Category Archives: News

About Us

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Morag

Sustaining Dunbar’s aim is to bring people together to build a future for our locality which is not reliant on fossil fuels. Our work is focussed on local projects which further this aim, from helping people to save money on their fuel bills, to creating opportunities for local employment and leisure activities which reduce the [...]

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Need a patch to grow on?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by sue

Dunbar Shore and Harbour Neighbourhood Group are working together with the owners of the land along the Church Street Vennel and the local community to clear up the rubbish, overgrown tress and plants and to make use of this space as a garden.
The owners have been very positive about the idea of turning this site over [...]

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New Woodland Walks Leaflet

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Morag

Spring is here and what better time to take a walk in the woods? Sustaining Dunbar and Dunbar Community Woodland Group have produced this free map of Lochend Woods to help you explore.
Available from John Muir Birthplace, Dunbar Town House, and Sustaining Dunbar offices. Or download and print your own.

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Walking – a magic pill

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Morag

“For every 10 minute increase in your walk to work there is a 12% reduction in your likelihood of getting high blood pressure.”
Dr Mike Evans says his message — to complete a half-hour of exercise every day — is like a magic pill to cure aches and pains.
“I’ve got a pill that’s going to help [...]

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