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On Friday 4 October we began delivering Music Therapy sessions at Leith Academy. The Music Therapy segment of ours Arts Therapies project, in partnership with Queen Margaret University, was launched under our Positive Transitions Service, which supports children, young people and families across Edinburgh. A safe space After the success of the Art Therapy segment of the project, we were enthused …
Why should you volunteer with People Know How? We’ve made a list of our top 5 reasons! Volunteering is beneficial for people of all ages, from all backgrounds and with any interests! From young people who want to enhance their CVs, adults who find they have some spare time on their hands, or retirees looking to use their skills to …
On 11 September 2019 Christina McKelvie MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Older People & Equalities visited People Know How to learn all about our projects and services, with a particular focus on befriending. Befriending for young people People Know How has been delivering befriending since 2014. Part of our Positive Transitions, this project works closely with schools to provide young …
We’ve launched our latest Annual Report, reflecting on our most successful year yet!
We’ve been granted occupancy in a new space in which we’ll establish our headquarters. People Know How has been granted occupancy in a new student-led residential development on London Road. Basing ourselves here, we will ensure that development in the North East remains loyal to its community, and we will be well placed to grow and run our services supporting …
On Saturday we launched our new project, All Aboard The launch of our new project All Aboard was celebrated on Saturday 15th June 2019, when guests gathered in Polwarth Parish Church Canal Gardens as part of the 2019 Edinburgh Canal Festival and Raft Race. The sun peeked through the clouds as everyone enjoyed live music and sampled some ‘gateau for …
To celebrate Volunteers Week, People Know How were joined by Aileen Campbell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government. Ms Campbell heard all about our new project All Aboard and joined us on a cruise along the Union Canal. Summer pilot This outing formed part of an ongoing summer pilot, during which we are trialling the benefits of delivering …
On Friday 5 April a group of ten students from primary and high schools across Edinburgh got together to celebrate the end of another successful Art Therapy programme with People Know How. The students journeyed to Spectrum Arts based in Ocean Terminal. There they learnt about the history of graffiti and received guidance from staff, before gearing up with masks …
Trains of thought was an informative and interactive exhibition and event series that took place in Autumn 2018.
