Inverleith set for Foodie Festival

Inverleith Park’s the place to be this weekend for food fans. The local park is the venue for Edinburgh’s Foodies Festival, a chance to meet top chefs and experience the most exciting mix of food, drink and culinary talent.

You will see cooking demonstrations from Michelin starred and top chefs including Ed Baines, Levi Roots, Martin Blunos, Rachel Green and Cyrus Todiwala who will prepare their favourite recipes for you and show you how to prepare these dishes at home.

You can sample and buy artisan food from over 100 exhibitors, indulge in signature dishes from top restaurants and sip summer cocktails shaken by expert mixologists.

Enjoy cuisine from around the world, showcased in the Street Food Avenue; relax in a deckchair and enjoy an ice cream on the Jamie magazine City Beach; children can enjoy hands on cookery classes in the brand new Childrens Cookery School.

Make a full day of it with a unique mixture of masterclasses from top experts in the Food and Drinks Theatre,  entertainment and music on the live stage.

Edinburgh Foodies Festival, Inverleith Park

  • Friday Aug 10th, 11am – 7pm
  • Saturday Aug 11th, 10am – 7pm
  • Sunday Aug 12th, 11am – 7pm

For further information visit www.foodiesfestival.com/

 

Billy Anderson

The NEN is sad to report the sudden death of Muirhouse activist Billy Anderson this morning. Billy, who was 60, is thought to have suffered a heart attack.

Billy was a hugely popular figure in North Edinburgh community circles and in recent years may perhaps be best known for his work in Muirhouse Millenium Centre’s cafe.

We will publish funeral information when we have it.

The Council’s talking rubbish!

Well, recycling anyway!

The city council has organised a series of recycling events to raise awareness of imminent changes to refuse collection and recycling services. The recycling roadshow rumbles into North Edinburgh’s Local Neighbourhood Office in West Pilton Gardens on Wednesday 15 August from 10am – 2.30pm and again on Wednesday 29 August (same venue and times).

For further information visit: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20048/waste_education/480/recycling_roadshows_and_events