Tuesday 13 May 2008

This Weeks Events

Richard Demarco looking at the disturbing images of "Caltongate" at The Canongate Project Shop last Monday the 5th May after he had given his talk "A Portrait of Edinburgh as a World Heritage Site" which was both entertaining and thought provoking. Heres this weeks events ..


Tuesday 13th May
3-4pm.Reminiscence Group
The memories and experiences of people testify to the special significance of the Canongate. If you have spent time in the Canongate at some point in your life drop in and join us for a chat and a cup of tea.Then every Tuesday until the 10th June 3-4pm

Tuesday 13th May
7-9pm Film Screenings
"Past Perspectives" A collection of dramatisations, experimental, and artistic films looking at some of the characteristics of Edinburgh and her inhabitants from the Scottish Screen Archives
Wednesday 14th May
2pm - 3.30pm What does World Heritage Status mean to Edinburgh and her residents?Talk and discussion with Jane Jackson and David Hicks of The Edinburgh World Heritage Trust.
7pm - 9pm Do you have an idea to make a difference in your community? Talk by Eileen Inglis of Scotland UnLtd, Come and find out how you can get support and funding.
Thursday 15th May
2pm - 4pm Learn how local people can set up Development Trusts to improve the quality of life in their community.Talk by Wendy Reid of Development Trusts Association Scotland.

7pm - 8.30pm Banner making group Come and help produce a community banner. A great opportunity to create something special for the Canongate.Every Thursday until the 5th June
Friday 16th May
3-5pm Street Party Organising Group Get involved in organising the Street Party. A fantastic day out for all the community and visitors

Saturday 17th May
11am-1pm Film Screenings "Past Perspectives" A collection of dramatisations, experimental, and artistic films looking at some of the characteristics of Edinburgh and her inhabitants from the Scottish Screen Archives.
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Sunday 18th May
2-4pm Family Funday activities, face painting, stalls, refreshments

3-4pm Street Party Organising Group Get involved in organising the Street Party. A fantastic day out for all the community and visitors on the 28th June.
ALL EVENTS AT or LEAVE FROM 8 ST MARYS STREET