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Forged By The Sea - Artists, Swimmers, Friends

An Exhibition Inspired By East Coast Living

The Art Club at Dukes of West Barns

Open: SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER, 10am to 4pm

Jo Lee, Catriona Simpson and Mandy Thomson are Dunbar based artists who met through their love of sea swimming and have become great friends.

Jo works with wools and silks to create felt paintings that capture the wonder and beauty of the landscapes and wildlife around her.

Catriona predominantly works in oils, watercolour and pencil, inspired by her love of the sea and the dramatic coastlines of East Lothian.

Mandy works in oils and inks, focusing on the drama of the ever changing sea and sky, our connection with them and the emotions they bring.

Through their morning swims, these three women have encouraged each other in their art and dreamt about how they could collaborate and support one another.

This is their first time exhibiting together.

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Mandy, Catriona and Jo swimming

Substance Use Recovery Cafes

On Tuesday 20 August, the National Records of Scotland released their annual statistics report on drug-related deaths for 2023. For East Lothian 20 deaths were recorded. Each of these deaths represents a tragic loss of life, and our condolences go out to the families and friends involved.

East Lothian Recovery Cafes

Recovery Cafes

Knowing that vulnerable individuals are often hesitant to contact ‘official’ services, peer support workers meet individuals through peer group meetings and recovery cafes. There are a number of these that take place every week across East Lothian:

SMART Meetings are held:

Monday 5:15pm-6:30pm at the Volunteer Centre, Tranent
Wednesday 9:30am-10:30am at Loretto Community Hall
Friday 11.30am-12.30pm at the Esk Centre, Musselburgh

Recovery Cafes / Peer Support Groups are held:

Starfish Café in Musselburgh – Wednesday 9.30am-11am at Lady of Loretto Community Hall
Fa’side Café in Tranent – Friday 2pm-4pm at the Volunteer Centre
Starfish at the Lighthouse Café in Prestonpans – Thursday 1pm-3pm
Tuesday Chums at the Nungate Community Centre, Haddington, on Tuesday 1pm-3pm
The Ridge Café – Friday 12pm-2pm at the The Ridge, Dunbar

Substance Use Contact Service

The Contact Service provides a direct point of contact for all substance use related services. Substance Use Contact Service

By calling or texting 07843 339 958, individuals, concerned family members or friends can engage in a confidential, trauma informed, person centred conversation focused on addressing their concerns and needs. From there the individual or caller will be directed to the most appropriate service or combination of services to gain appropriate support.

The Contact Service is available:

Monday to Friday 9am-9pm
plus there is a 24/hr messaging service

Further information

More information can be found at www.meldap-recovery.co.uk or www.facebook.com/meldap.

Midweek Movies and Event Screenings return to Musselburgh

From blockbuster hits to indie gems and exhilarating live performances – The Brunton’s line-up at Loretto Theatre, promises to deliver unforgettable cinematic experiences. With Loretto’s big screen and comfy raked seating, the cosy venue within the school grounds continues to host The Brunton’s film programme in Musselburgh.

Royal Ballet and Opera live streams bring the best of the West End opera and ballet to the big screen Loretto Theatre. The Royal Opera’s Marriage of Figaro is on Tuesday 10 September. Join the Almaviva household for an uproarious day of revelation and scandal at Figaro’s wedding. Mozart's comic opera is packed with plot twists, forbidden desires, and unforgettable melodies, combining laugh-out-loud comedy with moments of breath-taking beauty.

Sumptuous ballet, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, is on Tuesday 15 October. At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious characters in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation.

Mad Hatter dancing — copyright ROH Johan Persson 2011

Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) is back on screen with an encore of National Theatre Live’s Prima Facie on Wednesday 18 September. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending, cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

Written by Suzie Miller, Justin Martin directs Jodie Comer in this solo tour de force, captured live in 2022 during a sold out run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

National Theatre Live – Present Laughter, Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen on Wednesday 25 September. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic, and soul-searching.

Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

The Midweek Movies programme features new releases with updates regularly posted on The Brunton’s website and social media channels.

Wednesday 4 September’s movie is Thelma. When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Starring June Squib in this feel-good comedy drama.

it ends with us poster

Blake Lively, Justin Baldony and Jenny Slate star in It Ends With Us, the movie on Wednesday 11 September. Adapted from the Colleen Hoover novel, Lily overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life. A chance meeting with a neurosurgeon sparks a connection but Lily begins to see sides of him that remind her of her parents' relationship.

More midweek movies will be announced soon. Tickets are available from www.thebrunton.co.uk or by calling 0131 653 5245.

Wild Heart – Zaneta Threlfall's wildlife photography

hummingbird A wildlife photography exhibition showcasing the work of award-winning local Polish photographer Zaneta Threlfall has opened in the John Gray Centre Museum.

Zan was born in Poland but her heart is firmly rooted in Scotland. From her early days of exploring photography to her current status as an award-winning photographer, Zan’s passion is reflected in every photograph. Her dedication has led her to volunteer for numerous wildlife charities and graduate with a master’s degree in Wildlife, Biology, and Conservation.

Alongside her popular exhibitions, Zan’s other achievements include being featured in national and international newspapers and magazines, and providing talks about her craft to a variety of clubs and societies.

This exhibition runs until Saturday 21 September

John Gray Centre Museum, Lodge Street, Haddington

Open Thursdays and Fridays 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Saturdays 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm

Macmillan coffee morning 1 October

Children's Services is holding a coffee morning on Tuesday 1 October in John Muir House.

All colleagues are welcome to come along to the Saltire Rooms for a drink, cake, to join the raffle, guess how many sweets are in the cauldron and have a blether! All of the money raised will go to Macmillan Cancer Support to make a difference for people facing cancer.

Tuesday 1 October

10.30am-11.30am

Saltire Rooms, John Muir House, Haddington