Good afternoon @everyone
The club is looking to add to the coaching team.
If you know of any Parents, Uncles, Aunties, Brothers, Sisters, friends of the family etc, that may be interested then please reach out.
Alternately ask them to speak to myself (on below details) or Colin Dudgeon when down at the pitches.
Thanks,
Daz
THURSDAY 5th JUNE 1 – 3pm
A captivating new golf exhibition, ‘Teeing Off Through Time,‘ has been unveiled at Braid Hills Golf Course, coinciding with preparations for the milestone 125th Edinburgh Evening News Dispatch Trophy.
The exhibition celebrates Edinburgh’s rich golfing heritage just as the city’s most prestigious amateur team golf championship returns to Braid Hills.
The historic Dispatch Trophy, dating back to 1890, will commence on May 17th with the final scheduled for May 24th. This beloved tournament features a unique double foursome’s format with four-player teams and has been a cornerstone of Edinburgh’s golfing tradition for over 130 years, interrupted only by the two World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Teeing Off Through Time’ is the third exhibition in Edinburgh Leisure’s series celebrating Edinburgh 900 and is free to visitors in the foyer of Edinburgh Leisure’s Braid Hills golf course.
The exhibition chronicles Edinburgh’s pivotal role in golf’s origins, showcases Edinburgh Leisure’s six golf courses and their vibrant communities, explores the evolution of golf clubs, highlights the storied histories of the Dispatch Trophy and Gibson Cup, and provides information on joining Edinburgh Leisure’s golf club.
“With the Dispatch Trophy being played at the Braids, and the Scottish Open taking place at the Renaissance Club in July, we’re hoping there will be lots of golfers interested in paying the exhibition a visit,” said Kerry Teakle, PR Officer at Edinburgh Leisure, who has led the project.
“The timing couldn’t be better to celebrate our city’s tremendous golfing heritage.”
The exhibition will remain at Braid Hills until Thursday, May 29th, before moving to Silverknowes golf course. Golf enthusiasts will have another opportunity to view the exhibition from July 9-15 as part of the broader Edinburgh 900 Exhibition at St James Quarter, where it will be displayed in a unit on Leith Street, next to Mhor Bakery.
Edinburgh Leisure was selected to represent the “City of Leisure” theme at the St James Quarter exhibition. Their previous Edinburgh 900 exhibitions, ‘Great Lengths’ and ‘Your Health is for Life,’ which showcase the organisation’s 27-year commitment to promoting active lifestyles and the history of swimming pools in Edinburgh, will also be on display.
“Having the opportunity to again display our other Edinburgh 900 exhibitions alongside the newer golf exhibition at St James in July is the perfect opportunity to showcase all the great facilities we have,” Kerry added. “It also highlights Edinburgh Leisure’s Active Communities programmes which supported 14,782 people in 2024-2025 who face significant barriers to physical activity, including those affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities, and poverty – empowering participants to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life.”
Edinburgh Leisure received funding for the exhibition as part of the prestigious Edinburgh 900 celebrations, a landmark initiative commemorating the city’s rich history spanning almost a millennium.
The full Edinburgh 900 programme examines the city’s evolution through commerce, conflict, faith, and finance, while celebrating Edinburgh’s present and envisioning its future aspirations.
Musselburgh Racecourse has invested £240,000 to upgrade its jockey’s weighing room into one of the most modern in UK racing.
A weighing room is regarded as one of the most important areas on a racecourse and is best known as the place where jockeys prepare for competition and relax between races but also acts as the hub of operations for raceday officials, valets, racecourse teams and medical staff.
The sports governing body, the British Horseracing Authority, is supporting a £40 million-plus project to modernise all 60 UK racecourses and Musselburgh is the latest to comply with measures to enhance the raceday experience of elite jockeys.
The upgrade provides the jockeys who compete at Musselburgh each year with first-class changing and shower facilities, a larger warm-up room and physio facilities alongside an improved canteen area.
Musselburgh Racecourse director, Bill Farnsworth, said: “We are grateful for the support of Chester Race Company who have made this significant investment to transform our weighing room into one of the most modern in the country.
“It was not without its challenges in agreeing a design within a limited footprint, but the feedback from jockeys and officials has been overwhelming positive and we are pleased with the result.”
Professional Jockeys Association Racing Director, Dale Gibson, added: “On behalf of our members under both codes, we applaud the team at Musselburgh who have facilitated an impressive upgrade, providing equal facilities and services for both sexes.
“The venue upgrade includes an improved rest area, gender-neutral valet room, modernised changing rooms and dedicated warm up area.
“The updated facilities were very well received by our jumps members recently so a big thank you to Musselburgh and the team is very much in order.”
Increased prize money, record attendances at its New Year’s Day and Edinburgh Cup meetings, and a boost in hospitality guests underlined a successful 2024 for Musselburgh Racecourse.
