Keeping tabs on your local politicians
If you want to keep up with what your local politicians are saying then sign up to They Work For You which will send you an email every time someone speaks in parliament. This covers both MPs and MSPs and you can just enter your postcode to find out who to follow.
What to book in the Fringe?
If you are mesmerised by the choice of what to go and see in the Fringe then our Kerry has it covered.
She has produced #Unleash Your Fringe.
Kerry said: “Navigating the 3,317 shows at this year’s Fringe can be daunting, but I’ve got you covered. After countless hours of research, I’ve curated a list of 185 must-see shows in my annual Fringe recommendations. As a dedicated Fringe enthusiast with 16 years of experience, I used to share my list for free, but due to popular demand, I’m now charging a small fee to reflect the effort involved.
“My selections are based on thorough research, trusted PR tips, and my reviews from previous years. You’ll find a diverse array of shows, many of which are free or affordable, including those in the PBH Free Fringe. I’ve also included numerous offers to help you get the most out of your Fringe experience.
“DISCLAIMER: I haven’t seen all the shows, so I can’t guarantee you’ll love every recommendation. Fringe is all about taking risks and discovering the unexpected. If you see a show from my list, I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop me a message on Facebook and let me know how it went.
“There are two versions of the spreadsheet – a 1-pager (a summary of the 185 curated shows) and a fuller version, which gives the summary and individual sheets by genres. This version also contains a list of offers, which can potentially mean you get more money for your buck.”
And if all else fails then just book the show that is closest to you when you are in town. It may be really good…or not!
Click here to access the full list.
Dylan concerts in Edinburgh are “sold out”
Bob Dylan will play Usher Hall in November and tickets went on sale on Friday. It is not true to say that the concert is sold out – rather to say that the remaining tickets are outside the reach of many fans. The Ticketmaster site is showing the worst of dynamic pricing with two seats together in the stalls for a heady £5,903 each.
So if that is a bit steep then head for When Judas Met John at the Fringe where Irish duo Brothers Broke will compare, adapt and perform a unique interpretation of songs by Bob Dylan and The Beatles. “This casual and engaging 45-minute show compares the like-minded and socially conscious lyrics of Dylan and Lennon. The duo modify and present the songs in a blues/folk style with tight sibling harmonies, around a story of the influence, jealousy, parody and respect that each artist had for the other.”
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Lothian Buses looking for a new Charity of Choice partner
Lothian is looking for a new charity to support and any applications must be made to them by Sunday 28 July.
The company asks their 2,500 staff to choose the charity and then highlights the charitable causes and focuses fundraising efforts on them during the year. Currently the charity which the bus company supports is VOCAL – Voice of Carers across Lothian.
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