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YPI judging — address correction

We’re alerted to a misprint in our posting last week inviting judges for the Youth Philanthropy Initiative.

The correct e-mail address is this:  intouch@broughtonhighpc.org.

Apologies for those whose messages bounced.

Free Heritage Careers Fair, 20 November, 1:30 – 4:30, at 28 York Place, Edinburgh

Dig It! 2015 and Previously…Scotland’s History Festival invite career starters and S4-6 secondary school students from Edinburgh to our free Careers Fair on Friday 20 November 2015 in Edinburgh. This event will show students how an interest in the past can open the door to a huge range of careers, from archaeology, media and tourism to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

In addition to a range of stalls, a selection of talks and networking opportunities will be on offer throughout the event. It will also include an interactive panel on careers and hands-on workshops.

Young people, teachers, societies, groups and even entire classrooms are welcome to come along for the whole afternoon or just pop in for one or two sessions.

Participating organisations including National Museums Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland, the National Library of Scotland, Mercat Tours and more!

Booking is essential.  Click here to book free.

August 200 Club Draw

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Draw Date : August 2015
Income : £252.00
Profit : £150.00
Place Number Prize School Name
1st 52 £40.00 B Mrs M Rosario
2nd 10 £25.00 S D Wilson
3rd 181 £15.00 B J Goddard
4th 184 £12.00 B Mr H M Welsh
5th 8 £10.00 B Mr D Small
Total : £102.00

Positive Parenting Course, 1 September 2015

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Edinburgh Council run short courses on parenting 11 to 16-year-olds, called ‘Teen Triple P’.  They’re free for parents and carers of city schoolchildren.  The next one in our area is on Tuesday, 1 September, at the Pilton Youth and Children’s Project, from 10 to 12 o’clock.  Look here for all the details.

ROAD CLOSURES from 29 June

 

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There will be a series of diversion works for 1-2 days from the 29th June on Comely Bank.  The road will be closed between Crewe Road South and Fettes Avenue (at Waitrose) for essential tree cutting works.  More information from Lee Hally, North Area Roads Team, 0131 529 3438.