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Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
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Edinburgh Napier’s MFA Photography degree is first of its kind in Scotland
Edinburgh Napier University has strengthened its creative offering with a new postgraduate programme in Photography. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier’s MFA Photography degree is first of its kind in Scotland
Who will make the finest Easter Bonnet at New Lanark?
Visit New Lanark this Easter Weekend, from Friday 19th to Monday 22nd April, when the Easter Bunny will be bouncing around this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Continue reading Who will make the finest Easter Bonnet at New Lanark?
Scotland: a Nation of Lifesavers
Around 50,000 youngsters in Scotland are set to be taught CPR in the classroom every year thanks to a national campaign by British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland.
Film Club: free shows at North Edinburgh Arts
Free Easter holiday films courtesy of Muirhouse Housing Association
Don’t miss Paper Memories (Ages: 7+) at North Edinburgh Arts too (below) – it promises to be a beautiful and thoughtful performance!
More details about what’s on in the final week of Easter break can be found here: https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/whats-on/easter-2019-2/
The MS Trust dispels exercise myth
This MS Awareness Week (22-28 April), the MS Trust is calling on people with MS to pop on their pumps and introduce a little activity – big or small – into their daily routine. Staying active doesn’t need to mean running marathons or going to the gym, it’s about doing it at your own level, at your own pace. Doing it YOUR way. Continue reading The MS Trust dispels exercise myth
Latest Bright Red Sparks unveiled at awards ceremony
A start-up dedicated to reducing plastic pollution and an online tool designed to help businesses root out prejudice and bias in their external communications were among the winners in this year’s Edinburgh Napier University Bright Red Sparks competition. Continue reading Latest Bright Red Sparks unveiled at awards ceremony
Easter holiday health advice from NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland’s Be Health-Wise this Easter campaign is advising people in Lothian to be aware that many GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the holiday weekend, and is encouraging people to take a few simple steps to prepare. Continue reading Easter holiday health advice from NHS Scotland
Greens on a high ahead of Euro Elections campaign
The Scottish Greens are hopeful of securing a first-ever MEP after a boost from a strong showing in the Leith Walk by-election. Continue reading Greens on a high ahead of Euro Elections campaign