This past week saw the 80th anniversary of the incredible Kindertransport initiative when 10,000 Jewish children were saved from the terrible consequences of the rise in Nazism in Germany. Amazingly given debates going on today, key to the effectiveness was the political decision of the then Home Secretary Sir Stanley Hoare agreeing to speed up…
Guest Blog: Wee Sleepout
A guest blog by Rachel Helms, Gardens Coordinator for the Cyrenians Community Garden at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Last week my youngest child participated in the sponsored ‘Wee Sleep Out’ with the Cubs and Beavers. The accompanying picture shows the camp bed alongside precious and ‘essential’ kit – an exciting occasion for them all, involving…
Guest Blog: Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awarness Week runs from the 19th-25th November and this year’s theme is change. Last week our CEO Ewan Atiken wrote about paying more attention to the damage alcohol does both physically and mentally. Our blog this week features Dan Mushens, a recovery practitioner for Scottish mental health charity Penumbra, who specialises in the field of…
CEO blog: Edinburgh Rugby
I’ve always been a rugby fan as far back as I can remember. I enjoyed playing in my school days – though ‘enthusiastic’ rather than ‘talented’ would have been an accurate description of my ability. Much of my enthusiasm came from the leadership and inspiration I received from my rugby coach, the late and much…
Guest blog: Transgender Awareness
This week’s guest blog comes from Emma Myhill, Volunteer Coordinator at Cyrenians. Pronouns, language, transgender, cisgender, related organisations, identity… these are just some of the areas I’ve been learning about since joining the LGBT Chartermark group in Cyrenians. Together with listening to the Guilty Feminist podcast I strive to learn more people’s stories, increase my…
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