An annual report on the East Lothian track’s performance showed prize money at the East Lothian course totalled £2,429,600 – up by 6.3% on the previous year – and an 14.6% increase on prize money in 2022.
Musselburgh also attracted more hospitality guests – 3,938 last year compared to 3,587 in 2023 – and Annual Membership grew by 16% from 263 in 2023 to 306 in 2024.
The racecourse would have recorded an increase in total attendance for the year if it had not been forced to abandon its hugely popular Easter Saturday fixture due to weather and which usually attracts a 5,000 strong crowd.
With two less meetings run in 2024 (25) compared to 2023 (27), total attendance was a healthy 58,744, down from 60,294 in 2023, but average attendance at meetings run was up from 2,319 to 2,448.
Across its premium race days, Musselburgh enjoyed significant crowd increases with a 11.5% jump and an extra 653 racegoers on New Year’s Day (6,289 compared to 5,636 in 2023) and almost a 20% boost at the Edinburgh Cup fixture (5,966 compared to 5,048 in 2023).
Musselburgh’s annual Friday Night at the Races fixture in early August enjoyed it’s largest crowd to date of 4,375, while Ladies Day was an 8,000 capacity sell-out – an increase of almost 600 on the previous year – and the 20th year in succession that Ladies Day has sold out.
A new Oktoberfest themed race day in September was a huge hit with racegoers and compared to the 2023 meeting held on the same date there as a 1,600 bump in attendance.
Aisling Johnston, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Musselburgh Racecourse, said: “The figures show a strong performance with significant increases in attendance at our key meetings and it could have been even better if we had not lost our Easter Saturday meeting, which was very disappointing.
“Our ground staff worked exceptionally hard in 2024, often in adverse conditions, to keep the track and facilities in tip-top condition, and the commercial team achieved outstanding results by increasing like-for-like attendances, which bucked the national trend.
“With family budgets under pressure and lots of competing sporting and entertainment options, we are constantly upping our game to ensure that Musselburgh Racecourse remains a compelling offering for those looking for an exciting and enjoyable day, afternoon or evening out.”
Landscape, Seascape & Urban Sketching: All Levels
10 weeks, April to June 2025
Capture the spirit of Granton’s waterfront, streets, and skyline in this exciting new sketching course. Open to all levels, this class is perfect for those inspired by the urban environment and natural surroundings.
You’ll explore the essentials of line, light, and perspective while sketching both on-site and in the studio. Expect friendly guidance, creative inspiration, and the chance to exhibit your work in our Summer Exhibition.
Book here or at our link in bio:
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Spaces are limited—book now to secure your place at the discounted rate!
We look forward to welcoming you—whether you’re joining us again or for the very first time—as we begin a new season of creativity and connection.
Warm regards,
On behalf of The Art School Team
Romain Viguier
Edinburgh Leisure has secured a £500 grant from the Sporting Heritage Grants Programme, made possible by the players of the National Lottery and Heritage Fund to celebrate the city’s remarkable golfing legacy.
Working alongside their golf team, this exciting project will shine a spotlight on the rich history of Edinburgh’s six golf courses, tracing the sport’s roots from its 15th-century origins at Leith Links through to the prestigious Dispatch Trophy, which celebrates the 125th anniversary of being played.
Silverknowes Golf Course will host an exhibition bringing together a fascinating collection of golfing treasures.
Visitors can expect to discover historical artifacts from local clubs, pore over archival photographs and documents, and dive into the personal stories of club members that have shaped the golfing community over the generations.
Rohan Craig, Golf Supervisor at Edinburgh Leisure said: “Our golf heritage exhibition will be looking to transcend traditional sporting narratives by uncovering overlooked community stories and creating inclusive pathways to engagement. By positioning golf as more than a sport – but a social and cultural touchstone – we’re hoping to attract non-traditional audiences.
“We’ll be reaching out to the various clubs that use our courses, in the hope that they can contribute physical memorabilia and archival materials, historical object and photographs and encourage anyone with interesting memorabilia to get in touch.”
This initiative, part of Sporting Heritage’s UK-wide programme celebrating local sporting history, promises to be a hole-in-one for golf enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
The exhibition will complement Edinburgh Leisure’s Edinburgh 900 exhibition, coming soon, which will be displayed at the Braids Golf Course for the 125th year of the Dispatch Trophy in May 2025.
Keep up with the project’s progress by following @sportinghistory.
Jason Connery, filmmaker and son of the legendary Sean Connery, has invested £1 million in Lost Shore Surf Resort, marking a significant post-launch boost for Europe’s largest surf park.
His investment reflects the growing momentum behind the world-class surf destination, which has already welcomed strong visitor numbers since opening a few months ago in Ratho.
