Congratulations to David ng Hop who has become the first member of our Opening Doors shadow scheme to put himself forward for election to the Scottish Parliament. David has been nominated as a Labour candidate for Lothian Region in next year’s Scottish elections. A lot of work lies ahead but if he was successful, David could be the first Scottish Chinese member of the Scottish Parliament (unless of course anyone knows differently?). Continue reading “Opening Doors to the 2011 election”
Category: Leith Open Space Events
Louder than words: actions of the News Group
Confrontation – how the media simplifies a complex story [pictures by George Lamb]
Every now and then a surprised face peered through the window: this was not business as usual in the Scottish Parliament, not even during the Festival of Politics. For once the emphasis was on actions rather than words. And actions can speak volumes. Continue reading “Louder than words: actions of the News Group”
Donating to Pakistan
Just one of hundreds of images of the Pakistan floods, the YouTube series by Islamic Relief
An email arrives confirming our donation. The World Kitchen in Leith evening at Out of the Blue raised a total of £288 towards the Pakistan Flood Relief Appeal. It seems a very small contribution towards relieving some of the suffering in a disaster which shows no signs of letting up. Continue reading “Donating to Pakistan”
Scottish Parliament votes for maximum wage
It’s true. In the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament yesterday a majority voted in favour of a maximum wage, a cap on bank bonuses and renationalisation of the railways. Whatever will the News Group do tomorrow? Continue reading “Scottish Parliament votes for maximum wage”
Vacancy at Africa Centre Scotland
Wanted: someone who enjoys community work and would like to play a crucial role in supporting people of African heritage. Continue reading “Vacancy at Africa Centre Scotland”
No nightmare in the World Kitchen
Alice and Mridu in the kitchen, lots more pictures by George Lamb and Euan Wheatley on Flickr
Altogether it was a great experience. But the night before the event we emerged from the kitchen slightly terrified. When it comes down to it, The World Kitchen in Leith is just a bunch of amateur cooks getting together for the fun of sharing food. Under the careful coaching of Drill Hall Arts Cafe manager Chris Askham, I think we all realised for the first time the true scale of the task we were facing. Continue reading “No nightmare in the World Kitchen”
Out of the Blue: Your invitation to the World Kitchen in Leith
Here’s your invitation to the World Kitchen in Leith at Out of the Blue Drill Hall Arts Cafe on Thursday 5 August. You can book through us or buy tickets direct from Out of the Blue. Tables are going fast but there are still some left for later sittings. More stories about the World Kitchen cooks to follow…
Turning a new Facebook page
Phew! It took two attempts and then a bit more trial and error but Leith Open Space finally has a Facebook Page – with thanks to Dougal Perman and Anny Deery for support and guidance, Ally Tibbitt of Greener Leith for setting a great example, and to the good friends who are already joining the page. Looks like it is going to be a very good way to spread the word about our new adventures in catering and drama… Continue reading “Turning a new Facebook page”
Leith drama workshops in the Festival of Politics
It’s official – if a little scary – we’re in the Festival of Politics along with Annie Lennox, Mark Thomas and John Prescott. Admittedly we’re not all on the same platform at the same time. But the News Group are delighted to be in the fantastic programme of events taking place at the Scottish Parliament in August. Continue reading “Leith drama workshops in the Festival of Politics”
Inside out: a view from the shadows
“It’s never ending”, says David Ng Hop, describing the work of an MSP. David had asked to take part in the Opening Doors shadow scheme because he wanted to see every aspect of what it means to be a member of the Scottish Parliament. Here is his report… Continue reading “Inside out: a view from the shadows”