Month: August 2019

No laughing matter: council recruits extra cleaners for city centre

Extra street cleaners have been drafted in to help keep the Capital – well, the city centre – clean during this year’s Festival.

Forty additional staff will join the core team of 37 city centre street cleansing operatives in August, to help manage extra demand over the busy summer period.   Continue reading No laughing matter: council recruits extra cleaners for city centre

Foodies Festivalgoers gear up for Bake Off with cupcake challenge from Home Store + More

Do you struggle to get an even bake or are you keen to shake up your showstopper?

As Channel 4’s Bake Off gears up for another tense ten weeks in the tent, local retailer Home Store + More will be hosting a series of Bake Off-style cupcake decorating challenges at this weekend’s Foodies Festival (2-4th August 2019).

In the beautiful surroundings of Inverleith Park, visitors to the event will be invited inside Home Store + More’s own ‘Bake Off’ gazebo to learn the art of creating the perfect cupcake. With inspirational ideas and store colleagues on hand to help, the family-friendly drop-in activity will be available throughout the Festival weekend.

Rachael Neill, store manager at Home Store + More’s Craigleith store, said: “Whatever the weather, at this year’s Festival we’re inviting guests to join us in our tent to create their own cupcake masterpiece.

“For bakers of all ages, we will have cakes ready to decorate throughout each day with a whole selection of tasty treats. So, whether you prefer a classic swirl, a unicorn horn or something that’s guaranteed a Hollywood handshake, everyone is sure to leave with a delicious treat.

“We’re inviting everyone who attends to sign up to our Plus+ Membership to be in with the chance of winning one of our exclusive Baking Bundles worth over £180.”

Participants of the Home Store + More Bake Off-style event will also receive a special 20% off all kitchenware voucher for the store at Craigleith Retail Park, just a few minutes journey time from Inverleith Park.

With an array of baking, cake decorating tools and cookware supplies in store, Home Store + More has everything you need for an autumn of folding, crumbling, whipping and icing. For more Bake Off tips and ideas, follow Home Store + More on Facebook or Instagram.

LA Philharmonic to kick off the Festival in style at Tynecastle

The LA Phil brings a uniquely authentic gleam and glamour to the grandeur of Hollywood film scores in this year’s Opening Event, featuring classic movie music from the Golden Age of Hollywood by Korngold, Herrmann, Waxman and a selection from the best-loved film composer on the planet: John Williams.

In tonight’s epic family friendly concert, Gustavo Dudamel and his orchestra take over Tynecastle Park stadium for music from Star Wars, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, E.T. and many more.

All tickets for the event, which is sponsored by Aberdeen Standard Investments, have been snapped up. Continue reading LA Philharmonic to kick off the Festival in style at Tynecastle

TODAY: Granton Goes Greener School Swap Shop

On the 2nd August Swap Shop will be open between 10am – 6pm and we will be concentrating on getting all the children ready for school.

Bring any school shoes, bags and uniforms, which you do not need, but someone else could still use.

Tea/ coffee, biscuits and soup provided. It is a FREE event, no booking required.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO SWAP ANYTHING, just come and collect any free school uniforms you need. We are very grateful to all our volunteers for their hard work – and Balerno High School and Granton Primary for their generous donations!

Granton Parish Church, 55 Boswall Parkway