Wester Hailes resident & volunteer with a particular interest in social history & technology, & ensuring that local residents can both lead, & benefit from this
Grangemouth workers who lost their job when the refinery closed will be comforted by the news the Labour Govt is to invest £1.3bn in a theme park in Bedfordshire. The Universal United Kingdom Resort.
Two more days until our Community Cruise along the canal this Thursday! Last few spots are going quickly - reply with your email or email [email protected] to reserve your space! All free, and everyone is welcome - the more the merrier 🎉🌞
Join the Trust for a community cruise along the canal next Thursday, September 14th from 4.30-6.30 PM! There will be canal themed chats + art, activities, and a community meal! All free and everyone is welcome to join. Email the trust to RSVP! 🌞🛶
Cheers Niall, many thanks. Funnily enough I was thinking just the other day that I probably have quite a few good new contacts from this generation to put in touch with you to help keep the WH CBA pot boiling!
Thanks to @jamieveitch & the lovely people @resp_finance for asking me some questions and recording the responses. I was referencing you @caskforce when talking about really great, pioneering, community activists from back in the Wester Hailes days! https://t.co/CXuCcDP85E
We are heartbroken at the decision today by @DundeeCouncil to discontinue their funding of #BigNoiseDouglas and we are so proud of our 2 community members who spoke so passionately about the impact of #BigNoise at the budget meeting. More to follow.
NEWS | #EdNapier professor @SamIllingworth has been awarded @EuroGeosciences's Katia and Maurice Krafft Award for his innovative communication of scientific ideas.
Sam joined us to share one of his recent works 'Smoky Milk' ⤵
Read the full story here ➡ https://t.co/rVzrbkRV2M
Thank you to all of the amazing community members who joined us at the Annual General Meeting last evening!
Pictured here is the unanimous vote to submit the finalised Local Place Plan to the City of Edinburgh Council 🎉
2022 also brought Big Noise to #WesterHailes in #Edinburgh! We're working closely with the local community and school partners to improve lives and help these amazing children grow up to be happy, healthy, confident adults. #SNP22@theSNP@GMacdonaldSNP@joannacherry
.@Sunday_Post today, my last review from @edartfest focuses on the Community Wellbeing Collective in Westside Plaza Shopping Centre, Wester Hailes. This is Dutch artist Jeanne Van Heeswijk pictured at the Collective’s hub in a former off-licence. https://t.co/tEv3lXWcae
Visiting @edartfest?
Jeanne van Heeswijk (@jeanneworks) is a Dutch artist who facilitates the creation of dynamic and diversified public spaces. She is part of the Community Wellbeing Collective and it’s ‘Watch this Space’ project.
Find out more:
➡️ https://t.co/sIgmQLLcXu
From Wed- Sun every week the Community Wellbeing Collective in Westerhailes has a host of events, drop in sessions and workshops for more information https://t.co/eiJtjnDtvf
Unable to make it in-person to our Keynote Lecture with visual artist Jeanne van Heeswijk on July 29th?
Good news! The lecture will also be available to stream online. Head to our website for the livestream link or to book your in-person ticket.
https://t.co/mtwcQv0OW9
How can Scottish creative and cultural institutions partner effectively with community hubs? Well this report: 'Working Better Together' by @MuirTiki & @morvc, commissioned by @WHALE_Arts is a great starting point.
Read it here: https://t.co/rBP0Wncbj0