- The Campbell Sisters
- The Big Lottery
- Big Debate
- Barnardo’s
- Legion d”Honneur
Our photo shows Adeline Amar who works at the National Gallery of Scotland posing with the newest sculpture on display there.
The life-size group portrays Emma and Julia, the two youngest daughters of Lady Charlotte Campbell, in the act of dancing a waltz. Unusually for a sculpture of this period, The Campbell Sisters is an action piece as well as a double portrait.
The marble piece is remarkable for the energy and vivacity of its portrayal of the elegant dancers. According to notes made in Bartolini’s studio, the group was commissioned by the sitters’ elder brother, Walter (1798-1855). On completion it was shipped to Scotland and apparently soon installed at Inveraray Castle on the West coast, seat of Lady Charlotte’s brother, the 6th Duke of Argyll.
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Jim Eadie MSP for Edinburgh Southern has lodged a parliamentary motion at Holyrood to highlight the £11 million which the Big Lottery Fund has provided to local community projects and organisations in the last 9 years.
Mr Eadie said: “It is fantastic to hear that the Big Lottery Fund is applying their funds to those most in need and that the funds are going to groups and projects positively impacting health, education, environment and charitable purposes.
“I am pleased that the people and communities of Edinburgh Southern have benefited from the £11 million awarded. This funding will support a range of valuable community projects and local organisations such as the Mirror Images project and the Seamless Transitions project.”
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF THE BIG DEBATE WITH GORDON BREWER IN EDINBURGH?
St Kentigern’s Church Hall, 26-28 Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 7QR, Friday 19th February, 2016.
Doors open at the venue at 11:15am, show is on air from 12pm – 1pm – webpage link to booking form: http://bbc.in/1Al9Rpx , phone 0141 422 7773.
Former Newsnight presenter Gordon Brewer is the host of The Big Debate. But they want you – the audience – to pose the questions.
Questions should be brief and to the point if possible and should be on something that’s been reported in the news. As the programme broadcasts to a Scotland wide audience, they look for issues that raise matters of genuine national and international interest and you are asked to remember to keep an eye on the newspapers.
Once you know what you want to ask, email your question to us at bigdebate@bbc.co.uk by 5.30pm, Thursday 18th February. Please be aware They are not able to guarantee that all questions will be used.
On 12 February 2016 there is an event for your diary a the newly opened Barnardo’s Scotland store.
Children will be kept entertained with a free goodie bag including balloons, colouring book and crayons, leaving parents free to browse the selection children’s items. With toys from just £1.99 for the duration of the event, families are sure to pick up a bargain!
Store manager Kellie Roberts said: “We’re hoping this event will attract the local community and showcase the great deals we have in-store. All children’s toys will be just £1.99 during the event so while the children enjoy the entertainment, adults can enjoy the bargains!
“While picking up new toys for your children, you can help vulnerable children across Scotland. With Barnardo’s marking its 150th year in 2016, funds generated from the event will help us to be there always for children and young people throughout the country.”
For more information regarding the event or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please contact Kellie Roberts on 07810152195 or drop into the Musselburgh Store at Unit B, Moray Way, EH21 7QY.
Five World War Two veterans, including Edinburgh Award winner Tom Gilzean, have received France’s highest honour for bravery, in a special ceremony in Edinburgh.
The Scottish veterans were presented with the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur medals, in a reception held by the Lord Provost Donald Wilson in the City of Edinburgh Council City Chambers.
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