Monthly Archives: July 2013
Tom Receives Russian Arctic Convoy Medal
Tom Davidson became the first man in Midlothian to receive the Russian Arctic Convoy Medal, which recognises the service of men like Tom who took part in this notoriously perilous sea campaign during the second world war.
Walks for all the family at Vogrie Country Park
Having never been to Vogrie Country Park, I took the opportunity of joining some friends for a school holiday visit one weekend. On a fine afternoon the park was full of families playing ball games, fishing for algae in the … Continue reading
The North End of the Possible by Andrew Philip: review
Linlithgow-based poet, Andrew Philip, was much praised for his first collection, ‘The Ambulance Box’. His second collection, ‘The North End of the Possible’, (Salt, £12.99 RRP) is a powerful volume of verse which subtly shakes any residual complacency from the … Continue reading
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Mugenkyo Drummers – Eternal Return
If you have never heard the sound of Mugenkyo Taiko drummers before, you might wonder why you should buy a CD or DVD or pay a lot of money to go to a show that just features drummers. If you … Continue reading
We Need a (Health) Hero
As NHSScotland celebrates its 65th year, people in the Lothians are being urged to nominate their local healthcare hero. Every year, the Scottish Health Awards recognise and reward the dedicated NHS staff, support workers, volunteers and specialist teams who go … Continue reading
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Local Artist Shares Capital Views
Local artist Tom Ewing’s impressions of Edinburgh will be on display in a new exhibition of his work at the National Trust for Scotland’s Gladstone’s Land this month.