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- Wheat Threshing
Fifteen local growers plus Innerwick, Stenton and East Linton primary schools took part in this year’s wheat growing project -part of Scotland the Bread’s ‘Soil to Slice‘ project. This is an educational and awareness raising project that has the eventual aim of developing a locally adapted ‘landrace’ of wheat… - National Social Care Service ConsultationThe Scottish Government is consulting on proposals to take responsibility for all adult and children’s social care and social work services from local government and to create a National Care Service. You can take part in the consultation online by visiting A National Care Service for Scotland – Scottish…
- DCC Minutes September 2021Here are the main points from the September meeting: The Dunbar Golf Club gave a presentation about their planning application for new sporting facilities and 78 new homes at Deer Park site. This part of the meeting was attended by a number of members of the public who had…
- Are you the missing piece?There is a lot going on at the Ridge so much so that we are delighted to offer another opportunity to join our fantastic team. Do you have what it takes to step into the role of part- time Employability Trainer. This is an exciting and varied role that…
- We have something for you…If you are a compassionate individual who believes that everyone has something to contribute to their community, if you are committed to social justice, if you are non-judgemental and quite unflappable in a crisis then we want to talk to you. We are currently recruiting a Project Worker to…
- Sunday 17th October EventsIn November this year, Glasgow will host the COP26 UN climate talks, bringing together world leaders to make crucial decisions about protecting our future on the planet. From 17th – 29th October, at least 100 people are undertaking a 70-mile Pilgrimage for COP26. This journey, organised to reflect on the climate and…
- DCC Minutes July 2021Here are the main points from the July meeting: Paul McLennan MSP is leading a campaign to retain existing rail services at Dunbar station in the new timetable. There was discussion about tourism pressures, wild camping and campervans. Dunbar Golf Club will give a presentation about their planning application…
- Police Scotland Introduce Lone Officer Verification ChecksPolice Scotland is immediately introducing a simple officer verification process to provide reassurance to any member of the public who may be concerned about whether or not they are being spoken to by a genuine police officer working alone. The move follows the understandable public concern surrounding the horrendous…
- Pilgrims on the StormThe soil and soul of walking to COP26 A talk by Alastair McIntosh to launch the Pilgrimage from Dunbar to Glasgow COP26 A pilgrimage doesn’t usually come from nowhere. In most of us, it will have built up over a period of both conscious and unconscious preparation. This is…
- Pix in the Stix does COP26‘Not Without Us’ Film Screening: East Linton Community Hall, 25th September 2021 As part of local pre-COP26 activity, Pix in the Stix – in association with Sustaining Dunbar, Climate Action East Linton and Take One Action – hosted a screening of ‘Not Without Us’, a 2016 Cert (12+) documentary that…
- Avoid Financial Fraud – Stop – Hang Up – Call 159Stop Scams UK and Global Cyber Alliance have launched the UK-wide 159 call service, which is designed to guarantee consumers a safe route to contacting their banks. The scheme is urging people to “stop, hang up and call 159” to check calls are for real. The idea is to…
- COP26 Pilgrimage Celebration event – 17th OctoberThis was a stunning celebration of the Pilgrimage to Cop26, its so good to know that there is such support for sustainability among the community around Dunbar. The walkers are now making their way across the county and beyond to Glasgow with many more celebrations along the way. The…
- Macmillan Afternoon Tea 23 Sept 2021A lovely afternoon had by all at our annual Macmillan fundraiser. Belts were loosened after a sumptuous spread of savouries and cakes, as well as Maggie’s legendary meringues! Just over £300 was raised for Macmillan – huge thanks to everyone in the group, plus friends, for making…
- For the Love of Soil – a Scottish collectionWe will be collecting and celebrating soils from across East Lothian and the Central Belt, some of which will be put in the special Keeper of the Soils cape being created by JM fellow artist Natalie Taylor and people from the Dunbar community. More details about the creation of…
- AGM 2021Due to circumstances outwith our control we require to postpone the AGM scheduled for 14th October. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We will be confirming the new date within the next few days.
- What is a 20-minute neighbourhood?Neighbourhoods are defined by the communities who live there and each will have unique expectations of the services and facilities they need. This will vary depending on things like topography and landscape, population density, economic status and location.
- Local Cycling NewsWe are pleased to share this update from Dunbar Cycling Group. Access updates The footbridge from A199 near A198 junction over the railway and the A1 underpass are due to be signed in the near future. The track is rather overgrown but is due to be maintained shortly -a…
- We are hiring!Hello! Is it you we are looking for. Are you super-organised, focussed and able to work under your own steam? Do you want to make a difference? Do you enjoy a challenge? If you can answer yes to the above and are currently looking for work, then it could…
- Fellowship BlogThe first blog is that work has started on the Keeper of the Soils cape with pieces being cut out in advance of dyeing with traditional plant dyes on Monday with artist Kirsty Sutherland. Fellowship with Natalie Taylor August 2021 to August 2022
- Natalie Taylor workshops
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