Speed of Light – Pele gets honorary degree from Edinburgh University – Edinburgh Reporter Radio – Family Fun at North Edinburgh Arts – Fringe preview
Speed of Light gets going for real tonight on Arthur’s Seat, and that is where our main photo was taken from just last night. We were at the Dress Rehearsal and have some photos for you in our article which you will find here and also on Flickr which you can see here. If you take part then feel free to send us your images or tell us about your experience. The Scotsman reports that some runners have pulled out due to safety concerns.
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The University of Edinburgh is giving Brazilian footballer Pele an honorary degree today….in London. While we understand the eyes of the sporting world are on the London Olympics could he not have been persuaded to come to Auld Reekie to get the honour? The University say:-“Pelé will receive his degree – his first from a European university – at a reception, held at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London on 9 August, which showcases both the sporting and cultural achievements of the University of Edinburgh.
He will also be presented with a University football strip.”
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Families in North Edinburgh will be treated to a free day of fun activities today at the North Edinburgh Arts Centre. Charity Save the Children, who are organising the afternoon, are encouraging members of the community to come together and meet with local services, who can advise families on a range of issues.
The event, held at the North Edinburgh Arts Centre will be held from 1-5pm and will include face painting, a bouncy castle and storytelling to entertain local children during the school holidays. Other highlights will include kite making, water fun and a free tea, coffee, soft drink and snack for everyone who comes along.
For parents, there will be a range of information available with representatives from a number of local organisations including Muirhouse Youth Development Group, Arts Cool, the Poverty Alliance and Muirhouse Library.
Fiona Morrison, Save the Children’s programme officer said:
“This event will be a great day for the whole family and we want to bring everyone together. North Edinburgh’s local community has so much to offer and we hope to make everyone aware of this and encourage them to access all of the services on offer to them. Part of it is making sure the local children have a really fun afternoon and make it a memorable part of their school holidays”.
DETAILS
DATE: Thursday 9 August 2012
TIME: 1 pm – 5 pm
PLACE: North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, Edinburgh, EH4 4TZ
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We saw the Boy with Tape on his Face last year. Let us just say he was very funny indeed and we recommend seeing the show which is called More Tape at this year’s Fringe. Booking details here for his show at 21.40 at Pleasance Courtyard.
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