Out and About in the Lothians: Recent Episodes
Jeremy Balfour MSP
My name is Jeremy Balfour, and this is Out and About in the Lothians. As part of my Job as the Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Lothian Region, I get to travel around meeting interesting people who make a difference in our community. The purpose of this podcast is to share their stories.Over the course of this session of Parliament, I will be travelling around the Lothians bringing you in on conversations with people who work hard to make our communities better. From Charities to local businesses, I will be seeking out a wide range of people to give you a broad view of what is going on in our area.
Garvald Edinburgh is a charity based in Edinburgh that provides support and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs through Creative workshops, social enterprises, and community living.
This week Jeremy sat down with the CEO Colum to find out more about this amazing organisation.
Show notesGarvald Edinburgh
Garvald Edinburgh — About
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week, Jeremy sits down with Antonia and Joe from Euan's Guide, a charity that produces a well known disability access review website.
Shortly after this episode was recorded, Euan MacDonald sadly passed away. Euan was the founder of Euan's guide, and is responsible for the amazing work that the charity does to this day.
Show noteshttps://www.euansguide.com/https://www.euansguide.com/about-us/
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
The Yard is a Scottish charity supporting disabled children and young people through adventure play. This week Jeremy sat down with the Chief Executive Celine to talk about their amazing work.
Show noteswww.theyardscotland.org.uk
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy talks with Lindsay Lewis from Scottish Swimming. The pair chat all things water sports, including the strength of aquatics in Scotland today, and some of the nuts and bolts that go on behind the scene of a swim meet.
Show notesScottish Swimming
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy talks with Mark Hoolahan from Thistle Foundation. The pair have a great conversation that covers everything from some of the history of the foundation to the amazing work that they are doing in the Lothians today
Show noteshttps://www.thistle.org.uk/
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits The Space in Broomhouse to talk with the CEO Neil. The space is an amazing community resource that provides incredible services for young carers. It was moving to hear about his experience and how the Space can make their lives better.
Show notesspacescot.org – Space at the Broomhouse Hub
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy talks with Benjamin from the Citizens Advice Scotland. They provides life changing support for so many people in the Lothians and across Scotland. It was great to hear about their amazing work.
Show notesCitizens Advice Scotland
Citizens Advice Edinburgh
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy Met with Keely from the YMCA. While most people will be familiar with a certain song, not everyone knows that the YMCA is a large organisation that does amazing work in our communities. The pair dig into this work past, present, and future.
Show notesEmpowering young people - YMCA Scotland
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits Whitefoord House to Talk with Colin Leslie from Scottish Veterans Residences. The pair discuss the amazing work that SVR does in supporting those who have served their country and what more can be done to help those who have fallen on hard times
Show notesScottish Veterans Residences (svronline.org)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy sits down with Mark Harris from CAP UK in Edinburgh. CAP does amazing work across the UK to help alleviate poverty and It was great to hear about their working in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Show notesHome | CAP UK
HOME | Mustard Seed (mustardseededinburgh.org)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy talks with Stephen Fischbacher of Fischy Music. Stephen has spent the last 25 years creating songs to nurture positive mental health in children by helping them express and manage a range of emotions. The Podcast gives an interesting insight into the man and organisation behind a number of popular songs.
Show notesFischy
Who we are (fischy.com)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy sits down with Thursa from Drake Music Scotland to talk about the amazing impact that music can have in disabled peoples lives. The discuss the charity's work in the Lothians and how they make music accessible to everyone
Show notesDrake Music Scotland – Scotland's leading organisation creating music-making opportunities for people with disabilities and additional support needs
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy meets with Rosa Innes from the School Of Hard Knocks. The pair discuss the amazing work of the charity in tackling inequality and social isolation using sport.
Show notesSchool of Hard Knocks
Team SCOTLAND | School of Hard Knocks
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
On this week's episode Jeremy visits Big Hearts to talk with the CEO Craig Wilson. The pair have an great conversation about the work of the charity and how the relationship with the Heart of Midlothian FC work for the benefit of the community.
Show noteswww.bighearts.org.uk
X (Twitter): @bighearts
Linkedin: @Big Hearts Community Trust
Facebook/Instagram: @bigheartscommunity
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
On this week's episode Jeremy visits with Paul Wilson at Volunteer Edinburgh. The pair have a wide ranging conversation, particularly about the important role that volunteers play in our communities and some of the struggles that are facing the sector during a cost of living crisis.
