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By-election hustings (Ward 12)

Meet the Leith Walk candidates and hear how they answer the questions that matter most to you. All welcome. Admission free. (Voluntary donation afterwards to help cover venue costs.)

Please send us your questions in advance, and we'll try to make sure they get asked. More information here: http://www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/your-questions-leith-walk-husti…

Date and time
Venue
Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, Bellevue Crescent

Guided history walk

Broughton History Society guides will lead walks around the area's most interesting spots, each tour lasting about an hour. Residents and visitors welcome. The pace will be gentle and on pavements (occasional road crossings), and the route will suit both walkers and wheelchair users.

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Venue
Start: noticeboard in the middle of Hopetoun Crescent Garden

Annual Garden Party & Big Picnic

Hosted by the Central Edinburgh New Town Association. Bring your own picnic, chairs and tables. Music from Edinburgh Brass Band, Trinity Pipers, Regimental Band of the Black Watch Army Cadet Force, and Ceilidhonia. Big hats, blazers, dressing up.

'All frontages, keyholders, residents, their guests, our friends and neighbours are welcome.'

Entry by raffle ticket (£2 each).

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Venue
Queen St Gardens West, entry by double gates on Heriot Row

Fanfare

Three free performances at 12 noon, 3pm & 5pm at 12 locations along the Water of Leith from the International Festival and the Scottish Brass Band Association, inspired by En avant, marche! More details.

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Venue
St Mark's Park