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  "textContent": "🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. The news has been a bit bleak recently. So I've added a '**_Better News'_** section today. Feel free to share yours in the comments section or by sending it in here. I'll still continue sharing the things we all need to know, so nothing will change in terms of the news section. It's just part of a tidy-up to make the newsletter easier to read. Here’s Wednesday's**Edinburgh Minute**.\n\nSubscribe for free or upgrade here\n\n🍽️ Tributes have been paid to Andrew Marshall, the founder of **_Edinburgh Street Food_** among a wide range of other successful local brands. He was also the founder of _The Breakfast Bothy_ charity in Marchmont. - His colleagues posted this message on Instagram and LinkedIn.\n\n  * In 2023, Andrew was listed in _The List’s_ Top 100 for his contributions to Scottish life and business.\n\n\n\n🏠 A **freeze on council house allocations** will be extended to March 2027, after it emerged 646 homeless people and households couldn’t be housed in December. - Joe Sullivan, Local Democracy Reporter, STV News.\n\n🎭 The **Edinburgh Festival Fringe** is hoping to secure a £2.1 million Scottish Government 'lifeline' for the event to help secure its future. - Exclusive by Brian Ferguson in The Herald.\n\n🎮 A group of former **Rockstar North** employees say the fallout over their dismissals from the gaming firm has left them struggling to pay bills. - They spoke to the Big Issue.\n\nGrand Theft Auto workers sacked in ‘union-busting’ move speak outGrand Theft Auto workers sacked by Rockstar Games in ‘union-busting’ move speak out about how being fired has affected their livesBig IssueGuest Columnist\n\n🚨 **Stalking** crimes in Edinburgh are up 40% according to new data released by Police Scotland. - Local Democracy Reporter, Joe Sullivan, in Midlothian View.\n\n  * ⮑ Councillors are due to review the figures, at today's Culture and Communities Committee. - See the meeting agenda here.\n\n\n\n🚔 CCTV footage shows a group of thieves pushing **West End shop** staff before stealing vapes from behind the till at Torphichen Place on Monday. - Lee Dalgetty, Edinburgh Live.\n\n🔥 **Swanston** residents were woken up at 3am on Monday morning by a car 'fully ablaze' outside their houses. Police are now investigating the ‘wilful' fire. - Kevin Quinn, Evening News.\n\n🚎 **Lothian Buses** say a 'full investigation is underway to establish the circumstances' after one of their vehicles caught fire on South Clerk Street on Monday. - Tom Wilson, Deadline News.\n\n🩺 The new walk-in GP clinic in Wester Hailes is due to be officially opened by First Minister John Swinney today. - Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter.\n\n🏡 The former GP surgery on Hermitage Terrace in **Morningside** is to be redeveloped into a house, having closed last year. - Rose Moncur, The Herald.\n\n* * *\n\n### ✌️ Better news\n\n>  _This section aims to include**better news** from all over Edinburgh. It’s a wide range of things, and as always _ _you’re welcome to submit yours here_ _. My hope is that it inspires more civic pride and community spirit, new plans in your calendar and a few smiles or laughs along the way._\n\n🪴 Tickets have gone on sale for Scotland's first **houseplant festival** , named _Green AF,_ at The Pitt in Granton on 22 & 23 May. - Tickets and more details here.\n\n🎤 Marchmont's '**_Fill This Space_** ' monthly music and poetry nights have a new location: the MF Coffee cafe at Summerhall. The event returns on Sunday. - More details here.\n\n🏫 Another one for fans of local history: Historian Andy Arthur has published the latest in his Lost Board Schools of Edinburgh research series, this time focused on the long-lost **St Leonard’s Public School**. - Read it on Threadinburgh.\n\nThe thread about St Leonard’s Public School; ninety years of remarkably unremarkable servicePart eight of the “Lost School Boards” series pays a visit to St Leonard’s Public School, one of which no trace now remains and that was thoroughly removed from the map in a 1980s…ThreadinburghSkip to content\n\n🍽️ The local Edinburgh foodie podcast, **_Eating and Waiting to Eat_** , wrapped up its first season yesterday with the release of its tenth episode: an interview with **Fortitude** Coffee Roasters. You can catch-up with the stories behind many of your favourite restaurants and bars wherever you get your podcasts. - Thanks to Eating and Waiting to Eat co-host Carlos Miranda for sending this in.\n\n🚲 **Edinburgh RC’s Youth Race Team** has announced its 2026 cycling squad. Fourteen riders aged 12–16 will compete across road, track, MTB and cyclocross. The announcement comes ahead of the Tour de France Grand Départ in Edinburgh in 2027. Edinburgh Road Club, founded in 1925, has established itself as Scotland’s most successful youth racing programme. - More details from the club here.\n\n🛣️ A Gilmore Place **pavement** previously described as '**_horribly narrow_** ' has been widened as part of the council's roadworks in the area. - 'Delighted' with the progress, The Living Streets campaign group is now inviting readers to share their nominations for which pavements should be next.\n\n> LSEG were delighted to see a horribly narrow pavement widened as part of the Gilmore Place roadworks.