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Edinburgh Palette: Rebrand

Post date 4 September 2024

Over the past few months, Edinburgh Palette has begun to grow outwith Edinburgh, taking on properties in other Scottish cities. Due to this expansion, we feel it’s best to have our name grow with us. Starting this morning, we have started our rebrand from Edinburgh Palette to Scotland’s ART (Scot ART). With ART standing for Artistic Regeneration and Transformation.

 

This change was carefully considered by the same trusted team behind Edinburgh Palette, and we look to ensure the quality of support and standard of service will not be impacted by this. We truly believe this change is a natural progression that best represents our growth as a charity.

 

For more information on the reasoning behind this rebrand and what changes will be made, please visit the article on the home page of our website.

 

Thank you for all your continued patience and support.

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Edinburgh Palette set to transform historic Aberdeen church

Post date 15 August 2024
Iain Sneddon - COO of Edinburgh Palette (Left) and Reverend Ian Murray - Church of Scotland (Right)

Yesterday, Edinburgh Palette Chief Operating Officer, Iain Sneddon met with Church of Scotland, Reverend Ian Murray to receive the keys to the historic Kirk of St Nicholas in Aberdeen. The key exchange took place in the late morning, surrounded by the church’s stakeholders.  The church, an integral building in Aberdeen’s centre, which since ending the congregation on the last day in December 2020, has been closed to the public with its future unknown.

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OISC Update

Post date 9 August 2024

In light of the current unrest across the UK caused by far-right activists, the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner have amended their website due to “unverified information circulating regarding the potential targeting of immigration lawyers and migrant support organisations”.

They currently have temporary removed the ‘Adviser Finder’ and ‘Adviser Register’ from their website. These features were removed on Monday the 5th, so from then, if you require assistance, they urge you to contact them through their general email address info@oisc.gov.uk to ensure you are seen.
 

Furthermore, The OISC encourage everyone to report any threats to the police, including any suspicious activity using 101 or the online report system. Please dial 999 in an emergency. “We would advise that you consider how best to reduce any risk to your staff and business. Please also consider if there is any way to further minimise your online presence, potentially by temporarily removing specific contact/personal details.”

“Please note, if as a result of protecting yourself and your staff you cannot undertake your usual duties during this time you will not be penalised. As a regulator, we understand that this is an exceptional circumstance, and your safety must be prioritised.”

Please email info@oisc.gov.uk for further information and keep each other safe.

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LEAD Interview

Post date 31 July 2024

Following their win at the Scottish charity awards, CEO of LEAD, Emma Whitelock has provided more insight into who they are and what they do.

  • Could you tell me a wee bit more about what LEAD does?

Lead Scotland is a charity supporting disabled people and carers by providing personalised learning, befriending, advice and information services.  We have projects across Scotland and a national helpline and information service.  Our local services are community and home based, one to one or in small groups so that people have the right support to learn and participate. We support people with ambitions of personal development, learning, volunteering and work. At a national level, we provide information and advice on the full range of post-school learning and training opportunities, as well as influencing and informing policy.

  • What was the award for?

Digital Difference Category at the Scottish Charity Awards – here is more detail: LEAD Scotland – Linking Education and Disability » Celebrating a Milestone: Lead Scotland Wins the SCVO Scottish Charity Awards Digital Difference Award | LEAD Scotland – Linking Education and Disability

  • What has been your favourite memory as CEO of LEAD?

I have lots of great memories from my time as CEO of Lead Scotland. I love seeing the impact of our work and working with a brilliant, passionate, talented team, that really keeps me going. 

  • What was the best part of the event in Glasgow?

Michael went to the event – I wasn’t in attendance, but my best bit watching it being live streamed was being so proud to see the project being explained within our category and then jumping up and down in the living room when we won! My dog was very confused.

  • What are your plans for the future of LEAD?

We are in the middle of our current strategy, and we are driving forward four main goals. The organisation is 45 years old this year and we have so much more work to do! One thing we are particularly proud of is involving more disabled people in our staff and sessional work team than ever before and our Cyber project is a great example of this. We have engaged three disabled sessional tutors who have extended the reach of our work into communities.

  • Is there any other information you want included?

We would like to say a huge thank you to the Scottish Government’s Cyber resilience team for supporting us and believing in us and a huge thank you to everyone who helped us create and share our courses and resources.

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Studio 6.02 Timetable Now Available

Post date 15 November 2023

We finally have a timetable in print :). Have a look and see if there is something for you in it.

  Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
AM    

Feldenkrais®
10:30-11:30 weekly
Until 20th December

  

Body Symphonies
10-11:30 weekly
Mindful, somatic movement, Yoga, Sound

Body Symphonies Mini – Retreat
Movement, Yoga, Breath Awareness
10:30-12:30
18th Nov. 16th Dec.

