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MAY 2005 Issue No. 60 CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER LTD Registered in Scotland Registration No. 205722
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Good ‘Result’ for me out of here! Castlebrae High School
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A trip down memory lane - Jack Kane Centre photo special centre pages...
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Youth Strategy participants left-right: (sitting down - Chelsea Boyd, Stacie Coleman,) Lawren Finlayson, Kirsty Macgregor, Danielle Hannah, Kirsten Logan, Kerry McVey, Lauren Greig, Adele Bennet, Ryan McGovern, Derek Sutherland and Alan Hogg. Pictured centre: Susan Deacon MSP, Inspector Cameron Chapman and Cllr. Maureen Child
MAGDALENE YOUNGSTERS group headed off for a week-long multi- During the Island trips the groups filmed celebrated the completion of activity residential. their outdoor experiences and took part in their Youth Strategy Project last Half the group headed to the Isle of Mull video diaries. month with a presentation night with the remaining group spending a week The result of this was a DVD entitled ‘I’m at Brunstane Primary School. on the Isle of Tiree. a youth, get me out of here’. The Magdalene Youth Stragegy, a partner- An intensive week of full-on outdoor The DVD was shown at the presentation ship between Community Education, activities hosted by Hebridean Pursuits, to much applause. Participants were then Magdalene Community Centre and culminated with a 10k trek to the uninhab- presented with certificates by Councillor Craigmillar Police, offered 23 local youngsters ited parts of the islands where the groups Maureen Child and a copy of the DVD by ranging in age from 12 - 16 years, the oppor- spent the night under canvas before Susan Deacon MSP. Also on hand to con- tunity to take part in a 15-week training course. trekking back the next day. gratulate the group was Craigmillar’s The course covered a range of outdoor Safer Communities Officer, Sam Jess told Inspector Cameron Chapman. activites including rock climbing, orienteer- the Chronicle: “Over the week the young- Sam Jess added: “We get fantastic support and win a ing and kayaking. Workshops on drugs, sters became more confident and openly from our local councillor and MSP. I would tobacco and alcohol issues and first aid admitted that they really had benefitted also like to thank the people and orgainsa- £10 voucher were also covered. from the whole experience. Every single tions that support us financially.” page 8... Visits to Laser Quest and Megabowl youngster that took part this year was Further information from Sam Jess on 661 ensured the group learned about teamwork. extremely positive about the 15-week 3362 or Gordon Hunter at Magdalene With 15 weeks of training completed, the training course and the residential.” Community Centre on 0131 669 8760. 2 Craigmillar Chronicle...May 2005
The Craigmillar Chronicle is an independent newspaper NustART for Artists Citizen Advocacy published by Craigmillar Community Newspaper in Craigmillar Limited (CCN Ltd.) for the for local area people of Greater Craigmillar. POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS ‘anything’... And he means it - he is a Citizen Advocacy organisa- is prepared for anything! CCN Ltd. is a Private Limited tion that finds ordinary mem- “We’ve been meeting for three Company funded by the City bers of the public and intro- years now. I did my Powerful of Edinburgh Council duces them to an adult labelled Partnerships preparation over the through the Craigmillar as having a learning disability. winter, and then met Colin. His The advocate stands alongside advocacy worker took me along to Partnership and the their advocacy partner, helping meet him, and at first glance I Edinburgh Community them to be seen and included in remember thinking, ‘oh, oh - Newspaper Trust. everyday life by enabling them to here’s trouble! speak up for themselves or speak “I don’t think that Colin remem- up on their behalf. bers meeting me, but we hit it off The partner and advocate will do from the start. We do a lot of dif- things together that they both ferent things together, and we are enjoy in the community and over very organised about them - we time become a part of each other’s plan our outings four weeks ARTISTS IN CRAIGMILLAR provide support through the lives. ahead. Colin has a red book and have recently moved to bright department of Lifelong Learning. These partnerships often develop we put everything in there. It’s a new studio premises. Useful links with many commu- into long-lasting friendships, red exercise