Community News: Weather puts a lid on Jam n Jar concert

A POPULAR fundraising charity gig planned for this weekend has been cancelled due to the weather.

The annual Jam n Jar, which raises money for Radio Forth's Cash for Kids appeal, was due to take place at the Minto Hotel this Sunday.

Organisers have been forced to cancel the event because of snow and ice, which would not only put off people attending but cause problems shipping musical equipment into the Newington venue.

No new date has yet been set for the event.

Grab a bargain at Capital fair

BARGAIN hunters are being invited to an antiques and collectors' fair tomorrow.

The fair, organised by Scotfairs, runs from 10am- 4.30pm at Meadowbank Stadium.

There will be more than 160 stands and free parking. Admission costs 1 for adults.

A taste for fundraising

A CITY nursery school has launched its very own cookbook.

Stanwell Nursery School in Leith held the launch of the Leith Multicultural Cookbook yesterday.

The fundraising book was compiled using recipes donated by parents and staff of the nursery as well as local businesses.

Team aiming for TV success

A TEAM from Granton will appear on STV's Postcode Challenge on December 10.

The four team members will go head to head with a team from Troon to try to win 25,000. If they win, they will donate 500 to the Pilton Community Health Project.

Musicians tune up for ChildLine performance

THE ChildLine Winter Concert takes place tomorrow at the Usher Hall.

The concert, organised by NSPCC Scotland and Edinburgh City Council, kicks off 1.30pm.

Tickets cost 10 (5) and can be bought by contacting 0131-228 1155, visiting the Usher Hall box office or purchased at the door.

Now in its 16th year, the much-loved concert features bands, orchestras, singers and ensembles involving around 500 young musicians from across the city's schools.

Switch on is switched off by conditions

ANOTHER Christmas lights switch-on ceremony has been cancelled because of the weather.

The ceremony at Warrender Park Road had been due to go ahead today at 4.30pm.

It has now been confirmed that the event has been cancelled, although last-minute attempts were continuing to try to ensure that refreshments will still be served in the German Speaking Church in Chalmers Crescent at 5pm.