James Blackburn🇺🇦

Funeral professional since 1989, Scotmid Co-operative Funerals since 2008. Keen cyclist. Views expressed are mine alone.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The Royal British Legion launches their annual #PoppyAppeal today. 🇬🇧

Wearing a poppy is one way to thank the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make to protect our freedom. 🙏

@PoppyLegion

[Scotmid Co-operative @Scotmid]

Our Annual General Meetings are just around the corner! Make sure to register before 9am on Monday 22nd April 2024 to secure your spot⏰

Find all event details & register here👇 https://t.co/1Wc2AqsMDC

[James Blackburn🇺🇦 @jamescblackburn]

@MartinvdpID @law_cycle May 24. A new cycle track on the west side of Charlotte St at the George St junction. Close current bus and taxi access from the north east corner of Charlotte Sq onto Charlotte Street, to create a quiet street for on road cycling at the west and north side of Charlotte Square.

[James Blackburn🇺🇦 @jamescblackburn]

@law_cycle A new cycle track on the west side of Charlotte Street at the George Street junction.
Close current bus and taxi access from the north east corner of Charlotte Sq onto Charlotte Street, to create a quiet street for on road cycling at the west and north side of Charlotte Sq.

[James Blackburn🇺🇦 @jamescblackburn]

@law_cycle https://t.co/w57bT5F4uU

[NAFD Scotland @NAFD_SCOTLAND]

Livestream scammers are targeting #funerals. Listen to @NAFD_SCOTLAND's Nick Britten on @BBCRadioScot on what to look for. "It can be difficult to distinguish them from genuine services. Get any livestream link from your funeral director." From 1hr 23mins https://t.co/rAvNlV8fVp

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

In this article for @Telegraph, NAFD Chief Executive Andrew Judd argues that the responsibility for ensuring all UK funeral firms are held to the same high standards should not be borne alone by trade associations, but underpinned by @GOVUK too. https://t.co/3hhep4NjqK

[Scotmid Co-operative @Scotmid]

Join us for an exclusive tour of a RNLI Lifeboat Station!🛥

Learn about the heroic work of volunteer crews safeguarding lives at sea🌊🙌

Booking is essential — find event info & register here👉 https://t.co/MyDo4Wtthf

📸Credit: Mark Speight / Nicholas Leach

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

“All the funeral directors I’ve met in my career have been nothing but incredibly caring, incredibly kind, incredibly professional.” Julie Dunk of @InstituteCCM talking to @EvanHD on @BBCRadio4 this evening. Listen from 43:30: https://t.co/BufN67xcpb

[NAFD Scotland @NAFD_SCOTLAND]

As of March next year, funeral directors in Scotland will be subject to the @scotgov Code of Practice and inspections regime,  a statutory Code designed to safeguard the care and dignity of deceased, & ensure transparency for bereaved families.

[James Blackburn🇺🇦 @jamescblackburn]

@FlyBHX Please register me for flight updates on flight EZY342 on 2024/02/29 17:50 GMT+00:00 RSRC:101

[Scotmid Funerals @Scotmidfunerals]

We’re holding a ‘darts and raffle day’ fundraising event at the Westsider EH14 2SW for Scotmid’s charity of the year @RNLI tomorrow (Saturday) at 12:00 to 18:00. Everyone’s welcome. @scotmid #charity

[Scotmid Funerals @Scotmidfunerals]

Today we took delivery of two new vehicles a Mercedes Hearse and Limousine. Special thanks to Axle from Russell's Vehicle Management for his safe delivery and also to Tony from Coleman Milne for overseeing the handover.
#Colemanmilne
#Russelsvehiclemanagement
#Funeralvehicles

[NAFD Scotland @NAFD_SCOTLAND]

The Scottish Government has confirmed today that the Funeral Director Code of Practice will come into force on March 1st 2025, by which time all Funeral Director firms must, said Public Health Minister Jenni Minto, be “fully compliant”.

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

Today’s @BBCRadio4 Moneybox is looking at an identity theft #scam affecting bereaved families arranging a #funeral, with @NickBritten on for @NAFD_UK. From 12.05: https://t.co/2q3n0L6Rgi

[James Blackburn🇺🇦 @jamescblackburn]

@NAFD_SCOTLAND @scotgov Positive news

[NAFD Scotland @NAFD_SCOTLAND]

The @scotgov Funeral Director Code of Practice has been approved by committee and will now go before MSPs for final approval, no set time but expected to be in the next few weeks #funeral #standards

[NAFD UK @NAFD_UK]

Breaking news this morning for funeral directors operating in Scotland 👇:

[Scotmid Funerals @Scotmidfunerals]

We’re very proud of Bruce, so pleased he enjoys the role.

[Friends of Dalry Cemetery @DalryCemetery]

William Caw, Master Joiner & Carpenter, was one of the founding members of St Cuthbert’s Cooperative in 1859 - what is now Scotmid. He’s the fourth founder we’ve found at Dalry so far! 🛒🪦🌳