book that he keeps, After three highly successful nity groups and organisations which both people greatly enjoy. and you can look through it, and years at Castlebrae Business have been forged and the intention These partnerships are simple, examine what we were doing two Centre, the artists’ new premises is to continue the existing rela- and can make a huge difference to years ago.” The views expressed in the will enable them to continue to tionships and build on these for people’s lives. Adults labelled as Powerful Partnerships has been Chronicle are not necessari- serve the community. the future. The artists have also having learning disabilities can be working in Edinburgh since 1995. ly those of the Editor or the With numbers continuing to enjoyed visits from overseas stu- isolated, with few people in their They support many partnerships Board of Directors. grow, the location of the new stu- dents and delegations from lives except paid staff. across the city and are always dio will benefit a much wider sec- Portugal, Germany and Sweden. Citizen Advocacy enables people looking to introduce more people tor of the community than before. For some time it has been the to feel much more a part of their to each other. Editor: Sally Fraser Residents will be able to access desire of the group to engage in community and form ordinary Last year they extended the areas Reporter: Fergus Grierson the studio which is conveniently higher education, and with new relationships. It also helps people of Edinburgh they work in and are located in the Bruntstane Primary wider access modules now com- have a voice, and be heard. now able to provide citizen advo- School Annexe. pleted this will soon be possible. Advocacy ‘Partner’ Emma, cacy in the Craigmillar area. The Craigmillar Artists will be A module related to Health and explains: “The first time I saw my If you would like to find out Craigmillar Chronicle now be known as NustART. Gardening has already started. partner Colin, I could see at a more about citizen advocacy and Unit 9A, With two students now in full Modules in Interior Design, glance that we’d get on. Colin is how to become an advocate or Castlebrae Business Centre, time higher education and two Watercolour Painting, General one of those people who are refer someone who might benefit Peffer Place, major successful exhibitions Drawing and Painting and Mural unfailingly cheerful. He always from having an advocate, please Edinburgh EH16 4BB behind them and further exhibi- Design are set to follow. smiles and is ready for action. In telephone 0131 478 5501 and ask tions planned for later in the year, Anyone interested in these mod- fact, when I ask him what he for Clare or check out: the artists are enthusiastic about ules or anyone wishing to join the wants to do, he always answers, www.powerfulpartnerships.org.uk Tel: 0131 661 0791 their future in the new studio. group should contact David Fax: 0131 661 0559 Napier University have con- Graham at the Bruntstane Centre e-mail: tributed significantly to the suc- on 07771 938 777 or George Niddrie Mill Primary School [email protected] cess of the project over the last Wilson at Napier University on three years and will continue to 0131 455 3644. 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THE PRINCE’S TRUST HAS with CVs and applying for jobs. completed its first self-develop- Bank graduate trainee Carmel ment course to be run in Downey took part in the course Craigmillar. and told the Chronicle: “It’s been The 12-week Prince’s Trust a really positive experience for Team course for those in the 16- everyone involved.” 25 age range began with a resi- Also participating was Biffy dential week in Crieff, where par- Mackay, who said: “The Prince’s ticipants took part in outdoor Trust gave me more confidence activities like raft building, canoe- and the ability to work in a team.” The successful participants show off their university accredited course pass certificates at Greengables. ing and mountain biking. Prince’s Trust Team Leader The group later went on to raise David Rogers explained: “When a PARTICIPANTS AND organisers Portobello, so it's two buses down Because of the crèche being here money for various local projects, young person comes and does the have hailed the recent comple- and two back, but it's worth it."” and the participants being familiar including children’s charity course, they get the opportunity to tion of the first in a series of Jane McEwan (second from with the staff, it’s taken away a lot Richmond’s Hope and Craigmillar gain a range of qualifications, as health courses to be run from right) said: “I found it really help- of the anxiety.” Out Of