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Anti racist fundraising event: Out of the Blue, this Sunday

(adapted from a communication from Scotland Against Criminalising Communities, forwarded to us on 6 March by Cllr Nick Gardner)

What: Comedy Against Racism: The Truth Hurts – a show by Aamer Rahman

When: Sunday March 8th, 7pm

Where: Out of the Blue drill hall, 36 Dalmeny StEdinburgh EH6 8RG

Cost: £6 waged / £3 unwaged / £10 solidarity price

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Enhancing Sports Provision in Leith: Montgomery Street Park

(adapted from a press release from the Friends of Montgomery Street Park dated 5th March 2015)

The Friends of Montgomery Street Park are celebrating a £40,000 grant from Biffa Award, a multi-million pound fund that helps to build communities and transform lives through awarding grants to community and environmental projects across the UK.
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Invasion of Pilrig Park?

As reported in the February 2005 minutes, several non-domestic trees were recently planted in Pilrig Park. The  potential problem is that invasive non-native species can do a lot of damage. The management problem was that due to the approaching end of the planting season, the relevant Edinburgh Council department decided to plant without consultation.

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