Ash Denham MSP Constituency Work, Parliamentary Duties, Community Campaigns, Newsletter Out and About, Round up so far. September 2016

I have visited many I also enjoyed a fan- fantastic groups, in- tastically sunny day at cluding the Thistle the Telferton Allot- Foundation at Craig- ments, pressing ap- millar. From their well- ples, basket weaving, equipped gym to their listening to the bril- free tai chi classes, liant band, and hear- there are a wide range ing from allotment of services being of- users about the im- on fered. All are welcome portance of this local so make sure to try it asset. Not all glam- out! our, as the photos show!

Contact us. I gave a speech on the EU Referendum and the UK’s Ash Denham MSP negotiating position. Scot- Member of the For Eastern land must be involved . I also welcomed India Murray I have given my support to several groups who have visited Parlia- M5.17 from Restalrig to Parliament to ment. Above I am pictured giving my heartfelt support to the The Scottish Parliament be awarded her Young Speaker League Against Cruel Sports as they continue to work to protect Edinburgh of the Year Award and prize. our wild animals. EH99 1SP Her family and The Ripple Pro- I attended UN House , a civil society project that brings ject are very proud of her and together UN agencies and civil society groups, supports and pro- [email protected] rightly so. motes the values of the UN in Scotland. 01313485923 The picture at the top of the page is my photo for the Wear It Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Now. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashtenRD I’ve changed my facebook photo to feature Glow it Gold to raise awareness of childhood cancers. My profile picture is now that of Leon Rendle, who sadly lost his battle 7 months ago. Website: https://ashdenham.scot/ There was much to see and do in the Edinburgh Festival and I sup- ported The Tartan Ribbon Comedy Night as well as enjoying many other fantastic shows throughout the city. Epilepsy Scotland visited Parliament and I was delighted to show my support for their brilliant work. I continue to work on two committees and as PLO to . The Finance Committee also held a two day planning event in Stir- ling .

Having an actual Living Wage as opposed to the new rebranded minimum wage is essential for not only our dig workers but for the future of Scotland.

I was thrilled to be asked to join I was privileged to at- There is always something go- in with the beach clean orga- ing on in Parliament, if you nized by the Marine Conserva- tend as The Ripple would like to visit or to have tion Society in conjunction with Project celebrated 20 tickets for FMQ’s, please con- Wild About Scotland and the years! They are based Children’s University. The photo tact my office and we will ar- in the Restalrig/ range it for you. below shows me with Catherine Lochend Hub and work (MCS), Ruth (WAS) and Rosanne hard to offer services from (CU). The bus was amazing, as were to people of all ages in all the volunteers who were our community. armed with litter pickers, gloves and clipboards. Not only were we clearing the rubbish off the beach, we were collating the information to be The weather stayed clear used in the ongoing studies by the MCS. for the Porty Big Beach Option congue nihil imperdiet doming id Across the country 80 other Busk. Bringing together quod mazim placerat facer minim veni am I am currently supporting a group in Portobello, Save Bellfield, beaches were also taking part, a to gain the right to put in place a community buyout of the old community groups, chari- ut wisi enim ad minimeniam, quis erat total of 300 for the UK and 70 nostr uexerci tation ullamcorper nostru Bellfield Church. I support their wish to keep this local treasure ties and third sector or- countries internationally. exerci tation ullam corper et iusto odio dig in community use. This would be the first urban community ganisations from across This should give us a bigger and nissim qui blandit praesent lupta. Tummer buyout in Scotland. If you would like to be involved, please Portobello and surround- better picture for future cam- delenit augue duis dolore te feugait nulla contact me or find them on social media. ing areas. paigns of what is turning up on facilisi. Con erattis sectetuer adip iscing beaches and how we prevent it. elit, sed erat diam nonummy nibh magna erat aliquam erat volutpat.

Carr Gom, based in Craig- I joined the community group of Yes millar invited me to wit- Craigmillar and Niddrie on their march ness the signing of their Charter for Involvement. and rally . The event was a commerora- If you are part of a com- They are asking all care- munity group or charity tion of the Independence Referendum of giving organisations to and would like me to 2014. join them in signing. come and see what you They are currently raising funds for The simple 12 step charter do or offer support in a educational projects and educational was developed by people particular event, then materials as well as future fun events for who receive care and sets please contact my office all the family. out how they want to be and we will have it ar- treated and involved in You can follow them on facebook and ranged. the process. twitter.