School Project (COOSP), well as core skills in social aware- Greengables Nursery. ful. I didn’t get many qualifica- Greengables’ Barbara Jessop who benefited from around £400 ness, development and communi- The seven-week ‘Eat Well, Feel tions at school, so it’s something said: “It was an extremely valu- raised by a sponsored walk in cation.” Good’ course was run as part of a to fall back on. It does help you to able exercise to be working with fancy dress up Arthur’s Seat. He added: “It’s the first one I’ve unique link-up between look after your children better; it other agencies; it’s allowed us to COOSP received a further boost done in this area and I think it’s Greengables, local training gives you a lot to think about.” present a certificated course, when the group organised activi- been a real success. My aim is provider Adult Learning Link, and Napier University Health Studies which often we can’t do. It’s nice ties for the project’s Easter here is to get as many people from Napier University. Lecturer Rhona Elliot told the to give the students a course Programme, pictured above. Craigmillar and the surrounding Participants were able to take Chronicle: “The course has been a where they get something back.” Further afield, the group took area involved.” advantage of Greengables’ child- great success. We’ve built on what For more information about learn- part in clear-up work at Hopetoun The new Craigmillar office of care facilities whilst studying for a the students needed and wanted to ing opportunities at Greengables, House in West Lothian, as well as the Prince’s Trust is at Unit 14, University accredited course know, very much in the context of contact Barbara Jessop or Christine helping out at East Lothian-based Castlebrae Business Centre, focusing on diet and nutrition. their lives.” McKechnie on 0131 669 9083, or community gardening project Peffer Place. The next Team Lucy Cuthill (above, far right) She added: “We at Napier 0131 669 8512. Alternatively, Roots and Fruits. course is recruiting until the 9th of said: “I’ve got Multiple Sclerosis, University are very excited details can be obtained from Unemployed group members May. Contact David Rogers on and reading and writing problems; because we’re reaching out to Fiona Evans at Adult Learning were also able to arrange a week’s 0131 661 4806, or 07734 948 048 [they] were absolutely brilliant people who normally wouldn’t Link, 58-60 Niddrie Mains Road, work placement and receive help for more information. with the help we received. I'm from cross the threshold of a university. on 0131 652 6324. Women’s pamper night delivers serious message
THE FOURTH WOMEN’S ONLY pamper zone night, Nikki said: “I enjoy performing, I hope that I can contin- organised by NOF Cancer Awareness Project, Be-Well, ue to do the Pamper Night plays as they have been so well the Capacity Building Project, Womenzone and Diane written. I like to think that I’m passing on a serious message Devlin, Public Health Practitioner was held last month. in a light-hearted way.” Around 30 women gathered at the Hays Business Centre After hearing the serious messages, women were pam- to find out about bowel cancer. pered with complementary therapies such as aromatherapy, Local Craigmillar GP Dr Mandy Allison, gave a talk on massage, reflexology, reiki. Staff from the Body Shop were the signs and symptoms to look out for and how to reduce also on hand to demonstrate skin care and make up. the risk of bowel cancer. Staff from the bowel cancer charity Colon Cancer After the talk there was a humourous play starring local Concern, were also available to discuss any concerns that actresses Nikki Barnes and Karen Davidson, showing that women had about bowel cancer. it is possible to find words to describe the unmentionable For further information contact the NOF Cancer signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Awareness Project on 0131 537 7475. 4 Craigmillar Chronicle...May 2005 SWAP offers route Dreams and Teams bring to higher Polish visitors to Castlebrae education SWAP ACCESS programmes are run at local colleges of fur- Community High School ther education and are designed to prepare adults with few or no CASTLEBRAE COMMUNITY Tour, Edinbugh by night bus tour qualifications for entry to High was the first Scottish and the Scottish Museum. HNC/D and degree courses. school to become involved in the The visitors were also treated to Eligible students can receive Dreams and Teams project. a tour of the Scottish Parliament financial support with living, travel Currently active across 30 coun- by local MSP Susan Deacon and a and/or childcare costs. Successful tries, the project aims to develop