Monthly Archives: January 2011
The Illusionist
Nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Animated Film category, The Illusionist tells the story of a dying breed of entertainers in the late 1950s, through the eyes of a magician. Directed by BAFTA Award winner Sylvain Chomet (Belleville … Continue reading
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Salix for winter stem interest
 The genus Salix contains over 430 different species with numerous additional cultivars, being a large varying genus of trees and shrub. In recent years this genus has had a bit of a renaissance with cultivars being grown for biomass fuel … Continue reading
Stockbridge Market – No More
Stockbridge might now be “Edinburgh’s boho magnetâ€, but it wasn’t always populated by the middle-class. The availability of council grants for the improvement of property in the mid-seventies of the last century changed the area. These were keenly sought after … Continue reading
Citylife – Joy and Happiness to So Many
This small, local charity operates from Longstone, in the South West part of Edinburgh. It operates as a Christian community group. Citylife aims to help young people from deprived areas such as Wester Hailes feel valued and cared for, growing … Continue reading
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Fishing for a Feast
The British Trout Association has created a dreamy recipe guaranteed to tug on the heart strings this Valentine’s Day. Inspired by Italy – the home of romance – this Smoked Trout Cannelloni dish will be sure to impress. One of … Continue reading
Calling Alistair Guild
Hello: I am writing in regard to a gentleman I knew while attending the University of Edinburgh in 1975-1976 as an American student participating in a year abroad study program in Leisure Sciences and Forestry/Natural Resources. Â During that time I … Continue reading