Month: July 2019

Edinburgh Fringe – Ruby Wax: How to be Human

Ruby Wax: How to be Human

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

18-24 August, 16.00

Pleasance Courtyard, 60 Pleasance, EH8 9TJ

Tickets £16 (£15 concessions)/ £18 (£16 concessions)

https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/ruby-wax-how-be-human/performances /  www.rubywax.net

Based on her bestselling book, Ruby’s new show How to Be Human answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion.

Outrageously witty and smart, blending brilliant comedy and insightful life lessons, How to Be Human is the show you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you’ve upgraded your iPhone.

Martin Lewis, Citizens Advice and Facebook launch major initiatives to fight scam ads

Two major initiatives launch today to combat online scam adverts as a direct result of a campaigning defamation lawsuit by Martin Lewis.  

On 23 January 2019, he agreed to settle his case out of court, in return for Facebook making a binding commitment to donate £3m to set up a new anti-scams initiative, and create a scam ads reporting tool, unique to Facebook in the UK.  Continue reading Martin Lewis, Citizens Advice and Facebook launch major initiatives to fight scam ads

Scottish families face holiday childcare bill of over £700

New figures show that the average parents in Scotland now pay for one week of holiday childcare is £123 – more than double the price they pay for after-school clubs during term time. Continue reading Scottish families face holiday childcare bill of over £700

£2 million Lottery boost to help Scots communities thrive

Isolated older people in Edinburgh, young people with autism in East Dunbartonshire and families affected by domestic abuse in Aberdeenshire are amongst those benefiting from a £2 million National Lottery funding boost announced today.  Continue reading £2 million Lottery boost to help Scots communities thrive

First steps towards a Citizens Assembly

The Scottish Government has proposed a Citizens’ Assembly on Scotland’s future, providing an opportunity for greater citizen engagement on issues facing the country. It’s early days, but an event in Edinburgh last week gave grounds for optimism. Continue reading First steps towards a Citizens Assembly