Talk Porty ~ Portobello

Sceptic

At one time, not so long ago, the Royal Bank of Scotland had three branches in Portobello. We also had a Clydesdale Bank Branch, but it closed. Soon, there will not be the RBS. We will be left with the TSB and The Bank of Scotland. Who will be first to leave the area and leave us with one bank? If y...

Sceptic

Bellfield Street is going up for sale. Those in charge could not care about those who use it. however, the fly in the ointment will be the graveyard it sits in. On top of that, the sale of St James has not yet gone through as the prospective buyers want planning permission to convert to housing and ...

Sceptic

It would seem that the Kirk Session of the now "Portobello & Joppa" Parish Church, in other words, St Philips, is determined to close down these premises, for good. They want to sell them off as, in their words, it runs at a loss, mainly down to the way they do the accounting. Where will all those w...

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We no longer have a Church in Portobello. It would seem that the people of Portobello, nor the Church of Scotland could give a toss. The people in charge at Joppa have decreed that all non profitmaking places will be sold off regardless of any community needs. The watchword is PROFIT! What will go? ...

Sceptic

The nearest Church of Scotland Church to Portobello & Joppa. Craigentinny! It's to be closed, regardless of what the Congregation wants and taken over by Restalrig!

Sceptic

Well, here we go, Portobello sold down the river by George Whyte of the Church of Scotland, St Christophers' is to be sold to Tesco for MILLIONS!

Sceptic

So there we go, the St James Manse has been sold, the Church & Halls are up for sale. So, combine that with the Old Parish Manse sale, "Portobello & Joppa" will have about £1 MILLION Pounds in the kitty. What will they do with THAT? On top of that, the story is that the Old Parish will also be sold....

Sceptic

Well, that's it, both the Old Parish and St James' have closed as places of worship. The Church of Scotland is now based in Portobello & Joppa Parish Church, formally St Phillips'.

Sceptic

For those who do not know, perhaps for those who did not know Rudi, he has lost his last battle. His funeral will be on Tuesday, 3rd at Mortonhall at 11.00am. Rudi was omne of the characters of Portobello and many still remember the shop in Portobello High Street. http://announce.jpress.co.uk/382762...

Sceptic

Neither am I, only asking what will Portobello lose by this? What facilities would be lost and will it be a step forward? Few seem to realise what is happening and/or what the consequences might be. The decision to go with St Philip's as a basis seems to be perverse to say the least as there is insu...

Sceptic

Just as an update, St James' rejected the principle on Sunday. More a hostile take over than a union, was one comment. Portobello & Joppa Parish would be St Philip's, run by those at St Philip's as St Philip's for the benefit of those who were St Philip's members and everyone else could either accep...

Sceptic

This could be true for Portobello later this year. Plans are to close both St James' Church and The Old Parish Church, leaving St Philip's as the only Church of Scotland presence, which will be in Joppa. I only found out on speaking to some people this week. The parishioners at the Old Parish have r...

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I suppose ANYTHING that reduces the amount of traffic in the morning and afternoon rush hours will be welcome. It would help as Portobello will not be getting a tram service, well, at least the NEXT century!

Sceptic

............AND THE CHANCES ARE?

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/n ... -1-3062246

Sceptic

Ah, the very expensive green place, not the dear green space!

Sceptic

"Hotlips" Houlihan?

Sceptic

Progress!

http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-eveni ... -1-2961988

Sceptic

What's the betting Boroughmuir HS will be built before Portobello HS?

Sceptic

And from 1pm to 3pm, there's a Jumble Sale run by Portobello Guides, so for all you dedicated Jumble Fans, it's in the Old Parish Church Halls in Bellfield Street.The girls would love to see you all.

Sceptic

Just to let those who have not heard, Andrew will be retiring shortly. His last service will be on Sunday 2nd June. If you see him about on his electric bike, wish him, and Jeannie, well, please. he is such a nice person, Portobello will be a slightly colder place without him.

Sceptic

Still sound like a load of cobbles to me.

Sceptic

Did not see a post by "GNR" in article mentioned

Sceptic

Note letter from DC in tonight's EEN. She actually states that reduction will result in "the community council will be taken over by a cabal, leading to a danger of group thinking and becoming less representative of the community it serves." Ye Gods and little fishes! The PCC is not exactly represen...

Sceptic

Do Bowlers need all of the current rink? Could a portion be retained? I must confess I have never set foot inside the building, but I am sure the more uses that it can be put to, the more people will use it.

Sceptic

Retaining cobbles might be pleasing to the eye, but, I'm sure the noise created by traffic on them must drive the residents there up the wall at times. In addition, how much extra will this cost us and how long before they will need relifting again compared to a regular surface? Oh, and can they fix...

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A facility of that size must have other uses. Basketball? Remember that the facilities at the "new" PHS was criticised for lack of spectator seating. There must be other sports clubs in need of indoor facilities.

Sceptic

I am surprised that PPAG are not at the Wailing Wall yet.

Sceptic

In the past, I have described the PCC as a bunch of self centred self interest groups, each with their own agenda, each trying to push their own views on others. For example, who represents those who DO want a superstore? Who represents those who want the PHS built on Portobello Park? The result is ...

Sceptic

You mean PCC are not doing a turn? Now THAT'S comedy!

Sceptic

Who needs a reason? Portobello Against Virtually EVERY Development!

Sceptic

Just another item for PAVED to object to. The PCC were in discussions with Ocean Terminal etc as regards objections. So here's to JS, SH and DC etc screaming holy blue murder.

Sceptic

There is a development at Comely Bank that has attracted similar opposition. This may have prejudiced some. However, we have not heard a quote from DC & co yet.

Sceptic

There are plenty of retailers in Portobello, it's just that there is no competition.
Another Quality Butcher
Another Quality Greengrocer
Another Quality Fishmonger.
It's not that the present incumbents are not good, they are, it's just they have a virtual monopoly, unless you go to a Supermarket.

Sceptic

Between Scotmid, Sainsburys and Lidl, there will be at last just a little competition.

Sceptic

Some size of hut! Seriously, good luck, with PAVED's record, who knows.

Talk Porty ~ Portobello

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