Royal Bank of Scotland is inviting ambitious entrepreneurs and business owners to apply for a place on its Entrepreneur Accelerator Hub.
The bank is currently accepting applications to its fully funded support programme for Scottish businesses looking to scale and succeed.
Successful applicants will benefit from full use of the Hub’s modern coworking spaces in the city centres of Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as access to a calendar of networking events and one-to-one coaching.
Since its launch, the programme has empowered over 1,000 businesses in Scotland and also includes a Digital Accelerator which offers a virtual programme of support to entrepreneurs based across the country.
Karen Robinson, founder of oat milk brand, Three Robins, has been a member of the Accelerator Hub since 2021. The busy mum of three started the business after noticing a gap in the market for a high-quality, healthy alternative to traditional dairy products when her son developed a lactose intolerance.
The product range was officially launched to the market in May 2022 and has proven an immediate hit with children and adults alike, particularly appealing to families looking for a milk-alternative that doesn’t compromise on nutritional value.
Talking of her experience on the Hub, Karen said: “Prior to starting Three Robins, my background was in international development, and I spent over 20 years working in women’s rights. This involved a lot of travelling to war impacted areas and after a while, it just wasn’t working with family life.
“The idea for Three Robins came about when my son, Christopher, developed a lactose intolerance. We’d be buying several different milk products to suit everyone’s needs and tastes and I remember thinking, it shouldn’t be this complicated to find a product that suits everyone – so I decided to make one.
“Since launching the business, we’ve grown from strength to strength and the support we’ve received from the Edinburgh Accelerator Hub has been invaluable. Having access to a group of like-minded business owners gives you a sounding board to bounce ideas off, and the one-to-one mentoring has given me insight I wouldn’t have otherwise had having not come from a business background.
“We were recently awarded funding from Scottish Edge to fuel our next chapter of the business and were also able to exhibit our products alongside the Bank at this year’s Royal Highland Show. This allowed us to introduce our range to an entirely new audience and I’m excited to keep working alongside Royal Bank of Scotland as we continue to grow.”
Mandy Bailey, Regional Eco-System Manager at Royal Bank of Scotland added: “We are champions of Scotland’s entrepreneurial talent and want to give all business owners the tools they need to scale and succeed.
“Entrepreneur Accelerator is currently accepting applications for its next cohort, and we’re excited to welcome the best and brightest businesses into our Edinburgh and Glasgow Hubs as well as our virtual community.”
The Royal Bank Accelerator programme supports and empowers entrepreneurs across Scotland to scale their businesses to the next level, offering one-to-one coaching, a calendar of thought leadership and events, access to a network of like-minded peers, and full-time use of a modern coworking space.
Based out of the bank’s state-of-the-art city centre offices in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square and Glasgow’s Queen Street, the programme is currently accepting applicants for its next intake.
Ambitious business owners are invited to apply here before applications close on 18th August.
Dogs Trust West Calder Shines a Light on the Unbreakable Bond of Pairs
Amid the continued cost of living crisis Dogs Trust West Calder is seeing a worrying trend of an increase in the number of pairs of dogs being relinquished due to the financial strain of caring for two pets.
The team at West Calder have seen a significant increase in pairs being handed over in the past two years. In 2021, the charity cared for 17 pairs, with this number rocketing to 30 in 2022.
So far this year 16 pairs have been cared for at the West Lothian rehoming centre with 13 pairs successfully rehomed to date and three doggie duos currently awaiting their second chance in life.
Susan Tonner, Manager at Dogs Trust West Calder said: “It is a real concern to see such an increase in the number of pairs of dogs needing to come into the centre for rehoming and a sad reflection of what we are currently facing due to the cost of living crisis.
“At Dogs Trust we do our very best to keep these doggy best friends together and are appealing to anyone who has space in their home and heart to take on these doggy families. Every pair is different with our current pairs including siblings and best friends – all share a deep love for each other which is a wonderful to witness.”
Each pair comes with a unique story, but all of them share one thing in common—a desperate need for a loving home where they can continue their lives as inseparable companions.
Current loved up-duos looking for a new home together are:
Bruno and Benji are a bonded pair of brothers who have lived together their entire lives. The eight-year-old Labrador crosses are happy and playful and adore people. They both love cuddles, belly rubs and showing off tricks for tasty treats.
