Out and About in the Lothians
My name is Jeremy Balfour, and this is Out and About in the Lothians. As part of my Job as the Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Lothian Region, I get to travel around meeting interesting people who make a difference in our community. The purpose of this podcast is to share their stories. Over the course of this session of Parliament, I will be travelling around the Lothians bringing you in on conversations with people who work hard to make our communities better. From Charities to local businesses, I will be seeking out a wide range of people to give you a broad view of what is going on in our area.The costs of this publication have been met out of parliamentary resources. Complaints about content should be sent by e-mail to: sp.info@scottish.parliament.uk
Episodes
59 episodes
Episode 59- Jane Ferguson , NHS Lothian Charity
NHS Lothian Charity is the official charity of NHS Lothian, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people in the region. Through funding, partnerships, and community support, it enhances patient care, supports NHS staff, and i...
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Episode 58- Georgia Artus, Vintage Vibes
Vintage Vibes is a charitable organization in Edinburgh that provides companionship and support to people over 60 who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation. By matching volunteers with "VIPs" (Vintage Vibes' term for those they help)...
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Episode 57- Colum Pooler, Garvald Edinburgh
Garvald Edinburgh is a charity based in Edinburgh that provides support and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs through Creative workshops, social enterprises, and community living.This wee...
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Episode 56- Antonia Lee-Bapty and Joe Logue, Euan's Guide
This week, Jeremy sits down with Antonia and Joe from Euan's Guide, a charity that produces a well known disability access review website.Shortly after this episode was recorded, Euan MacDonald sadly passed away. Euan was the founder of Eua...
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Episode 55- Celine Sinclair, The Yard
The Yard is a Scottish charity supporting disabled children and young people through adventure play. This week Jeremy sat down with the Chief Executive Celine to talk about their amazing work.Show notes
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Episode 54- Lindsay Lewis, Scottish Swimming
This week Jeremy talks with Lindsay Lewis from Scottish Swimming. The pair chat all things water sports, including the strength of aquatics in Scotland today, and some of the nuts and bolts that go on behind the scene of a swim meet....
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Episode 53- Mark Hoolahan, Thistle Foundation
This week Jeremy talks with Mark Hoolahan from Thistle Foundation. The pair have a great conversation that covers everything from some of the history of the foundation to the amazing work that they are doing in the Lothians today...
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Episode 52- Neil Hay, The Space
This week Jeremy visits The Space in Broomhouse to talk with the CEO Neil. The space is an amazing community resource that provides incredible services for young carers. It was moving to hear about his experience and how the Space can make thei...
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Episode 51- Benjamin Napier, Citizens Advice Scotland
This week Jeremy talks with Benjamin from the Citizens Advice Scotland. They provides life changing support for so many people in the Lothians and across Scotland. It was great to hear about their amazing work.Show notes<...
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Episode 50- Kelly Reilly, YMCA
This week Jeremy Met with Keely from the YMCA. While most people will be familiar with a certain song, not everyone knows that the YMCA is a large organisation that does amazing work in our communities. The pair dig into this work past, present...
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Episode 49- Colin Leslie, Scottish Veterans Residences
This week Jeremy visits Whitefoord House to Talk with Colin Leslie from Scottish Veterans Residences. The pair discuss the amazing work that SVR does in supporting those who have served their country and what more can be done to help those who ...
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Episode 48- Mark Harris, CAP UK Edinburgh
This week Jeremy sits down with Mark Harris from CAP UK in Edinburgh. CAP does amazing work across the UK to help alleviate poverty and It was great to hear about their working in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Show notes
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Episode 47- Stephen Fischbacher, Fischy Music
This week Jeremy talks with Stephen Fischbacher of Fischy Music. Stephen has spent the last 25 years creating songs to nurture positive mental health in children by helping them express and manage a range of emotions. The Podcast gives an inter...
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Episode 46- Thursa Sanderson, Drake Music Scotland
This week Jeremy sits down with Thursa from Drake Music Scotland to talk about the amazing impact that music can have in disabled peoples lives. The discuss the charity's work in the Lothians and how they make music accessible to everyone
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Episode 45- Rosa Innes, School of Hard Knocks
This week Jeremy meets with Rosa Innes from the School Of Hard Knocks. The pair discuss the amazing work of the charity in tackling inequality and social isolation using sport.Show notes
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Episode 44- Craig Wilson, Big Hearts Community Trust
On this week's episode Jeremy visits Big Hearts to talk with the CEO Craig Wilson. The pair have an great conversation about the work of the charity and how the relationship with the Heart of Midlothian FC work for the benefit of the community....
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Episode 43- Paul Wilson, Volunteer Edinburgh
On this week's episode Jeremy visits with Paul Wilson at Volunteer Edinburgh. The pair have a wide ranging conversation, particularly about the important role that volunteers play in our communities and some of the struggles that are facing the...
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Episode 42- Rami Okasha, CHAS
This week Jeremy visits with Rami Okasha who is the Chief Executive of CHAS, a charity that provides hospice care for children with life shortening conditions. The pair discuss a number of topics, including some of the misconceptions that surro...
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Episode 41- Alison Cairns and Sam Harrison, Richmond's Hope
This week Jeremy visits to talk to Alison and Sam from Richmond's Hope, a charity that provides support for children and young people aged 4-18 years who have been bereaved. The charity provides a safe space for children to work through their g...
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Episode 40- Andy Murray, Safe Families
In this episode, Jeremy meets with Andy Murray from Safe Families to discuss the great work that they do in Scotland. They touch on the positive impact that community can have and the importance of volunteers.Show notes
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Episode 39- Elaine Duncan, Scottish Bible Society
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Elaine Duncan from the Scottish Bible Society. The pair discuss a wide range of topics, including what the Scottish Bible Society does and why the Bible remains relevant in a secular 21st century Scotland....
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Episode 38- Sarah Van Putten, LifeCare Edinburgh
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Sarah Van Putten from LifeCare Edinburgh. The pair discuss the charity's history, its impact on the local community, and its plans for the future. They also talk about the importance of supporting people with ...
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Episode 37- Fiona Bradley, Fruitmarket Gallery
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Fiona Bradley from the Edinburgh Fruitmarket Gallery. They discuss the gallery's history, its impact on the local community, and its plans for the future. They also talk about the role of art in society and th...
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Episode 36- Jenny Miller, PAMIS
In this episode, Jeremy chats with Jenny Miller, CEO of PAMIS. The pair discuss the work of PAMIS, its impact on the lives of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, and its plans for the future. They also talk about Changing P...
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Episode 35- Louise Purden, Bonnyrigg Parish Church
In this episode, I chat with Louise Purden, minister of Bonnyrigg Parish Church. the pair discuss what its like working in a church in 2023 and what its plans for the future. They also talk about Louise's own personal journey and how she came t...
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