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A Colourful Life

Posted on October 11, 2015 by duncan

A Very Colourful Life When the Scottish Government decided to mark the centenary of Muir’s death in 2014 by celebrations on his birthday, Dunbar Primary School resolved to be involved. After all, DPS is descended from the school he attended … Continue reading →

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John Muir Concert

Posted on October 11, 2015 by duncan

2015 sees the 125th anniversary of the creation of Yosemite National Park. The persuasive writings of John Muir were instrumental in the legislation passing speedily through Congress and the Park came in to being on 1 October 1890. To mark … Continue reading →

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July 2015 Newsletter

Posted on July 2, 2015 by duncan

The July (#31) issue of the FoJMB Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Current Newsletter page for full details. The permalink for this edition is FoJMB Newsletter #31, July 2015.

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April 2015 Newsletter

Posted on April 16, 2015 by duncan

The articles in the April 2015 issue of the Friends Newsletter include: AGM 2014: Convener’s Report A Prophet is not without honour… Historic Scotland Plaque for Birthplace An idea, a collage and another ‘wee book’ A new edition of ‘Walking … Continue reading →

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December 2014 Newsletter

Posted on December 23, 2014 by duncan

The December (#29) issue of the FoJMB Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Current Newsletter page for full details. The permalink for this edition is FoJMB Newsletter #29, December 2014

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June 2014 Newsletter

Posted on June 17, 2014 by duncan

The articles in the June 2014 issue of the Friends Newsletter include: Forthcoming Events John Muir Festival – Update Official Opening of the John Muir Way – Update John Muir at Makars’ Court Nature’s Beloved Son Dunbar Primary School ‘Tapestry/Collage’ … Continue reading →

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Three Bolts from the Blue

Posted on April 8, 2014 by duncan

Following Friends’ treasurer Will Collin’s talk to the Gifford Society in late February, he received a phone call from a gentleman in Gifford wishing to donate some books on the history of Dunbar and three John Muir ones to Dunbar … Continue reading →

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John Muir Tapestry by Dunbar Primary School

Posted on April 8, 2014 by duncan

Thanks to the efforts and enthusiasm of a small group of parents led by Mrs Eden Blair, each of the 34 classes in Scotland’s largest primary school have embarked on a literally massive project.  Eden, herself from the USA, has … Continue reading →

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John Muir, Earth – Planet, Universe

Posted on April 8, 2014 by duncan

As reported in FoJMB Newsletter #25, October 2013 Education Scotland had chosen John Muir to be a nominated figure in Scottish Studies and funding found for the publication of a graphic book telling of the life of Dunbar’s most famous son. The … Continue reading →

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John Muir Woodland Day

Posted on April 7, 2014 by duncan

Dunbar Community Woodland Group is embracing the spirit of Dunbar’s most famous son on Sunday 20th April and are gearing up for a day of JM fun in the woods! 10am – Bird identity walk with David Bates, DCWG convenor 11am – … Continue reading →

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