Runners from Scotland were among over 300 people who took on the Great North Run for Parkinson’s UK on Sunday, raising thousands of pounds for the charity. Continue reading Parkinson’s UK salutes Scottish Great North Run fundraisers
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Nuisance calls: enough’s enough
A £50,000 fund to install call-blocking technology for those most at risk from nuisance calls has been announced by Economy Secretary Keith Brown. The fund is one element of a national Nuisance Calls Action Plan, launched to raise awareness and empower people to protect themselves from scam callers. Continue reading Nuisance calls: enough’s enough
Health and Social Care: engagement must be more than a tick box exercise
Engaging with the public and stakeholders must not be a ‘tick box’ exercise for Health and social care Integration Authorities (IAs), says the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee. Continue reading Health and Social Care: engagement must be more than a tick box exercise
Science Minister visits Blackhall Primary
A science programme focused on igniting a passion for science in primary school pupils has been expanded to ten local authority areas across Scotland. Science Minister Shirley Ann Somerville called in to Blackhall Primary School last week to see RAiSE at work in the classroom. Continue reading Science Minister visits Blackhall Primary
Scottish Youth Theatre opens registration for 2018
Fresh from a sold out performance by their first ever National Ensemble last month, Scottish Youth Theatre have opened registrations for the 2018 company.
The successful applicants will form the second ever Scottish Youth Theatre National Ensemble. 2018 is the year of young people, and the company are keen to find the best Scotland has to offer, so they will be travelling to Edinburgh to audition aspiring performers from the area.
The National Ensemble is a year’s commitment and is open to anyone aged 16 – 25 who lives, works, studies or has family in Scotland. Auditions and membership of the Ensemble is free and entry is based purely on ability.
Once recruited, Ensemble members will attend monthly development weekends led by top theatre practitioners taking place across Scotland. This will culminate in a flagship performance in August which will be devised and performed by the company.
When asked what qualities are required in potential members, SYT’s Artistic Director Mary McCluskey explained: “We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and dedicated young people. Individuals who display the potential are the ones who will most benefit from everything the Ensemble has to offer. As the Ensemble is a collaborative experience, those with an interest in theatre-making in all its forms, including writing, directing and performing are encouraged to apply.
“The Ensemble is an amazing opportunity for anyone who wants to study or pursue a career in theatre and performance. Our current Ensemble has worked with a range of practitioners including Frantic Assembly and BAFTA winner Kate Dickie. 2018 will see similar opportunities in the build up to the main production which will be a central part of SYT’s contribution to the Year of Young People”.
Ensemble 2017 member Stephen Quinn (23) from Falkirk is keen to recommend the Ensemble experience. Stephen said: “The opportunity to work with like-minded peers and with professionals is not one to be passed up. Scottish Youth Theatre cares about giving those with talent and drive the skills and knowledge they’ll need to become versatile, accomplished performers. Working with them is an opportunity you should definitely not miss out on.”
Auditions will be held on 14 & 15 October at Edinburgh Palette in The Drawing Room.
Those interested in being part of the Ensemble should register for an audition by Friday 22 September at www.scottishyouththeatre.org
Young Muslims face ‘enormous social mobilty challenge’
Young Muslims living in the UK face an enormous social mobility challenge and are being held back from reaching their full potential at every stage of their lives, a report by the Social Mobility Commission (SMC) has found. Continue reading Young Muslims face ‘enormous social mobilty challenge’
Police Open Day at Fettes this Sunday
Sunday 10th September, 11am – 3pm
Bring the wee ones and the older ones and come behind the scenes to see what it’s like to be a police officer for the day!
Activities include:
- The Marine Unit (boat included minus the water!)
- Roads Policing (fast cars and motorbikes AKA nee naws to the wee ones)
- Police Dogs and Horses (because who doesn’t love our furry friends…criminals aside)
- The wildlife crime team (just to make sure there’s not too much horsing about)
- Counterfeit goods (can you spot a fake?!?)
- Recruitment (Come and join us!)
