Looking for something a bit different this summer? The RSE (Royal Society of Edinburgh) is launching Curious, a month-long programme of talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances in the beautiful surroundings of its magnificent Victorian era building to explore some of the most pressing and interesting issues and ideas of the day. Continue reading Calling the Curious: The RSE launches new Summer Events programme
This year’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open reaches it’s final round climax today and, with plenty of players still in with a chance, it’s been an exciting four days for over 50,000 fans.
The Rolex Series event, at The Renaissance Club North Berwick, has seen some wonderful golf and blistering scores – and for those spectators following their favourite player there is also the added bonus that they can boost their health! Continue reading Spectators take a healthy interest in Scottish Open golf
A new Scottish Parliament inquiry is seeking views on social prescribing’s ability to tackle health and wellbeing issues in people across Scotland. Continue reading Social Prescribing: can it really improve health and wellbeing?
Police searching for a teenager missing in North Edinburgh have confirmed his body has been found. Continue reading Body of missing teenager found on golf course
ALL WELCOME
Dear Editor
Meningitis Now is a charity that means a lot to me from my own personal experience of falling ill with the disease when I was 18. I wholeheartedly support and admire the work they do to raise much needed awareness.
This is why I was delighted to be asked to contribute a recipe to the charity for their Brew & Bake fundraiser – a wonderful way to bring people together to enjoy some delicious treats while raising money for a great cause.
My recipe is for an Orange and Poppy Seed cake but the great thing about this idea is you can keep things as simple – or as complicated – as you like. Whether your serve my cake, one of your own tasty recipes, or just break open a pack of biscuits, you’ll be doing something amazing to help families around the country living with the impact of meningitis.
To find out more about Brew&Bake please visit Meningitis Now’s special fundraising page. I hope you will join us with your own special event – after all, who doesn’t love a slice of cake and a good old cup of tea?
Warm wishes,
Tana Ramsay
Meningitis Now Celebrity Ambassador
Holyrood’s Social Security Committee has called on the DWP to urgently halt the launch of its latest pilot. It would see those receiving working tax credits moved on to Universal Credit and potentially subject to in-work conditionality including sanctions. Continue reading Holyrood Committee urges immediate halt to latest Universal Credit rollout
Thursday, 25 July, 4pm – 6pm
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BB
Continue reading All the Fun of the Fair at Commonwealth Pool
Police Scotland officers will be at festivals across Scotland this summer – including TRNSMT at Glasgow Green this weekend (12-14 July) – to engage 12-18 year olds in relaxed conversations about what matters to them and how they can stay safe. Continue reading Police launch Youth Engagement survey
Dogs Trust West Calder creates Hollywood Walk of Fame
Rescue dogs at Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in West Calder have been getting a taste of Hollywood with their own special paw print on the centre’s ‘Walk of Fame’. Continue reading Rescue dogs get a taste of Hollywood in a bid to find forever homes