lunch reception at the City completion of a SWAP access young people as leaders and citi- Chambers with Council Leader programme leads to a guaranteed zens through sport and interna- Donald Anderson. place on HN or degree courses at tional links. Christine said: “Our visitors college or university. During the last 18 months the spent time at Castlebrae High in Over 18 years more than 22,000 local high school has established several classes and also had a visit students have taken the SWAP links with a partner school in to Castleview Primary School route to higher education opportu- Poland resulting in a visit last who held a celidh for them. They nities in teaching, science, com- month from a group of Polish stu- were absolutely bowled over and puting, languages, nursing, psy- dents and teachers. loved every minute of their trip to chology and many other fields. Christine Scott, Community Edinburgh.” Jewel & Esk Valley College has Programme Manager at Castlebrae senior students been running very successful Castlebrae, explained: “We have a Lauren Witherspoon and Tommy activitie. Christine explianed the Result scoop! These interviews SWAP Access Programmes in timetable with the Dreams and Wilson acted as international importance of this: “Sport not help to provide our youngsters Nursing, Arts and Social Science, Teams project whereby we have leaders during the visit and took only provides a healthy lifestyle, with inspirational tips.” Primary Education, and to carry out two visits per year responsibility for managing some but can also help modify young- Christine added: “Result high- Landscape Architecture. with our partner school - Nova of the events. sters’ behaviour.” lights students’ dedication to sport The college has linked up with Huta. Myself and a few other staff Castlebrae students who are In order to highlight the sporting and their sporting achivements as SWAP to expand its provision and members visited our Polish con- involved in the Junior Sports achivements at Castlebrae High, well as their motivation and good is offering three new courses terparts last year at their school Leader Awards are encouraged to Christine produces a bi-annual sportsman-like behaviour. starting in August 2005 at the just outside Krakow. Two Polish work with their Polish couner- magazine entitled Result. Feedback from students, parents Milton Road Campus: Access to teachers and three students came parts via email, video conferenc- The publication has featured an and the feeder primary schools Information Technology; Access to visit our school in March.” ing and respond to the challenge interview with Hearts’ Captain who also receive copies has been to Digital Media; Access to Christine organised a busy itin- of Dream and Teams with com- Steven Pressley and future issues extremely positive.” Engineering. ery for the visitors including trips mitment, imagination and idealism. will feature Hibs’ Derek Riorden Further information on Result Call 0800 7310949 or email: to Dynamic Earth, the Forth Sport plays a major role in and Ian Murray. Christine said: “I from Christine Scott at Castlebrae [email protected] for information. Bridges, the Edinbugh Ghost Castlebrae’s extra curricular will go anywhere, anytime to get a High School on 0131 661 1282. Community COLIN FOX Susan Deacon Lunch Member of The Scottish Parliament for MSP Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Hosted by Interview Sessions Speaker to be BRUNTON HALL, Musselburgh PORTOBELLO TOWN HALL confirmed Constituency Office now First Wednesday of every month Last Saturday of every 6.30pm - 7.30pm month Wednesday 12.00pm - 1.00pm open at: 52 Clerk Street, CRAIGMILLAR COMMUNITY CENTRE YMCA COMMUNITY CENTRE 25th May 2005 Edinburgh EH8 9JB 63 Niddrie Mains Terrace 198 Restalrig Road South Last Saturday of every month Last Saturday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am 12.00pm - 1.00pm in the Craigmillar telephone: 0131 668 4800 PIERSHILL LIBRARY Community Centre, 63 email: 30 Piershill Terrace First Thursday of every month Niddrie Mains [email protected] 6.30pm - 7.30pm Terrace Constituents who have a problem or an issue they would 12.30pm - 1.30pm Colin Fox is available at his like to raise with Susan Deacon are welcome to attend any of the interview sessions. Alternatively, you can contact: For more information or to constituency office every Friday Susan Deacon MSP, 54 Portobello High Street book a place, contact the from 2.00pm - 4.00pm Edinburgh, EH15 1DA Tel - 0131 669 6446 Capacity Building Project on Email- [email protected] 0131 661 0200 Craigmillar Chronicle...May 2005 5
