Kids bored yet? Fear not – there are loads of fun activities taking place all over the local area during the long summer holidays, and many of them are free!
See below for details – but remember to contact the venue/provider for availability as places often go fast!
Dear Editor
Much of the information about the EU put out by ‘Leave’ campaigners was untrue or misleading. One example of this was about the fishing industry: we were told the fishing boats were destroyed by the EU paying to have the boats burnt.
The truth is that fish stocks had reached danger point of running out due to overfishing so all members of the EU agreed a reduction in the catch over a period of time to allow the stocks to replenish. This would involve a reduction in everyones fishing fleet but compensation would be paid from EU funds.
Without this agreement fishing fleets faced destruction by falling fish stocks.
This agreement has worked well because it was in the common interest of all members, but since opting to ‘Leave’ the possibility of owners of big fleets calling for a return to as much as possible catches brings with it two dangers: the overfishing danger to stocks and the danger of confrontation with others as happened between Iceland and ourselves over cod fishing, which nearly involved gunboats!
This is the reality of misleading information on this issue alone: a closer look at others and the reasons why are needed. The full effects, particularly on working people in leaving the EU, was not talked about but you can bet they will try to make us pay for it, if we let them.
Tony Delahoy (by email)
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“I want to send my very best wishes to Muslims at home and around the world celebrating Eid. Eid Mubarak.” – Prime Minister David Cameron.
Communities Secretary Greg Clark also wishes Muslims across the country a happy Eid.
Mr Clark said: “As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end I would like to wish Muslims across the country a happy Eid.
“In the last month, mosques have opened their doors and invited people of the Muslim faith, of other faiths and of none to attend iftars, to enjoy a fast-breaking meal and learn more about what Ramadan means.
“This is particularly important at a time when we must all look to come together to combat the prejudices that can blight our communities.
“So I want to take this opportunity to wish Eid Mubarak to everyone marking this special occasion.”
Mary Queen of Scots docked in Leith with The Edinburgh Dungeon to lead a drama workshop afternoon at Leith Academy recently. Continue reading Mary Queen of Scots returns to Leith!
The City of Edinburgh Council has received feedback from the Scottish Government on the proposed Local Development Plan for Edinburgh. Continue reading Edinburgh: ‘there is sufficient land to deliver the housing the city needs’
WEST PILTON PARK FAMILY FUN DAY
SUNDAY 17 JULY, 2 – 4pm
Construction is now under way on phase two of the multi-million pound Water of Leith Flood Prevention Scheme (WoLFPS). Continue reading Work starts on phase 2 of flood prevention programme
Scottish entertainer and Forth 1 radio presenter Grant Scott has called on all unsigned bands and artists (over the age of 25) to submit their video entries to The Famous Grouse for an opportunity to win a prime time Friday headliner slot and perform live at The Famous Grouse House this festival! Continue reading Enter Famous Fridays headliner competition
