Another busy month in Leith and this newsletter offers just a glimpse of what is going on. There is groundbreaking discussion between faith groups (Seeking World Peace and Faith and Feminism) and hard work in community gardens (see Persevere and Redbraes). There is also sad news that Edinburgh Refugee Centre is closing but we congratulate them on their achievements over the last four years and look forward to their celebration in June.
Add comment May 12th, 2008
Edinburgh Refugee Centre is closing after four years of service to asylum seekers and refugees in the city. But they are not just fading away. During International Refugee Week in June the Centre will end with a party to celebrate what they have managed to achieve for hundreds of vulnerable people. (more…)
Add comment May 12th, 2008
Women of all faiths, and none, are invited to take part in a discussion about faith and feminism at YWCA Roundabout Centre, Gayfield Place on Wednesday 14 May, 7.00 pm. If you know anyone who would be interested, pass on the news. (more…)
Add comment May 11th, 2008
An outdoor classroom, a haven for wildlife, and room to grow fruit and vegetables: this is the plan on the drawing board for Redbraes Community Garden. Now the organising committee just need some help to make it happen on the ground. (more…)
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Groundbreaking work at Persevere Community Garden, thanks to Mary Moriarty whose appeal at the Port O’ Leith produced some very welcome voluntary help. (more…)
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Sandwiched between Young Scot and Safe Sex, will Leith Open Space attract any interest at Telford’s Student Festival of Learning? Click ‘more’ to find out. (more…)
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The speakers represent three different religious traditions: Islam, Christianity and Buddhism. Together they are seeking common ground and nothing less ambitious than a way towards world peace at an interfaith event in Annandale Street Mosque on Saturday 3 May. (more…)
Add comment April 30th, 2008
Please sign this petition in support of Zimbabwean people. Everyone has a right to self determination and to peace. So please sign on and send the message to others to support the course. Celina Mbwiria (more…)
Add comment April 17th, 2008
Welcome to the April newsletter with news of a project to help people in poverty and a chance to air your views on Leith’s development plans. And much more: if you want to promote the work of your community group see Telford’s Diversity Day; if your community group needs somewhere to meet see Meeting Room Available; and if you want a little healthy exercise come and join Leith Open Space (see Ground breaking help wanted ) because Persevere Community Garden opened just a month ago!
Add comment April 10th, 2008
Would you like to promote the work of your community group? Mike Cowley is organising the Leith Open Space stall at Telford College Diversity Day on 24 April and will be very happy to display leaflets and posters about your activities. (more…)
Add comment April 9th, 2008
Welcome to Leith Open Space website, hosted by Leith Open Space Group, organisers of multicultural discussion events in Leith. We hope you will join in and look forward to hearing your views. More