Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has tabled a motion at Parliament congratulating Edinburgh Accies Rugby club on their promotion to the BT Premiership. Continue reading MSP congratulates Edinburgh Accies on promotion to top flight
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‘Tennis for Kids’ being served up at Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Leisure is taking part in ‘Tennis For Kids’, organised by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) at the Meadows Tennis Courts. Continue reading ‘Tennis for Kids’ being served up at Edinburgh Leisure
Young volunteers wanted to run IRONKIDS Scotland events
Organisers of IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-focused running events for young people aged 3 to 14, will be providing opportunities for young volunteers between the ages of 8 and 26 to become part of the event planning and delivery teams that will co-produce a key part of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018 celebrations and the newest events in the hugely popular IRONKIDS global series.
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Commsworld invest in next generation of city rugby stars
A top Edinburgh rugby club has secured much-needed sponsorship which will enable it to develop both its flourishing academy and talented first team. Boroughmuir Rugby Club has announced it’s to continue its fruitful partnership with Edinburgh-headquartered tech firm, Commsworld, as lead sponsor for the next five years. Continue reading Commsworld invest in next generation of city rugby stars
Glasgow games continue to draw elite events to Scotland, says report
The success of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games continues to draw world-class events, tourists and spending to Scotland, according to a new report on its legacy. Continue reading Glasgow games continue to draw elite events to Scotland, says report
Girl Power: Reach for the heights with a climbing course aimed just at women
Set yourself a challenge and reach for the heights by joining a coaching course aimed specifically at women. Continue reading Girl Power: Reach for the heights with a climbing course aimed just at women
The Diggers: Britain’s best rugby pub?
Edinburgh’s Athletic Arms has beaten off competition from dozens of other clubs and bars across the UK to be shortlisted as one of Britain’s best rugby pubs. Continue reading The Diggers: Britain’s best rugby pub?
City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids
The capital’s two footballing giants are putting aside their old rivalry to help thousands of young people in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. Both Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian are urging their fans to dig out their old and unused clothing in a major recycling drive. Continue reading City rivals unite to support Cash for Kids
Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
Get your tickets for world’s oldest Sevens tournament
Melrose is the Home of Rugby Sevens, and is the host to the world’s oldest Rugby Sevens Tournament
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Event: Aberdeen Standard Investments Melrose Sevens
Date: Saturday 14 April 2018
Venue: Melrose Rugby Football Club, Greenyards, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9SA
Time: 11.30am onwards
The world’s oldest – and most famous – rugby sevens tournament, the Aberdeen Standard Investments Melrose Sevens, takes place for the 128th time on Saturday 14 April. Continue reading Get your tickets for world’s oldest Sevens tournament