👏 This is needed across the city - We urge Edinburgh Council to invest more £££ into the footway maintenance budget in the coming year ! Do you have a narrow pavement near you that needs widened ?\n>\n> — Living Streets Edinburgh (@livingstreetsedi.bsky.social) 2026-02-08T11:00:56.955Z\n\n🏃‍♀️ The **_We Run Edinburgh_** weekly women’s social run is free to join this evening from 6.30pm. - More details here.\n\n* * *\n\n### 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard**\n\n⮑ Please get in touch using this form. < It’s the only way to get something featured in the newsletter.\n\n📌 “Wednesday 11 February - **_Join us at Filmhouse for the screening of The Dating Game by Violet Du Feng_** _. Three serial bachelors join an intensive 7-day dating camp led by one of China’s most sought-after dating coaches, in what may be their last-ditch effort to find love and companionship_.” - Thanks to Scottish Documentary Institute for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Wednesdays 5:30pm | **_FREE Run Club | Meet at Marpole, 378 Leith Walk_** _. If you've always fancied getting into running, now is the time to join - we're kicking off a new run club and the group is starting off on shorter runs. Led by Feel Good Fitness with Cem_.” - Thanks to Marpole Retreats for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Thursday 12 February @ 10.30am. _**The History of James Clark School presented by Andy Arthur** (the author of the __threadinburgh_ _blog). Open to all, free entry (donations gratefully received) Southside Heritage Group, Nelson Hall, 5 Spittalfield Cres, Edinburgh EH8 9QZ_ ” - Thanks to Elaine of Southside Heritage Group for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Thursday 12th February - **_free talk, hosted by Dr Neil's Garden Trust, about Edinburgh architect William H. Playfair by Hetty Lancaster_** _. Starts 7.30pm in the Millar Hall (Church Cafe), Duddingston_.” - Thanks to Hetty Lancaster for sharing this.\n\nWhat’s On | Dr Neil’s GardenA variety of events such as art exhibitions and talks are held in the garden throughout the year.DNG\n\n📌 “ _During February and March enjoy_** _womens history walking tours on a 2 for 1 offer_** _- except for those which are running on Sat 7th/Sun 8th March which are for free! Check out the link for more details and to book_.” - Thanks to Ruth, Womens History Walking Tour Guide, for sharing this.\n\n📌 “** _Come and join Astronomy for All at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh_** _, a series of talks from our scientists and Engineers about what goes on behind the walls up on Blackford Hill. From building space telescopes to entire galaxies, each Tuesday evening in February and March will have something new_.” - Thanks to Royal Observatory Edinburgh for sharing this.\n\nAstronomy for All 2025/26: Talks at the Royal Observatory EdinburghCome and hear from astronomers, scientists and engineers at our public astronomy talks! These sessions are suitable for everyone aged 12+Eventbrite\n\n📌 “Thursday 12 February - _Join us free online or in Edinburgh in celebration of_** _LGBTQ+ History Month as Dr Keava McMillan explores memorials by or for queer women_** _who campaigned for suffrage in Scotland_.” - Thanks to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Friday 13 February, **_King's Hall: Ceilidh Plus with us + celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year + Valentine's Day + midterm school break with Scottish Country + Chinese Square + American Line dancing to live trad music_** _. Plus, demo + food pop-up + BYOB. Get the last remaining tickets now_.” - Thanks to the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland team for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Friday 13 February (10:30am-11:00am) – **_Come & Play Session – Bounce & Rhyme Time at St George’s School Nursery_** _. Fun Friday mornings led by Bookbug Session Leaders in our Nursery! Open for families to attend with 1-3 year olds - Free entry!_ ” - Thanks to St George's for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Friday 13 February at 5pm - _Join us at the Institut français d’Écosse for an inspiring_** _roundtable on what it means to be an independent businesswoman in 2026_** _, with journalist Assa Samaké-Roman, artist manager Mélanie Roman, Wee Ecosse co-founder Sarah Lachhab and Jeffreys Interior MD Georgina Fraser._ ” - Thanks to Institut français d'Écosse for sharing this.\n\nWomen in Action - a Talk as part of the Night of Ideas 2026 - Institut français · ÉcosseJoin us for an inspiring evening starting at 5pm with Women in Action, a lively round table exploring what it means to be an independent businesswoman in 2026. Through the voices of French and Scottish entrepreneurs from the tourism and creative industries, the discussion will celebrate the progress made while shining a light on the structural […]Institut français · Écosse\n\n📌 “Saturday 14th & 15th February - **_Creating and managing basketry willow beds at Lauriston Farm Agroecology Co-op with Anna Liebmann_** _. We will do the first full harvest of the the new 'perfect, model' willow bed, planted in 2024 through ecotex mulch mat_.” - Thanks to Anna Liebmann Basketweaver for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Saturday 14 February - **_Caley Growing Workshop - Dividing Perennials_** _- A workshop on how to divide perennial plants for plant health and to make free plants! This two hour workshop will cover the lifting and splitting of different types of plant crowns and their aftercare_.” - Thanks to The Caley for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Saturday 14 February — **_Concerned about AI? Join our AI & Gender Conference_** _to explore its impact on young women and help shape future regulation. Tickets are free and open to young people (16+) and professionals dedicated to ending digital violence. Join us to lead the change_.” - Thanks to Robyn Barclay, Communications and Campaigns Coordinator at The Young Women's Movement, for sharing this.