Monthly Archives: June 2010
Hull might win Crap Towns, but Edinburgh could win Crap Developments
I’ve never been to Hull, but I do pity it. Whenever the latest list of crap towns is compiled Hull is usually in there somewhere, and it even won in 2003. Described by The Idler as “a sad story of … Continue reading
Energy and Honesty in Youth Theatre
For the last 7 years, The Royal Lyceum Theatre has hosted the National Youth Theatre’s Connections Festival, featuring 10 plays specially commissioned for the event which includes youth theatres from all over Britain.
Art in Healthcare
While art and crafts have for a long time provided therapeutic activities for those recovering from illness, many recent studies suggest that just being surrounded by beautiful works of art has a part to play in lifting the spirits and … Continue reading
Witch Silver
When Lady Meriel, guardian of the magic talisman which controls the earth, wind and snow witches, dies, there is all sorts of desperate trickery as her potential successors search for the hidden talisman.
Pallet Gardens Prove Popular Again
One of the most popular sights at Gardening Scotland’s annual Ingliston show is the display of pallet gardens. Since Jim Dickson began coordinating these small beauties four years ago the number of groups entering has increased every year.
Scottish Government “Must Listen†After Wind Farm Protest March
Local people protesting against a wind farm application in the Lammermuir Hills say the Scottish Government “must listen†to their plight after over 350 hundred people joined a specially arranged protest march that was also attended by conservationist Prof. David … Continue reading