The Caribbean’s smoothest saxophonist comes to Edinburgh this summer bringing a taste of carnival across the pond from Barbados. Tappin will once again take guests on a musical journey of the Caribbean islands, playing the smoothest in Jazz and reggae, thrilling the crowds at multiple venues across the country. Continue reading Barbados’ star saxophonist Arturo Tappin brings carnival fever to Fringe
National optician Vision Express is urging Edinburgh residents to take better care of their eye health, after a visit to the city revealed:
Continue reading Edinburgh residents short-sighted about eye health
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to kind-hearted people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to help raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals by volunteering in their community. Continue reading Volunteer and help Scotland’s animals
An exciting open innovation challenge has been launched to create a device to detect when a tram driver might be about to lose consciousness due to illness or fatigue and notify the control centre.
Continue reading Innovation challenge seeks tram driver safety invention
A national study, which is a world first, is aiming to find out whether it’s possible to measure the importance of a funeral in the grieving process – and anyone who has organised or attended a funeral at any time is being urged to participate. Continue reading Bereaved participants wanted for world’s first study into how funerals aid the grieving process
Are you interested in campaigning the for the Living Wage in Scotland? Come along to our event in Edinburgh on the 6th of September! Continue reading Support the Scottish Living Wage campaign
Young people at risk of becoming drawn into serious offending will receive more co-ordinated support and early intervention, the Justice Secretary has announced. Continue reading More support for young people at risk of crime
Abstract Mythology
Paintings by Alan McIntyre
Friday 24th August – Friday 28th September 2018.
Where: Water of Leith Cafe Bistro, 1 Howard Street. EH3 5JP.
Open Hours – Tues to Sat. – 09:30 – 17:00, Sunday – 10:00 – 16:00.
Phone Number: 0131 556 6887.
http://thewaterofleithcafebistro.com/
A new art show opens later this month from 24th August 2018 at the Water of Leith Café in Canonmills. Abstract Mythology, is an exhibition of small format highly textured and vibrantly coloured acrylic paintings by Edinburgh blind artist Alan McIntyre. Continue reading Abstract Mythology: new exhibition by blind artist at Water of Leith Cafe
The Scottish Medicine Consortium (SMC) has approved a drug called niraparib, providing new hope for women with recurrent ovarian cancer. Continue reading Scottish Medicine Consortium approves ‘new class’ of ovarian cancer drug
A FOOTBALL festival raising money for a programme of musical therapy for children staying in hospital has received sponsorship support from a top legal firm. Continue reading Gilson Gray backs Football Festival to support Musical Therapy for Children
