Tag Archives: Community

Remember the Mystery Paper Sculptor…?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by dorkymum

If you’re a resident of Edinburgh, or just a fan of mysteries, you’ve probably heard of the Mystery Paper Sculptor. An anonymous artist left beautiful, delicate sculptures in various arts venues around Edinburgh. It has been written about extensively in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, Edinburgh | Tagged art, Community, Edinburgh, Ian Rankin, mystery paper sculptor, mystery paper sculptures, mystery sculptor | 1 Comment

The One Where Mummy Goes to Nursery

Posted on April 19, 2012 by dorkymum

I’ve been feeling a bit guilty recently about not being more involved with DorkySon’s nursery. Because he only goes two mornings a week, he misses quite a lot of their big events. We did make it along to watch his … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting & Family | Tagged child development, childcare, Community, daycare, nursery, parenting, relationships | 6 Comments

My Edinburgh Guide: D – G

Posted on November 20, 2011 by dorkymum

So yesterday I posted the first installment of my guide to Edinburgh, covering A-C, along with an explanation of why I’m doing it. Today I’m posting Part 2, letters D-G. Again, if you want to post any thoughts and suggestions, … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, Photography | Tagged Community, Dominion Cinema, Eddie's Fish Market, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Forest Cafe, George Square, George Square Labyrinth, ghost signs, guerilla knitting, Guide to Edinburgh, Scotland, shop local, yarn bombing | 10 Comments

Settling In: a Butcher, a big pink slide and Benny plays the Blues

Posted on November 7, 2011 by dorkymum

We’ve been in our new place just over a week now, and it’s starting to really take shape. DorkyDad spent much of the weekend putting pictures up – how could we not feel at home with Benny the Blues Harmonica … Continue reading →

Posted in Englandshire, Parenting & Family | Tagged children, Community, Hertfordshire, home, libraries, library, moving house, neighbourhood, new house, parenting, settling in, toddlers | 8 Comments

The Fight for the Forest

Posted on August 21, 2011 by dorkymum

Unless you’ve been wrapped up in your own wee world, (which is entirely possible for the numerous journalists, performers and visitors who are in Edinburgh during the Fringe), you’ve probably heard the news about the Forest Café. In October last … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, Campaigns & Current Affairs, Edinburgh | Tagged activism, arts, campaign, Community, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival, Forest, Forest Cafe, Forest Fringe, PWC, Save the Forest | 1 Comment

Live In The Now: June

Posted on June 10, 2011 by dorkymum

Wow. I’m amazed that it has been a whole month since I put up my first Live In The Now post. For those that missed my May ramblings, the premise is that you try and take a monthly snapshot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Memes & Linkys, Parenting & Family | Tagged blogging, children, Community, kids, live in the now, media, online communities, online media, parenting, red shoes, social networking, tantrums, terrible twos, toddlers | 13 Comments

Bye Bye Beatbloggers?

Posted on April 28, 2011 by dorkymum

I was hugely disappointed to see the news yesterday that the Guardian Edinburgh blog is coming to an end. The two beatbloggers, Tom Allan and Michael Macleod had done a great job with the blog, and for many people in … Continue reading →