Five things you need to know today
Moredun Summer Fun Day on Wednesday
Bethany Christian Trust is holding a summer fun day in Moredun on Wednesday. There are free activities – and children in P4 to P7 can sign up for the summer club which takes place next week.
Oxgangs Care
What a lovely idea – Edinburgh charity Oxgangs Care has hand knitted blankets for use in the neo-natal unit at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The organisation also runs a day care and befriending service for older people in the EH10 and EH13 areas.
And they are always looking for volunteers to help out. A spokesperson said: “We are always looking to recruit new Volunteers at Oxgangs Care and we’d love to hear from you if you’re interested. At present our available volunteering roles are for the Befriending Service. As an Oxgangs Care Volunteer you would be provided with induction training, 1:1 support throughout your volunteering journey, opportunities to gain new skills and experience and most importantly you’d be making a meaningful difference.
“All we ask for is around one hour of your time per week, for a minimum period of six months. To apply now, please contact volunteering@oxgangscare.org or give our Volunteer Coordinator a call on 07482 799710. We’re open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.”
Fringe choice
I Ran With The Gang is coming home to the Fringe. Líam Rudden’s Edinburgh story about Alan Longmuir the Bay City Roller will be on at Prestonfield in August.
The show returns with the blessing of Eileen Longmuir, Alan’s wife, who says, “I am delighted I Ran With The Gang is returning to keep Alan’s memory alive. He loved being a part of the I Ran With The Gang family and liked nothing better than sitting at back, watching the fans reaction as his story unfolded, chuckling to himself that they hadn’t noticed him.”
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PHOTO Alan Simpson 28/6/2024
Today’s featured photo is from Friday’s celebration at Leith Victoria Swim Centre which is now 125 years old.