17 JULY FROM 12 – 4pm at AT MUIRHOUSE MILLENNIUM CENTRE
Liftfest was the idea of our fab volunteers Tyler, Stacey and Wendy – they organised everything from asking for donations, organising the band, wee singer, DJ, and food donations.
Everything will be priced cheaply and affordable.
There will be table sales in the hall and lots going on outside
We would like to be able to supply the kids with either free cartons of juice or free diluting juice so if any nice person wants to donate cartons of juice or diluting juice and cups we would really appreciate it.
This has al been organised on a very low budget as everyone knows money is tight but the volunteers wanted to have something in Muirhouse for the families, the kids and their community.
Well done everyone involved in planning this day
Iâm dreading to see what they have planned for me but whatever it is Iâm sure they will all enjoy taking the mick out off the CEO!
Staff, residents, relatives and the local community came together at Queens Manor on Queensferry Road to enjoy an Open Day held at the home on Friday 21st June 2024.
Queens Manor hosted a variety of activities throughout the day, including a tasty BBQ prepared by their hospitality team, musical entertainment, pet therapy and even a surprise visit from a local ice cream van, which were enjoyed by everyone who came to the event.
Staff at Queens Manor made everyone feel welcome and were delighted to see different generations having fun together. Visitors enjoyed plenty of refreshments and fun, such as burgers, hot beverages and tasty trifle prepared by the catering team, who were hard at work making sure that a great time was had by all, as well as furry visits from Doc, Frank & Elvis and musical entertainment from Margo the Butterfly singer â it really was a team effort from all!
Resident, Jean Gillies, said, âI thoroughly enjoyed it. I was surrounded by lots of great people, and the refreshments & fun kept flowing into the afternoon. The weather held out until we finished.
“Staff did a great job, not just on the day, but organising the event and getting everyone together. The entertainment was amazing â from the dogs and guineapigs, to the singer and a special shout out to the ice cream man! the van took me back to times I spent with my family at the beach all enjoying 99âs!â
Shannon Cullen, Senior Head of Lifestyle & Enrichment at the home, said: âStaff at Queens Manor are dedicated to making sure that the home is a hub of the local community and residents, and this event, along with all their hard work, has definitely paid off.
“It was a resounding success, with everyone having a great time!â
Queens Manor care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UKâs largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals.Â
Queens Manor Care Home provides residential care and dementia care for 60 residents from respite care to long term stays.
The Market Stall is back and even better for 2024, starting tomorrow – Thursday 27th June – from 4:30-6pm at the community entrance behind the Toby Carvery car park.
As well as fresh veg picked straight from the Market Garden, we will have even more #NorthEdinburgh produce on offer …
Celebrate the spirit of British summer sports with The Caledonian Edinburghâs latest afternoon tea, featuring a variety of innovative sandwiches such as Squash, Chilli & Coconut Quiche; Hoisin Duck Crème FraĂŽche Wrap; and Steelhead Smoked Trout & Pear Chutney.
The pastry chefs have hit it out of the park with selections including the baseball Yogurt & Mango Compote Macaron; football Mint Buttercream & Lime Ganache Battenberg; and tennis Coconut Paste & White Chocolate Crunch Pepite â for sport fans and pastry lovers alike.
Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway building hotel nestles in the shadow of the imposing Edinburgh Castle. Its reputation for style and excellence has attracted generations of locals, internationals, and notable personalities for over one hundred years.
Formerly the station concourse and ticket office, The Lounge represents the historic heart of the Caley – the perfect setting for an unforgettable afternoon tea.Â
The British Summer Sports afternoon tea is available in The Lounge, The Caledonian Edinburgh daily from 12:30 â 4pm. Gluten free, vegan, and childrenâs menus are also available. The menu can be viewed here.
Bookings can be made by emailingdining@edinburghcaledonian.comor calling the reservations team directly at 0131 222 8832.
Following on from the success of their pop-up bar two yearsâ ago, Skyline Sips is returning to level 5, St James Quarter, Edinburgh on Tuesday 25th June 2024.
The rooftop bar is set to offer a range of drinks, including some exciting and exclusive Chambord cocktails and promises breath-taking vistas towards Edinburghâs historic Calton Hill.Â
Skyline Sips will also be offering customers hot food and snacks, in partnership with the neighbouring Everyman Cinema.
Situated between Everyman Cinema and Roomzzz Aparthotels, Skyline Sips will be open every day until 8th September 2024.
Michael Donovan, Managing Director, Sips said: âThis is our second time up on the roof at St James Quarter. We were here back in 2022 and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Weâre delighted to be back and look forward to a busy summer.Â
âThe feedback we received in 2022 was very positive and we canât wait to be part of Edinburghâs bar scene once again. Whether itâs after-work drinks, groups of friends getting together or a romantic date night, we hope that Skyline Sips will become a firm favourite this summer.â
Established in 2016, Sips is an Edinburgh based pop-up bar company that has operated bars at festivals and events including the Royal Highland Show, Fly Festival, Musselburgh Racecourse and the Edinburgh International Festival.