Show noteshome - Volunteer Edinburgh
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits with Rami Okasha who is the Chief Executive of CHAS, a charity that provides hospice care for children with life shortening conditions. The pair discuss a number of topics, including some of the misconceptions that surround children's palliative care.
Show notesChildren's Hospices Across Scotland | CHAS
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits to talk to Alison and Sam from Richmond's Hope, a charity that provides support for children and young people aged 4-18 years who have been bereaved. The charity provides a safe space for children to work through their grief both verbally and non verbally, to preserve memories of the person who died, to explore their feelings, to be given coping strategies and to understand the impact the bereavement has had on their lives.
Show notesWho we are | Richmonds Hope
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, Jeremy meets with Andy Murray from Safe Families to discuss the great work that they do in Scotland. They touch on the positive impact that community can have and the importance of volunteers.
Show notesSupport. Hope. Belonging. - Safe Families
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Elaine Duncan from the Scottish Bible Society. The pair discuss a wide range of topics, including what the Scottish Bible Society does and why the Bible remains relevant in a secular 21st century Scotland.
Show notesHomepage | Scottish Bible Society
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Sarah Van Putten from LifeCare Edinburgh. The pair discuss the charity's history, its impact on the local community, and its plans for the future. They also talk about the importance of supporting people with disabilities and their families.
Show notesLifeCare Edinburgh | Older People - Dementia Support | Charity (lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Fiona Bradley from the Edinburgh Fruitmarket Gallery. They discuss the gallery's history, its impact on the local community, and its plans for the future. They also talk about the role of art in society and the importance of supporting arts organizations.
Show notesHome - Fruitmarket
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Jenny Miller, CEO of PAMIS. The pair discuss the work of PAMIS, its impact on the lives of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, and its plans for the future. They also talk about Changing Places Toilets, and the positive difference that the can make to peoples lives.
Show notesPAMIS | Promoting a more inclusive society
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, I chat with Louise Purden, minister of Bonnyrigg Parish Church. the pair discuss what its like working in a church in 2023 and what its plans for the future. They also talk about Louise's own personal journey and how she came to this Job.
Show notesBonnyrigg Parish Church (bonnyriggchurch.co.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Lyndsey Jackson, who helps run the Edinburgh Fringe festival. We discuss the festival's history, its impact on the city, and its plans for the future. We also talk about Lindsey's view on the state of the creative sector here in Edinburgh.
Show notesHome | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)
https://www.edfringe.com/experience/how-to-plan
https://www.edfringe.com/experience/how-to-plan/street-events
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Allison Barr, founder of Jak's Den. We discuss the history of Jak's Den, its impact on the community, and its plans for the future.
Show notesAbout Jak's Den — Team Jak
Team Jak
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Simon Gage, Chief executive of the Edinburgh Science Festival. The pair discuss the festival's history, its impact on the city, and its plans for the future. They also talk about Simon's own personal love of science and how it has shaped his career.
Show noteshttps://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/edscifest/
https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghScienceFestival/
https://twitter.com/EdSciFest
https://www.youtube.com/user/EdSciFest
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week, Jeremy visits the National Coal Mining Museum in Midlothian to talk with the CEO Mhairi Cross. The pair have an interesting conversation about the history of the mine, the landscape of Scottish tourism and what you can expect from a day out at the historic site.
Show notesHome - National Coal Mining Museum (ncm.org.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
Given the heat, it seems appropriate to visit the Lothians most Famous Ice Cream Parlour. Jeremy catches up with Yolanda, the owner of S Luca Ice-Cream. The pair talk about the history of the shop, along with what its like to run an Ice-cream Shop.
Show notesHome - S Luca Ice Cream (lucasicecream.co.uk)
Visit Our Cafes - S Luca Ice Cream (lucasicecream.co.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
A cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult pieces of news that someone can receive. This week, Jeremy visits Maggie's Edinburgh, a centre that helps people who are going through treatment. He talks with Andrew, who explains a bit about the history of the charity and what goes on today.
