We’ve had an interesting first few months to the year – an unusually wintery spell, being snowed off for the first time ever in our history, as Edinburgh ground to a halt in an exciting white out.  Except for that we’ve met weekly 6.30pm every Thursday at the Eric Liddell Centre up to 29th March.  Now we are on a two week break resuming 19th April, when hopefully the snow that has returned may have given way again to spring.  The group enjoys songs from around the world, particularly those which build community spirit and support the development of more equal and participatory societies and so we not infrequently draw on the folk tradition of songs for human rights.  Within this tradition the struggle against Apartheid is significant and July 18th 2018 will be the 100th anniversary of the birth of Rolihlahla Mandela in Mvezo S.Africa, maybe better known as Nelson Mandela.  In the run up to this anniversary we will  be covering some relevant songs, including a new composition specifically commissioned for the occasion – yes if you want to be involved in a World Premier, come and join us!  All this in preparation for a celebratory event at Portobello beach set for Saturday 21st July to which all are cordially invited.

Due to heavy snow etc. the Eric Liddell Centre will not be opening today and our weekly session is therefore cancelled.  Apologies for the short notice, we expect to resume as normal next Thurs 8th March.  Enjoy playing in the snow!