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Open Garden Charity Event

Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Open Garden Charity Event

            We are having a second open day for 2010 on Saturday September 18th 11am-4pm here in the Scottish Borders. There is no charge for entry, but we welcome donations. These are in aid, once again, of Friends of African Nursing. We provide some lunch without charge and invite visitors to bring food to share.... »

Scottish Stock Exchange

Friday, August 6, 2010
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Scottish Stock Exchange

  Scotland Live   Scottish Stock Exchange   4th August 2010 In this discussion with the Institute of Economic Affairs, Editorial Director Phillip Boothe discusses the need for a Scottish Stock Exchange. “Phillip Boothe IEA on BBC Scotland Live August 4th 2010” . Go get Adobe Flash Player! var so = new SWFObject( "http://grahambell.org/wordpress/wp-content/plugins/nazdrave-mp3/mp3player.swf", "nazdravemp3_player", "300", "20", "8", "#FFFFFF"); so.addVariable("file", "http://grahambell.org/Radio/scotland_stock_exchange.mp3"); so.write("nazdravemp3_1"); (Press Play to hear the discussion with... »

The Permaculture Garden: Book Review

Friday, July 23, 2010
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The Permaculture Garden: Book Review

  A review of my book can be read here:       There are lots of books about permaculture, and many have a slant on gardening, but one that I have found particularly useful recently is The Permaculture Garden, by Graham Bell. »

Sure Sign of Summer

Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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Sure Sign of Summer

No surer sign of summer than our new call ducks producing their first ducklings.  This fine lady has just hatched nine. These are “Call Ducks” and are quite cute, some call them the bath toy duck. They are small, cute and very energetic ducks and here at Garden Cottage as well as the new arrivals, we... »

Beltane – Bright and Sacred Fire

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
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Beltane – Bright and Sacred Fire

Beltane is the tradition of celebrating the warming of the weather and the pastoral summer when herds were put out to summer pasture.   A Beltane festival occurs on April the 30th on Calton Hillin Edinburgh but this is to keep it in line with the more modern May Day. In the past the Celtic... »

Chamber of Commerce on BBC Parliament Live

Thursday, April 29, 2010
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Chamber of Commerce on BBC Parliament Live

BBC Parliament Live   Scottish Chamber of Commerce   26th April 2010 In this continuing inquiry, the Finance committee discuss Scotlands Government Budget Strategy: Garry Clark (Scottish Chamber of Commerce Head of Policy) says that a fundamental re-assessment of public services would be required to address the “unprecedented” financial crisis. “Garry Clark on BBC Parliament Live – 51 minutes into video” . Go get Adobe... »

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