Iain Gray started his career as a Maths and Physics teacher in Edinburgh. He spent some time teaching in Mozambique before returning to the UK and joining Scottish Oxfam as Campaign Director.

Iain has been an MSP for East Lothian since 2007 and was Leader of Labour in the Scottish Parliament from September 2008 to December 2011.

Saturday 9th June is going to be a very busy day for us all at East Lothian FM. We’ll be at the Fraser Centre in Tranent early, getting ready for their Open Day Extravaganza. East Lothian FM will be broadcasting LIVE from the event during the afternoon.

In the evening, the tables turn and the Fraser Centre is giving East Lothian FM the use of their hall for a Fundraiser of our own. We’ll be dancing the night away to tunes provided by Cool Reception. It’s a “Bring Your Own Bottle” night starting at 8pm all the way through to Midnight.

Tickets are just £5 and available by emailing enquiries@eastlothianfm.co.uk or phoning 01620 822 888.

Click on the image below to view / print out our PDF Poster.

For more info about the Fraser Centre and their Open Day, visit their website:  http://www.thefrasercentre.com

Mike Kaszuba unfurls the Colours

Rear Admiral Neil Rankin Presents Colours to TS Valiant

After the presentation, the Colours were paraded up Dunbar High Street escorted by a guard from the Dunbar unit. The parade was led by the Northern Area Cadet Band from Dundee. Also represented were Cadets from Musselburgh and Edinburgh.

Do you have pictures from a local event? We’d love to show them to East Lothian! Send an email to webmaster@eastlothianfm.co.uk with your story and pictures.

The disturbance happened around 9.15pm at the Best One store on Prestonpans High Street.

A man entered the premises and began shouting racial abuse at staff whilst acting aggressively.

A male customer then escorted the man from the shop and police were contacted.

Officers are now keen to hear from anyone who can assist with their enquiries.

The suspect is described as white, around 30-years-old, 5ft 9ins tall with a medium build and short light-brown hair. He was wearing white trainers and a grey Jack Wills hooded top with “Wills” on the back and JW on the front.

A police spokesman said:

The suspect did not physically assault any of the staff or customers within. However, his demeanour was of concern to them and we are carrying out enquiries to establish his identity.

We are particularly keen to hear from the customer who removed the man from the store and would ask him to contact police immediately.

Similarly, anyone with any other information that can help our investigation is also asked to come forward.

Anyone with any information can contact:

• Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131
• Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

Website address: www.lbp.police.uk

The big talking point of the week has got to be this week’s Scottish Cup Final this Saturday. Songs have been composed and recorded for both Hearts and Hibs. We’ll be taking to the artists and giving their tracks a play.

Mike Mulgrew joins the show on Thursday to talk about his Heart’s song. On Friday we will be joined by Norval Barclay talking about his song for Hibernian.

Also on the show this week :

Thursday

• Paul Marazzi – Ex A1 Band member talking about his past success and his new solo material.
• Jerry Joseph  – Talking about the Jerry Joseph Band and their forthcoming Album.

Friday

• Paul Carmichael -  Talking about his new single “Wake Up Spring is Here”

The competition was won by Louise Mercer.

G. Hamilton IV (left), K. Hamilton (right), Louise & Guests (centre)

Louise also told us what see thought of the evening, which included dinner at the Cardrona Hotel near Peebles:

I was so pleased to win these tickets donated by the Duchess of Hamilton but even more pleased to see that Kay, The Dowager Duchess of Hamilton had decided to come along as well. Such a lovely genuine lady. George Hamilton IV is really just the “lovely guy next door” and has a bit of a sideline as a stand up comic!

George and of course Kathy Stewart and the Frequent Flyers kept us entertained all night. The food was also fantastic and the service was a credit to the MacDonald Cardrona Hotel.

A special mention to Big Al Rae who can REALLY play a guitar..his solo’s were amazing!