ADVERTISEMENTS Community Council Update AS REPORTED IN LAST month’s Chronicle, affordable homes; two thirds of the new homes Craigmillar’s Community Reps have been heavily built should be houses & one third should be involved in the campaign to ensure that flats; the plans should incorporate a range of Craigmillar residents get the very best from the appropriate community facilities including - the City of Edinburgh Council’s plans to regenerate Jack Kane Centre is retained or replaced by a the area. similar facility; facilities for young people must be included in the plans; a new neighbourhood in partnership with The campaign, carried out under the banner of centre must be built for residents of Niddrie WORKTRACK SHARKEYS Craigmillar 1st, has been short but extremely hard House/ Greendykes; the Council and the JVC is recruiting now for a work. Since the turn of the year, members of must stop their practices of consulting with a Craigmillar 1st have been involved in a range of select few tenants groups and calling this com- activities, including, leafleting, negotiating with munity consultation; in the future they must 5-week, part time the City of Edinburgh Council, meeting with ensure that they speak with as wide a range of CONSTRUCTION TRADE community groups, contacting the press and Craigmillar residents as is possible; they must speaking at public meetings. also show more respect to Craigmillar TRAINING COURSE Partnership and Craigmillar Community Council, The campaign came to a head on Saturday 9th ensuring that they make more effort to keep both to start 24 May 2005 April when we attended the Council’s final public bodies up to date on progress and seeking their consultation event held at the Jack Kane Centre. approval over all issues. Course completers will gain certificates in Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Vehicle Banksman, Mobile Towers Over 30 local people attended the event, and after They aslo insisted plans for Craigmillar must be listening to presentations from the Council’s based on the needs of the people and communi- and First Aid at Work Planning Department and then the Craigmillar ties of Craigmillar and not proposals that are Joint Venture Company, representatives from driven by money, profit or business plans. For further information Craigmillar 1st spoke at length, giving people a telephone: 0131 620 6220 more detailed breakdown of the Council’s plans We will keep you updated on the progress of the and how they would impact upon the community. campaign in future Chronicle editions; however or call into Worktrack, Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh if you wish information meantime, please give The group also made a list of demands that they the community reps a call on 0131 661 0200. insisted the Council should consider when revis- ing their plans. These included: Of the 3200 new This article has been written on behalf of homes that the council intend to build, one third Michael McNulty and Paul Nolan who serve as should be available for people to rent; 20% of the elected community representatives on the private houses built should be low cost, locally board of Craigmillar Partnership.
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We hope the photographs on these pages will bring back memories to Chronicle readers. Do you remember the Queen’s visit to open the Jack Kane Centre in May 1975? Do you remember being involved in any of the centre’s various activities and events over the years? Are you, or anyone you know, in any of these photographs?
If so, then why not get involved in the birthday celebtrations. Contact the Jack Kane Centre on 0131 657 1595 for further details. Photos courtesy of Scotsman Publications Limited
1975: Lord Provost Jack Kane and his wife are welcomed back to Craigmillar
Craigmillar children ‘act up’ for the camera
Local youngsters show off their talent
Car mechanic skills were offered to local youngsters at the JKC Craigmillar Chronicle...May 2005 7 mmunity & Sport
In celebration of its 30th birthday, the Jack Art work from some of the centre’s groups Kane Centre has orgainsed the following will be on display in the Jack Kane events: Community Wing. This includes: OLDER PEOPLE’S TEA DANCE Monday 16th May * the lunch clubs’ art collage of DRAMA PERFORMANCE photos over the years Monday 27th June * a memories quilt created by DANCE SHOW CASE various groups Tuesday 28th June * a portrait painting of Jack Kane. 60/70’S EVENING Wednesday 29th June Should anyone wish any further informa- JKC LECTURE EVENING tion or would like to be involved please Thursday 30th June contact Gina Ahmed or Scott Fraser at the FCUK IT’S A KNOCK OUT Jack Kane Community Wing. Telephone: Friday 1st July 0131 657 1595.
