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Black Bull Close

Repair and restoration of the Black Bull buildings

Historic Environment Scotland has committed to an on-going long term relationship with The Ridge to repair and restore the boundary walls and masonry elements of the Black Bull buildings.  

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Funding The Ridge SCIO

With Thanks – Funding Update

The work carried out by The Ridge depends on, in no short measure to the invaluable support and donations from our funders. We would like to thank, in no particular order: East Lothian Council who have granted us £30,000 in Partnership Funding, “in support of and commitment to the Ridge, for the contribution we make…

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The Ridge SCIO

Feasibility Study

In 2016, with financial support from East Lothian Council, we completed a feasibility study on how we could develop new community facilities as part of planned developments on the outskirts of Dunbar. Although we are in contact with the developers, and have shared ideas on what could be done, we do not control either the nature or the…

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Food

Hungry Hatch Meals – EVERYONE WELCOME

The Ridge Cafe at the Bleachingfields have recently started a new venture, Hungry Hatch Meals and we want to shout about it. Sue and a fantastic crew of volunteers are working closely with local suppliers to stamp out food waste in Dunbar. Food that would normally go to waste for no good reason is supplied…

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The Ridge SCIO

Where it all began

My work as a teacher convinced me that school wasn’t always the best place for everyone, or at least that some youngsters could really benefit from some ‘real life’ input as part of the mix. I was really impressed by Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, which featured in a documentary around the time I was thinking about…

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The Ridge SCIO

The Ridge Newsletter – the VIEW is out

We are delighted to say that we are now in print! The first issue of our newsletter, The View,  has hit the streets, look out for it and pick up a copy for your self and a friend. You can also read it on line, just click the link below. THE VIEW ISSUE 1 pdf