Out and About in the Lothians

Out and About in the Lothians

By Jeremy Balfour MSPSociety & CulturePlaces & Travel
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Out and About in the Lothians episodes

  • Episode 39- Elaine Duncan, Scottish Bible Society

    In this episode, Jeremy chats with Elaine Duncan from the Scottish Bible Society. The pair discuss a wide range of topics, including what the Scottish Bible Society does and why the Bible remains relevant in a secular 21st century Scotland.

    Show notes

    Homepage | Scottish Bible Society



    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    22 min
  • Episode 38- Sarah Van Putten, LifeCare Edinburgh

    In this episode, Jeremy chats with Sarah Van Putten from LifeCare Edinburgh. The pair discuss the charity's history, its impact on the local community, and its plans for the future. They also talk about the importance of supporting people with disabilities and their families.

    Show notes

    LifeCare Edinburgh | Older People - Dementia Support | Charity (lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk)



    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    18 min
  • Episode 37- Fiona Bradley, Fruitmarket Gallery

    In this episode, Jeremy chats with Fiona Bradley from the Edinburgh Fruitmarket Gallery. They discuss the gallery's history, its impact on the local community, and its plans for the future. They also talk about the role of art in society and the importance of supporting arts organizations.


    Show notes

    Home - Fruitmarket



    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    19 min
  • Episode 36- Jenny Miller, PAMIS

    In this episode, Jeremy chats with Jenny Miller, CEO of PAMIS. The pair discuss the work of PAMIS, its impact on the lives of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, and its plans for the future. They also talk about Changing Places Toilets, and the positive difference that the can make to peoples lives.

    Show notes

    PAMIS | Promoting a more inclusive society



    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    25 min
  • Episode 35- Louise Purden, Bonnyrigg Parish Church

    In this episode, I chat with Louise Purden, minister of Bonnyrigg Parish Church. the pair discuss what its like working in a church in 2023 and what its plans for the future. They also talk about Louise's own personal journey and how she came to this Job.

    Show notes

    Bonnyrigg Parish Church (bonnyriggchurch.co.uk)



    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    14 min
  • Episode 34- Lyndsey Jackson, Edinburgh Fringe Festival

    In this episode, Jeremy chats with Lyndsey Jackson, who helps run the Edinburgh Fringe festival. We discuss the festival's history, its impact on the city, and its plans for the future. We also talk about Lindsey's view on the state of the creative sector here in Edinburgh.

    Show notes

    Home | Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com)

    https://www.edfringe.com/experience/how-to-plan

    https://www.edfringe.com/experience/how-to-plan/street-events

    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    19 min
  • Episode 33- Allison Barr, Jak's Den

    In this episode, Jeremy chats with Allison Barr, founder of Jak's Den. We discuss the history of Jak's Den, its impact on the community, and its plans for the future. 

    Show notes

    About Jak's Den — Team Jak

    Team Jak


    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    25 min
  • Episode 32- Simon Gage, Edinburgh Science Festival

    In this episode, Jeremy chats with Simon Gage, Chief executive of the Edinburgh Science Festival. The pair discuss the festival's history, its impact on the city, and its plans for the future. They also talk about Simon's own personal love of science and how it has shaped his career.

    Show notes

    https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/edscifest/

    https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghScienceFestival/

    https://twitter.com/EdSciFest

    https://www.youtube.com/user/EdSciFest




    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    23 min
  • Episode 31- Mhairi Cross, National Coal Mining Museum

    This week, Jeremy visits the National Coal Mining Museum in Midlothian to talk with the CEO Mhairi Cross. The pair have an interesting conversation about the history of the mine, the landscape of Scottish tourism and what you can expect from a day out at the historic site.

    Show notes

    Home - National Coal Mining Museum (ncm.org.uk)



    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    19 min
  • Episode 30- Yolanda Luca, S Luca Ice-Cream

    Given the heat, it seems appropriate to visit the Lothians most Famous Ice Cream Parlour. Jeremy catches up with Yolanda, the owner of S Luca Ice-Cream. The pair talk about the history of the shop, along with what its like to run an Ice-cream Shop.

    Show notes

    Home - S Luca Ice Cream (lucasicecream.co.uk)

    Visit Our Cafes - S Luca Ice Cream (lucasicecream.co.uk)



    Credits
    Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
    Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Produced and Edited by Sam Barge

    16 min

About Out and About in the Lothians

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My name is Jeremy Balfour, and this is Out and About in the Lothians. As part of my Job as the Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Lothian Region, I get to travel around meeting interesting…