Bruno and Benji do everything together – playing, eating, walking and sleeping.
Roo and Rafa are 12-year-old best pals who have shared a lifetime of loyalty and companionship together. Roo is a Golden Retriever and Rafa a black Labrador.
The super sweet boys enjoy affection and their soft toys. Roo and Rafa love company and would thrive in a home with patient owners who can provide a calm and reassuring environment for them.
Chi and Alba are five-year-old Labrador Retrievers who have always lived together. Brother (Chi) and sister (Alba) are a very loving duo who make friends wherever they go.
Both are playful, Chi loves to fetch a ball or teddy and proudly show off what he has, Albi is a water baby and loves splashing about in the paddling pool. At the end of the day, they enjoy nothing more than snuggling up together.
The team at Dogs Trust West Calder provides extensive support and guidance to potential adopters, ensuring a seamless transition and a lifetime of happiness for both the dogs and their new families.
For more information on any of our dynamic duos please contact Dogs Trust West Calder on 01506 873459 or visit our website – dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming
Disabled people are more at risk of having to make the difficult decision between heating and eating
Before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic disabled workers faced huge barriers getting into and staying in work (writes TUC General Secretary PAUL NOWAK).
The pandemic, and the huge changes it has caused to our everyday lives, has exacerbated the barriers disabled people face.
Not only have disabled people been disproportionately affected in terms of loss of life, with six in 10 Covid-19 related deaths being disabled people, but pre-existing workplace barriers have been accentuated by the pandemic.
And now, new data published by the TUC for our disabled workers conference shows disabled workers are much more likely to earn less than non-disabled workers.
That’s not right.
Having an impairment should never mean you get paid less or that you’re on worse terms and conditions. However, for too many disabled workers in this country, it is an all too true reality.
With spiralling inflation and eye watering bills, workers are having their income stretched in every direction. But for disabled people, the situation is even more challenging.
Let’s not forget – disabled workers face even higher living costs than non-disabled workers. So as the cost-of-living crisis continues to play havoc with everyone’s lives, we know that these workers are feeling the pinch even more.
But the challenges don’t end there.
Disabled workers also encounter more barriers in the workplace than non-disabled colleagues – with many worried that if they ask their employer for the reasonable adjustments they need to do their job, they’ll be refused outright.
New TUC analysis reveals disabled workers are much more likely to be paid less than their non-disabled colleagues – with those in the North of England and Wales even more likely to be paid less.
And we know that disabled people are more at risk of having to make the difficult decision between heating and eating.
With this cost-of-living crisis not looking like it’s going to end any time soon, things are only going to get worse. We need action now.
With the government too focused on its own political survival, ministers have done nothing to put the mind of disabled workers at ease.
Our call is clear: It’s time to end the pay disparity that penalises disabled workers and it’s time disabled workers get the support they need in the workplace.
At the TUC’s disabled workers conference, we heard from delegates about how the cost-of-living crisis is hitting disabled workers across the country. And we heard how we can build workplaces that work for everyone.
That means stamping out insecure work by banning zero-hour contracts, increasing the minimum wage and outlawing fire and rehire.
That means giving disabled workers fair access to request reasonable adjustments, and fining those employers who discriminate against workers because of any impairment.
And that means forcing employers to come with an action plan to report their disability pay and employment gaps.
This is a plan which will deliver and transform the lives of so many disabled workers across the country.
The average cost of car insurance is now £776, after increasing by £119 (18%) in the past 3 months alone
● Council tax and energy tops the list of the most expensive household bills, costing Brits £984 and £964 respectively, on average(1).
● But drivers are still seeing savings, despite big price hikes, according to further research by Confused.com. Motorists who shopped around and switched in the past 3 months saved £63, on average, with only 9% reporting a cheaper renewal price year-on-year.
● Why are prices rising? Confused.com experts suggest an increase in claims and consequently the cost of claims are rapidly rising. This would account for the unprecedented high increases in car insurance costs.
● Confused.com issues advice to drivers on how to reduce car insurance costs as 2 in 5 (40%) Brits call on insurers to do more to keep prices lower.
A staggering increase in the average cost of car insurance places it as the third most expensive household bill, new data has revealed.
Motorists are now paying £776 for their car insurance, following a £119 (18%) increase in prices over the past 3 months, on average. That’s according to the latest (Q2 2023) car insurance price index, powered by WTW.