Show notesMaggie's Edinburgh | Maggie's (maggies.org)
About us | Maggie's (maggies.org)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
In the run up to this years Royal Highland Show, Jeremy heads to Ingliston to meet with Alan Laidlaw, the Chief Executive of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. The pair talk about what to expect from a day at the show, what happens on the site for the other 361 days of the year, and what state farming in Scotland finds itself in.
Show notesThe Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland | RHASS
Home | Royal Highland Show | Royal Highland Show
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits Jeremy a local gem in West Lothian, Five Sisters Zoo to talk with it's founder, Brian Curran. He gives an insight into what its like to run a zoo day to day and a a bit of the history of how it came to West Lothian.
Show notesFive Sisters Zoo
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits Nicola from Held In Our Hearts, a Lothian based charity that helps those who have experienced the loss of a child. The pair take a look at what support is available to parents going through the most difficult times.
Warning: This episode deals with themes and content that could be distressing to some listeners. Discretion advised.
Show notesHeld In Our Hearts - Providing baby loss counselling and support
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits Ronald McDonald House at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People to talk with the House Manager Ross. He gives an insight into the work of this amazing charity and what it is like to work with families who are often experiencing the most difficult times of their lives.
Show notesRonald McDonald House Charities (rmhc.org.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits Almond Valley in West Lothian where he meets with Robin Chesters . The pair discuss the wide variety of activities that Almond Valley has to offer as well as a bit of the history of the centre.
Show noteswww.almondvalley.co.uk
www.scottishshale.co.uk
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits Alasdair Bennett, the Chief Executive of Bethany Christian Trust. They Discuss the work that Bethany does around the Lothians with homelessness and a bit of the history behind the charity.
Show notesBethany Christian Trust – Ending homelessness in Scotland… one person at a time
About – Bethany Christian Trust
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits James Eglinton, Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at the University of Edinburgh. The pair discuss the role of religion in 21st century Scotland and the benefits of keeping religious education as part of our university landscape.
Show notesAbout – James Eglinton (wordpress.com)
School of Divinity | The University of Edinburgh
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits Edinburgh City Chambers to talk to Robert Aldridge, Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh. The conversation takes a look at the role of Lord Provost and what it was like to be in such an important position following the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Show notesThe Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh – Lord Provost of Edinburgh (edinburghlordprovost.com)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy takes a trip to Dalkeith Country Park to meet with Managing Director Remko Plooij. While many residents of the Lothians will be familiar with the Park, Remko gives a behind the scenes insight into all that is on offer.
Show notesDalkeith Country Park
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits the Chief Executive of Scottish Love in Action Jamie McIntosh. The pair discuss the important work that SLA does with local partners in India to empower vulnerable children and young people to change their lives.
Show noteswww.sla-india.org/
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This Jeremy heads to Napier University to talk with Principal and Vice-Chancellor Andrea Nolan. The pair have an interesting discussion about the higher Education landscape in the Lothians and Professor Nolan gives an insight into how she came to the top job at a respected university.
Show notesHome (napier.ac.uk)
Andrea Nolan (napier.ac.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
Out and About is Back after a brief break over the New Year. For the first episode of 2023, Jeremy meets with Lindsay Gardiner from the Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity. The pair talk at length about the work of the charity which aims to help parents and families who are going through the most difficult of times.
Show notesEdinburgh Children's Hospital Charity | Children's Charity (echcharity.org)
Who we are - Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (echcharity.org)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
On the final Episode of 2022, Jeremy visits Ewan Aitkin, the chief executive of Cyrenians. The pair discuss the causes and consequences of homelessness, and Ewan gives an honest and knowledgeable opinion on the outlook for the sector going forward.
Show notesHomeless Charity in Scotland | Cyrenians
Tackling Homelessness in Scotland | About Us | Cyrenians
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy heads over to William Purves Funeral Directors to discuss a topic that many people don't consider until its too late. Director James Morris talks through the process that families go through after losing a loved one and some of the steps that we can take to ensure that we provide for our loved ones after we are gone.
Show notes
https://www.williampurves.co.uk
Thinking Ahead - William Purves
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy Meets with Bill Farnsworth, the General Manager of the Musselburgh Racecourse. The pair discuss the changes in racing over the lifetime of the Musselburgh racing and what you can expect at a modern race day in Scotland.