1970s: karate display in the Jack Kane Centre
The Queen arrives to officially open the JKC in May 1975 1980s: Debra-Ann dance group display their trophies 8 Craigmillar Chronicle...May 2005
Craigmillar Gardening Competition Advice Shop answering your questions Entry Form Please tick the category you wish to enter: Disability Living Allowance... Disability Living Allowance is a benefit for Remember, Disability Living Allowance is not NEWBORN GARDEN people aged up to 65 who are physically or a compensation award for having an illness, For those who started doing anything to their garden from mentally disabled and need help with personal nor does it take into account difficulties with the beginning of the year care or need supervision to remain safe, or who household tasks such as ironing, gardening, have problems cooking - the care component. window cleaning - just personal care and NEWLY ESTABLISHED GARDEN supervision, and mobility. For those who started work within the last three years Care can be help with dressing, getting in and out of the bath, reminding to do things, help If you wish to claim Disability Living ESTABLISHED GARDEN with communication, for example. Supervision Allowance, seek help with the forms as it is For those who have been working on their garden for can be because of falls, memory problems easy to miss putting in relevant information over three years which make it hard to remember medication, to back your claim. leaving gas on, or other things that put yourself WILDLIFE GARDEN or others at risk. If turned down, it is often worth appealing. Get Including native plants to Scotland that support creepy-crawlies help with this. The Advice Shop helps with and non-native plants that provide nectar/pollen as well as Disability Living Allowance is also for people claims and appeals. hidey-holes for hedgehogs, birdfeeders etc. who have difficulty walking outside - the mobility component. This can be if you have a If you get an award of Disability Living NAME: physical problem walking, or you need some- Allowance, you may have extra money added one with you most of the time when out - to other benefits - e.g. Income Support, ADDRESS: because of panic attacks for example. Housing Benefit and Council Tax - and it is worth having a check of your benefits. The You do not need to be actually getting any help Advice Shop can do this for you. - many people live alone and have no option TELEPHONE NO: other than struggling on themselves. To get Disability Living Allowance forms con- tact 0800 882200 or 0131 2299191. Judges will visit your garden during the Craigmillar Festival in July and you will be Children can have a claim for Disability Living contacted with the results and prizegiving dates as soon as possible. Allowance if their disability means they For further information, help and advice, Would you like to be entered for the Keep Edinburgh Growing Competition? require much more care, supervision, or have call in or telephone The Advice Shop bigger problems walking outside than other 85-87 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN YES NO children of their age group. Tel: 0131 225 1255 picturethis win a £10 gift voucher
This photo competition is brought to you by the Craigmillar Arts & Environment Project and the Craigmillar Chronicle. The photo on the right is a place in Craigmillar, but due to the angle it’s taken from, it may not be so easy to recognise! Readers are invited to guess where the picture was taken and the lucky winner will receive a £10 gift token. All photos have been taken by the Arts & Environment Project with the intention of highlighting the diversity of plant life in Craigmillar and showing the area from a different angle.
Answers to: picturethis Competition, Craigmillar Chronicle, Unit 9a, Castlebrae Business Centre, Peffer Place, Edinburgh EH16 4BB by Friday 13th May 2005.