\n\nAI & Gender ConferenceLearn more about how AI impacts young women and girls, and what we can do now to shape its regulation and use. The event’s venue and timing will be announced soon. This event has been organised by young women aged 16-25 as part of Young Women Lead.The Young Women's MovementGoogle Maps\n\n📌 “Saturday 14th February - **_Friends of Inch Park monthly litter pick, come and give Inch Park some love on Valentine's Day_** _. Meet outside Inch House Community Centre at 11am, all equipment provided. Refreshments to follow in Inch House at 1pm, open to all, even if you're not joining the litter pick_.” - Thanks to the Friends of Inch Park for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Saturday, 3pm: **_Restorative Sound Bathing at Tidal Yoga on Leith Walk_** _- join Alex and Jyoti for 60 minutes while they guide you through relaxation and a sound bath that will restore your energy and give you an opportunity to switch off. Jyoti will use her skill with singing bowls, percussion and voice to send you on a peaceful journey_.” - Thanks to Alex at Tidal Yoga for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Saturday: _Join Professor John Morrison for a short lecture at the**launch of**_** _The Scottish Gallery Press’s new book, James Morrison, Under a Northern Sky_** _. John Morrison and Guy Peploe will be available for book signings until 12.15pm. Tickets £10 please rsvp_.” - Thanks to The Scottish Gallery for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Sunday 15 February - **_Postcards for Palestine: join us at Lighthouse Bookshop_** _for a relaxed crafting session fundraising for Palestinian families in Gaza. Let's gather in radical love and solidarity this Valentine's weekend! All ticket proceeds donated_.” - Thanks to organiser Xuanlin for sharing this.\n\nLighthouse | POSTCARDS FOR PALESTINE (2)POSTCARDS FOR PALESTINE (2)\n\n📌 “** _Humanist Book Group (Online) - Looking for a friendly, informal book group?_**_**** Join our quarterly online meet-up on Tuesday 17th February at 7.30pm (Zoom). This session, we’ll be discussing The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adam—everyone welcome, whether you’ve finished the book or not!_” - Thanks to Imogen, Volunteer with Humanist Society Scotland, for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Wed 18 Feb, 12-2pm - FREE **_community party Gracemount Mansion Gardens_** _, top of Gracemount House Dr. All welcome no need to book. Free hot lunch, family-fun activities, crafts, face painting, drum circle, dance performances and Sleep Station!_ ” - Thanks to Jane Hartley, Gracemount Mansion Development Trust Development Coordinator, for sharing this.\n\n📌 “⚙️ _On Sunday, 22nd February 2 - 5 pm,_**_Greenbank Church are hosting the next Repair Café_** _. ⚒️ Book a slot if you have an item that needs an expert touch to extend its life -__repaircafeedinburgh@gmail.com_ _. 🐻 Last year, 22 items were repaired from a gramaphone to a much loved teddy bear!_ ” - Thanks to Rachel at Greenbank Church for sharing this.\n\n\n\n📌 “Sunday 22 February - **_Beginner polymer clay jewellery workshop_** _: come along for a fun and cosy afternoon where you'll get to take home two finished pieces of jewellery and the skills to get started making your own jewellery right away! At the Crannie Community Hub just off the Canongate from 2-4.30pm_.” - Thanks to Ruth Appleby of Mud and Marsh Jewellery Design for sharing this.\n\n📌 “Sunday 22 February - **_Get ready to sing some sweet melodies with One Day Choir_** _at LifeCare in Stockbridge. No audition, no prep, no commitment, and no prior experience needed, just join a group of like-minded music-lovers for one afternoon as we sing 'Too Sweet' by Hozier_.” - Thanks to Nicole from One Day Choir Edinburgh for sharing this.\n\n****@onedaychoir_edinburgh on Instagram********.****\n\n_**📮 Anything missing?** __Please share your local news and events here_ _._\n\n* * *\n\n### **👀 The most-visited links from the last newsletter:**\n\n  1. 🔥 South Clerk Street bus fire video. [2,500 clicks]\n  2. 🚔 CCTV images released after Corn Exchange assault last summer. [700 clicks]\n  3. 🤝 ESEN listings: 26 paid jobs with local social enterprises. [650 clicks]\n  4. 💓 Eight Valentine’s ideas from The Edinburgh Tab. [600 clicks]\n  5. 🍾 Local bar & restaurant news from the Popped Cork. [400 clicks]\n\n\n\nSubscribe for free or upgrade here\n\n⏰ _Thanks for reading edition number**836.**_\n📬 _Free subscribers:**28,400+.**_\n📲 _Visits generated for local news sources:**2,000,000+**. _",
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