Show notes
Homepage (musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk)
Musselburgh Racecourse - About (musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
On this episode Jeremy meets with Melanie Kilburn who is the manager of the Christians against Poverty Debt Centers. They talk through the options available to those who are struggling with debt and discuss the reasons that those involved with CAP are so keen to help those in need.
Show notes
CAP UK | Home
CAP Phone number- 0800 328 0006
Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 5pm
Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
On this episode Jeremy visits Clifton Hall School to chat with Headmaster Rod Grant. The pair have an interesting discussion on life in Schools after COVID among other topics. Rod gives an interesting insight into the education landscape in and around our capital city.
Show notes
Homepage - Clifton Hall School
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
On this episode Jeremy visits the now empty Kings Theatre. He meets with Fiona Gibson, Chief Executive of Capital Theatres about the planned renovation, the theatre scene in Edinburgh generally and much much more.
Show notes
Edinburgh Theatre Tickets & Listings - Capital Theatres
What's On - Capital Theatres
Support the future of Everyone's Theatre - Capital Theatres
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
On this episode Jeremy visits Johnny Walker Princess Street to talk to retail manager Alan Thomlinson. Many in Edinburgh will be aware of the change from House of Fraser, but what has happened behind the scenes and what does this new attraction have to offer? The pair discuss these questions and much more.
Show notes
Princes Street Edinburgh | Visit us | Johnnie Walker UK
The Home of Johnnie Walker | Blended Scotch Whisky UK
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
Jeremy visits a local institution this week as he meets with John MacMillan, CEO of The Eric Liddell Community. The pair discuss the history of the Center in Morningside and some of the exciting plans for the 100-year anniversary of Eric Liddell's Gold medal.
Show notes
www.ericliddell.orgParis 1924 Olympic Games | Britannica
The Eric Liddell 100 - The Eric Liddell Community
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
Jeremy takes a step into history today as he visits Paul Nixon at The Real Mary Kings Close. The pair talk at length about the state of tourism in Edinburgh as we come through the first "normal" summer after the COVID pandemic.
Show notes
Home - The Real Mary King's Close Edinburgh (realmarykingsclose.com)
Mary King's Close - Wikipedia
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
Jeremy travels to Tynecastle on todays episode to talk with Keith Ferguson about his role as the Disability Access officer for Hearts of Midlothian. The pair discuss a wide range of topics, from football fandom to disability access, and how the two can come together to ensure the beautiful game is accessible to all.
Show notes
Main page of Heart of Midlothian Football Club (heartsfc.co.uk)
Accessibility Information | Heart Of Midlothian Football Club (heartsfc.co.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
This week Jeremy visits Peter Dornom, the General Manager of the Norton House Hotel and Spa. It has been a interesting couple of years for the Hotel and leisure sector, and the pair discuss ways that the Norton House has changed and adapted to fit the changing needs of their guests.
Show notes
https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/nortonhouse
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Produced and Edited by Sam Barge
On this weeks episode of Out and About in the Lothians Jeremy chats with one of the founders of Dads Rock, Thomas Lynch. It was great to hear of the great work that is going on and interesting to discuss the challenges that dads and parents generally are facing in the post pandemic era.
Show notes
www.dadsrock.org.uk
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Edited and Produced by Sam Barge
On this weeks episode of Out and About in the Lothians Jeremy visits the Head of Marketing and Communication at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. She gives a fascinating look behind the scenes of one of Edinburgh's best day's out and some insights into what's to come in the future.
Show notes
Home | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (rbge.org.uk)
Edinburgh Biomes | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (rbge.org.uk)
Learn | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (rbge.org.uk)
Holiday Clubs | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (rbge.org.uk)
Christmas at the Botanics 2021 | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (rbge.org.uk)
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Edited and Produced by Sam Barge
On this weeks episode of Out and About in the Lothians Jeremy is visiting David Fields, who is the CEO of RZSS, at Edinburgh Zoo. The pair have an excellent conversation on the inner working of the zoo, picking up on topics like it's history, accessibility, plans looking to the future.
Show notes
Welcome to Edinburgh Zoo | Edinburgh Zoo
Education | Edinburgh Zoo
Visitors with disabilities | Edinburgh Zoo
rzss.org.uk/about
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Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com
Edited and Produced by Sam Barge