Monthly Archives: December 2012
Edinburgh’s Winter Wonderland
Edinburgh puts a lot of effort into attracting tourists during the winter months, what with the German Market and other Christmas markets and all the Hogmanay celebrations. But Winter is also a big event in the natural world and over … Continue reading
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Winter Weather Needs for Older People
Age Scotland is calling on residents to keep an eye on their Council this winter to see how well it is looking after vulnerable older people. The Charity’s Winter Weather Watch campaign invites members of the public to note the … Continue reading
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For Winter Veg – Leeks are Lovely
For a fantastic winter British vegetable, packed with great taste and health boosting properties, look no further than the lovely British leek! For many years this vegetable was grown on the light, fertile East Lothian soils, possibly having been introduced … Continue reading
Drinks Without the Pinks
Don’t be a party pooper. If you’re thinking of holding any kind of party these days, it is only polite to provide your guests with a non-alcoholic option. However gone are the days when responsible drivers and teetotallers had to … Continue reading
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Food of Ghosts Creates Quite an Appetite
Marianne Wheelaghan’s first novel was a semi biography of her mother’s life, inspired by letters found in an old Blue Suitcase when she died. Not that it detracts from the book in any way, but books like this are sometimes … Continue reading
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Southside Art Project wins £10,000 Grant
The Causey Development Trust is one of the first groups in the UK to receive a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) All Our Stories grant. The Trust has will be working with Edinburgh based photographer Peter Dibdin, to deliver a photography-based … Continue reading
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