Lost Shore Surf Resort, powered by cutting-edge Wavegarden Cove technology, generates up to 1,000 waves per hour and caters to everyone from first-time surfers to elite professionals. More than just a premier surf destination, the resort, with accommodation, restaurants, wellness treatments and sauna facilities is set to deliver a lasting economic impact, creating 130 jobs and contributing more than £20 million annually to the local economy.
Beyond Lost Shore, Jason Connery and Andy Hadden are also collaborating on an exciting new £25m commercial development in Edinburgh aimed at the creative sector. Connery, who co-owns First Stage Studios in Leith with business partner Bob Last, is committed to supporting Scottish enterprise, culture, and innovation through both investment and creative ventures.
Jason Connery said: “Lost Shore Surf Resort is an exciting and ambitious project that brings something truly special to Scotland. It offers incredible opportunities not only for sport and recreation but also for the local economy.
“Andy Hadden’s vision for the resort is inspiring, and I am pleased to support a business that aligns with my passion for Scottish enterprise, sport, and culture. The early success of Lost Shore is a testament to the demand for an attraction like this, and I look forward to seeing its continued impact.”
Lost Shore Surf Resort has been backed by institutional-grade investors, including the Scottish National Investment Bank and Oaknorth Bank, together with a global pension fund and a range of private investors.
Andy Hadden, Founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, welcomed the investment, saying: “These funds will help us take the project to the next level. We are thilled to have Jason Connery backing our vision for Lost Shore.
“This investment underlines the potential of inland surf parks not only as world-class sporting destinations but also as drivers of economic growth and community engagement.
“Lost Shore is designed to be more than just a surf park – it is a place where people can come together, experience the thrill of surfing, and enjoy top-tier amenities that make it a true resort experience.”
With surfers coming in their droves, at levels expected within the business plan and ahead of Lost Shore’s first peak Spring and Summer season, it gives great encouragement for the facility to become the UK’s premier sporting and leisure destination.
A lucky local has won £10,000 at Buzz Bingo Meadowbank on Moray Park. The bingo-goer is planning to use the winnings to replace her greenhouse and treat her family to a holiday.
Louise, a regular bingo player, has been a regular at Buzz Bingo Meadowbank for the past five years. On the day of her big win, she called “house” on the lucky number 74 and was in complete disbelief she’d won the £10,000 jackpot. She plans to use her jackpot to replace her greenhouse, which was destroyed by recent storms, and also treat her family to a well-deserved holiday
Gordon Barr, General Manager at Buzz Bingo Meadowbank, said “We couldn’t be happier for Louise and her fantastic win. Everyone was cheering from their seats – it was such an exciting moment.
“We can’t wait to celebrate at our winner’s party on Wednesday 26th February, Evening Main Event, where we’ll be giving away a total of £10,000 in full-house prizes. It’ll be an unforgettable night of excitement with even more winners right here in our club!”
Chief Operating Officer at Buzz Bingo, Stevie Shaves, said “The atmosphere in club when there’s a win is always incredible, and we’re delighted to see one of our lucky members win £10,000 on the Party Time Special Jackpot Game at Buzz Bingo Meadowbank.
“Overall Buzz Bingo players win more than £2m per week in bingo prize money and we love to celebrate every one of them with our amazing community!”
For those looking to get in on the action, new members can play for free on their first visit. What’s more, Buzz Bingo clubs offer great value food and drink deals all day every day.
For further information on deals and promotions you can visit buzzbingo.com.
The Party Time Special is played every afternoon and evening Main Event, for just £ 1 per ticket. Members who call a full house in 40 numbers or fewer will win the £10,000 jackpot! Every winner gets £10,000, guaranteed – it makes no difference if more than one players wins at the same time.
Learn more about Buzz Bingo and find your nearest club at buzzbingo.com/ComeOutToPlay.
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Don’t let the shorter days and chilly weather get you down this January. Stay active and experience boundless fun at Gravity Active Edinburgh. With wall-to-wall trampolines and climbing walls galore, there’s plenty to entertain all the family, whatever the weather!
After the indulgences of Christmas, January is a traditional time to think about wellbeing and fitness for the year ahead. At Gravity Active this is easy, as bouncing around on a plethora of trampolines makes physical activity fun, all while improving heart health and cholesterol levels.
For kids who have been cooped up over the festive period, unleash them at Gravity Active to use up that excess energy in a safe and entertaining environment.
From the trampolines to the climbing walls, which are great for developing stamina and muscle strength, kids and adults alike will love the challenge and the satisfaction of reaching the top!
Harvey Jenkinson, co-founder and CEO of Gravity, commented: “January is a tricky time when the excitement of Christmas is over and the weather outside is still generally frightful!
“Gravity Active offers an escape from the January blues, with a bright, fun atmosphere and plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
“For anyone looking for a great family day out in the new year, a session at Gravity Active will keep spirits high and energy levels met.”
Book your session at Gravity Active Edinburgh today at https://gravity-global.com/active/edinburgh
