Monthly Archives: May 2016
This changes things – Claire Askew
Claire Askew’s stunning debut poetry collection is written in two parts with the poem ‘Dukkha’ preceding. Recently I was lucky enough to be able to chat to Claire about her poetry. She told me that the first section is, ‘confessional … Continue reading
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The Basement
Basement raised a level with quirky cantina Mexican food is my all-time favourite, no doubt about it; from re-fried beans, to salsa sauce and guacamole, I pretty much love it all.
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Bonding With Your Baby
There are many buzz words around pregnancy and parenting, and so many of them do come and go in phases, but something that is mentioned again and again is ‘bonding’. Everyone knows what this means – or do they?
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Gardening Scotland 2016 – Free Ticket Draw
Gardening Scotland is the country’s national gardening and outdoor living festival, as well as being its largest plant fair. This year’s event will take place from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th June at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston.
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Imaginate Festival – Win Family Tickets
‘Children’s theatre is not just for Christmas!’ says Neil Jordan, new director of the Imaginate Festival, happening in Edinburgh between 28 May – 5 June 2016.
Leon Morrocco Dazzles
Leon Morrocco’s exhibition of landscapes and still lifes, at the Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh, positively zings with the brightness and colour of evocative sunlit beach and street scenes.
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