Weaving Workshops
The Conscious Weaving workshops are run as part of our Conscious Living Project. They are three-hour long sessions that aim to bring the Leith community and ethnic minorities to create art together with a positive impact on our mental health through giving opportunities for creative work, socialising, learning and self-expression. The project provides three three-hour […]
Digital skills course
Join a 5-week workshop designed to help you to learn essential digital skills. This program is perfect for anyone who wants to feel more comfortable and confident using computers and the internet. Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn these skills: Use devices like a computer, tablet or mobile phone for simple, personal and work tasks Find […]
Join our volunteer team! – Edinburgh Climate Festival
Exciting News! The Edinburgh Climate Festival is back in 2024! We are thrilled to announce that as part of the Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle a joint project delivered by Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC), NKS – Networking Key Services & SCOREscotland we’ve successfully secured funding from The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate […]
We are hiring a Logistics Officer for the Edinburgh Climate Festival 2024!
Event Logistics Officer – Edinburgh Climate Festival 2024 (29 June 2024) Freelance Position: Event Logistics Officer – £15/hour – 7 hours/day – 1 day (hours might be split in 2 days)/week Fixed-term contract: 23 days – £2,415/ Immediate start, running to mid-July 2024/Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund Project Overview: […]
Newsletter – issue 72: December 2023
Read an inspiring testimonial from Ben, one of our young volunteers
Read an inspiring testimonial from Ben, one of our young volunteers, who attended the Young Scotland Programme as a delegate of ELREC I was fortunate to be accepted to attend the Young Scotland Programme this month as a delegate of ELREC. The Young Scotland Programme is for young people at the early stages of their […]
Get all the up to date ELREC cycling news in the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter – saddle up
Welcome to our first newsletter where Gerry and Jean-Matthieu share some of the exciting things we have planned this year.
An Original Piece by Professor Sir Geoff Palmer OBE on “Plaques”
Studies of Scotland’s historical links with British slavery and colonialism have resulted in the production of new plaques.
Litterpick event
Calling all eco-warriors! It’s time to take action and clean up our beloved Water of Leith! Join us for a community litter-pick event on Saturday, April 29th from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. We will be meeting at Coalie Park and providing bags, and litter pickers. Together, we can make a positive impact on our […]
ELREC Permaculture Course at Lauriston Farm
We are excited to announce the launch of our Permaculture Course, taking place at ELREC plot in Lauriston Farm as part of our Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle project. This course is open to everyone who is interested in learning about gardening and sustainable land management practices. Permaculture is a globally recognized approach that focuses […]
