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1952 – the year a princess became Queen
22/05/2012 09:41
With 60 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth is second only to Victoria as the British monarch with the longest reign in history. In a couple of weeks’ time, there will be no escaping the union jacks, commemorative tv programmes, … Continue reading →
Why reading is good for your mental health
21/05/2012 10:20
We’ve teamed up with NHS Lothian to launch a new range of books and resources aimed at helping young people and families cope with mental health issues. The collection, recommended by NHS Lothian’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service , … Continue reading →
Lorraine E Murray Meditation Demonstration at Stockbridge Library
19/05/2012 08:00
Lorraine E. Murray, author of Calm Kids: Help Children Relax with Mindful Activities, will be giving a talk at Stockbridge Library on Thursday (May 24th). The talk will feature a demonstration of meditation techniques featured in the book with the aim … Continue reading →
The Cabbage and Ribs versus the Jam Tarts. It’s the Salt and Sauce Final
18/05/2012 08:29
I suppose you could call it a mouthwatering prospect… In case you’re just back from outer space, Hearts take on Hibs in tomorrow’s Scottish Cup Final, and it seems the whole city’s been caught up in the excitement (some more … Continue reading →
Picturing our dear green places
17/05/2012 11:01
The news that the city’s parks are getting their own app (see below) has inspired us to take a look through some of our photos of Edinburgh’s green spaces past and present. Here are a few of our favourite images … Continue reading →
