Week 3 Mon 19th - Sun 25th May
ALL EVENTS AT 8 ST MARYS STREET UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
Monday 19th May 2pm - 4pm Film Making and photography Workshop Come along and learn the basics of perhaps you want to record events, talks, a walk perhaps for use in your community project or campaign?
Tuesday 20th May
3-4pm Reminiscences. The memories and experiences of people testify to the special significance of the Canongate. If you have spent time in the Canongate at some point in your life drop in and join us for a chat and a cup of tea.
Then every Tuesday until the 10th June 3-4pm
7-9pm Film Screenings (3) "The Bigger Picture" A collection of contemporary films which consider current UK-wide development trends and the threats to the future arising from them. These films highlight issues such as loss of identity and heritage, gentrification, sustainability and quality of design.
Wednesday 21st May 7pm - 9pm
Talk by Bern Balfe, Presentation and discussion about the architect’s design process and how it can serve
the needs of a community
Thursday 22nd May 2pm - 4pm
Discussion with Sally Richardson of the Save Our Old Town Campaign
***PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING TALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED ***
and will now take place on Monday the 2nd of june at 7-9pm
Talk - The Radical History of The Canongate with Craig McLean. A presentation & discussion including footage of 1937 May Day march through the Canongate.7pm -9pm
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7pm - 8.30pm
Banner making group Come and help produce a community banner. A great opportunity to create something special for the Canongate.Then every Thursday until the 5th June
Friday 23rd May 3pm -5pm
Street Party Group
Get involved in organising the Street Party. A fantastic day out for all the community and visitors on the 28th June.
Saturday 24th May 10am-4pm
COMMON GOOD DAY SCOTLAND
WANTEDCommon Good Detectives
£1.8 billion or more of land and assets belonging to the public has been lost due to centuries of mismanagement and corruption. Over recent years Common Good Expert Andy Wightman has exposed many scandalous tales including recent ones like the infamous -
"Going Cheap in the Sales" - "The Waverley Market Scandal"
(Princes Mall) - between 1982 and 2005 the Common Good Fund of the City of Edinburgh received the grand total of 23p for one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in Edinburgh because the site is let for a rent of 1p per year! In 2006 the Council claim in a report that the Waverley Market is not a Common Good asset (worth in excess of £20m)
Andy Wightman states in his response to this claim -"I contest this statement strongly on the basis of evidence. The argument appears little more than a fairy tale"
Come along to The Canongate Project shop at 8 St Mary's Street, just off The Royal Mile, 10am - 4pm on Saturday 24th May to see what you can do to help recover and protect The Common Good of Scotland. Andy Wightman will give a talk at 10.30am and will be around for questions/workshops/discussion until 4pm.
Common Good at www.scottishcommons.org
The Canongate Project at www.eh8.org.uk
Common Good is the name given to the inherited property of the former burghs of Scotland. This land and assets still exist and still belong to the people and could be a significant resource for regenerating local communities.. Common Good expert Andy Wightman will be in attendance along with others involved in campaigns throughout the country. Come and get involved in reclaiming the rightful inheritance of the people of Scotland. Come and spend the day with all those involved in reclaiming our Common Good. Discussions, talks, films….information to take away so you can become a Common Good Detective
http://www.scottishcommons.org/
11am-1pm.
Film Screenings 3. "The Bigger Picture"
A collection of contemporary films which consider current UK-wide development trends and the threats to the future arising from them. These films highlight issues such as loss of identity and heritage, gentrification, sustainability and quality of design.
Sunday 25th May
2-4pm Family Funday activities, face painting, stalls, refreshments
3-4pm Street Party Group Get involved in organising the Street Party. A fantastic day out for all the community and visitors on the 28th June.