Visitors to the Aldi marquee can try a range of products this weekend, from Scotch Sirloin Steak to Specially Selected Scottish Tablet
Aldi is set to distribute almost two tonnes of food samples at this yearâs Royal Highland Show as it showcases the very best of its Scottish suppliers.
The retailerâs giant marquee will return to Avenue O (30) with 23 suppliers from around the country including Angus Soft Fruits, Brownings the Bakers, and Aldomak.
Aldi has predicted it will give away:
216 litres of ice cream, with flavours such as Belgian chocolate and creamy Madagascan vanilla.
Over 35,000 strawberries, blackberries and raspberries.
Over a tonne of beef products, including Scotch 30-day sirloin steak and Scotch quarter pounders
Over 500kg of sweet treats, including handmade Scottish fudge and caramel shortcake.
80kgs of haggis.
There will also be beer samples from Fierce Beer and Williams Brothers Brewing, giving visitors a sneak peek of what to expect at the retailerâs upcoming Summer Beer Festival, which launches on Thursday 27 June.
Now in its 202nd year, the Royal Highland Show (20-23 June) is a celebration of the countryâs best food, farming and rural life, with crowds of 200,000 expected.
Aldi will be returning to Scotlandâs biggest outdoor event as it celebrates its 30th year in Scotland, having opened its first store in Kilmarnock in 1994.
Graham Nicolson, Regional Managing Director, Aldi Scotland, said:Â âWe are very proud of the strong relationships that we have built with our Scottish suppliers. Thanks to these relationships, we will have one of our biggest sampling years yet at the Royal Highland Show, the ideal event to showcase the fantastic quality of produce available right here in Scotland.
âI am very grateful to our network of suppliers who are supporting us at this yearâs event. I encourage everyone attending the show to visit our marquee and try our Scottish range for themselves; I guarantee they wonât be disappointed.â
You can find your nearest Aldi storeâŻhere.âŻâŻ
Deacon Brodies Tavern, on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, officially reopened this Spring following an extensive 4-week refurbishment, giving the iconic pub an exciting new look. The pub has been given a facelift while keeping its traditional look and feel inside.Â
Deacon Brodies Tavern is renowned for that truly authentic Scottish pub experience. Built in 1806 on Edinburghâs famous Royal Mile, the pub is named after one of the cityâs most famous sons, Deacon William Brodie â one of the inspirations behind Robert Louis Stevensonâs Jekyll and Hyde.Â
Guests can tuck into all the pub classics, Balmoral Chicken, Nicholsonâs Fish and Chips and Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, as well as a delectable range of hand-crafted seasonal Pies to delight discerning guests.
Along with the new food menu, guests will also be greeted with an extensive drinks menu, boasting a wide selection of craft beers, ciders and new to the menu â cocktails.Â
Speaking about the refurbishment, Deacon Brodies Tavern General Manager, Taufiq Abdu, said: ââDeacon Brodieâs Tavern is an iconic Scottish pub, loved by guests from all over the world who visit us to experience our traditional Tavern atmosphere.
“The restoration works undertaken, including painstakingly restoring our original decorative wooden ceiling ensure that our guests can continue to enjoy a wee dram or two with us for years to comeâŚââÂ
Following the extensive refurbishment and significant investment made at the pub, fifteen new jobs have been created for the local area, with the team now ready to pour pints and serve delicious food to guests.Â
For more information about Deacon Brodies Tavern please visit:
Confused customers unaware of huge price increases on popular services
TRUSTING diners are being hit by hidden costs when using food delivery apps â with almost half totally unaware of the additional charges they are racking up.
New research commissioned by hospitality technology firm Grafterr, has revealed that 43% of restaurant customers donât know theyâre paying substantially more when ordering their favourite takeaway on popular delivery apps.
Now the firm has revealed the full extent of its research with 2000 restaurant customers, while also sharing a series of tips for those keen to avoid the worst fees.
Andrew Gibbon, Chief Operating Officer of restaurant technology specialist Grafterr, which commissioned the research, said: âOnline food aggregators continue to be the most popular method of ordering a delivery across the UK.
âYet these findings show there is a huge gap in consumer awareness of the costs increases.
âWe believe it is vital for customers to understand that they are always paying more to have food delivered than they would if they were dining in at the same venue.â
He also outlines some shocking examples from the High Street, where customers can end up paying 90% more than they need to when having meals delivered via apps.
Examples include the popular Big Mac meal from fast food giant McDonalds. In-store diners will pay ÂŁ5.69 for a medium meal, but when ordering the same meal via Deliveroo, itâll cost ÂŁ9.58 â a 68% increase.
However, the additional charges donât end there, because customers will still have to pay extra delivery charges, taking the cost of the Big Mac meal to ÂŁ11.07, meaning the total amount paid is almost doubled (+95%).
