Cultural
Want to be in Case Histories with Jackson Brodie on Sunday?
Case Histories, the popular television series based on Jackson Brodie detective novels by Kate Atkinson, is coming back to our screens later this year. And I for one, can’t wait!
Get on-screen with Jackson Brodie
If you fancy being on-screen with Jason Isaacs* (pictured above), then Sunday is your lucky day.
Case Histories is looking for extras for this Sunday – 30 September – in Edinburgh. And if being in the same room as Mr Isaacs is not temptation enough, the brief is: to be at a party. Sounds good to me!
And… you get paid as well!
To take part email a picture of yourself to joanna.matthews@hotmail.com
More info on Case Histories http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011whc9
*I believe there are other actors in this show but I only ever notice Mr Isaacs.
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Fringe Shows
DATES FOR YOU DIARY
Here’s a list of what we’re seeing so far. You’re welcome to buy tickets and join us. (Drop me a wee text to 07881 900 251 so I can let you know the meeting up plans etc for any shows you book).
WED 10 AUG
7pm POMMERY CHAMPAGNE BAR – Signet Library, Royal Mile (next to St Giles Cathedral) drinks and a few laughs. Maybe shows later…
http://www.thesignetlibrary.co.uk/pommery-champagne-bar/
THURS 11 AUG
6-7.30pm UNTITLED LOVE STORY – St Georges West – £15
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/david-leddy-s-untitled-love-story
9.15-10.15pm LE GATEAU CHOCOLAT – Assembly George Square – £12
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/music/le-gateau-chocolat
10.25-11.30pm AUDIENCE – St Georges West – £10
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/audience-ontroerend-goed
FRI 12 AUG
3pm FOODIES FESTIVAL – Holyrood Park – £5 with 2for1
http://www.foodiesfestival.com/edinburgh/
6pm THE MAGNETS – Assembly George Square – £14
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/music/magnets
TUES 16 AUG
12noon JUNGLE CITY – The Botanics – Free
http://www.jungle-city.org/
TUES 23 AUG
5.30-6.45pm HAMLET HOUSE OF HORROR – The Playhouse at Hawke & Hunter Green Room – £10.50
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/hamlet-house-of-horror?day=23-08-2011&performance=1%3A32750#book
WED 24 AUG
3-5.30pm THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART – Ghillie Dhu – £15 – SOLD OUT
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/theatre/strange-undoing-of-prudencia-hart
SAT 27
12-1.10pm CIRCOLOMBIA – Assembly Hall – £14
http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/dance-physical-theatre/circolombia-intimo-urban
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Sunday Brunch Club Events – August 2011
While our main website is down, we’re putting our events here so you can view and book via email.
Thursday 11 August
MID-WEEK WALK – CAERKETTON AND ALLERMUIR HILLS
*****CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*****
Date: Friday 12 August
Time: 3pm
FOODIES FESTIVAL
Meeting point: Outside Queen’s Gallery, opposite the Scottish Parliament Map
To book: Visit the Foodies website or call 0871 230 5573 Quote foodies241
Members and friends
Approx £9 per ticket incl booking fee with 2for1 offer
for all 3 days
Join us in the beautiful grounds of Holyrood Park for a celebration of fine food and drink and culinary talent.
Meet Michelin-starred and top chefs in the Chefs Theatre
* Award-winning chefs prepare their favourite dishes live on stage, passing on hints and tips for you to try
* Taste, sample and buy
* Shop for ingredient from local producers selling fresh seasonal produce and buy speciality food and drink
*Try hands-on food and drink masterclasses led by industry experts, with plenty of tastings
* Enjoy seasonal cocktails
* Taste signature dishes from Scotland’s leading restaurants
If you can’t make this session. Foodies is also on on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August.
Find out more
– Saturday 13 August
Time: 10am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
Booking: Just turn up – pay on the day.
