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On Tuesday evening the Edinburgh and District branch of the NUJ are screening a shocking documentary about the murder of a young Ukrainian journalist at the University of Edinburgh at 40 George Square.<\/p>\n
Viktoriia Grivina, who will give a short introduction to the documentary and stay for a discussion afterwards.<\/p>\n
Viktoriia is a writer and cultural anthropologist from Kharkiv, Ukraine. She writes personalised essays and short stories in the genres of creative non-fiction, magical realism, and absurdist comedy.<\/p>\n
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Homebuilding and Renovating Show \u2013 at Ingliston this weekend<\/p>\n
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is at Royal Highland Centre from 4 \u2013 5 October 2025 and readers can snap up two free tickets (worth \u00a324) \u2013 by clicking\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n The show,\u00a0sponsored by self-build specialists Fleming Homes,\u00a0provides a unique opportunity to see what 120 exhibitors have to offer when planning a renovation project or a new build. <\/p>\n Exhibitors will have information and ideas about\u00a0extensions, conversions, home DIY, planning permission, interiors, lighting; doors, windows, renewable technologies, heating systems, project finance, insurance and building regulations.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n There are more than 20 free live events throughout the two-day show including\u00a0sessions covering\u00a0how to slash your fuel bills, kitchen design trends\u00a0and\u00a0extension design ideas.<\/p>\n Must-see speakers include\u00a0MarieAnne Messenger, the award-winning interior architect and garden designer, who runs Edinburgh-based Studio MA\u00a0https:\/\/www.studio-ma.uk<\/a><\/p>\n MarieAnne will explain how to enhance an outdoor space with practical, stylish, and sustainable design solutions. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their home renovation projects with beautiful landscaping.There will also be free one-to-one sessions with experts available at The Advice Centre, covering every project from first home alterations to a full-scale self-build. Experts will include architects, builders, finance, eco and planning professionals.<\/p>\n The Edinburgh show\u00a0is taking place at\u00a0the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, on 4 \u2013 5 October 2025. Opening hours: Saturday 10am \u2013 5pm; Sunday 10am \u2013 4.30pm.<\/p>\n Capella Edina<\/p>\n The first resident philharmonic orchestra in Edinburgh for 90 years will be closing its first annual season on 12 October at Usher Hall. But with the end of the season comes some big news that they have appointed His Grace the Duke of Hamilton as Patron. <\/p>\n His Grace said: \u201c\u201cEdinburgh is known for its cultural heritage and diversity, which is why I am delighted to see that it now also has found its own philharmonic orchestra in Capella Edina. I commend\u00a0Luis\u2019s mission of bringing people together through music and think it is needed nowadays more than ever before and thus, am glad to have been asked to be the patron of Capella Edina.\u201d<\/p>\n The orchestra is also announcing its Honorary President Sir Thomas Allen \u2013 a star of opera houses worldwide. Sir Thomas said: \u201cI am delighted to have been asked to become Honorary President of Capella Edina. I travelled as a schoolboy to Edinburgh from County Durham, to hear concerts in the Festival in the early \u201860s. There, I still remember, I heard, Carlo Maria Giulini in the Usher Hall. Heady days, and heady experiences. Imagine the thrill of working with Maestro Giulini less than ten years later in that same hall. You can imagine then the pleasure it gives me to be associated once more with the great city and with the arrival of a new orchestra.\u201d<\/p>\n Book your tickets now <\/a>for the orchestra\u2019s final concert entitled Enigma when the orchestra will present Elgar\u2019s famous Enigma Variations.<\/p>\n Riddles have fascinated humankind for centuries \u2013 and none more enduring than Edward Elgar\u2019s\u00a0Enigma Variations. \u201cThe Enigma I will not explain,\u201d he once wrote. Ever since, the world has been left guessing.<\/p>\n A piece portraying friendship, love, and deep personal reflection \u2013 from thunderous brass to intimate string textures, crowned by the majestic voice of the organ.<\/p>\n The programme also includes Arthur Bliss\u2019s playful work\u00a0A Knot of Riddles, performed by Scottish baritone Arthur Bruce, and Alexandre Desplat\u2019s evocative\u00a0Suite from\u00a0The Imitation Game, a haunting musical tribute to the genius of Alan Turing.<\/p>\n Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of intrigue, emotion, and revelation.<\/p>\n The enigma awaits. Will you dare to solve it?<\/p>\n Book launch<\/p>\n Miranda Kaufmann is author of Heiresses published by Lighthouse Books and the book will be officially launched on 2 October at the Georgian House. <\/p>\n Join acclaimed historian\u00a0Miranda Kaufmann<\/strong>\u00a0(Black Tudors: The Untold Story) and\u00a0Lisa Williams<\/strong>, founder of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association and Black History Walks Edinburgh, for a powerful evening of conversation to celebrate the launch of Miranda\u2019s new book.<\/p>\n Heiresses\u00a0follows the lives of nine women whose fortunes were built on Caribbean sugar plantations, uncovering their scandalous stories and the enslaved people whose lives were bound to theirs.<\/p>\n Musselburgh Communities Day on Saturday<\/p>\n The Musselburgh Area Partnership is holding its seventh annual Communities Day at Fisherrrow Community Centre on Saturday 4 October 2025 between 11am and 3pm. Its purpose is to bring a large number of community groups and organisations together, this event boasts lots of fun acitivites for all the family.\u00a0 Even better \u2013 it is completely free to attend.<\/p>\n The aims and objectives are:<\/p>\n One of those groups In-Tandem Musselburgh will have tandem bikes to try out More information here<\/a> and below<\/p>\n In Tandem is an inclusive tandem cycling club based at Queen Margaret University, welcoming adults (18+) who need support to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of cycling in a safe and social setting.<\/p>\n Are you an experienced cyclist, looking for a new challenge, ready to share your skills and support others on group rides? Could you be part of our team as a \u2018pilot?\u2019<\/p>\n Are you an individual living with a disability, keen to enjoy the benefits of cycling on a tandem and willing to provide some pedal power? Could you be part of our team as a \u2018stoker?\u2019<\/p>\n Join them for a taster session at the Musselburgh Communities Day where you can experience tandem cycling as: A stoker \u2013 riding on the back, ideal for people living with a disability who find solo cycling difficult<\/p>\n This is a great chance to meet the team, find out more about what we do, and give tandem cycling a go with support from experienced club members. Training will be provided for anyone interested in continuing with cycling with the club on group rides.<\/p>\n Meet outside The Fisherrow Centre, they will be situated in the car park, map link:\u00a0 Wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather<\/p>\n Let them know you\u2019re coming Tell them whether you\u2019d like to come as a pilot or stoker and share a few details about yourself, such as any support needs you have, using this link: If you need any further information please message us or send an email: [email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1759216692_522_w=1024.jpeg\")
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A pilot \u2013 riding at the front, perfect for confident solo cyclists (no tandem experience needed)<\/p>\n
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