Our partners will be out in force as well with their smiling faces and fancy kit including:
– Scottish Ambulance Service
– Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
– British Army
– The City of Edinburgh Council
– Borders Search and Rescue
– Coastguard
– Spartans Street Football
– 6VT Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
– Action for Children
– Lothian Buses
– Emergency Riders
– Neighbourhood Watch Scotland
– Tweedale Mountain Rescue
and lots more activities to keep the kids busy!
This year all of the proceeds will be donated to Marie Curie with a raffle to be drawn on the day with some fantastic prizes on offer including; afternoon tea for 2, signed rugby and football tops, spa day, family tickets to various City Centre attractions, restaurant vouchers, hairdressing vouchers, holiday vouchers, golf vouchers and theatre tickets.
The Open Day is free entry, but will have a limited capacity. However please remember the event is running from 11am to 3pm so feel free to pop in to see us throughout the day!
As much as we love furry friends due to our police dogs/horses being in attendance only guide dogs will be permitted entry on the day.
Please note – the attendance of some specialist police resources and emergency partners will be subject to operational requirements.
– You may be searched prior to enetering the event arena.
“You can run a rubbish business just like mine!”
Aspiring business students and disgruntled bin men in Scotland are both being targeted by a new national company offering a rubbish opportunity for anyone who wants to be their own boss. Continue reading “You can run a rubbish business just like mine!”
Edinburgh cats need new homes
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to cat lovers in Edinburgh to offer a moggy a new home. Continue reading Edinburgh cats need new homes
Oktobeerfest: Bringing a taste of Bavaria to Edinburgh
Stewart Brewing has announced several limited-edition German-inspired beers that have been created especially for its first ever ‘Oktobeerfest’ event on 15th and 16th September.
Limited-edition beers already announced include:
- Weizenbock – Hefty wheat beer with aromas of banoffee pie. Lots of banana and light spice from the wheat beer yeast on the taste and a bready sweet finish.
- Raspberry Wheat Beer – Classic Hefeweizen with fruit. A pink-tinged wheat beer with lots of red fruit flavour.
- Rauchbier – Smoky as a night by a roaring fire. Brewed with 50% German beech-smoked malt, lots of smoke flavours balanced by malt sweetness and a mild hop bitterness.
- Altbier – Traditional Dusseldorf style ale brewed with lots of dark malts. Toffee and caramel with a sweet finish.
- Classic Hefeweizen – Pale and cloudy effervescent wheat beer with banana and spice notes.
- Fruited Berlinerweisse – A 3.0% sour base with passionfruit, mango and raspberry added for a fruity thirst-quenching beer with a light sour kick.
In addition to beer, Oktobeerfest will feature a selection of street food vendors such as Well Hung & Tender and Fresh Revolution. There will also be an eclectic mix of music from the likes of The Citizens, The Banjo Lounge 4 and Stadtkapelle Lochgelly oompah band who are sure to keep guests entertained with their German-style takes on classic hits.
Oktobeerfest will take place over two days with an adults-only event on Friday 15th September from 6pm – 10pm and a family friendly event on Saturday 16th September from 12pm – 8pm.
Jo Stewart, Stewart Brewing co-founder, said: “While we’re known for making old favourites such as Edinburgh Gold and Radical Road, we wanted to mark our first ever Oktobeerfest by creating a variety of Bavarian-inspired beers with a twist. From a Classic Hefeweizen to a smoky Rauchbier, there is something to suit every beer lover’s palate.
“The full selection of these special-edition beers will only be available to try at Oktobeerfest on 15th and 16th September. Tickets are selling fast – book yours now so you don’t miss out!”
Tickets cost £16 per person which includes entry, a souvenir Oktobeerfest glass and can of beer on arrival. Children accompanied by adults can attend free of charge.
Tickets for both the Friday and Saturday events are on sale now from the Stewart Brewing website which recently relaunched with a brand new design: https://www.stewartbrewing.co.uk/browse/c-Tickets-12
Stewart Brewing Oktobeerfest takes place at Stewart Brewing, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, 26a Dryden Rd, Loanhead and is easily reached from Edinburgh city centre by bus, routes 37 and 47.
For more announcements leading up to the festival, follow Stewart Brewing on social media: www.facebook.com/stewartbrewingedin
Twitter @StewartBrewing