Customers of Five Guys also face hefty fees for deliveries. A Bacon Cheeseburger in-store will cost ÂŁ12.15, but to get the same item delivered can cost up to ÂŁ16.29, a 34% increase.
Grafterr found the hidden fees for the Five Guys burger also vary according to the delivery app used:
Deliveroo: ÂŁ14.80 (ÂŁ16.29 inc delivery)
UberEats: ÂŁ14.98 (ÂŁ15.22 inc delivery)
JustEat: ÂŁ12.95 (ÂŁ14.24 inc delivery)Â Â
Despite the scale of the extra fees being imposed on customers, the survey found that most diners (75%) actually expect to pay LESS when ordering a delivery compared to dining in the same restaurant.
Andrew from Grafterr added: âDespite what customers expect, businesses continually price their online menus higher than their in-store equivalent to help absorb commissions charged by the delivery platforms.
âThis is before additional platform fees, service fees and delivery costs are charged to the consumer, all of which can increase your bill by up to 90% in some instances.â
Consumers are not the only ones concerned about rising costs driven by these platforms. With commission rates reaching up to 30%, hospitality venues are finding it increasingly more difficult to deliver savings to their customers.
In 2023, KFC made the controversial decision to leave Deliveroo due to rising commission costs, highlighting the wider impact on both consumers and businesses.
As well as revealing its survey findings, Grafterr has also offered a series of tips for customers on how they can avoid the worst add-on fees to get the best possible deals:Â Â
Order directly with the business through their own online platforms, avoiding additional third-party costs.
Dine in where possible.
Order and collect in-store for smaller orders to avoid service, small order and delivery fees which can add 25% on to the cost of the meal.
Sign up to the mailing list for each delivery platform. They often send out discount codes which can reduce the cost of your meal. For example, UberEats has been known to regularly send out 50% off promotions. Â
These are the findings from the survey on a city-by-city basis. The survey of 2000 restaurant customers was carried out by research experts Opinion Matters:
City
% of diners unaware of the increased fees for deliveries
% of restaurant customers whoâd expect to pay less for deliveries than dining in
RHS judge selects plants for tropical planting experience
Dobbies, the UKâs leading garden centre, is inviting gardening fans along to its Edinburgh store to celebrate the start of summer with its âPlanting and Afternoon Tea â Holiday Editionâ experience.
According to new research from Censuswide for Dobbies, 45% of Brits enjoy gardening because it gets them outdoors. This in-store experience at Dobbiesâ Edinburgh store encourages people to take inspiration from holidays in tropical climates bringing sunny vibes to their garden planting.
Customers can now book the 90-minute event for Tuesday 16 or Saturday 20 July, at 3pm, which will combine the joy of hands-on creativity with the indulgence of a delicious Dobbiesâ Afternoon Tea.
Attendees in Edinburgh will get to participate in an interactive workshop led by one of Dobbies’ horti experts with a Q&A and demo on the filler, thriller, and spiller planting technique, using a selection of tropical plants selected by RHS Chelsea Flower Show Chair of Assessors and Dobbiesâ Senior Buyer, Claire Bishop.
With this knowledge, customers will then get the chance to create their own tropical planter (worth ÂŁ30) to take home, using a pot specially selected to showcase the seasonal display.
Attendees will also get the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a Traditional or Luxury Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh store.
Guests can delve into three tiers of sweet and savoury treats, complemented by unlimited tea and coffee refills, with an option to upgrade the hot drink.
The Traditional Afternoon Tea offers an assortment of freshly made finger sandwiches, including smoked salmon with cream cheese, egg mayonnaise with watercress, and ham with rocket and wholegrain mustard.
Customers will also get to tuck into Dobbies’ famous scones, served with Cornish clotted cream and a pot of jam, and a delicious selection of sweet treats, including a rainbow meringue kiss and lemon mousse.
Guests also have the option to upgrade their booking with the Luxury Afternoon Tea offering for just ÂŁ4 extra per person. This has all the loved items of an afternoon tea with an added touch of indulgence.
Delve into a selection of savoury favourites, including cheese and tomato quiche and a selection of elevated finger sandwiches, with smoked salmon, lemon mayonnaise and dill, cheddar cheese and green tomato chutney, and ham, rocket and wholegrain mustard.
Dobbiesâ Senior Buyer, Claire Bishop, said: âWe’re thrilled to be launching âPlanting and Afternoon Tea â Holiday Editionâ at our Edinburgh store. It’s the perfect opportunity to ignite your passion for gardening and unwind with a delicious array of savoury and sweet delights.
âThis session is all about bringing the vibrancy of your favourite getaway location to your garden as we celebrate the start of summer. Whether it’s the lush greenery of a tropical paradise or the colourful flowers of a European escape, we’ll guide you through creating your own planter with our recommended plants.â
Tickets for Dobbiesâ âPlanting and Afternoon Tea â Holiday Editionâ experience in its Edinburgh store are priced at ÂŁ40 per person (with the planter valued at ÂŁ30). Pre-booking is essential, visit www.dobbies.com/events.
