By fay.young on October 15, 2012
Another step into the unknown, I’m on a train hurtling south from Edinburgh to London. Of all unlikely things I find myself an ambassador for Leith Open Space on my way to take part in an international conference of open spacers, more precisely the World Open Space on Open Space (WOSONOS) for participants of this [...]
Posted in Leith Open Space Events, Open view |
By fay.young on February 13, 2012
Let it pass. I’m here for a quiet drink and the big fella scares the crap out of me. Here is a true story by George Lamb, written before recent reports that welfare cuts are fuelling hatred of disabled people. Share this:
Posted in Open view |
By fay.young on September 6, 2011
The tram story continues to defy understanding. Leith Open Space is not attempting to repeat arguments for and against we simply thought we would collect some of the informative and constructive comments made on different city blogs. Not least because the question of repairing the damage to Leith remains unanswered. Share this:
Posted in Open view | Tagged Edinburgh Trams, leith |
By fay.young on July 5, 2011
Just about to sign off for a couple of weeks break so here’s a post in the holiday spirit. Vic Galloway meets Scottish bands at SxSW the legendary rock festival in Austin Texas. Ok, it’s a long way from Leith, but local bands often play there – not least our very own FOUND in 2009. [...]
Posted in Open view | Tagged Edinburgh music venues, Found the band, Leith music venues, South by South West, Woodenbox |
By fay.young on November 23, 2010
Ah, the complex power of words. Yesterday we tweeted support for the Hope Not Hate campaign for responsible reporting (something we happen to feel strongly about). In reply came an interesting response from Leith blogger and tweeter, yonmei, saying that the use of the word “shrill” in the campaign against The Star’s coverage of Muslim [...]
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By fay.young on June 28, 2010
Sometimes I know I am bigger inside than I am outside. We need more poetry in politics. For a few wonderful moments at the monthly full council meeting Ron Butlin lifted the tone inside Edidnburgh’s city chambers. The Makar, or poet laureate, of Edinburgh opened the session with a poem in place of the usual [...]
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