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Scottish grassroots resistance gives reasons to be cheerful

October 17, 2018 by Carol Craig 5 Comments

Scottish grassroots resistance gives reasons to be cheerful

Carol Craig finds reasons for hope in an upsurge of Scottish grassroots activism and cross-party collaboration. It offers a chance of rebuilding local democracy – as long as it remains free to challenge central government.

A Wall is a Screen: pop up festival aims to reclaim the night

August 1, 2018 by Fay Young Leave a Comment

A Wall is a Screen: pop up festival aims to reclaim the night

The event is a triumph of creative activism and quiet determination to overcome the ‘Do you need permission for that?’ mindset that can prevent grassroots events. Welcome to pop-up film fest and night time guided walk A Wall Is A Screen: Leith

Power of Food nourishes Edinburgh’s grassroots

June 7, 2018 by Fay Young Leave a Comment

Power of Food nourishes Edinburgh’s grassroots

Edinburgh’s grassroots community activism could be the best hope for the city. Preparing for the Power of Food Festival, Fay Young finds hope for the future in the revival of an ancient walled garden in the brownfield landscape on the shores of the Forth.

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