Based on more than 6 million quotes over the quarter, it’s the most comprehensive car insurance price index for comprehensive policies. According to the data, prices are now £222, or 40%, more expensive than they were 12 months ago, on average. This makes it the biggest price increase on record. And to put into context how quickly prices have increased, the average premium is 49% more expensive than 2 years ago, in comparison.
These steep increases mean that car insurance costs are close to the expensive rates people are paying for council tax and energy, according to further research. A survey of 2,000 UK drivers(1) found that the average council tax bill is £984 per year, and £964 for energy. And that’s in addition to other expensive essentials, such as food and home entertainment.
That’s as research shows the average UK driver is spending:
● £1,022 on food shopping
● £690 on home entertainment services such as broadband and TV subscriptions.
Are all drivers seeing price increases?
Although some drivers saw some savings, most drivers are feeling the effects of these price hikes. While this may look bleak to drivers, especially during a financially turbulent time, research also shows that there are savings to be made. According to the additional research, only 9% of UK drivers had a cheaper renewal price last quarter (April – June).
This proves that myths surrounding the regulations implemented by the Financial Conduct Authority in January 2021 aren’t true. Following the changes, many drivers believed they wouldn‘t get a more expensive renewal price.
But as the research proves, this isn’t the case. In fact, almost 2 in 3 (59%) saw their price increase, by £52, on average. This is despite almost a third (31%) having no driving convictions, and a further third (32%) having at least 1 year’s no-claims bonus on their policy.
However, many people trusted that they could find a better price, with almost half (46%) going on to switch providers. Of these, almost 2 in 3 (64%) used a price comparison site and saved £63 on their original price, on average.
It’s a similar picture for those who saw a cheaper price, which averaged at just £34 less than the previous year. Two in 5 (40%) went on to buy with another provider, with 1 in 2 (50%) using a price comparison site and also saved £63, on average.
It seems buying a new car insurance policy right now may sound unaffordable. But figures prove that drivers can still save money compared to the renewal price their current insurer is offering.
Why are prices increasing?
It’s clear from the data that prices are increasing for all drivers, whether they choose to renew or buy a new policy. But why are prices rising so significantly?
One of the biggest expenses for insurers is claims. During the pandemic, fewer cars were on the road. As a result, the industry saw a reasonable drop in prices to reflect the reduction in claims being made. But now, research suggests normal driving habits have resumed. This could mean insurers are having to pay out for more claims than they were 2 years ago.
But the important fact here is that the cost of these claims has increased significantly for insurers. Like with many other businesses, this is arguably down to the shift in inflation rates reported over the past 18 months.
And this, as a result, has driven up the cost of repairs and maintenance, which in the event of a claim, is covered by the insurer. This is especially true for newer cars, and many used cars that are in high demand. In fact, the Association for British Insurers (ABI) reported a 33% uplift in the cost of vehicle repairs last quarter.
We’re also seeing that used cars are holding their value more in the current climate. This means that payouts for write-offs or total losses are costing insurers more to cover. Similarly, new cars as well as electric vehicles are much higher in value than before due to more expensive features and upgrades coming as standard. This means paying out to replace a new car is costing insurers more.
What does this mean for drivers?
While the average cost of car insurance in the UK has reached £776, there are some drivers that will be paying significantly more than this. The price paid varies quite a bit, based on a drivers’ gender, location and age.
For example, the average premium for male drivers is now £827. This has increased by £236 (40%) in the last year, and £125 (18%) in the past 3 months. In comparison, female drivers are now paying £690, following a £198 (40%) increase year-on-year, and £107 (18%) over the quarter. This brings the average gap between them to £137.
Similarly, a driver’s location has a huge bearing on their price, with some now paying over £1,000 for their car insurance. A £299 (42%) increase in prices in Outer London has put the average premium in the region at £1,003 – the first time it has reached over £1,000 since the index began. However, Inner London remains the most expensive region in the UK, with the average driver now paying out £1,257.
As expected, prices have risen across all UK regions, but some are still paying a considerable amount less than others. For example, the average insurance cost in the South West is only £509, despite a £136 (36%) increase over the year.
And in most cases, prices are at their most expensive on record for each region, with the exception of Manchester and Merseyside. The average car insurance cost in the region is now £965, making it the most expensive region outside of London. However, this is still £48 (-5%) less than the highest price paid on record (Q4 2011).
