Leith Walk – Cupcake of the day – Sara Sheridan – Police seeking witnesses – Community Engagement Event
If you live in Leith and want to have a say as to the development of Leith Walk then you might put this event in your diary. Greener Leith announced it and are part of the organising team:-
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Cuckoo’s Bakery has a cupcake of the day. And today it is Rocky Road…..
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The Edinburgh Bookshop is the place to be tonight. They write:-“We’re delighted to announce that Sara Sheridan will be joining us on Tuesday 29th May from 7.30 – 9.00pm to introduce us to the wonderful Mirabelle Bevan. Sara, author of The Secret Mandarin and The Secret of the Sands among many others, has branched out into crime fiction with Brighton Belle. It is 1951 and Mirabelle, former secret agent, is working for a debt collection company in Brighton and trying to come to terms with the death of her long-standing lover. She has sought a quiet life but her interest is piqued when her boss is absent and she looks into the mysterious disappearance of Romana Laszlo. Soon she is embroiled in a web of betting fraud, corpses and a trail of gold sovereigns. With the assistance of Vesta Churchill, bored insurance clerk from the office next door, she calls on her former espionage skills and sets out to find out what’s been going on and what’s happened to Romana…”
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Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in the capital over the weekend.
The incident happened around 5.50pm on Saturday 26 May 2012 in Zetland Place.
A 13-year-old boy was walking in the area toward Netherby Road when another youth approached and struggled with him in an attempt to steal his possessions.
The suspect then made off empty handed and the victim went to a family member’s house and contacted police. Officers are now keen to speak with anyone who can assist with their enquiries.
The suspect is described as male, white, 15 or 16-years-old with a slim build. He was wearing blue jeans, black boots, a black hooded top with AC/DC in red and white lettering on the front and the hood up. The youth was also wearing ski goggles with an orange lens and a white frame.
A police spokesman said: “The young boy was not injured during this incident, but was left understandably shaken.
“Anyone who was in or around the Zetland Place or Netherby Road area on Saturday evening and remembers seeing anything suspicious is asked to contact police immediately.
“We have a very detailed description of the suspect and anyone who can assist us identify him should also come forward.”
Anyone with any information can contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or the charity Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
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South West Edinburgh Community Engagement Event today Tuesday 29 May 2012, 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Tynecastle High School, 2 McLeod Street, EH11 2ND
“The meeting is designed to provide communication and information flow between communities and services. This should be beneficial to all groups and will be an opportunity for all present to influence decision making in the communities they represent. This meeting will enable community members, organisations and others to engage with different services like the Police, Council, Fire, Health and various other community organisations.
The meeting will also provide an opportunity to discuss issues relating to crime, hate crime, antisocial behaviour and general community issues. The meeting will also be used to highlight ways in which people can become involved in community councils and community priority setting meetings.”
This is a FREE event. Snacks and refreshments will be served followed by a cultural programme.
Places are limited, so please confirm your attendance as soon as you can.
(T) 0131 556 0441 (F) 0131 556 8577 (E) admin@elrec.org.uk
Please also let us know in advance of any special requirements you may have.
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