Under the umbrella of the Bruntsfield Area Net Zero Action Initiative (BANZAI), and as part of the What the COP film initiative, local volunteers will be showing Not Without Us (12+, 72mins), an inspiring documentary about global grassroots climate campaigners at COP 21, Paris 2015. When: Thursday 23 September 2021, 6:45 pm (doors open 6:30) …
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Read here for news on the upcoming Union Canal bicentenary, a possible “Dell-watch” scheme, Cohousing efforts, and Hutchison Greenspace initiative, from local councillor for Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart, Gavin Corbett. Merchiston Community Council is an impartial organisation and publishes information provided by any of our local elected representatives regardless of party allegiance, with the exception of explicit …
Why fallen leaves are a problem The colour of trees turning in autumn can be glorious and we are blessed with many beautiful trees in Merchiston. But things aren’t so great when those leaves start piling up on the pavements and gutters. Some of us may slip on those soggy leaves. And possibly worse, the …
Our next Public Meeting will be held using Zoom on Tuesday 15th June, 7.00 pm — 9.00 pm. See Meeting Agenda for more details. The meeting will start with a presentation by David Spaven on the Polwarth Streets Audit recently carried out by volunteers from Living Streets Edinburgh. Joining You can join the meeting using …
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Our next Public Meeting will be held using Microsoft Teams (download link) on Tuesday 18th May, 7.00 pm — 9.00 pm. See the Meeting Agenda for more details. Last November, we reported on plans Re-Union Canal Boats and the Fountainbridge Canalside Initiative to establish a new Community Development Trust for the area around Fountainbridge and …
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Please see a message from the Watsonians Women’s cricket team Watsonian Women’s Cricket Team are looking to recruit new players for 2021! The team is an incredibly supportive group of women ranging from school aged to retired and of all abilities. If you have ever been interested in cricket or would like to take on …