 

FAREWELL 2023 BENEFIT CLASSES FOR PALESTINE
30TH December
hello@studio602edinburgh.org for times

  
PM    

Body Symphonies:
Yoga for the Back
1- 2   4 weeks
15th November- 20th December

    

Feldenkrais® Workshop:Art of Soaring
2-5
25th November

 

FAREWELL 2023 BENEFIT CLASSES FOR PALESTINE
30TH December
hello@studio602edinburgh.org for times

  
EVE

Coming soon
Zen Yoga
(time to be confirmed)

Yoga For You
6:15-7:15 weekly
All levels Flow

Yin Yoga weekly
7.30 – 8.30

Body Symphonies
6-7:15
In Transit -somatic, embryological, fluid movement
29th November-20th December

Movement Medicine with Bernardeta
6:30-8:00
9th, 23rd, 30th November and 7th December 21st December

Body Symphonies
6.30-8.00
Restorative Yoga
17th Nov.,1st Dec,22nd Dec.

 

Feldenkrais®
workshops: Art of Soaring
5:30-8:30
24th Nov., 8th Dec, 15th Dec.

    

 

Please contact teachers directly 😊, thank you.

Zen Yoga – Lisa Edgar; email : lisaedgar55@gmail.com

Yoga For You – Kirsten Waugh; email : kirstenyoga4u@outlook.com

Feldenkrais® – Mindfulness in Movement – Alan Caig Wilson; email: freedomtomove@outlook.com

Annamaria Sacco – Body Symphonies; email: annamaria@bodysymphonies.co.uk

Movement Medicine with Bernardeta – Bernardeta Zyla; email:  bernadetazyla@gmail.com

This week Yoga for back care classes start between 1 and 2 pm for example, we have our regular weekly morning and evening classes and at the end of the year, we will do Benefit sessions to donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians (map.org.uk)

Here is our timetable. See you soon,

Alan, Annamaria, Bernardeta, Kirsten, Lisa @6.02 

 

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Simply Singing

Post date 15 November 2023

Simply Singing choir are looking to recruit new members.  

We are an a capella choir and sing songs from around the world in harmony. 
We learn by listening and repetition so there is no need to read  music. 
We meet on Wednesdays at St Margaret’s House between 7pm and 8 45pm starting October 4th. 

For further information contact Rachel at SimplySinging590@gmail.com

Come along – we’d love to have you.

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Open Day at Studio 6.02

Post date 4 October 2023

COME AND JOIN US! We are having an Open day @ Studio 6.02 on the 6th floor this Saturday.

You can book here or cash on the day if you just wish to try a class, or two.

Let your friends know 🙂

Stay Tuned! Tickets, Sat 7th October 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Mates rates for Scot-ART tenants if you decide to join a class block. Speak to the relevant teacher/facilitator.

We hope to see you on Saturday or soon.

Annamaria Alan Lisa Bernardetta Kirsten

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Community Coffee Morning

Post date 30 May 2023

The Community Council is the voice of the community. We want to hear about what matters to you locally. During 2023, we’re inviting you to a series of Coffee Mornings at the Community Centre, providing an opportunity to discuss what’s good, what’s bad, and what could be improved in this part of town. Whether you’re young or old, new to the area or have lived here all your life, come and enjoy a free cuppa and cake and share your ideas.

Next Meeting of the Community Council
18th July 2023 at 7pm
Northfield & Willowbrae Community Centre

The Community Council meets in public, but it is not a public meeting. Members of the public may attend as observers and can participate in the open forum at the end. If you wish to suggest items for discussion or for any other matter, please contact the Secretary two weeks before the meeting by emailing; –
secretary@northfieldandwillowbrae.org.uk

We are currently looking to co-opt two new members to the Community Council to serve until the next elections in 2024 and would particularly like to hear from younger people and those from under-represented groups. This could be an ideal opportunity to find out if this voluntary role is for you. If you are interested, have some free time to commit and a constructive solution-based approach, we’d like to hear from you. To express interest and find out more, please contact the secretary at the email address above.

The Minutes of previous meetings and Agenda for the next, as well as updates on current CEC consultations relevant to our area can all be found on the website:- www.northfieldandwillowbrae.org.uk

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2022/23 Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Post date 21 December 2022

Thursday 22nd: 9am – 9pm.
Friday 23rd: 9am – 5pm.

Saturday 24th: CLOSED.
Sunday 25th: CLOSED. 
Monday 26th: CLOSED. 
Tuesday 27th: CLOSED. 

Wednesday 28th: 9am – 5pm. 
Thursday 29th: 9am – 5pm. 
Friday 30th: 9am – 5pm. 

Saturday 31st: CLOSED. 
Sunday 1st Jan: CLOSED. 
Monday 2nd: CLOSED. 
Tuesday 3rd: CLOSED. 

Back to normal
Wednesday 4th: 9am – 9pm. 
Thursday 5th: 9am – 9pm. 

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Enriching Play

Post date 26 October 2022

A fun free practical short course on Play for parents, grandparents and carers. 

Build on your experience caring for a child between 2 and 6 years old. Accredited a SCQF level 4). 

Every Wednesday 9:30 – 11:30am starting 26th October for 8 weeks, ending 14th December. 

People Know How
Straits Meadow
61 – 63 London Road
Edinburgh
EH7 6AA

For more information and to register:
Contact Morag Lang on: 07783 171817 or email morag.lang@edinburgh.gov.uk

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