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.
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 prayer. [...]
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By fay.young on August 14, 2008
“This isn’t political, it’s humanitarian.” Jane Frere.
Each one is different. You can’t be sure of course, it would take a long time to study each of the 3,000 figures suspended from the ceiling of Patriothall Gallery. But although it’s the mass of humanity that you notice when you first walk into the gallery, [...]
Posted in Leith Open Space Events, Open view
By fay.young on May 5, 2008
Sandwiched between Young Scot and Safe Sex, will Leith Open Space attract any interest at Telford’s Student Festival of Learning? Click ‘more’ to find out.
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