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As you will no doubt be all too aware, it’s looking like the COVID-19 virus is well and truly with us for the next weeks and months. On a national level it seems the aim is to try to keep Read More …
I came to Dunbar Grammar School as Principal Teacher of History in October 1966. During my time at Hawick High School and at Galashiels Academy, both as a pupil and teacher, I had been involved with drama, which I considered Read More …
The main points from the October meeting are as follows: This was the AGM, and the DCC Chair Pippa Swan submitted a full report on DCC business throughout a year which had been dominated by Covid 19. Two DCC members Read More …
Here are the main points from the September meeting: The Dunbar Community Police Officer PC Gavin Ross is moving to a new appointment at the National Wildlife Crime Unit. PC Jenni Stewart has also moved on. PC Chris Hutchison is Read More …
Unfortunately, because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the government restrictions introduced to combat the spread of the virus, the 2020 celebrations planned to mark the 650th anniversary of Dunbar being granted the status of a “free burgh” have been severely Read More …
I started this project as a follow up to the start of the spread of the Corona virus to tell a new generation in Dunbar about the importance of the Royal Charter which created the burgh of Dunbar on 8th Read More …
Dunbar in Lockdown– a personal perspective reflecting on the effect of Covid-19 on Dunbar. To find a precedent for the current lockdown, one should go back to the winter of 1337/8 when Dunbar was besieged by the Earls of Salisbury and Arundel and defended by Agnes Countess Read More …
Here is an interview with a senior clinical psychologist from the NHS on what parents can do to prepare their kids to return to school, including useful tips and advice on preparing in advance, managing worry and anxiety, talking to Read More …
Here are the main points from the August meeting: There was a presentation by Ken Ross and his team from Hallhill Developments about an amended pre-application for Dunbear Park. This includes an extensive renewable energy proposal and plans for an Read More …
Clan Dunbar International is a group which was set up in the United States in 1977 by Robert Bruce Dunbar. It was incorporated in the state of Florida in 1982 as a clan society There have been seven chieftains and Read More …
Open Letter to the Dunbar Community During this very difficult lock down period the community spirit and level of volunteering in Dunbar has been incredibly uplifting to observe. As life gradually returns to some version of normalcy many may find Read More …
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