Improving the Royal Mile – Community Gardening survey – Bongo Club – Balerno Village Screen – Wine Tasting in March
The council want to improve further stretches of the Royal Mile in much the same way as the area outside the City Chambers which has been pedestrianised at some times during the day by installation of bollards. The surface has been made pedestrian friendly to encourage tourists and residents alike to amble down the important street. This also allows street performers to have a captive audience both during the Festival and at other times during the year. Now the council has more plans for other parts of the link between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. They will be concentrating on the lower part towards Holyrood and the upper area at Castlehill, but are carrying out consultation on the plans first . Read our article here.
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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust has been charged with the responsibility of carrying out a survey of local people who might be interested in some community gardening near Harrison Park.
You will find out more on the ELGT website and also find a link to the survey.
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The all new Bongo Club opens on Saturday 23 February 2013. It is now housed in premised underneath the Central Library but has its address at Cowgate.
Their first event will have its roots in reggae:-
“The opening event at our new venue – hosted by the timeless and mighty Messenger Sound System with their annual tribute to the great Robert Nesta Marley. Respect. Tonight you’ll hear top class Wailers tunes from start to finish, featuring guest MC Burning Bush
Roots reggae rocking – foundation tune, fresh dubs, vibes alive, rockers, steppers, rub-a-dub.
Scotland’s original [and biggest] roots and culture rasta reggae sound system, Messenger has been spreading the word on their own custom built bass-heavy rig since 1987, with a flame burning brighter than ever today.”
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Balerno Village Screen is showing several films over the coming months. They have put up details for 2 March, 6 April and 11 May. The screening calendar includes Intouchable which The Reporter just loved. Here is a little taster for you….
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La P’tite Folie restaurant’s up-coming Italian and Spanish Wine tasting with Adrian Laird Craig from WoodWinters takes place on Tuesday 5th March at 7pm – £25pp including nibbles of charcuterie & cheese. To book or for further details please contact Le Di Vin Wine Bar direct – 0131 538 1815 info@ledivin.co.uk.
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