Month: March 2018

Exercising over 70? Old age no age to give up the lycra, says charity

  • ·          Many Scots in their 70s remaining fit and active with regular exercise classes, gym visits and walks
  • ·          70 + year olds do on average 2.8 hours physical activity a week
  • ·          32 per cent of older non-exercisers confess they have no reason not to
  • ·          Royal Voluntary Service says it’s possible to get in shape in later life and never too late to be active
  • ·          Ambassador Elaine Paige reveals why getting older won’t slow her down

Hundreds of thousands[1] of Scotland’s exercise conscious elders are giving younger people a run for their money by hitting the gym, striking yoga poses and playing sports at 70+. Continue reading Exercising over 70? Old age no age to give up the lycra, says charity

Happiness comes to Edinburgh on International Happiness Day

On International Happiness Day, a UN initiative recognising happiness as a fundamental human goal, two Edinburgh volunteers have announced they will be organising an eight-week happiness course in the Capital, supported by UK charity, Action for Happiness. Continue reading Happiness comes to Edinburgh on International Happiness Day

Safe as Houses: new home safety regulations proposed

All homes will have the highest level of protection from smoke and fire, the Scottish Government has announced. Following a consultation on fire and smoke alarms, the existing high standard required in private rented housing will be extended to all homes.  Continue reading Safe as Houses: new home safety regulations proposed

Good VIBES for Edinburgh businesses

Businesses in Edinburgh are being urged to act now to embrace the economic opportunity of sustainability by the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.The leading environmental awards underlined the need for urgent action to address the environmental challenges currently faced as well as highlighting the potential business benefits which this can deliver. Continue reading Good VIBES for Edinburgh businesses

Lights out at City Chambers on Saturday

On Saturday, the City of Edinburgh Council will once again demonstrate their commitment to action on climate change, joining WWF Scotland for the planet’s biggest environmental event. Following the unprecedented success of Earth Hour 2017, the Council will join millions of people from 187 countries around the world in switching off their City Chambers lights for one hour on Saturday 24 March at 8.30pm. Continue reading Lights out at City Chambers on Saturday

Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?

An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?

Get your tickets for world’s oldest Sevens tournament

Melrose is the Home of Rugby Sevens, and is the host to the world’s oldest Rugby Sevens Tournament

Harlequins v Watsonians, semi-final, The Melrose Sevens, The Greenyards, Melrose, Scotland, Saturday 8th April 2017.
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Event:                  Aberdeen Standard Investments Melrose Sevens

Date:                    Saturday 14 April 2018

Venue:                 Melrose Rugby Football Club, Greenyards, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9SA

Time:                    11.30am onwards

The world’s oldest – and most famous – rugby sevens tournament, the Aberdeen Standard Investments Melrose Sevens, takes place for the 128th time on Saturday 14 April. Continue reading Get your tickets for world’s oldest Sevens tournament