Leith Open Space

Celebrating diversity, founder members World Kitchen in Leith. Healthy appetite for food, arts, music, poetry, politics, wild & open spaces. Most tweets by Fay

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

Team spirits - a fantastic atmosphere at tonight’s launch of #TheDartingSalamander in @ootbdrillhall - here with some of the writers, poets and artists
Congratulations to all the talented folk involved in delivering Leith’s first anthology. More to come…

[scottishsceptic @scottishsc96301]

#ArtsinCrisis a a cri de coeur from
@dougalperman
for @scotgov (and others) to live up to promises and redress the funding crisis afflicting a sector delivering huge benefits for Scotland, its economy and people https://t.co/SWf96EE78D

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

We broke bread together in multicultural gatherings and became co-founders of @WrldKitchnLeith - overcoming barriers of language, making human connection in real life
Please sign @hopenothate petition
Hold on to Hope
#HopeNotHate

[Fay Young @fay_young]

Almost 20 years ago I was a Co-founder of @leithopenspace based on a belief in listening and sharing. Join me in supporting the "Hold on to Hope" campaign! 💛 Sign the pledge and share your story. Together, we can build a better future. Learn more: https://t.co/F7gy8CqBVi

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

@fay_young No exaggeration to say this was a life-changing experience for me - our @leithopenspace multicultural meetings brought many inspiring people together to share and learn from each other. Humbling to rediscover how real people can work together in real life

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

@ByDonkeys Thank you @ByDonkeys
You’re leading a great campaign and setting a great example

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

Oh yes!
Vote, vote, vote

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

Vote Them Out

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

@A_Wasylyk Got ours 🙏

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

@scottishsc96301 @KirstyS_Hughes Just been reading interesting analysis
An ‘as others see us’ German perspective of U.K. election puzzled by silence on impact of Brexit - and dangerous lack of challenge to Farage, the imposter ‘man of the people’
Tweet by @fay_young wearing my Leith Open Space hat.

[Fay Young @fay_young]

@StreetWurrier It would be interesting to open the books!
George Rosie delved into the murky past of St James, perhaps not surprisingly his exclusive three part probing is attracting new interest on Sceptical Scot (@scottishsc96301). Part3 is a vision of The Turd https://t.co/7ywD7RYvmD

[Tommy Perman @SurfacePressure]

With countless lives being shattered, we can’t stay silent. Join @AmnestyUK and urge Rishi Sunak to call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to help put an end to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza https://t.co/NDPE63xsgR

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

"My brother [a doctor in ER] his phone doesn't work at all now because all the telecommunications have been cut.”

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

"This afternoon my dad did turn his phone off to conserve the battery and I couldn't get in touch with them. It's the not knowing.” First Minister's wife speaks of despair as her family is trapped in Gaza unable to leave - Sky News https://t.co/KcGf0QMs8R

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

"This afternoon my dad did turn his phone off to conserve the battery and I couldn't get in touch with them. It's the not knowing.” First Minister's wife speaks of despair as her family is trapped in Gaza unable to leave - Sky News https://t.co/KcGf0QMs8R

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

Free winter coat exchange, what a really generous scheme! @LeithCollective

[The Leith Collective @LeithCollective]

It is with mixed feelings that we will once again launch a free winter coat exchange at all three of our stores on Sunday 1st October 🧥♻️💚

It is heartbreaking to see so many families in need, but we are pleased to be able to help in some small way.

[Malcolm Chisholm @MalcolmChishol1]

Worth considering great board below (I'm priviliged to be on)including Betty McVay one of the founder members of the Greater Pilton Childcare Action Group which campaigned from 1990 for a local Childcare Centre opening in 1997 and becoming superb over the years @NEChildcare

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

Good news! I enjoyed an Edinburgh music tour led by Jonathan Trew back in the different days of pre-pandemic life. Music is a constant reviver - and Fiona Shepherd a great commentator, this will be fun

[EdinburghMusicTours @EdinMusicTours]

Our Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits Music Walking Tour is back for the Fringe. Led by The Scotsman’s lead rock and pop reviewer Fiona Shepherd, these 90 minute tours take an irreverent look at the capital’s music scene. 5 🌟 reviews Book here https://t.co/7bOZhnb31U
@WhatOnEdinburgh

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

Not far across the Forth for music friends of many places - a lovely gig promised by former Leither @SurfacePressure and constant friend/visitor @MorganGuitarra
See 1 July @EastNeukFest

[Tommy Perman @SurfacePressure]

Practicing 'Fibonacci Dusk' for my 1 July @EastNeukFest show with @MorganGuitarra. Here I'm playing a sample-based instrument made from the harmonics of Morgan's guitar. Come to our gig! Tickets: https://t.co/4sJOMcTYaG

[Blackford Hill @blackford_hill]

Catch @MorganGuitarra and @SurfacePressure performing 'Music for the Moon and the Trees' live on 1st July... https://t.co/5VS1jGsrnM

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

@fay_young @HolyroodDaily @jackieweaver @SP_LocalGov Very interesting

"And what we’ve seen is central government funding has reduced in England dramatically for our principal authorities. We see our town and parish councils stepping up and filling the gaps.” @jackieweaver to @SP_LocalGov https://t.co/M9t2niUc0f

[Fay Young @fay_young]

Where does democratic power lie?
Question often explored in @leithopenspace community discussion events. Interesting to read @HolyroodDaily report
@jackieweaver tells @SP_LocalGov
English parish councils have more power than Scottish Community councils https://t.co/Dv8MvCIDPp

[Fay Young @fay_young]

The wellbeing economy: Can it really work?

But, first, what does it mean?

Timely economics/social policy article in ⁦@HolyroodDaily⁩ - significantly for Scotland it features 3 women ⁦@KTrebeck⁩ ⁦@emma_econ⁩ ⁦@_KateForbes⁩
https://t.co/RaN88UGA6L

[Leith Open Space @leithopenspace]

Makes me wish I still lived in Leith (or Leith and North Ed)
Drum Circle starts May 3