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Balerno Christmas Fayre and Lights

11/20/2017

Christmas Lights Switch-on - 6:45pm Thursday 7th December

Following the success of last year's fundraising and inaugural Balerno Christmas lights switch-on, the Balerno Christmas Fair will be returning for 2017. Light will be switched on at 6.45pm on Thursday 7th December by the Rehana Shanks of Dean Park Primary School, along with the school's Head Boy and Head Girl. DPPS Choir will be singing alongside One Bar Rest.

The festivities will begin at 6.00pm, followed by the lights switch-on, where there will be a warming BBQ, carol singing and lots more. Shops and businesses on Main Street will also be opening late.

We hope to see you there!

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Edinburgh Hogmanay Ambassador Programme

11/20/2017

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At this year’s Edinburgh New Years event there are lots of exciting volunteering opportunities available through the new Hogmanay Ambassador Programme.

This programme is designed not only to make the event unforgettable, but also to be beneficial to volunteers in return for giving up their time. Being a Hogmanay Ambassador is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

There are three amazing events and some training dates including:

Torchlight Procession - 30.12.17
Must be available for training dates 21 or 22 December and 29 December - evening sessions.

Street Party Hosts - 31.12.17
Must be available for training session 29 December - evening session.

Message from the Skies - 01.01.18 – 25.01.18
Must be available for training session 29.12.17.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay organisers want people who are proud to represent Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and through the various roles in the Ambassador Programme have something for everyone to take part. Please check out the website that breaks down all the roles and requirements: https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/get-involved/volunteer

All ambassadors have to be over the age of 18 by 01.12.17.

What’s next?
We would ask anyone interested in volunteering to complete the application form: https://form.jotformeu.com/71973389867378
If have any questions about volunteering and being part of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2018 please do not hesitate to contact me on: volunteers@edinburghshogmanay.co.uk

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Do you want to take up a new activity?

11/20/2017

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Are you aged 65 or over? Do you want to take up a new activity?
As we get older, some of us might experience changes in our thinking or memory skills. Research has suggested that taking up a new activity, especially one we’ve never done before, might help maintain our thinking skills.

A research team at Heriot-Watt University is exploring how taking up a new activity might benefit our thinking skills and wellbeing. They are looking for people aged 65 and over in Edinburgh and the Lothians to take part.

If you or someone you know might be interested, or you would like some more information, please contact the research team on 0131 451 8009 or healthyageing@hw.ac.uk. They’ll give you full details about the study and answer any questions you might have.

You can also find some more information about the research at https://healthyageing.hw.ac.uk/contact.html

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