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CHORUS OF SUPPORT FOR WAVERLEY CARE
Wednesday 21 September 2011 - 10:41
Pilrig Chorus – the mixed voice adult community choir based at Pilrig St Paul's Church – is raising money for charity, and wants help from across…
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A MAN WHO'S CLICKED WITH BROUGHTON
Tuesday 20 September 2011 - 17:36
Mark Johnstone has spent the last 14 years working in London, but has recently returned to Edinburgh for a change of scene, pace, and career. Having…
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PLANNING UPDATE – 19.9.11
Tuesday 20 September 2011 - 08:34
Is there no end to the mobile phone-related antennae sprouting from Edinburgh's roofs? No.Arqiva Ltd and Vodafone UK Ltd seek permission to erect 3…
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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Monday 19 September 2011 - 16:31
Doors Open Day – the Cockburn Association's annual, free event beloved of architectural historians, nosey Parkers, and methodical burglars everywhere…
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REOPENING ABBEYHILL – 'ONCE IN A GENERATION OPPORTUNITY'
Monday 19 September 2011 - 11:01
In Issue 195 we reported proposals to reopen Abbeyhill Station to passenger trains. Spurtle has now seen a document originating from the influential…
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CONGESTION FEARS SPUR NEW TRAM PLAN FOR YORK PLACE
Saturday 17 September 2011 - 15:46
In Breaking news (6.9.11) we reported the New Town and Broughton Community Council’s serious misgivings about line-switching for the trams on York…
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DO IT YOURSELF AND GET SNUG
Saturday 17 September 2011 - 11:19
A series of free workshops for residents will focus on energy efficiency measures and their DIY installation, writes Edinburgh World Heritage's…
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PLANNING UPDATE – 12.9.11
Thursday 15 September 2011 - 10:17
The obscure Adam Richardson of 39 George Street has proposed alterations to the shop front, installation of external plant/machinery, roof…
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DARK CHOCOLATE AND BEETROOT BROWNIES
Tuesday 13 September 2011 - 13:16
September – and by the looks of it, autumn – is well and truly upon us, and with this time of year come some spectacular root vegetables. Brownies…
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES SILVER HAMMER – REED ALL ABOUT IT
Tuesday 13 September 2011 - 12:57
Kimberley Reed won silver in the Hammer at the Commonwealth Youth Games on Sunday.Her first and best throw of 54.22 metres was beaten by rival Louisa…
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