Events 2012
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Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 May
Newcastle upon Tyne Study Tour
last few places available
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Rosslyn Chapel
Saturday 7 July 12 noon - 3.00 pm
Talk by Michael Turnbull
author of Rosslyn Chapel Revealed
followed by lunch and a guided tour of the Chapel.
Details and booking form HERE
fully booked
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Edinburgh Doors Open Day
Hidden Treasures 22/23 September
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Annual Lecture
26 October
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Next meeting: 19 June 2012, 4 - 6 pm
The Cockburn Association Book Club
Meets the second Wednesday of each month 6.00 - 8.00pm, Edinburgh Larder, Blackfriars Street where we can have a drink and a snack and chat about books ....
Next meeting Wednesday 13 June 2012
Dr Joanne Lamb will join us to talk about her book Dalrymple Crescent a snapshot of Victorian Edinburgh
Cockburn members £5 and non members £10 annual fee. Register your interest here
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The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) is a registered Scottish Charity which works to:
- Promote the conservation and enhancement of Edinburgh’s landscape and historic and architectural heritage;
- Encourage high quality contemporary design for buildings that blend with and enhance their surroundings;
- Promote improvement of the aesthetic and functional quality of shared spaces such as public squares, streets and pavements;
- Support the protection of the Green Belt, important open spaces and good agricultural land from unsuitable development;
- Encourage the development and proper use of sustainable transport systems, with priority given to public transport, cycling and pedestrian environments;
- Encourage greater public interest and involvement in planning, conservation and design.
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