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The Shore - restrictions

I was sitting at Cafe Truva for about an hour or so yesterday, watching cars and taxis driving through the no entry bus only access as you do on a miserable May afternoon. I noticed that the majority of the drivers coming from Henderson Street stopped when they spotted the big no entry sign, but the ones coming over the bridge turning left didn't. I'm not sure they noticed the sign, well especially not the woman who was talking on her mobile whilst driving. She wouldn't have noticed anything.…See More

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Greener Leith posted an event

Leith Links Community Council May meeting at Duncan Place Resource Centre

May 28, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm

The next meeting of Leith Links Community Council takes place on Monday, 28th May starting at 7pm.The meeting is held at Duncan Place Community Centre, Duncan Place beside Leith Primary School. Our AGM will also takes place but there are no elections until next year having been put back due to council elections in the same year. We have two new councillors for the Leith Ward, Adam McVey SNP and Chas Booth ,Green who were returned with Gordon Munro, Labour.It is hoped they will be able to work…See More

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OOTB Admin Team (Jack) posted an event

Sustainable Transformations: Leith Walk at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall

May 28, 2012 at 10am to May 31, 2012 at 5pm

In the University of Edinburgh Advanced Sustainable Design Master’s Program, students learn how to design sustainable, environmentally responsive buildings and neighbourhoods. We are interested in how imaginative design solutions can make more resilient and secure communities within existing cities.This exhibition documents our work around Leith Walk, working on a number of sites and corridors. Some of the work is speculative and blue sky, but all of it is informed by engaging with the many…See More

May 11

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The Shore - restrictions

Started by Leithing in General Chat on Monday.

Volunteers wanted: RSPB Scottish Birdfair on 19-20th May at Hopetoun House

The RSPB have been in touch with Greener Leith asking us to help promote this volunteer opportunity: RSPB Scotland are holding their first Scottish Birdfair on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May at…Continue

Tags: Birdfair, Scottish, House, Hopetoun, RSPB

Started by Greener Leith in General Chat May 9.

bike trailer making - any workshops out there?

Hi, Does anyone know of any bike trailer making workshops that are around this year?? thanksContinue

Started by Joanna Darnley in General Chat Apr 5.

a Very Successful Children's Orchard Pruning Day

Dear Pruners, weeders, mulchers, litter pickers, joggers, etc. Just looked at the photos of the pruning day; it looks great, but it must have been cold! …Continue

Started by Charlotte Encombe in General Chat Feb 17.

Latest local sewerage news...

And here's a statement received from Scottish Water. If there are any sewerage processing experts out there who would care to explain whether this is cause for concern then please do translate:"As…Continue

Tags: Smell, Sewerage, Seafield

Started by Greener Leith in General Chat Feb 16.

POLICE APPEAL: Duke Street Robbery

Police have put out a renewed call for information after an incident on Duke Street: Lothian and Borders Police are issuing a fresh appeal for information after an elderly man was robbed within his…Continue

Tags: Street, Duke, Crime, Police

Started by Greener Leith in General Chat Jan 31.

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Dead Nice Porty/Leith Cyclists Earn Ice Lolly of Their Choosing.

Posted by Dominic Lowndes on April 27, 2012 at 13:05

Traffic-free Shore was blissful while it lasted..

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Benefits of Real Nappies are.........

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