Day: May 7, 2019

Bake Off star Ruby at showstopper Edinburgh property development

THE LUXURIOUS and state-of-the-art kitchens at CALA’s most exclusive new development have been put to the test by one of Britain’s best loved bakers.

Great British Bake Off finalist, Ruby Bhogal, demonstrated how to achieve her signature lemon and ginger meringue pie at a select event in the suitably grand apartments of The Crescent at Donaldson’s.

Baking for new residents, business leaders, architects, CALA staff, media and influencers, Ruby brought the diverse community together for an evening which celebrated Edinburgh’s showstopping new development.

Ruby has worked as Senior Project Manager in construction in the past and now as an in-demand chef and celebrity, with her arrival in the capital being well received by the gathering of VIP guests.

Ruby said: “I was delighted when I was asked to come to Edinburgh – it’s my very first time here and it has blown me away. It was lovely to bake in the stunning surroundings of The Crescent. You can tell there’s a real sense of community here already.”

After demonstrating her lemon and ginger meringue pie recipe, there was enough time for a Q&A session with Ruby, where guests chatted with her about her newly found fame, her favourite recipes and behind the scenes gossip from her time in the Bake Off tent.

Philip Hogg, Sales and Marketing Director with CALA Homes (East), said: “We are always keen to bring people together in our developments to create that sense of community. Having a guest like Ruby here to join us is the icing on the cake, so to speak.

“Since we welcomed our first residents in February, we have heard a lot of great feedback on our kitchens, so we wanted to showcase and celebrate that as best we could.

“We believe that The Crescent truly is unlike any other development in Scotland, showcasing a highly modern interpretation of the finest classical architecture, and in a way that is shaped around offering quality living both inside and out.”

Designed by acclaimed architect Richard Murphy OBE, The Crescent comprises some of Edinburgh’s most sought-after new residences.

Just a mile west of Princes Street, the collection of properties in this 18-acre estate offer buyers an idyllic rural escape whilst still being in the heart of the capital.

The range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes and penthouses at The Crescent are proving popular with buyers, with a third of the first block already sold.

Two show apartments are available to view daily.

Visit https://www.cala.co.uk/the-crescent or call 0131 516 3018 to arrange a viewing.

Knit and Natter at North Edinburgh Arts

Join us to knit, enjoy banter and share stories along with Eleanor Thom from the International Book Festival, who will create a story from the day. We’ll be knitting 5″ squares in shades of purple to create a comfort blanket or two which will be donated to St Columba’s Hospice.

Knit & Natter session part of Luminate Festival 2019
Wednesday 15 May 10am – 12noon
Time to chill and enjoy a knit with a great cuppa! All welcome.
No need to book just come along!

https://www.luminatescotland.org/events/knit-natter
Volunteer Edinburgh Luminate: Scotland’s creative ageing organisation

Deadline looms for registering to vote in EU elections

The deadline to register for the European elections is midnight on Tuesday, May 7 (TONIGHT).

WITH research highlighting the fact that an estimated 600,000 potential voters in Scotland are not on the electoral register, concerns have naturally been raised that they are losing the right to have their voice heard in the crucial European Parliament elections on May 23. It is estimated that around 7.9 million people across the UK are not on the register.

Those most at risk of missing out are young people – who will arguably be affected most by the outcome of the election – and private renters. Ironically this disproportionately includes EU citizens, who will be required to fill in an additional form should they want to vote

Young people living away from home can register to vote wherever they will be on 23rd May so long as they vote only in one place.

The deadline to register is midnight on Tuesday, May 7.  However it is easy to do this online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

These elections have a big role to play in the future of our country. Voters in Scotland will elect six of the 736 members of the European Parliament who are responsible, along with the Council of Ministers from member states, for making laws and approving budgets.

More important, however, is that these elections will serve as a measure of public opinion on issues such as whether there should be another EU referendum or not.

European elections in the past have been blighted by low turnouts and apathy. However, this is not an election to stand aside from – it is one to make a mark for our country’s future and its relationship with the rest of the world over generations to come, so make sure you are registered to vote.

Mark Lazarowicz
Chair, European Movement in Scotland