Litter-pick and rubbish-dump with free equipment and temporary use of a smart plastic tabard. Always something interesting in the shrubbery.
Everyone loves an annual general meeting. This one is even better because it takes place in a bar. Please help Meg Nelson judge numbers by telling her if you plan to attend: Mob. 07727 914500.
The Broughton Project Group meets soon to tidy up the Barony Community Garden. All are welcome.
A residents meeting to discuss clearance of the Heriot Hill bank between the Claremonts and Broughton Road has now been arranged. All locals welcome. See Breaking news (14.4.14).
Local residents concerned about the felling of trees and apparent preparations for development on the site between Broughton Road and the Claremonts have arranged to meet. Information will be pooled and contact details exchanged. For further information contact: lukecotton@hotmail.co.uk
Today is Yarn Shop Day! Famous knitwear designer Ysolda Teague will share perfect sweater tips and sign copies of her book in Kathy's Knits from 1.00–4.00pm. Tea and coffee all day, and a prize draw at 3.00pm. For more information, visit www.kathysknits.co.uk
Women and members of ethnic minorities are under-represented in the SFRS. Those interested in becoming firefighters are therefore invited to special information events providing an opportunity to talk to serving professiionals and try out some of the job's practical aspects. The women's session runs from 10:00–13:00; the ethnic minorities' session from 14:00–17:00.
40th-Anniversary sale of art, books and collectables. Late opening on Thursday 15 May until 7.00pm.
40th Anniversary appeal items – books, art, collectables – can be left at the church between the dates shown here (but not on Sun. 4 May) from 9am–9pm.
FoRP will next meet on Sunday to prune, prattle, and generally improve. All welcome. Children must be supervised.