http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:24:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A week later, it is still hard to believe that last Saturday's event in the Botanics was such a wonderful experience for audience and performers alike. If the morning forecast was bad the evening weather was much worse. This was no midsummer magic. Yet people queued patiently in the downpour ... http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/headlines/not-just-singing-in-the-rain/ Natural Progression: 600 pieces of black bamboo set the scene for dance in the Botanics on midsummer night. Poetry, politics and planting: we can look forward to a long hot summer, if events in this month's newsletter are anything to go by. Get involved in environment politics through our Leith ... http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/community-news/poetry-and-politics-in-june/ Susie Brown puts finishing touches to 600 bamboo poles: her sculpture Natural Progression becomes a stage setting for dance in the Botanics on midsummer night. There’s a serious theme rippling beneath the music but right now enjoy the sheer, mad fun of it all. Listen to robots playing Chinese ... http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/headlines/midsummer-magic-a-life-changing-experience-in-the-botanics/ To celebrate National Refugee Week here is an extract from a poem by Sifiso from Zimbabwe, written during poetry workshops involving Scots, refugees and poets. Scotland Scotland here I come – To my surprise you are different From what I have heard. Cold but welcoming Drunkards, racists, unemployed, yes, But just like any other country... http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/headlines/cold-but-welcoming-a-refugees-view-of-scotland/ Francis Kahembwe meets Sarah Boyack MSP at the Scottish Parliament for the first of two days observing her work in environmental issues. Welcome to Francis Kahembwe, the first person to take part in Opening Doors 2008, the Leith Open Space political 'shadowing' scheme. As Francis, a forestry expert ... http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/headlines/opening-doors-to-environmental-action/ Jonathon Baxter unmissable in Guantanamo orange suit draws a crowd to Poets' Corner which opened in the glorious sunshine of Parklife 2008. Another great success for Friends of Dalmeny Street Park. http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/headlines/poetry-in-motion-in-dalmeny-street-park/ Community garden essentials: plants, enthusiastic volunteers and a nice mulch of money! "The garden will become a focus for community social events but will also provide a quiet place for people to work, exercise or simply take some fresh air in beautiful surroundings." Simon Daley, Community Beat Officer http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/community-gardens/redbraes-wins-the-lottery/ If you have time to spare why not join the Leith Museum campaign stall at Leith Festival Gala in Leith Links on Saturday 7 June. http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/headlines/help-wanted-on-leith-museum-stall/ Here's an opportunity to get involved in an inspiring intercultural project working with young people from low-income families. The YWCA Roundabout Centre is looking for volunteers to help with their summer school and play scheme during July. No qualifications needed (training is given) and volunteers from black and ethnic ... http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/headlines/volunteers-wanted-for-summer-school/ If you are interested in politics there is still time to apply for the very interesting political mentoring project about to be launched by LINKnet, Edinburgh's minority ethnic mentoring service. But only just! The deadline is Monday 19 May. http://www.leithopenspace.co.uk/headlines/how-to-take-part-in-politics-and-public-life/