Council meeting – Portobello CC – Bras – Hendersons – QR
The last meeting of the full council in its current form will be held today, and one of the final decisions the councillors will make is about football. In exactly one week’s time the election will take place when it is widely expected that at least one third of the councillors will change. The election count is taking place at Meadowbank on Friday 4 May and we will be bringing you minute by minute coverage by way of liveblog on the day.
Councillor Donald Wilson has lodged a motion for consideration at the meeting about the Hearts v Hibs final of the Scottish Cup. The wording is as follows:-
Council notes
- the success of both Hibernian and Hearts Football clubs in reaching the Scottish cup final to face each other for the first time since 1896
- that the only time the final has been held outside Glasgow was in 1896 when both clubs last met in the final of the Scottish Cup
Council therefore instructs the Chief Executive to work with officers and representatives of both clubs to seek a meeting with the SFA with a view to holding the Scottish cup final at Murrayfield.
Moved Councillor Donald Wilson
Seconded Councillor Gordon Munro
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Portobello Community Council is holding an emergency meeting tonight at Portobello Community Centre, Adelphi Grove. Of course this is related to the matter of the new Portobello High School, PPAG’s appeal which is to be heard next month and the role of the community council in all of this. The council has taken advice from the Council’s legal department about the need for its impartiality in the matter.
The chair, John Stewart, has written:-“This meeting will allow PCC to listen to the views of the public and those who signed the petition. Points 2 and 3 of the petition can be discussed but PCC will not vote on these points for the reasons of neutrality … PCC will however note the views expressed by the public on all three points and pass these views on to the Council.
PCC has also been advised that matters pertaining to the Court of Session appeal, such as the issue of common good land, cannot be discussed, as anyone making such comments might be deemed to be in contempt of court.
Points 2 and 3 of this petition for a Special Meeting request PCC to take sides. A community council should not support the views of one section of the community over the views of another.”
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A charity event with a difference is taking place tonight at The Haven 9 Anchorfield. Might only be for girls however…There will be a bra collection tonight from 7-9pm at the cafe.
Henderson’s of Edinburgh have been awarded The List magazine’s prestigious Judges’ Special Award in recognition of the restaurant’s contribution to the Scottish vegetarian dining scene over the last 50 years. The presentation took place at The List Eating & Drinking Guide Hitlist Party at The Scottish National Gallery on Tuesday night.
Henderson’s Shop first opened on Hanover Street in the Spring of 1962, providing an outlet for the produce of Janet and Mac Henderson’s East Lothian farm. The legendary vegetarian Restaurant followed early in 1963 and quickly became an Edinburgh institution. Since then Henderson’s has expanded to include the Bistro on Thistle Street, an organic bakery, a gallery and Henderson’s Cafe at St. John’s Church on Princes St.
Janet and Mac were inspirational restaurateurs and among the first to champion the benefits of cooking and eating healthy, local, seasonal food. They soon gained an international reputation for cutting edge vegetarian cuisine and the business remains true to their founding philosophy. Henderson’s serves delicious, wholesome food, using the best and freshest ingredients, all at affordable prices.
Donald Reid, Food & Drink editor of The List said: “This is an award not just for the business as it is today, but for what has existed for half a century and its many contributors over the years”.
Barrie Henderson, Operations Manager of Henderson’s and grandson of Janet and Mac said: “We are delighted to accept this award that recognises the hard work and creativity of all Henderson’s employees over the last 50 years. We look forward to celebrating this landmark anniversary next year and will be hosting many exciting events to welcome new Henderson’s customers and to thank all of our wonderful regulars who have made it the success that it is.”
Catherine Henderson, Henderson’s Partner and daughter of the founders said: “Janet and Mac would have been so pleased to see how the business has thrived and continues to promote the benefits of healthy eating, seasonality and organics – the principles at the root of their passion that began to flourish when Henderson’s arrived onto Scotland’s foodie scene 50 years ago.”
Later this year Henderson’s will reveal plans for celebrations running throughout 2013 that will mark the 50th anniversary of the restaurant opening. Next year will also see the 100th anniversary of Janet Henderson’s birth and the business she founded will celebrate her remarkable contribution to vegetarian cooking.
Henderson’s of Edinburgh
94 Hanover Street EH2 1DR
0131 225 2131