Kay also got in touch. She said that she had donated the tickets because she couldn’t make it to the evening. This all changed at the last minute and she did get along after all. She asked us to thank everyone for a wonderful night.

Hanah found this experience particularly distressing. She attended Antenatal Classes and several Mother and Baby groups but felt that other mothers treated her unfairly and looked down on her because she was only 19. When her son was just 8 weeks old, she developed post-natal depression and turned to a charity in Edinburgh for help.

She felt alone and isolated and felt particularly guilty because she thought she was stopping her son from making friends and socialising.

Fortunately she found a group for young mums run by a Health Visitor team in Edinburgh. She met a new friend and found the experience rewarding. She also found that the feelings she had experienced were common to other young mums, so when the group finished after just 6 weeks, she knew there was a need in the community.

Hanah has now moved to East Lothian and again, her search for a friendly group has not been easy. This time though, she decided to do something more active.

I decided that there was no point in young mothers all over East Lothian (and Edinburgh) feeling isolated, upset and thinking that they are the only young mums in the world. I wanted to meet mums who were closer to my age as we would have more in common and we could get along easier. I decided to set up East Lothian Young Mums so all the young mums who are looking for similar aged parents can come together and build a strong, understanding support network.

Her plan was to start up a group on Facebook. She quickly attracted interest and their has been a lot of discussion on the page about all things baby. There is no obligation to meet up with other mums, but there’s often someone around to join in a chat and offer a little advice. Subjects covered already include difficult births/labours, domestic abuse and violence, moving house with baby, sleepless nights and post-natal depression.

Hanah (still only 20) wants to develop the group and arrange meet-ups when there are enough members who support the idea. She is keen that the group covers all of the county and aims to be very flexible when it comes to venues/places to meet.

We are a friendly, welcoming group and are aimed at younger mums but have no problem with any age – as long as they have an open mind!

Check out the Facebook Page here: www.facebook.com/elym2012

We just got word that Alan Sinclair and a few pals are walking the West Highland Way in aid of Help The Heroes. They expect the 96 mile walk will take them 5 days. They set off on the 21st May, so you still have time to donate to their cause.

Use the Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/alan-sinclair or text DKEL70 followed by £s you wish to donate to 70070 ( txts are free).

Good Luck Guys from all at East Lothian FM!

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Send us your info via our Contact Form and we’ll post your details on our website!

The incident happened around 9.30pm yesterday (Sunday) at the Whispers Lounge Bar on Tranent High Street.

A 39-year-old man entered the pub and soon after became involved in a disturbance with another male customer.

During this time, he was assaulted and suffered a serious injury to his right ear, a black eye and scratches to his face.

The victim was taken to the ERI where he continues to be treated.

Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward.

A police spokesman said:

During the struggle, the victim has had the top of his right-ear bitten off and will be left with permanent disfigurement.

We are keen to trace the suspect responsible for this attack and would urge any patrons who were within the Whispers Lounge last night and who witnessed the assault to contact police immediately.

Similarly, anyone with any other information that can help with our investigation is also asked to get in touch.

Anyone with any information can contact:

Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131
Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.

Website address: www.lbp.police.uk”

The most recent incident occurred on April 15, when a garage in South Grange Avenue was broken into and a power washer stolen.

Similar incidents have occurred over the past month in Harlawhill, Wilson Avenue, North Crescent, Inchview and Mallard Walk

Police are urging people to ensure that the security on their sheds and garages is good enough to deter thieves.

Officers from Lothian & Borders Community Safety will be at Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade this Saturday (April 28) to offer householders crime prevention advice.

Anyone wishing further information on home security should consult Lothian and Borders Police website (www.lbp.police.uk/crime_prevention/home_security.aspx).

Cyclists should consider registering their bikes on the national property register, details of which can be found on the website (www.lbp.police.uk/crime_prevention/bike_passport.aspx).

Anyone with any information should contact:

Lothian and Borders Police on: 0131 311 3131
Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.