A driver’s age also determines how much they pay, with younger drivers bearing the brunt of the biggest car insurance costs. Steep increases means that drivers aged between 17 and 19 are paying out more than £2,000 for their policies, on average. In particular, 18-year-olds are paying the most, with the average premium now £2,404.
This is followed by 19-year-olds, who are paying £2,097, and 17-year-olds who are paying £2,088. At the other end of the scale, drivers around retirement age benefit from the cheapest prices. In fact, for 69-year-olds, the average premium is just £413, in comparison, with drivers aged 61 and over all paying in the £400 bracket.
Why are some drivers paying more than others?
While it may seem unjustified for some drivers to be paying out such hefty prices compared to others, this all comes down to the risk.
For example, male drivers typically have a higher risk profile than women, as they statistically drive more miles and more expensive cars. This puts them at an increased risk of a payout for insurers, as they have to account for the cost of covering a higher value car.
Claims frequency is the biggest explanation for why drivers pay more, and when it comes to location, it’s typically the more populated areas that see the biggest prices. This is because these areas have more cars on the road, higher traffic levels and therefore a higher risk of accidents and claims.
And when it comes to age, younger drivers who are typically less experienced pay more as they’re at a higher risk of making a claim. However, as they build up their driving experience and their no-claims, they should see their costs reduce over time.
How can drivers save money?
With the cost of living crisis continuing to hit Brits in the pocket, it’s clear car insurance is quickly becoming another hefty expense for drivers.
It’s no surprise, then, that 2 in 5 (40%) motorists are calling on insurers to do more to make the cost of car insurance more affordable. In fact, 1 in 4 (25%) claim they’re having to drive less due to the rising costs.
And 1 in 5 (20%) are finding the overall cost of driving too difficult to manage. With the average car insurance price now £772, the overall cost of motoring has reached almost £2,000. That’s as research shows the average UK driver is spending an additional £720 on fuel per year, and £455 on other car maintenance costs.
However, according to Confused.com’s fuel price index, the average price of petrol dropped to 143.3p in June, from 174.5p in August last year. Similarly, the price of diesel is just 145.5p compared to an eye-watering 187.1p, which drivers were paying last November. This goes to show that there are still some areas of motoring where drivers are saving money.
But just because car insurance prices are increasing, doesn’t mean that motorists have to pay more than they need to for their policies.
Experts at Confused.com have identified some key ways for drivers to take a few pounds off their insurance price, without making any significant changes to the way they drive.
● Be accurate with your mileage – Generally, the more miles you drive, the more likely you are to have an accident and make a claim. This means the higher your mileage, the more you pay for your car insurance. So, driving fewer miles can be a great way to save money on your car insurance policy. But don’t assume that a low mileage always means low prices. If you barely drive at all, your insurance company could see that as a risk as well.
● Increase your voluntary excess – Increasing your voluntary excess can help you get cheaper car insurance, but you need to make sure you can afford to pay it, if you need to claim.
● Pay for your car insurance annually – If you can afford it, paying for your insurance in one go rather than monthly is one way to get cheaper car insurance. That’s because insurance companies always charge interest for spreading the cost of your cover over the year.
● Enhance your car security – The harder it is to steal your car, the less of a risk it is. This usually means cheaper car insurance. There are several ways to improve your car security including:
○ Installing a Thatcham-approved car alarm or immobiliser, if it doesn’t already have one
○ Adding secondary levels of security like a steering lock.
○ Parking overnight in a secure, well-lit car park.
Louise Thomas, motor expert at Confused.com car insurance comments:“Car insurance has quickly become one of the biggest expenses for drivers. If prices continue at this rate then there’s no doubt drivers could be priced off the road, as they battle with other rising costs too.
“But what we do know is that many drivers were able to save some money when it came to renewal. And shopping around was the key to this. Even if prices were cheaper for them, the price they saw online was still significantly cheaper.
“Although this isn’t all drivers can do to save money. We always advise drivers to take a look at the details of their policy and make sure they’re accurate before committing to a price. Updating your mileage, or considering additional security could easily bring your price down.
“In the current climate we want to help drivers do all they can to make their insurance more affordable. But we know the key to this will be shopping around and seeing what the best price out there is. It’s a competitive industry and we’re confident that switching will result in savings.
