7 episodes

A brand-new wellbeing 'what's on guide' with a difference. Explore the free-to-access places and spaces, helping folk across the Capital have more good days. Hosted by Edinburgh singer-songwriter and community musician Gus Harrower, this immersive listen will introduce listeners to the amazing people in Edinburgh’s communities, as well as provide information on how to access a wide range of wellbeing-boosting support and activities out there.

Keeping Edinburgh Edinburgh HSCP

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 9 Ratings

A brand-new wellbeing 'what's on guide' with a difference. Explore the free-to-access places and spaces, helping folk across the Capital have more good days. Hosted by Edinburgh singer-songwriter and community musician Gus Harrower, this immersive listen will introduce listeners to the amazing people in Edinburgh’s communities, as well as provide information on how to access a wide range of wellbeing-boosting support and activities out there.

    Introducing Keeping Edinburgh

    Introducing Keeping Edinburgh

    Edinburgh's 'what's on guide' with a difference. Gus Harrower introduces you to the free to access places, spaces and groups that are helping folk across the capital to have more good days.
    For more information please visit: www.edinburghhsc.scot/moregooddays

    • 1 min
    1: Connected

    1: Connected

    For this first ever episode, we are starting as we mean to go on by exploring a wide range of ways that are Keeping Edinburgh... Connected.
    Our host, singer-songwriter Gus Harrower, explores ways people are keeping up social links across the capital - from city-wide volunteer projects to organisations that provide spaces and activities to bring people together.
    Featured in this episode:
    Volunteer Edinburgh's Community Taskforce - use this contact form or call 0131 225 0630
    The Eric Liddell Community's Community Living Room - use this contact form, call 0131 447 4520, or email: frontdesk@ericliddell.org
    Capital Theatres' 'Tea and Jam' music sessions - booking and dates for 'Tea and Jam' sessions at this link, or contact Capital Theatres online here or by telephone at 0131 662 1112
    For more information about the podcasts, please visit: www.edinburghhsc.scot/moregooddays

    • 32 min
    2b: Active: a wee bit more...

    2b: Active: a wee bit more...

    Host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership about why Keeping Edinburgh Active is so important.
    Each episode of Keeping Edinburgh will be accompanied by its own 'Wee Bit More' chat between Gus and Linda - offering additional context and background to the series for those that are interested.
    For more information about the podcasts, please visit: www.edinburghhsc.scot/moregooddays

    • 5 min
    1b: Connected: a wee bit more...

    1b: Connected: a wee bit more...

    Keeping Edinburgh host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick of the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership about why we chose to launch our brand new podcast series with a focus on social isolation and loneliness.
    Each Keeping Edinburgh episode will be accompanied by its own 'Wee Bit More' chat between Gus and Linda - offering some context and background to the series for those who are interested.
    For more information about the podcasts, please visit: www.edinburghhsc.scot/moregooddays

    • 8 min
    2: Active

    2: Active

    It's no secret that exercise keeps us physically fit - but did you know it can also improve our mental health, quality of life, and overall wellbeing?
    Host Gus Harrower meets groups and organisations in Edinburgh that are working to make exercise more accessible and inclusive for everyone, including those facing personal challenges.
    By the end of the episode, you'll realise: when it comes to getting active, there is something out there for everybody.
    Featured in this episode:
    Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust - use this online contact form or call 0131 445 4025
    Streetfit Scotland - use this online contact form
    Edinburgh Leisure - contact details and online contact form
    For more information about the podcasts, please visit: www.edinburghhsc.scot/moregooddays

    • 33 min
    3b: Green: a wee bit more...

    3b: Green: a wee bit more...

    Host Gus Harrower talks with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick of Thrive Edinburgh about why Keeping Edinburgh Green is important.
    Each episode of Keeping Edinburgh is accompanied by its own 'Wee Bit More' chat between Gus and Linda - offering additional context and background to the series.

    • 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

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