Walkers and cyclists are set to benefit from enhanced facilities and discounts at a Bo’ness pub.The Corbie Inn in the town’s Corbiehall has worked with the charity Sustrans to install a new cycle rack.The venue has also signed up to the John Muir Way Passport Scheme – offering discounts to passport holders. It will also… Continue reading Boost for walkers and cyclists visiting Bo’ness pub
Category: environment
The Great Big Walk
The PR Store is providing PR support en route to The Great Big Walk , running across the UK this June. Read on to find out more. You'll also find PR contacts at the end of this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TSt4nyOOeg The Great Big Walk – thegreatbigwalk.com - is an idea from the Eden Project, funded by… Continue reading The Great Big Walk
Edinburgh pensioners tap into green energy
CITY pensioners have gone "green" . . . after rooftop wind turbines were installed above their homes. Dunedin Canmore Housing Association has installed the two "silent" devices above sheltered housing blocks in the Gorgie/Dalry area of Edinburgh. The electricity generated is being used to power common lighting around the blocks. Over time this could reduce… Continue reading Edinburgh pensioners tap into green energy
Walk back in time this Easter at Kinneil
HISTORY lovers are getting a chance to walk back in time this Easter . . . . A guided historical tour of Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness is being held on Monday, April 17. The free event has been organised by a new group, The Friends of Kinneil, with the support of CVS Falkirk District -… Continue reading Walk back in time this Easter at Kinneil
Green MSP to mark hospital’s environmental work
The joint leader of the Scottish Green Party is to plant a tree at St. John's Hospital in Livingston today (Monday, May 23). MSP Robin Harper will mark the hospital's accreditation with ISO 14001 - an international award given to organisations which demonstrate high environmental standards. Mr Harper, whose regional constituency covers Livingston, is expected… Continue reading Green MSP to mark hospital’s environmental work
Why housing associations are so special
HOUSING associations occupy a special place in the property landscape. They're social landlords not owned by shareholders or a local authority, but by their members. They don't have to compete in the same commercial environment as many developers. And that means they're free to innovate and regenerate. At least, that's how we see it. Canmore… Continue reading Why housing associations are so special
Housing association leads the way for capital businesses
THE organisation behind Britain’s first 'car-free' housing development has made another commitment to the environment . . . . It has just bought its first electric-powered van. Canmore Housing Association’s new Citroen Berlingo is currently cruising the streets around Edinburgh. It is the first of its type to be brought into service by a Scottish… Continue reading Housing association leads the way for capital businesses
Sun launches environmental roadshow
A MAJOR West Lothian employer is encouraging its staff to "go green". Sun Microsystems is promoting the message during an environmental roadshow at its plant in Linlithgow. Today (Thursday, April 6) TV gardener Bill Torrance helped kick off the event, by planting a tree at the company's Springfield site. Tomorrow (Friday, April 7), Sun will… Continue reading Sun launches environmental roadshow
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