“This is why we offer a guarantee to beat your renewal, or pay you the difference, plus £20. In this scenario, you don’t pay more, and you gain more cash!”
Luminate, Scotland’s creative ageing organisation, has created an interactive map to show dementia inclusive singing groups around Scotland.
Having run Scotland’s Dementia Inclusive Singing Network for the past four years, it has seen the network grow from a handful of members to more than 70, including more than 20 singing groups. The Network now includes groups from Shetland to the Borders, and is always ready to welcome more.
Maisie Leddy, the Network co-ordinator said: “We’re really pleased to be launching our interactive Network Map, which displays the excellent singing activity offered across the country for people affected by dementia. Our Network is free and easy to join, and all members are invited to add their singing group to our Network Map, if they run one.
“When adding their details to our Map, we ask every group to complete a simple self-assessment form which helps us to ensure that every group on the map is working in a way that is inclusive for people living with dementia. We want the map to be a growing resource and a valuable tool for people living with dementia and their families and carers.”
Luminate’s work aims to ensure that older people in Scotland have the opportunity to take part in creative activities, regardless of their circumstances. The Dementia Inclusive Singing Network is a vital part of Luminate’s programme, supporting choirs and singing groups nationally, and helping people living with dementia to find creative opportunities in their communities.
In recent years, documentary programmes such as My Dementia Choir fronted by actor Vicki McClure, have demonstrated the enormous potential for connection, enjoyment and wellbeing that singing in a choir or group can bring to those living with dementia.
Dementia UKsays that listening to or participating in music – for example, by singing, dancing or playing instruments – can help people living with dementia develop and maintain relationships with others and improve their wellbeing.
It can:
· help people to express their feelings and ideas, verbally and non-verbally
· act as a prompt for reminiscing
· help people to ‘tell their story’ and share their personal history
· encourage physical exercise, dance or movement
· encourage social interaction, reduce isolation, and help to engage people in group activities
Scotland’s Dementia Inclusive Singing Network includes community choirs and singing groups that are open to all but are designed to be dementia inclusive, as well as those that have been specifically created for people living with dementia and their carers. They all have strong local community roots.
The Dementia Inclusive Singing Network website has many free guides, along with song music and lyrics which can be downloaded for singing groups to use. Regular training and networking activities are offered for song leaders and conductors too.
First Minister calls for action to end uncertainty on Acorn Project
First Minister Humza Yousaf has called on the UK Government to give the go-ahead for the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project to enable Scotland to ramp up its transition to clean energy.
On a visit to Peterhead Power Station, the First Minister said that the Scottish Government is wholly committed to supporting the Acorn Project, and urged the UK Government to set out its plans and end uncertainty for investors and stakeholders.
The project, based in Aberdeenshire, would take captured CO2 emissions from industrial processes across the country and store it safely under the North Sea.
The First Minister added: “Scotland’s net-zero future is being held back by UK Government dithering and delay.
“The Acorn scheme should be given approval now, so that we can take advantage of our unrivalled access to a vast CO2 storage potential and our opportunities to repurpose existing oil and gas infrastructure. CCS will play a pivotal role in achieving a just transition for our workforces, capitalising on existing world-leading skills and expertise to create many good, green jobs in the coming years.
“Despite the UK Government confirming in March that Acorn is ‘best-placed’ to meet the eligibility to be awarded Track-2 status, which would allow access to financial support from the UK Government, they continue to fail to provide a clear timetabled solution for the next stages of the process. This is entirely unacceptable and layers further uncertainty on top of never-ending delays which are impacting investor confidence and which compromise our climate-change commitments and just-transition ambitions.
“Acorn’s target of capturing and storing up to five million tonnes of CO2 annually by 2030 is critical to Scotland’s plans to achieve net zero by 2045, ahead of the rest of the UK. The scheme will also help the UK Government to deliver on its commitments.
“While the UK Government prevaricates, we have already established a £500 million Just Transition Fund for the North East to build on the region’s world-renowned expertise and ingenuity, to create jobs, foster innovation and support the region to deliver a fair and managed transition to net zero.”
Catherine Raw, Managing Director of SSE Thermal, who are part of the Scottish Cluster group of industrial companies backing the capture and permanent storage of CO2 emissions, said: “To unlock the potential of Peterhead and the wider region, it is vital that the Scottish Cluster is brought forward urgently, allowing the development of decarbonisation projects to be accelerated and Scotland’s net-zero ambitions to be met.