Members and Non-Members
£5
Outdoor Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and fitness whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and for exercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to get in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
Date: Saturday 13 August
BIKE RIDE: CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST
Members only
Free
Ride details to follow
Remember to bring:
– water
– snacks, if you think you’ll need something before lunch
– a waterproof jacket
– cycling shorts/trousers or water resistant trousers also a good idea – jeans can be heavy and uncomfortable when wet
– spare inner tube in case of puncture
Members only
Booking: – email us or just turn up
pictures from other rides on flickr here
– Date: Sunday 14 August
Time 1pm
SPARKLING BRUNCH AT CUCINA
Hotel Missoni, 1 George IV Bridge, EH1 1AD
*****THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED*****
Booking: Email us
Members and Non-Members
£22/£27 for 3 course lunch including a pre-lunch glass of prosecco
Cucina at Hotel Missoni is a delight. The hotel is known for its contemporary and colourful design and Cucina Restaurant is its vibrant hub. Authentic modern cooking inspired by classic Italian cuisine, it’s a real winner.
This is the Sunday Brunch Club’s first visit to Cucina and I know it will be popular so do book early. The perfect haven during a busy day of Fringe shows.
– Date: Thursday 18 August
Time: evening tbc
MID-WEEK WALK – DALMENY ESTATE, EDINBURGH
Meeting point: tbc
Booking: Email us or just turn up
Strictly members only
Free
Walk details to follow
Practicalities
You’ll need good walking boots, waterproof clothing and layers as weather can be changeable.
Pictures from walks on flickr here
Find out dates for all 2011 walks here
– Date: Saturday 20 August
Time: 10am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics) Booking: Just turn up – pay on the day.
Members and Non-Members
£5
Outdoor Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and fitness whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and for exercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to get in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
– Date: 21 August
Time: 9am
Meeting point: Outside The Dome, George Street, Edinburgh for car-share – journey time to walk start point approx 2hrs
HILLWALK – BEN LOMOND, LOCH LOMOND
Booking: Email us or just turn up
Strictly members only
Free
One of my first, and favourite munros. A good path up and fantastic views. This is a moderate climb suitable for everyone. There are a few steep parts but it’s mostly gradually ascent. The picture above is from the last time SBC climbed Ben Lomond in April 2009. It was a beautiful sunny day, lets hope we get the same again this time.
Practicalities
We’ll be walking over lunch time so bring a packed lunch and water with you. You’ll need good walking boots, waterproof clothing and layers as weather can be changeable. Remember your sun protection too, you never know!
Car share
We will be meeting outside The Dome (bar) in George Street on Sunday morning to arrange car sharing. If you have a car please bring it as you can always leave it at George Street if there are too many cars. Parking in town is free on a Sunday. Remember to give a contribution towards petrol to your driver. Insist if necessary! If you prefer, you can meet us in Loch Lomond car park at 11am.
Pictures from walks on flickr here
Find out dates for all 2011 walks here
– Date: Wednesday 24 August
Time: 7pm
DINNER AT THE HONOURS: MARTIN WISHART’S NEW BRASSERIE
The Honours, 58a North Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3LU
Booking: Email us
Members and Non-Members
£22/27 for 3 courses
Martin Wishart’s Michelin-star winning restaurant in Leith is renowned for excellent food and service. This new city centre restaurant is a brasserie which opened on the 14 August. Our first visit was so popular that not everyone got a place so we’re doing it again!
Limited places – book early to guarantee a place
Thursday 25 August
Time: 7-9pm
THANK GOODNESS IT’S THURSDAY DRINKS AT SKYBAR
Venue: Skybar at The Point Hotel, 34 Bread Street, Edinburgh EH3 9AF
Booking: Just turn up
If it’s your first time look out for Stephanie or give her a call on 07881 900 251 when you arrive.
Members and Non-Members
Free with complimentary drink included
We absolutely LOVED SKYbar last month so we’re heading back again. We’re starting the weekend a day early and moving our Friday drinks to Thursday to go to the SkyBar. It opens on the last Thursday of each month and has fantastic castle views.
Great way to meet lots of new people and have a few laughs.
There’s a complimentary drink for everyone who arrives before 8pm (a cocktail, glass of wine, bottle of beer or soft drink). Jason’s legendary Singapore slings were a big hit last month.
Remember there’s a barbecue on too so you don’t need to dash home for dinner first.
– Date: Saturday 27 August
Time: 10am
OUTDOOR FITNESS AT INVERLEITH PARK
Meeting point: Inverleith Park, East Gate (opp the Botanics)
Booking: Just turn up – pay on the day.
