WAR, WORK AND DISABILITY, Would You Like to Become a Part of Scottish History?

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Would you be interested in, and able to help with a new project being run by the Scottish Oral History Centre (SOHC), based at the University of Strathclyde. The SOHC want to hear from people who were disabled or became disabled during the period 1939-1950 or from their advocates, family and co-workers.

Some research has been done on this subject but the personal stories of those directly involved are scarce. Indeed, it is almost impossible to access the Scottish experience. By creating an oral history archive for Scotland the gap in knowledge will begin to be filled providing an important and valuable resource.

David Walker, who works with the SOHC, would love to hear from anyone who thinks they could help with this project. It doesn’t matter where you are based as David is able to visit you and capture your memories using a digital audio recorder. If you, or anyone you know fits the bill and want to become a part of Scottish history then why not contact David in the first instance on 0141 444 8367 and leave a message. Or, you can email him at david.walker@strah.ac.uk

For a more detailed account of the project click here

Council to Introduce Charging at Coastal Car Parks May 2015

East Lothian Council are set to introduce charges at 10 coastal car parks, including Barns Ness, White Sands, Linkfield, Shore Road and Tyninghame at the end of May/beginning of June this year. The charges of £2 a day, £40 for a season ticket will apply 7 days a week all year round.  Charging times will be from 8am to 6:30pm between April and September and from 8am to 4pm between October and April. A ‘Pay and Display’ system will be implemented and the revenue generated is to be used to maintain and improve its coastal facilities. Blue badge holders will not be charged.

Crystal Rig Benefit Fund Applications Deadline

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The closing date for applications for the next round of funding from the Crystal Rig Community Benefit Fund is 24th April 2015.

These funds are distributed to, and for the benefit of the communities within East Lammermuir.

Application Forms and further information are available at https://eastlammermuircommunitycouncil.org.uk or from East Lammermuir Community Council reps.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by Email though it is acknowledged that this may not always be possible. Postal applications are also welcomed.