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Leave our kids alone

Edinburgh Council wants to cut the city's education budget by 9% over the next three years. Our children will suffer if these cuts go ahead. Jobs, facilities, even entire schools are on the line.

Stand up and make your voice heard at a carnival next Tuesday (9 Feb), after school. It runs from 4.15 to 4.45pm outside the City Chambers (pictured) on Edinburgh's High Street, opposite St Giles' Cathedral.

All affected by the cuts are welcome to attend. It'll be a child-friendly event. Please bring your kids along.

Be there

Meet up with groups at local schools after pick-up. Or make your way to the City Chambers on your own. The more of us there, the more attention we'll get.

Organisers are asking people to bring along musical instruments, sports kit, art work and drama costumes. Get your kids in face paints or fancy dress.

Bring banners, have fun

Mine will bring tiaras, wings and wands. Please bring along banners too. The message is "No more cuts".

Make them see sense

Last year's protests were enough to change Edinburgh Council's decision on the cuts. This year the plan is to show we are more worried, and even more engaged. Let's get out on the streets next Tuesday. We can make the council see sense.

We might not be strong enough as individuals. Together, we can do it.

Here's an audio briefing on the issues.

Bruntsfield has more details on the carnival here

Posted 03 February 2010 14:44

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