A ceilidh in LifeCare House got Stockfest 2012 off to a fun -if frantic! – start last Saturday evening. More of local photographer Jordan Moffat’s brilliant images of the event can be seen on the Stockfest2012 Facebook site.
Month: September 2012
Return of an old friend as Peacock re-opens
Great to see Newhaven’s Peacock restaurant is open again. While it’s under new ownership, aficionados of the larger fish will be delighted to hear that The Whale retains pride of plaice place on the new menu!
Dead sheep dumped on Pennywell Road
Police are investigating after a dead sheep was dumped on Pennywell Road. The animal was discovered at around 8.00pm last night and Police acted quickly to remove the dead animal. Police have confirmed the animal was dead prior to be dumped on the Zebra crossing outside the shopping centre.
Last night a male was assisting Police with their enquiries but a Police spokesperson said “An inquiry was ongoing to establish the cause of death and where the animal had come from. So far no one has been arrested or charged in connection with this incident “
Charity rugby match raises £8,000
Lothian & Borders Police rugby team played a special match yesterday against a Scotland legends team to raise money for Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland. Money from tickets sales and from a variety of fundraising activities on the day raised over £8,000.
The match was arranged in arranged in remembrance of former officer Steve Cully, who died aged 41, due to a heart defect and his wife Rosie, who has already raised in excess of £20,000 for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, gave a moving speach about her late husband. Both of Steve’s kids, Josh (4) and Hannah (7) were at the match and they have the task of kicking the match off.
Around 2,100 spectators turned up despite the rain to watch the match and got behind both teams.
Prior to kick off Corries legend Ronnie Brown performed the National Anthem supported by the Police Pipe Band.
Stockfest starts this weekend
The bunting’s up (it also came down, but it’s up again!) and Stockfest 2012 gets under way this weekend. There’s a wealth of things for the whole family to enjoy in Stockbridge over the next seven days – see www.stockfestedinburgh.com to find out what’s on.
Time to launch Time Banking
A time bank lets people earn time credits for the time they spend helping others in their community. It acknowledges that everyone has something to contribute to their neighbourhood and encourages people to share their skills and experiences with others.
Come along, be entertained, find out more and enjoy some food at
Launch of North Edinburgh Time Bank
Thursday 11 October
6 – 8pm
North Edinburgh Arts Centre
15a Pennywell Court
Everyone welcome – for further information email North Edinburgh Time Bank Broker Julie Smith at north.timebank@volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
Scotland on Screen at The Prentice Centre
News of another free course for adults starting at the Prentice Centre next month. ‘An Introduction to Scotland on Screen’ starts on Monday 15 October from 1.30 – 3.30pm and will run on Monday afternoons for eight to ten weeks. From ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’ and ‘Brigadoon’ to ‘Local Hero’ and ‘Braveheart’, the course will look at how Scotland has been portrayed over the years on the silver screen through screenings, discussions and visits.
The ‘Whisky Galore’ visit could be an interesting one …!
For further information or to book a place call The Prentice Centre on 552 0485.
What was your all-time favourite Scottish film? Let us know!
Muirhouse St Andrew's table sale's on Saturday
Come along and see the wonderful bargains that will be on sale at our Table Sale!
Saturday 15th September 10am – 1pm at Muirhouse St Andrew’s Parish Church, Pennywell Medway.
Tea and biscuits also available.
If you too have things you would like to sell, please phone 07714 95898113 to book a table. £10 per table.
Lindsay Turnbull
Probationary Minister, Muirhouse St Andrew’s Parish Church
Muirhouse St Andrew’s table sale’s on Saturday
Come along and see the wonderful bargains that will be on sale at our Table Sale!
Saturday 15th September 10am – 1pm at Muirhouse St Andrew’s Parish Church, Pennywell Medway.
Tea and biscuits also available.
If you too have things you would like to sell, please phone 07714 95898113 to book a table. £10 per table.
Lindsay Turnbull
Probationary Minister, Muirhouse St Andrew’s Parish Church
Brush up on Scottish art at Prentice Centre
Want to know your art from your elbow? Starting on Friday 19 October, The Prentice Centre will be running a weekly ‘Introduction to Scottish Art’ course for adults.
Sessions will be from 10.30 – 12.30 on Fridays and will include visits, discussions and more.
The course is free – to book your place or for more information contact The Prentice Centre on 552 0485.
