Iโm writing this from an LNER train this week (currently pulling out of Newcastle), so please excuse any typos! After last weekโs biblical downpours (an entire monthโs worth of rain fell on Edinburgh Botanic Gardens in 36 hours, apparently), this weekend is set to be sunny. Itโs the perfect opportunity to pack up your SPF and refillable water bottle and get out and about in our beautiful community.
๐ง๐ฝโโ๏ธ To Move: Wild Tide Yoga are holding an Early Summer Mini Retreat at Cockenzie House this Friday. Sounds like a lovely way to round off the working week!
๐ To Eat: The weather this weekend is looking super sunny - perfect conditions for a slice of pizza paired with a gorgeous view. Catch The Big Blu Pizza Van at Dunbar Harbour tomorrow, and North Berwick on Friday.
๐ To Potter: Head to the Brand Family Farm this Sunday for their monthly outdoor market, where youโll find local traders selling everything from fresh bread and tasty cakes to scented candles and handmade jewellery.
๐ฝ๏ธ To Watch: The Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black is playing at Haddington Corn Exchange tonight. Check out the trailer here.
๐๏ธ To Book: Tickets are out now for the next Paint & Sip at Dukes of West Barns. Ok, Iโll accept this is a *little bit* further in advance than usual, but these events do sell out fast, and you can get an early bird discount if you book now.
๐๏ธ To Buy: Archerfield Walled Garden are selling off ex-display stock at discounted prices in their first ever Barn Sale. Head down on Friday or Saturday to nab a bargain.
Talk of the Town
๐ฐ Residents of Preston, Seton and Gosford are being asked to vote on how a ยฃ45,000 fund will be used to improve the local area. There are 12 local projects to choose from, and the deadline is tomorrow.
๐ณ๏ธ Not all general election candidates for East Lothian have been named yet, but there has been some chopping and changing. Here are all the named candidates for East Lothian so far - and this article is a useful overview of why the Lothians and Edinburgh will be key battlegrounds.
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