I’m a volunteer with a not-for-profit organisation called Toastmasters International which has a global track record of  helping people boost their confidence by improving their public speaking, impromptu speaking and leadership skills.  They’re thinking about setting up a new club in Portobello. To that end, I’m organising a free demo meeting on  Wednesday, 22 June 2016 from 19:15 to […]

Voting for the You Decide! 2016 funding bids takes place on Saturday, 14 May at Portobello Town Hall between 1 and 3 pm. Anyone aged 8+ is eligible to take part. Use your 5 votes wisely! You Decide 2016 – Applications Summary The full applications and posters are on the You Decide! 2016 website  

City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with Portobello Community Council, Craigmillar Community Council and East Lothian Council are holding two public events to get your views on how well your area works as a place to live. This will be in the form of a placemaking exercise, using a tool called the Place Standard.   What is placemaking? […]