Members and Non-Members
£5
Outdoor Fitness, come along for outdoor, fun and fitness whatever the weather!
All fitness levels welcome, options for people returning to exercise and for exercise junkies who want to be challenged. Whether you want to get in shape for the beach or boost your fitness this is for you!
With Personal Trainer, Aileen Rankin
– Date: Saturday 27 August
Time 12-1.10pm
CIRCOLOMBIA: INTIMO URBAN
Assembly Hall (Main Hall) on The Mound Booking: Call Assembly on 0131 623 3030 or book online
Email us to meet up beforehand.
Members and Guests
£15
A friend in London told me about this show she saw there and can’t wait to see again in Edinburgh. It’s incredible in the true sense of the word.
“Urban, flamboyant circus of awe-inspiring acrobatics and dance. A tapestry of their personal stories where exuberant young Colombian artists charge the circus with their perfectly mastered yet volcanic energy. Co-production Roundhouse London.”
Watch the video here
Book early!
– Date: Saturday 27 August
Time: 7.30pm
DINNER AT CRESCENT SECRET SUPPER CLUB
City centre – address will be confirmed to attendees
To book: email us
Members Only
When booking please advise any food allergies or restrictions
donation for a delicious 3 course dinner
The dinner at Crescent on 6 August sold out within hours so we’re offering it again.
After the super evenings we had at Charlie & Evelyn’s Table, Kitchen Porters and My Home Supper Club, we’re delighted to be dining with Crescent Secret Supper Club.
These fabulous secret dining clubs in the homes of enthusiastic foodies are always a thrill.
It looks lovely and has already received rave reviews. Get in quickly though as it seems that Crescent might only be around for August. Find out more on the website.
Please note cancellations within 24 hours must be paid for
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Gorgeous afternoon at Jupiter Artland
On Saturday we had a lovely, lovely afternoon at Jupiter Artland the contemporary sculpture garden just 30 minutes west of Edinburgh at Kirknewton. It really is incredible to see these sculptures set against a backdrop of landscaped gardens and ‘wild’ forest.
Here’s our day in pictures. You can find out more about the works and artists on the Jupiter Artland website.
Jupiter Artland also has a fabulous cafe serving delicious salads and sandwiches. I absolutely loved my chicken, butternut squash and feta concoction.
Though rain had threatened in the morning, we arrived to glorious sunshine and whiled away a few hours in the garden over a long lunch.
Viv and I having photo fun in the fabulous mirrored caravan/cafe.
JUPITER ARTLAND
Bonnington House, Kirknewton, City of Edinburgh EH27 8BB
01506 889900
Jupiter Artland on facebook and twitter
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Book Group – Latest update
Our March book is One Day by David Nicholls See it on Amazon here
Hope to see you at our March Book Group on Wednesday 2 March. 
See our April, May and June books on our Book Lovers Group here
February book The Piano Shop on the Left Bank by T E Carhart
Last night’s discussion of this book really divided opinion between those who while enjoying the start found that the book quickly became dull, uninspiring and unconvincing to those who thought it refreshing, enjoyable and a joy to read. Fifteen people attended and scored the book an average of 6.1.
Free service for Book Groups
City of Edinburgh Libraries has launched a marvellous new scheme for local book groups. Over 100 titles are available for loan to book groups. Fifteen copies of each book can be borrowed for up to 6 weeks. This means we’ll no longer need to buy or borrow books individually – it’s a great idea!
Find out more about Edinburgh City Libraries via the blog, facebook and twitter
We’ve decided to choose some books from the scheme for our Summer reading. You can see all Book Collection titles at the link below. Leave a comment below this post with your top 3 and we’ll make choices from the suggestions at next month’s Book Goup
Remember to leave a comment below with your top 3 preferences for our July book from the choices here.
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The American – An evening with George Clooney
Yesterday we went to see The American with George Clooney. From the first shots in the opening scenes when I almost jumped off my chair, I was kept in a state of high alert waiting for George to be shot. It was tense, mean, moody and I liked it. I thought George pulled it off, even though many critics disagree.
Over our post-film coffee/red wine clothing featured rather heavily on the agenda.
Sunday Brunch Club 