Spurtle's Annual General Meeting will be a chance to review progress and discuss development of Broughton's free, independent stirrer. Friends, contributors, and interested others not requiring biscuits or power point presentations are very welcome to attend.
Anyone who lives or works in Leith is invited to vote on which projects will get how much Community Grant Funding (total pot of £16,000). 'In an "X Factor" style vote, the public will be asked to score each group out of five, with the winners receiving funding of up to £1,000 each.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service are hosting a free event to help people stay fit and healthy this winter. Advice on: fire safety; winter cycling; spinal and extremity health checks; nutrition and herbal medicine; road safety; winter energy efficiency; guided walk; winter soup tasters; Wii fit.
Dress warm. Meet Castle Hill. Process to West Parliament Square. Party.
Bring warm clothes and waterproofs. All other equipment supplied. Meet at West Bowling Green Street, turn right off Anderson Place as you turn towards Ferry Road. Follow this link: www.streetmap.co.uk.
11:00am: assemby at East Market Street, Edinburgh. 11:30am: march begins. 12:30pm: rally at the Ross Bandstand, Princes Street Gardens. For further information go to: http://www.thereisabetterway.org/events/1/there-is-a-better-way-demo
New pieces designed by established Scottish jewellers and up-and-coming talents. Entry free but VIP tickets also for sale. See Breaking news.
EWH will host a meeting to discuss short-term solutions to the World Heritage Site's gull problem, and long-term plans for waste disposal (see Issue 188). If requiring a sandwich lunch, RSVP Caroline Lyon on Tel. 220 7729.
