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Business Broadband vouchers

Mini Tennis

Melrose Sevens

Societea

Craft Bomb

Small to medium sized businesses in Edinburgh are to be given another year to apply for vouchers, which could connect them to superfast broadband. The scheme has helped 370 businesses in Edinburgh with superfast connections so far.

Funding for the project is part of the UK Government’s £150 million super connected cities programme  being delivered locally through Business Gateway.

Vouchers will be awarded to businesses to help cover the installation costs of connecting to superfast broadband services up to the value of £3,000. Businesses will pay the VAT costs and the ongoing subscription. To qualify for a voucher, applicants should be small to medium sized or be a third sector organisation located in the City of Edinburgh Council area, have fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of less than £40m. Visit the Connection Voucher website to find out more and apply online.

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Highland Spring Mini Tennis Month 2015 will take place in schools, parks and tennis venues across the UK in April 2015.  Tennis venues will be hosting free parent and child coaching sessions for the whole family to promote tennis as a family sport by showing parents how easy it is to play tennis with their children.

As pioneers of the kids bottled water market, Highland Spring is committed to getting more children to adopt better hydration habits and take part in active sport. This passion is reflected in Mini Tennis as an opportunity to inspire and motivate more children to take up the sport and get active.

With smaller courts, nets and rackets and lower bouncing balls, Highland Spring Mini Tennis offers the perfect introduction to the sport, with all the fun and energy tennis offers.

This programme has been developed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), enabling players to develop vital skills and techniques at an early age. You can also find your closest Mini Tennis events here: http://ow.ly/Lx5ca

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The Melrose Sevens took place over the weekend and our John Preece was there to gather all the action for you.
Click here for his article with a selection of shots.
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If spending a leisurely afternoon in lovely surroundings while enjoying a delicious afternoon tea and hearing from some inspiring guest speakers sounds like a perfect way to enjoy an afternoon, then you’ll love ‘SocieTEA’ at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian.

Established earlier this year, SocieTEA is a series of exclusive and inspiring ladies afternoons hosted in the elegant dining room of The Pompadour by Galvin within the luxury hotel at Edinburgh’s West End.

The next event is scheduled for Thursday 23 April 2015 when Dan Rook, Leaf Executive at Chash, The Fine Tea Company, will talk about the ever fascinating history and culture of tea and its influence in British society as well as details on its production, processing, different grades and health benefits.

Tickets for the event (1-4pm) are priced at £40 and includes a glass of champagne, mouthwatering afternoon tea specially created for SocieTEA guests with finger sandwiches, freshly made scones and a selection of cakes and pastries.  Ticket price also include £5 donation to charity. 

For further information or to book, call 0131 222 8945 or email afternoontea.reservations@waldorfastoria.com

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