In these most difficult of times, let us look to the silver linings behind the clouds. The community spirit, the care, the love, the creativity, the will to do things differently and better. Here’s a beautiful and moving example: a new poem written by Scots Makar Jackie Kay, showcased through twinkling drones dancing over Edinburgh … Continue reading Fare Well and Happy New Year
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Book Review: Tides of Change by Joan Dunnett
I recently wrote about the amazing people I have met through my befriending experiences. Today, I'd like to introduce you to someone else I met through these projects and who has now become a firm friend. Joan Dunnett has just published her first book, Tides of Change. She is very interested in history, and has a … Continue reading Book Review: Tides of Change by Joan Dunnett
My 2019 Festival Diary Vol 2
Following Vol 1 of this year's festival diary, I can hardly believe that all the fun and frolics are so quickly over for another year. A few days on from the final day last Monday, life is returning to 'normal' (if there ever is such a thing!). So as the sun sets on the summer, … Continue reading My 2019 Festival Diary Vol 2
My 2019 Festival Diary Vol 1
Edinburgh styles itself 'the festival city'. We have all kinds of festivals, about all kinds of subjects, all year round. But it is in the summer where the party really gets started. Over the course of a few weeks, we have the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh Art Festival and the … Continue reading My 2019 Festival Diary Vol 1