Edinburgh.
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.
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
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.
Oxgangs overcomes tough times to come out fighting
Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out.
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.
Gorgie Road, 20 May.
A 60-foot barge is helping to rejuvenate the Union Canal while offering a new facility for young people.
Colinton Primary School’s ‘The Room to Grow’ project has been selected as a community garden to be featured on BBC’s Beechgrove Garden.
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.
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 new Broughton High School building played host to Edinburgh Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy on 23 April
Community clean-ups prepare the neighbourhood for summer
The role of the partnership is to identify, prioritise and plan joint service delivery that leads to quality of life improvements.
Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out.
Monday 31 August marks the start of the 2009 community council election period.
Exercise equipment has been working wonders for the residents at Stockaree Tenants’ Association.
Stockbridge, 21 April.
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.
How you travel to and from your neighbourhood can affect you and your neighbourhood more than you would think,
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.
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.
As a vital part of the tram route, Leith Walk is in the midst of major works.
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South
Staff at Morningside Library are preparing for a long-awaited refurbishment of the building
Volunteers of all ages took part in a community clear-up as part of the Southside Week of Action
Do you know who used to live in your house? Now you can find out.
Nicholson Street, 21 April.
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.
Moredun and Morningside Libraries recently provided innovative wording and printing workshops, aimed at young people.
The winners of the Nelson Mandela Poetry competition were announced at a special awards ceremony at Gracemount High School.
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