Celebrating diversity, founder members World Kitchen in Leith. Healthy appetite for food, arts, music, poetry, politics, wild & open spaces. Most tweets by Fay
Leith, Edinburgh
Joined November 2009
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Team spirits - a fantastic atmosphere at tonight’s launch of #TheDartingSalamander in @ootbdrillhall - here with some of the writers, poets and artists
Congratulations to all the talented folk involved in delivering Leith’s first anthology. More to come…
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How to manage data centre mania?
For Sceptical Scot, Ray Perman @HubrisTheBook takes a quizzical long view of disruptive technology.
History leads the way to constructive control of the gold rush - it leads to Shetland. sceptical.scot/2026/08/data-…
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Discover the work of Sandra George at 'Start from the Level', the newest exhibition at the City Art Centre. Celebrating her life and work as a photographer, who spent more than three decades working alongside Edinburgh communities and documenting social action projects.
Believing in the power of art and collective endeavour to inspire change, Sandra’s work captures stories of resilience, creativity and connection.
Featuring over 200 photographs, viewing the world through her eyes, this moving exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore Sandra George’s remarkable legacy.
📅Running until 27 September 2026
📍City Art Centre
@EdinCulture
Save the CCA: Keep 350 Sauchiehall Street as a Public Cultural Asset - Sign the Petition! c.org/KRsdfDLtMb via @UKChange
Are we well-prepared for tye disruption of climate change?
What are we now prepared to change to prevent increasing disruption?
⚠️ NEW: We have had reports of a line side fire between Craigendoran and Cardross. For safety reason trains will be suspended between these stations.
⭕ Helensburgh to Edinburgh services will terminate and start back from Dumbarton Central.
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Not just nostalgia - or dressing up in a potato suit. Towns like Girvan are places where real people live and (though the BBC story doesn’t mention it) why carefully planned devolution could empower local communities bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg7…
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#ArtsinCrisis a a cri de coeur from
@dougalperman
for @scotgov (and others) to live up to promises and redress the funding crisis afflicting a sector delivering huge benefits for Scotland, its economy and people sceptical.scot/2024/10/how-t…
We broke bread together in multicultural gatherings and became co-founders of @WrldKitchnLeith - overcoming barriers of language, making human connection in real life
Please sign @hopenothate petition
Hold on to Hope
#HopeNotHate
Almost 20 years ago I was a Co-founder of @leithopenspace based on a belief in listening and sharing. Join me in supporting the "Hold on to Hope" campaign! 💛 Sign the pledge and share your story. Together, we can build a better future. Learn more: hopenothate.org.uk/hold-on-t…
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It would be interesting to open the books!
George Rosie delved into the murky past of St James, perhaps not surprisingly his exclusive three part probing is attracting new interest on Sceptical Scot (@scottishsc96301). Part3 is a vision of The Turd sceptical.scot/2019/09/winne…
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With countless lives being shattered, we can’t stay silent. Join @AmnestyUK and urge Rishi Sunak to call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to help put an end to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza amnesty.org.uk/actions/deman…
"My brother [a doctor in ER] his phone doesn't work at all now because all the telecommunications have been cut.”
"This afternoon my dad did turn his phone off to conserve the battery and I couldn't get in touch with them. It's the not knowing.” First Minister's wife speaks of despair as her family is trapped in Gaza unable to leave - Sky News apple.news/A8i692BOISdek6AX2…
"This afternoon my dad did turn his phone off to conserve the battery and I couldn't get in touch with them. It's the not knowing.” First Minister's wife speaks of despair as her family is trapped in Gaza unable to leave - Sky News apple.news/A8i692BOISdek6AX2…
Free winter coat exchange, what a really generous scheme! @LeithCollective
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Worth considering great board below (I'm priviliged to be on)including Betty McVay one of the founder members of the Greater Pilton Childcare Action Group which campaigned from 1990 for a local Childcare Centre opening in 1997 and becoming superb over the years @NEChildcare
Good news! I enjoyed an Edinburgh music tour led by Jonathan Trew back in the different days of pre-pandemic life. Music is a constant reviver - and Fiona Shepherd a great commentator, this will be fun
Our Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits Music Walking Tour is back for the Fringe. Led by The Scotsman’s lead rock and pop reviewer Fiona Shepherd, these 90 minute tours take an irreverent look at the capital’s music scene. 5 🌟 reviews Book here bit.ly/45n9wTX
@WhatOnEdinburgh
Not far across the Forth for music friends of many places - a lovely gig promised by former Leither @SurfacePressure and constant friend/visitor @MorganGuitarra
See 1 July @EastNeukFest
Practicing 'Fibonacci Dusk' for my 1 July @EastNeukFest show with @MorganGuitarra. Here I'm playing a sample-based instrument made from the harmonics of Morgan's guitar. Come to our gig! Tickets: eastneukfestival.com/events/…
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Catch @MorganGuitarra and @SurfacePressure performing 'Music for the Moon and the Trees' live on 1st July... eastneukfestival.com/events/…
We are thrilled at the lineup for ENF 2023 - top classical, jazz, traditional, electronica, and simply uncategorisable talent from all over the world, coming to #FIFE next week for some great live music! Come hear it - full details on the website! #eastneuk #crail #anstruther
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Where does democratic power lie?
Question often explored in @leithopenspace community discussion events. Interesting to read @HolyroodDaily report
@jackieweaver tells @SP_LocalGov
English parish councils have more power than Scottish Community councils holyrood.com/news/view,jacki…
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The wellbeing economy: Can it really work?
But, first, what does it mean?
Timely economics/social policy article in @HolyroodDaily - significantly for Scotland it features 3 women @KTrebeck @emma_econ @_KateForbes
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