“Doing so will not only help us meet our energy goals, it will also support industries and provide a fair and just transition for workers and communities across the North East of Scotland, including at Peterhead.
“SSE have set out plans to invest up to £40 billion in the next decade, including more than £21 billion in Scotland alone. Renewables will be at the heart of that investment but we also recognise the need for flexible generation to provide backup when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine. Our existing Peterhead station fulfils that role today, playing a critical role in Scotland’s energy system.”
People living in and interested in the future of the west of Edinburgh can take part in THREE public consultations just launched.
The city council is asking residents as well as those working and visiting the area how they think it could grow sustainably for future communities to be better connected, cleaner, greener and fairer for all.
Over the next few months there will be an opportunity to comment on three separate but linked key proposal documents:
Available to view together, these proposals could substantially develop the experience of living and moving around communities in the west of Edinburgh, helping the Capital to shape future planning policy and become a net zero city.
Towards West Edinburgh 2050 proposes how we could develop the area over the next 30 years. At this stage there are no detailed proposals but instead an overarching vision to be used as a starting point for discussion.
This has been informed by the city’s current City Plan 2030 (used to guide physical development and planning applications) and City Mobility Plan (for transport infrastructure) and, as the document develops, it will be used to evolve these plans over time.
The West Edinburgh Placemaking Framework and Strategic Masterplan is a consultation on development to the north of Gogarburn, extending from Eastfield Road in the west to Maybury junction in the east, with Edinburgh Airport and Turnhouse Road to the north.
There are a range of new opportunities for housing in this area as set out in City Plan 2030. The aim is to create a new 20 minute neighbourhood with a range of facilities which people will need to live well locally such as schools and medical centres.
Feedback on this document will be used to finalise a masterplan for this area which will go to the Planning Committee later this year for approval. The masterplan will then guide future planning applications.
Travel connections for those living, working and visiting west Edinburgh need to be improved, and to support future growth the Capital’s local authority is working with West Lothian Council to look at public transport and active travel links in the area along the A8/A89 between Broxburn to Maybury.
Known as Broxburn to Maybury Transport Improvements this is a major transport improvement project. The project is funded through the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
The plan is to have better connected communities with major employment, education, healthcare and leisure opportunities easily accessible. This will also make it easier for more people to make more journeys by bus or by cycling, walking or wheeling.
Council Leader Cammy Day said: “The west of the city is an area of strategic importance locally, regionally and within Scotland and beyond.
“It has three waterways, major rail and tram routes running through it and is home to the city’s busy airport which has more than 11m passengers passing through it every year. Leisure plays a big part in the community too.
“Every year the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston hosts many prestigious international and national concerts, conferences, and other events. There are also several major educational establishments serving students locally and from all over the world. This all makes it a popular place to live, work and study and we need to take action to respond to the opportunities and challenges this presents.
“We’re looking to create a new neighbourhood to the north of Gogarburn and so we’ve produced a proposed masterplan with a range of new opportunities for much needed affordable housing.
“We’re also using 20 minute neighbourhood principles as in the rest of the city to make sure future residents live well locally with schools, healthcare and leisure facilities nearby. Like other neighbourhoods in west Edinburgh this new community needs to be well connected to the rest of the city, the wider region and beyond through improved public transport links.
“It’s an exciting time for the west of Edinburgh and I’d encourage you all to give us your views, whether that is online or at one of the drop in events we’ll be promoting in the coming months.”
Montgomery Street play park will close on Monday 24 July for improvements.
Friends of the park said: “The city council is installing new equipment and surfacing to make our play park fun, creative and safe. Unfortunately the play park will be unavailable for ten weeks.
“The renovated play park is expected to reopen in October with its improved safety and aesthetics, to welcome children, youngsters and families. Enjoy safe Montgomery Street Park!”
Fancy a BBQ? If you’re a man living in the local area (Muirhouse, Drylaw, Pilton, Granton, Royston and Wardieburn) why not join Jules next Tuesday (25th July) at Wardie Bay Beach. We’ll be meeting on the beach at 1pm.
This will be an informal event where you can meet new people, connect with nature and enjoy some food.
All local men welcome – Please let me know if you’re coming so we can confirm numbers.
