Drummond Parents

Parent Council account of Drummond CHS, Edinburgh.
Managed by parent volunteers.
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[Screen Education Edinburgh @ScreenEdinburgh]

There’s still time to apply for our BFI Film Academy Short Course in Edinburgh!

"its felt like a safe space that was fun, engaging & full of opportunity!” - Lily, short course 24-25✨

Get hands-on experience in a range of practical filmmaking roles.

🔗 https://t.co/7QQaKU1EPi

[The Wildlife Trusts @WildlifeTrusts]

🌱 FREE for schools! 🌱

Download our guide to help you grow food with pupils. It’s packed with ideas, a calendar and even a sample budget to help you plan!

👉 Download it here: https://t.co/LGoLkmNHGZ

[Carers Trust Scotland @CarersTrustScot]

Are you an unpaid carer or young carer? Do you know your rights under the Carers Act? Read the Carers’ charter 👉 https://t.co/HouBoYdsiE

[Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @JackRMCaldwell]

It was good to squeeze a quick visit to the Broughton History Society Society between Friends of Pilrig Park and @NTBCC meetings on Monday eve.
All 3 groups are looking for members!
Broughton History Society's next talk is at McDonald Rd Library, 6pm Oct 6th about Bellevue House.

[Water of Leith Conservation Trust @WOLCT]

A wonderful effort by our trusty volunteers on the Deanhaugh Path today! We managed to cut back and sweep the entire length, scythe back the undergrowth on the corner to create more space to enjoy, and swept the area for litter. Many thanks to you all👍😎💪

[Social Security Scotland @SocSecScot]

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be paid this winter.
People of state pension age and above will receive the payment automatically.

Visit https://t.co/w5YvjjVM3B to find out more information and use our handy eligibility checker.

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

NEW TO UNION STREET.—Spurtleshire shrine to specialist coffee. Charlie Ellis reports: https://t.co/qmvBqCHx2y
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #coffee #cafe

[connect_scot @connect_scot]

Many children & young people suffered during the COVID pandemic - and continue to suffer its impacts. This important report confirms our own parent surveys which highlighted that vulnerable young people or those with ASN were particularly impacted.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

‘Vishing’ is when criminals try to obtain your personal or financial information by calling you out of the blue.

⚠️Don’t give out any personal or financial info
⚠️Call your bank on a number you know to be correct
⚠️Remember, you can say no and hang up!

[Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network @esenscot]

Here's 13 different job roles available in Edinburgh with social enterprises and our partners now! 💼

Including roles with Adelphe Connect Hub, @CharterisCentre Upmo, @BalernoVT @FreshStartWeb @changemh_ Eric Liddell Community, @Norton_Park & @theyardscotland 🌲

[OU in Scotland @OUScotland]

Join the OU's Professor @CatrionaHavard at this year's @BloodyScotland Festival as she delves into how both humans and machines get facial recognition wrong, sometimes with serious consequences.

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/Ja6QHK4ILh
#BloodyScotland

[Water of Leith Conservation Trust @WOLCT]

Drummond N5 biologists hone their survey skills. The ground was so dry they had to use mattocks to make their pitfall traps! The hard workers then got some cool relief in the river sampling invertebrates. @Drummond_CHS

[Carers Trust Scotland @CarersTrustScot]

Are you an unpaid carer or young carer? Do you know your rights under the Carers Act? Read the Carers’ charter 👉 https://t.co/HouBoYdsiE

[Children's Health Scotland @ChildHealthScot]

🎓 Parents and carers — your voice matters in Scottish education! The National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) supports families to engage, influence, and stay informed. Explore resources, get involved, and make a difference.
🌐 https://t.co/Gadh7OfRDZ

[Hibernian Community Foundation @HibsinCommunity]

Reminder: Monthly Nepalese Meal returns tonight 💜🥘

Tonight is our monthly Nepalese meal in the community hub, offering authentic Nepali food in association with Pasa Pucha Scotland and the Nepal Scotland Association.

Doors open at 6pm and all are welcome to join, there is no need to book ahead. We look forward to seeing you in the Community Hub for a great night!

💜💚🇳🇵

[Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network @esenscot]

The @Edinburgh_CC Community Grants Fund is a small grants scheme provided by the Council 🏙️

Grants up to £5,000 to constituted groups to try new things & develop small scale activities to benefit & add value to their community 👪

Apply until 30/09/25 📅

https://t.co/gIxVF4E1NY

[OU in Scotland @OUScotland]

Are you a new OU student starting in October?

Join us for our free Welcome Events and find out more about tips and tricks on what to expect from OU study.

Find out more and book your space here 👇
https://t.co/bAVuVzwp14

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

The image below shows a scam text message offering a part-time work opportunity. The company name used was a genuine company but the job offer is NOT.

📩 Received a suspicious message? Report it for free by forwarding it to 7726 (Ofcom).

#Phishing #Scam

[Edinburgh Museums @EdinCulture]

The Port of Leith, 1843, Paul Jean Clays
Historically a very important port, with #Edinburgh's unmistakable skyline in the distance. The Port of Leith has long been significant for the City &, before the arrival of railways, was the entry port for travelers coming to #Scotland.

[LeithChooses @LeithChooses]

Do you want help writing your project application?

Come along to one of our weekly meetings 👇 https://t.co/X4DvHICQn4