Alcohol-related sexual harrassment has become a normalised part of a night out, a new Drinkaware/YouGov survey has revealed. Almost three quarters (71%) of 18-24 year old men and women who drink in bars, clubs or pubs surveyed said that they had seen sexual harassment on a night out. Continue reading Almost three quarters of young Scots have witnessed sexual harassment while out drinking
Tag: leisure
Game On: darts legends to hit bullseye for Poppyscotland
Six darting legends are set to showcase their skills in the name of charity when they descend upon the Kennoway branch of The Royal British Legion Scotland to raise money for Poppyscotland. Continue reading Game On: darts legends to hit bullseye for Poppyscotland
Bridge Inn is CAMRA’s Scottish Pub of the Year
The Bridge Inn in Peebles has been named the winner of CAMRA’s Scotland & Northern Ireland Pub of the Year competition for 2017. Judged by CAMRA members, this competition recognises the exceptional standard of pubs selling real ale across Scotland & Northern Ireland. Continue reading Bridge Inn is CAMRA’s Scottish Pub of the Year
Phenomenal demand for Climbing World Cup tickets
Organisers are reprting a huge demand for tickets for The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup and Paraclimbing Cup event which takes place on 23 & 24 September at Edinburgh’s International Climbing Arena at Ratho. Continue reading Phenomenal demand for Climbing World Cup tickets
Port Edgar to fly the flag for Great Britain
A team of young sailors from South Queensferry’s Port Edgar Yacht Club has qualified for the final of the European Sailing Champions League later this month – the only British team to do so. Continue reading Port Edgar to fly the flag for Great Britain
A home game: World of Football kicks off at Marine Drive
World of Football are delighted to announce the opening of their new state of the art flagship football venue at Marine Drive today. It’s a welcome return to the North Edinburgh area where the Demarco family first set up the Jubilee Ice cream and Fish & Chip shop in 1935. Continue reading A home game: World of Football kicks off at Marine Drive
Tonight: free tootball coaching at West Pilton Park
Starting tonight, another local date for FREE COMMUNITY FOOTBALL COACHING!.
Come along to WEST PILTON PARK for structured, fun sessions by qualified coaches and ex-professionals with the occasional visit from some of Scotlands best players!
6 -7.15pm tonight – all you need to do is bring your kids! Boys and girls welcome between ages 7-14
#KeepOctoberFree – Edinburgh Leisure launches September campaign
Edinburgh Leisure have unveiled their September offer, designed to help thousands of new customers to try new activities and get more active this autumn. Continue reading #KeepOctoberFree – Edinburgh Leisure launches September campaign
Work begins on £80 million airport extension
Work has begun on a three storey extension to Edinburgh Airport’s terminal building. The work is the start of an £80 million investment plan to help the airport handle forecast record passenger numbers. Continue reading Work begins on £80 million airport extension
Edinburgh City Ride: experience your city on two wheels
British Cycling and HSBC UK have revealed the route for the HSBC UK City Ride, taking place in Edinburgh on 3 September. Continue reading Edinburgh City Ride: experience your city on two wheels