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NEWS STREAM
Free Webspace and Free Support (since 2010)
Since 2010 we have provided free webspace for all kinds of locally based projects. OurLocality is open to anyone, to organisations, clubs, societies and individuals. The free offering has been available on a DIY basis with free assistance for unfunded projects or...
Coronavirus and the Dunbar Community
As you will no doubt be all too aware, it's looking like the COVID-19 virus is well and truly with us for the next weeks and months. On a national level it seems the aim is to try to keep the exponential growth in new cases to a rate which does not overwhelm our...
Road space reallocation to bicycles will bring traffic to a grinding halt
In reality, this is rare. Evidence shows that reallocating road space for cycling and walking can help to ease road congestion. Moreover there are additional benefits that can arise from reallocation, such as public realm improvements and people shifting to active...
Carers of East Lothian Free Online Events June 2020
Carers of East Lothian (COEL) is running a series of free online events to mark Carers Week 2020 (8th to 14th June). Carers Week is a national campaign to raise awareness of unpaid carers, the challenges they face and the contribution they make to our communities. The...
Self Help Guide: Access to Testing for Coronavirus
If you want to be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) you should use the NHS Self Help Guide: Access to Testing for Coronavirus. To be tested, you or your household member should: be displaying symptoms (new, continuous cough, fever or loss of, or change in, sense of...
Test and Protect
Test and Protect is Scotland’s way of putting into practice the 'test, trace, isolate, support' strategy to preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community. It will prevent the spread of coronavirus in the community by: identifying cases of...
DCC Minutes May 2020
The meeting was held by Zoom Conference call. The main points are summarised below; There was a presentation by Ken Ross OBE and his team about proposals for mixed use development at Dunbear Park. Councillor Hampshire gave an update on ELC business during lockdown....
Dunbar Civic Week
Dunbar Civic Week is a legacy from the Burgh Council. The final meeting of the Committee of the Organising committee for the sixth centenary celebrations met in January 1971. It was made up of several Councillors and other prominent townspeople. It was attended by...
Spaces for People in East Lothian
This is reproduced from the Spaces for People Website which is inviting a conversation and comments about how best to use the limited space in and around towns to enable safe physical distancing for essential journeys and exercise. It’s really easy to get involved,...
EASING OUT OF LOCKDOWN
People in Scotland are now able to meet friends and family again as the country begins to ease its lockdown after 66 days. The new rules mean that people from two households can meet outside so long as they keep at least two metres apart. Groups of no more than eight...
Rebellious Threads
We are really excited to announce our ambitious 2 year project Rebellious Threads which will work with the schools of Dunbar - a project by North Light Arts in collaborations with Sustaining Dunbar. This short film was put together by our project leader Jo McNamara:...
There is no public support for investment in cycling infrastructure (1 of 9)
There's a nice piece of work by Sustrans and the Depart for Transport that busts this myth. Here's how Sustrans (who are funding the Spott Dunbar Project) put it: There is good quality evidence provided by the Bike Life survey that there is public support for...
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EVENTS STREAM
Tyninghame Village Hall Virtual AGM 2020 Friday 5th June at 19:30pm
Tyninghame Village Hall AGM Friday 5th June at 19:30pm Joining details on request from tyningamevillagehall@gmail.com Please join us for our first virtual AGM. This is an opportunity to hear the latest update and join in with the discussion of the future plans for...
We are Back! – Civic Week 2020 Competition!
It would be a shame not to mark this year's Civic Week and the 650th anniversary of the Royal Charter in some way, so we are launching a competition for the whole town! With lockdown likely to continue for a while and bored youngsters with little to do get the whole...
Great British Campout Virtual Festival for NHS Charities Together
Turn your garden or your living room into your own personal basecamp this weekend and stream some of the quality festival entertainment right onto your screen. The best part – all proceeds go to supporting the NHS Charities. Every “camping fee” donation of £2 (or more...
Free Online Locally Run Yoga and Pilates Classes
East Lammermuir Community Council are funding a series of ONLINE health and wellbeing classes to support our community. From the week beginning Monday 11th May, and for 3 weeks, Caroline Foster and Jill Sandford from Spott will offer yoga and pilates classes entirely...
Community Association Meeting
The next meeting of the Community Association committee is at 19:30 on 08 April 2020. This will be a online meeting.
Stenton Footlights play ‘A Bunch of Amateurs’ CANCELLED
In light of current health concerns and developments surrounding the Coronavirus, Stenton Footlights production of 'A Bunch of Amateurs' scheduled for 25th to 28th March in Stenton Village Hall has been cancelled. Stenton Footlights apologise for any inconvenience...
Stirling University Dementia Services Development Centre Workshop – 13 February 2020, The Bleachingfield Centre Dunbar
Lynda Hutton, Education Officer with Stirling University’s Dementia Services Development Centre, held the first of two workshops for Dunbar Dementia Carers Support Group members, who were joined for the session by volunteers from North Berwick Day Centre and...
Health Talk for Carers of East Lothian, 25th March 6:30pm-8pm, Dunbar Medical Centre is Cancelled
In light of the ongoing developments resulting from the Coronavirus, the health talk due to take place on Wednesday 25th March in Dunbar Medical Centre has been cancelled until further notice. email: dunbarppg@hotmail.com if you require further information
Stenton Footlights present ‘A Bunch of Amateurs’, 25th-28th March at 7:30PM
Book your tickets NOW for Stenton Footlights production of the comedy play 'A Bunch of Amateurs' by Ian Hislop & Nick Newman. Dates: Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th March Venue: Stenton Village Hall Time: 7:30pm Tickets: £10 Call Janette MacDonald on 01368 850665...
Visit to Fingers & Thumbs, North Berwick – 15 Jan 2020
Our Wednesday group had a fun morning at Fingers & Thumbs, North Berwick when everyone enjoyed painting mugs. After firing, the mugs were distributed at yet another lovely meeting held at The Backlands gardens, Dunbar.
