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BE PREPARED FOR THE GREAT INDOORS

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Broughton Scouts want all their Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, and adults to enjoy this Easter with a Virtual Sleep Out.

From now until Sunday 19 April, they invite participants to pick a safe location in their house and build a den, pitch a tent, or swing a hammock.

They should pack everything they need, bring some food, and undertake some challenges before sleeping in the chosen location overnight. They can do this as many times as they want, and will earn a certificate for their efforts.

STRANGE CASE OF THE EMPTY SHOES

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How to explain this, spotted two days ago at the end of Iona Street? 

The news has grown increasingly weird over recent years, but this is probably not evidence of an alien abduction. 

Coronavirus has brought out the worst and best in people over the last few weeks, but this is probably not a sign that revellers attending illegal raves are taking off their shoes so as not to disturb residents on the way home.

NEWS FROM THE MEWS 6

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 DARING ROBBERY. 

It is with regret, that we have to record another of those daring outrages which have of late been the disgrace of our city.

On Thursday night, about twelve o’clock, a gentleman who resides in Broughton Place was knocked down on his way home, in the lane which branches off from the east side of Elder Street,[1] and robbed of his watch and five pounds.

NEW LOOK FOR SPURTLE WEBSITE

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Napier students upgrade online presence

Feast your eyes!

The Spurtle website has had a major upgrade, thanks to a student team from Edinburgh Napier University.

Since January, the group – codenamed Black Lagoon – have been working on the 3rd-year Napier 'Projex' scheme, which pairs students with clients.

LATEST PROPOSALS FOR OLD RBS SITE

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ONLINE CONSULTATION STARTS TODAY

The third public consultation on plans for the New Town North development between Dundas Street and King George V Park will go live online today at noon.

Developers Ediston, on behalf of Orion Capital Managers, propose homes, build-to-rent apartments, premium office spaces, and a high-class hotel.

Retail outlets, gym/health facilities, extensive landscaping, and new public realm are also part of the mix.

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL

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Spring comes to Greenside

It's one of the gloomiest and most precipitous streets in Spurtleshire, but even this narrow descent to Greenside Row is not immune to the changing of the seasons.

When our photo was taken on Tuesday morning, this sometimes thundering canyon was instead filled with birdsong, amorous pigeons, and the imminent promise of fresh starts in the shrubbery. 

Easter Sunday online at Bellevue Chapel

We would be delighted if you would celebrate Easter with us this Sunday.  Our 10.30am service will be available online at https://bit.ly/2y15fKF as will any future Sunday services until further notice. Also we would like to support our community in prayer during these difficult and uncertain times. You can email any prayer requests you have to 

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MCVEY PRAISES VOLUNTEERS

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Council Leader Adam McVey today praised public and voluntary organisations in Edinburgh, and urged residents to be good neighbours. 

He suggests those wishing to help others contact Volunteer Edinburgh for advice and information. 

Newly formed community groups are encouraged to contact EVOC to help coordinate responses across the city, and arrange deliveries of food at a very local level.