Beacon Bites
Beacon Bites
Podcast Description
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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The podcast explores themes of community involvement, local initiatives, and mental health, with episodes like the debut featuring the Dalkeith Men's Shed discussing the positive impact of such venues on men's well-being and community engagement.
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.
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 1AE
- Tuesday 09:00-17:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR
- Wednesday 10:30-17:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR
- Thursday 09:30 -16:30: Gorebridge Beacon – Hunterfield Road, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT
- Friday (Morning) 09:00-13:00: Midlothian Campus, Edinburgh College – 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR
- Friday (Afternoon) 14:00-17:00: Food Fact Friends – 42 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AB
Just call 0131 663 7287 to book.
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.
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