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Band of Locals set to tackle Cramond Beach Litter

By at May 7, 2015 | 11:58 am | 0 Comment

The Princes Trust Group, Dalkeith, joins Scott Munro, General Manager M&S Gyle Centre (centre), with findings from today’s beach clean

BAND OF LOCAL M&S VOLUNTEERS SET TO TACKLE CRAMOND BEACH LITTER WITH HELP OF EDINBURGH WESTERN MSP COLIN KEIR  WHEN: Monday 11th May. Beach clean begins at 10.30am.  WHERE: Cramond Causeway, Edinburgh, EH4 6HU. On street parking is available next to the entrance to the beach. WHAT: THIS Monday, the Edinburgh community will descend Cramond Beach as part of

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More than 80,000 Scots aged 65+ often feel lonely

By at May 5, 2014 | 12:46 pm | 0 Comment

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Over a million older people in the UK regularly feel lonely A new survey has found that more than 80,000 people aged 65 plus in Scotland describe themselves as often or always feel lonely. Across the UK as a whole the figure is more than a million. Loneliness is a huge issue which affects people all year round. The survey results, from Age Scotland’s sister charity Age

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Locals Set To Tackle Edinburgh Beach Litter

By at March 10, 2014 | 10:35 pm | 0 Comment

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BAND OF LOCAL M&S VOLUNTEERS SET TO TACKLE LITTER ON EDINBURGH BEACHES Part of the Big Beach Clean-up to clear litter on 140 beaches and canals Volunteers treated to beach-side BBQ and M&S voucher Marks & Spencer (M&S) is urging the Edinburgh community to descend on Fisherrow Sands, Hopetoun House and Cramond beaches to free them from litter as part of

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