April answer: Greendykes high-rise Winner: Mrs M Royale of Craigmillar Craigmillar Chronicle...May 2005 9
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Q: Why were the forums Facts set up? A: The Planning Committee wanted to know what you major new housing thought about the UDF. Your developments Debating views are important, so we needed to make sure every- one who wanted to find out * more information and give town centre renewed their opinion could. Holding and strengthened the Future a public forum seemed the best way to enable this to happen. THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC Next was PARC, who present- * consultation for the Draft ed on the future of Craigmillar Niddrie Mains Road to Craigmillar Urban Design and gave an overview of the be traffic calmed Framework has now come to regeneration, which covered Q: Will the consultation a close. the new housing, the new actually change the schools and the new location PARC would like to thank of the town centre and how masterplan? everyone who contributed to that it serve the community A: This is a matter for the * the recent consultation better. new homezones and forums. Planning Department, who 20 mph streets Craigmillar First then present- will try to meet as many PARC has always been very ed their views on the Urban requests as possible. keen to get the views of the Design Framework; they wel- local community and was very come the regeneration, but happy to finance the forums have concerns over the densi- proposed* tram route which allowed everyone’s ty of the new housing and how Q: When will we know views to be expressed. much it will cost. the outcome of the John Quinn, PARC project When the presentations were consultation? manager said: “It was great to finished it was the turn of the A: The intention is for the find- parkland* surrounding see such a high turn out at all community to let its opinions the forums. It is important to on the Urban Design ings of the consultation to be the area get as many views as possible Framework be heard. presented to the Council’s from the local community. Planning Committee in June Small workshops were then and its decision will then be He added: “I think it was real- formed, which gave everyone * ly important that the discus- the opportunity to have their made public. safe local parks sions happened and that say. everyone had an opportunity within it to give their point of view. The workshops were lead by The public consultation The consultation will have an an independent consultant is now finished, but if impact on the framework.” who was hired as a facilitator to ensure that everyone’s you would like more * For those who missed the views were recorded accurately. information about the up to four new schools forums, here’s what hap- pened... Whilst the forums were going Craigmillar Urban on, an exhibition about the Design Framework Each forum started off with Draft Craigmillar Urban * three presentations. Design Framework was also please contact the City new and improved touring local venues. of Edinburgh Council’s community services The first presentation was from the City of Edinburgh If you missed it, you will soon Planning Department Council, who gave a brief be able to check out the PARC on 0131 469 3723 presentation about its role in website - more information the regeneration of Craigmillar. about that coming soon. 10 Craigmillar Chronicle...May 2005
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CRAIGMILLAR RECENTLY PLAYED host to a national learning centre con- ference, which attracted over 80 dele- gates from as far afield as Shetland and the Hebrides. The event was organised by local e- learning consultancy Cityconnect Ltd, and was held in conjunction with the Big Lottery Fund and the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (BECTA), who work with the government to develop the use of new technologies for schools and other train- ing providers. The conference - ‘Planning For The Future - Some Options For Learning Centres In Scotland’ - was held mainly at the Hays Business Centre, with neigh- bouring learning/IT centre Haywired also being used for workshops. Introduced by City of Edinburgh Council’s David Hillson, the confer- ence’s central themes were ‘Community The conference attracted learning sector delegates from all over Scotland CEP’s Mac Wilkinson’s workshop presentation Planning’ and ‘e-Government Agendas’. Delegates went on to participate in a sequence of lively and useful workshops, including those taken by Chris Swaine of BECTA, Pete McDougall of Cityconnect, and Mac Wilkinson of the Craigmillar European Programme. Big Lottery Fund’s Philip Davies said: “This has been a wonderful opportunity for practitioners to share knowledge and ideas. Craigmillar and the facilities here have really made the conference go with a swing.” Cityconnect Director of Community Initiatives Pete McDougall said: “Digital inclusion, the internet and computers present us with an opportunity to ensure that all citizens can have a voice and are able to participate in the fast changing world that we all now live in.” He added: “The ability to communicate, learn and participate in a digital age is of tremendous importance for the future of our communities.” Further details on the conference, all of the presentations, and a wealth of free useful online resources are available at www.cityconnect.cc. Cityconnect’s Pete McDougall (right) Delegates at one of the workshops held at Haywired