Copies of this booklet are being distributed to all the participants in our Coorie in for Winter cruises. The free booklet focuses on the things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing in our homes during the winter months whilst also encouraging us to get […]
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You are invited to join us on Thursdays at 10am Wellbeing Walk for about an hour 5th January 2023 to 9th Feb (6 week block) Meet at Fountainbridge Square, where the swans are at the end of the canal Round the corner from Tesco Fountainbridge, near bus 1,34,35 Dress for the weather, […]
The snow on the 10th of December 2022 litter picking day covered all the litter and so we had to postpone it and make Christmas Decorations instead! There is a new date for a community Litter pick on 7th January 2023, with more info on the Friends of Harrison Park […]
The snow added extra atmosphere to our planned event on 10th December. The park and the big tree were looking amazing and many folk were out enjoying the fresh snow. We still decorated the tree and many sledgers, dog walkers, snowman builders and snow angel makers came and joined in […]
Warm Spaces on Monday-Friday in various local places, see below for full list. Over winter we are wanting to publicise local places providing warm spaces for our community, please get in touch if you know of any others. A place to chat, drink tea/coffee, read a book, pass the time […]
A community focused guide to wellbeing support and practical advice this winter The nights are fair drawin’ in – a free event Thursday 10th November. This coming Thursday 10 November, in partnership the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, special free-to-attend events for our local and wider city community. With complimentary food […]
The annual Flotilla of Light, organised by the Lowland Canals Association, will return on Saturday 5 November 2022 with a special edition to mark the 200th anniversary of the Union Canal. Beautifully decorated and illuminated boats, cheery people, live music, community spirit, large smiles on children’s faces…what more can you […]
Draft Minutes of the meeting – to be approved at next year’s AGM – are available to view HERE. The Annual Report and Accounts, presented at the meeting are available below. Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM to review the year Apr 2021 to Mar 2022. The meeting […]
As many will know FCI and other local groups have long been involved in discussions and the ‘Sounding Board’ in order to have positive conversations and ensure good outcomes given the significant set of developments taking place in our local area. In August, the final planning consent for the site […]
Fountainbridge Canalside. Community Trust is celebrating World Mental Health Day 2022 with Mindfulness boat trips on the Lochrin Belle. In our local community there are many other activities on offer that support good mental health. A few of these are mentioned below, please let us know if you provide, or know […]