Beacon Bites

Derek Gray

Beacon Bites: a new short-form version of the Beacon Blether podcast, where we chat to local figures in and around Gorebridge, Midlothian, and find out what they're doing in our community. Beacon Bites is a Gorebridge Community Development Trust production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Episode 2: Skills Development Scotland

    2025-07-17

    Episode 2: Skills Development Scotland

    It's time for another, smaller slice of the Beacon Blether: it's Beacon Bites, episode 2! This time we catch up with Nicola Powell from Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the national body for supporting the people and businesses of Scotland in developing and applying their skills. She tells us what SDS can do for job seekers in Midlothian, including help with CVs and job applications, careers advice, and interview preparation. Nicky is at The Beacon every Thursday, 9.30-4pm. Midlothian's SDS advisers are available to see by appointment here: Monday 09:00-16:00: Midlothian Community Action – 4-6 White Hart Street, Dalkeith, EH22 1AETuesday 09:00-17:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College - 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FRWednesday 10:30-17:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FRThursday 09:30 -16:30: Gorebridge Beacon – Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TTFriday (Morning) 09:00-13:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FRFriday (Afternoon) 14:00-17:00: Food Fact Friends – 42 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AB Just call 0131 663 7287 to book. Skills Development Scotland Gorebridge Community Development Trust Beacon Bites is brought to you by the Gorebridge Community Development Trust. Additional editing on this episode by Iain Elder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
  2. Episode 1: Gorebridge Men's Shed

    2025-06-03

    Episode 1: Gorebridge Men's Shed

    Welcome to the very first episode of Beacon Bites, a new short-form podcast dedicated to one interview per show. We talk to a range of local figures to find out how they're making a contribution to our community here in Gorebridge, Midlothian. First up, we speak to Ronnie and John, from the Dalkeith Men's Shed, who are starting a similar venture at the Gorebridge Beacon from Wednesday 11th June (10am-12noon, and 6-8pm). You'll hear how Men's Sheds started, what they can offer, and why they're important for men's mental health and wellbeing. So come along on 11th June and find out what a men's shed can do for you! Facebook: Dalkeith Men's Shed Website: "Together We Can" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
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Beacon Bites: a new short-form version of the Beacon Blether podcast, where we chat to local figures in and around Gorebridge, Midlothian, and find out what they're doing in our community. Beacon Bites is a Gorebridge Community Development Trust production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Skapad av
    Derek Gray
  • Aktiva år
    2 tn
  • Avsnitt
    2
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
  • Copyright
    © Derek Gray
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    Beacon Bites