Avril Campbell

Edinburgh

Freelance journalist who likes the occasional round of golf at Gullane. Writes for the Musselburgh Courier. All views my own.

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Articles

Litter pick in Whitecraig declared a success

2 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

A litter pick was held at Whitecraig A LITTER pick in Whitecraig has been hailed a success after 15 bags of rubbish were collected. The recent event, organised by Musselburgh StreetClean, attracted six volunteers, mostly from the village itself. Debris picked up included tyres, industrial material believed to have been fly-tipped at Cowpits, plastic bottles, packaging, alcohol bottles, dog poo bags and cans.
Special art exhibition taking place in Musselburgh church

3 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Edinburgh-based artist Benet Haughton will display his work – ‘Lovers with Grieving Prophet’ – at St Peter’s Episcopal Church on High Street from May 17 to June 8. People can pop in on Wednesdays and Sundays, 10am-1pm, and Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Benet works mainly in oils on canvas, saying: “I feel my work celebrates the joys and woes of life, the inner landscape of the human soul often inspired by the Bible.
Musselburgh man to take on paddleboarding... in his wheelchair

5 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Iain Elder is preparing for his latest charity challenge A MUSSELBURGH man is set to undertake a postponed paddleboard challenge along the East Lothian coast in aid of a trio of local charities. Intrepid fundraiser Iain Elder, 63, who has multiple sclerosis (MS), was ready last September to take to the Firth of Forth from Prestonpans to North Berwick on a paddleboard which will accommodate his wheelchair. But his feat was hampered by the weather conditions.
Birthday surprise for Musselburgh lollipop man Stewart Thompson

5 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

The birthday banner, showing Stewart as a boy, was a "big surprise" to him when he arrived at work at the crossing outside Pinkie St Peter's Primary School A POPULAR Musselburgh lollipop man enjoyed a milestone birthday in style last week. Granddad-of-three Stewart Thompson arrived at work outside the gates of Pinkie St Peter’s Primary School in Musselburgh on April 28 and, to his “big surprise”, saw a banner wishing him a happy 70th birthday.
Plant sale in Musselburgh this weekend will be town's biggest ever

6 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

This year's plant sale is even bigger after a superfast sell-out over the past two years left some people disappointed MUSSELBURGH Horticultural Society (MHS) is holding its biggest ever plant sale this Saturday in aid of local charities. The annual event will be held at St Michael’s Church Hall on Dalrymple Loan, with doors opening at 10.30am.
Residents take up speed guns themselves in bid to stop speeding in community

6 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

A Community Speed Watch volunteer records a passing vehicle’s speed in Inveresk. Image: Gordon Bell VOLUNTEERS armed with police speed guns are targeting vehicles at Inveresk in the first initiative of its kind launched in East Lothian. For many years, the residents have had “grave concerns” about the safety of the main road through the conservation village at Musselburgh.
Parents concerned their children will no longer be able to go to Catholic high school

6 days ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

St David's High School, Dalkeith. Image: Google Maps A CAMPAIGN against plans to exclude Catholic primary-age children in Musselburgh from attending a Catholic secondary school in Dalkeith is gathering momentum. Just before last Christmas, the Courier reported the shock news that Loretto RC Primary School pupils would not be guaranteed a place at St David’s RC High School – despite a long-standing agreement which has been in place for more than 30 years.
Former pupil secures landmark legal victory against Loretto School over abuse

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Angus Bell (Image: Contributed) A FORMER boarding school pupil has secured a landmark legal victory after suing Loretto School for historic abuse. Angus Bell, 44, launched a legal action over claims he was repeatedly attacked at the school in Musselburgh. Mr Bell, who now lives in Canada, alleged that he was repeatedly assaulted for eight years and teachers knew about it but either failed to intervene or took steps to cover it up.
Cash boost for musical group as it celebrates 75th birthday

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

Jeanette Ret, centre, a helper at the Musselburgh Over 50's Club, hands over a cheque for £500 to MAMA members A CASH boost was presented to Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association (MAMA) to mark the group’s 75th anniversary this year. A cheque for £500 was handed over to MAMA members by Jeanette Ret on behalf of Musselburgh Over 50’s Club. The presentation took place before the matinee performance of MAMA’s recent variety show at Loretto School Theatre.
‘Twinning alive’ as French choir perform in Musselburgh

1 week ago | eastlothiancourier.com | Avril Campbell

6 1/1 A VISIT by a French choir from Musselburgh’s twin town has been hailed “a huge success”. Barry Turner, president of Musselburgh Twinning Association, told the Courier: “The message that I take from this weekend is that twinning is alive in Musselburgh – ‘jumelage est vivant en Musselburgh’.