Category Archives: News

April 2012 Newsletter

Posted on April 13, 2012 by fojmb

The April (#20) issue of the FoJMB Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Current Newsletter page for full details.

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Dunbar Primary School

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jimt

John Muir’s old school, Dunbar Burgh, some years ago split into a grammar and a primary. Dunbar Primary School is now the biggest in Scotland in terms of pupil numbers. As a result it has been divided into 2 campuses. … Continue reading →

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New Council Member

Posted on February 10, 2012 by jimt

Friends are delighted to welcome Alison Mc Gachy to Council. Alison previously served as the John Muir Trust representative until she left on her round world trips. Alison’s knowledge and experience will be much welcomed by Council

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John Muir – A Local Man

Posted on January 16, 2012 by fojmb

FoJMB have just received a poem by Amy Broadhurst – Primary 5, Loretto RC Primary School, Musselburgh – that was completed as part of the John Muir Citizenship Project and a John Muir Award. Reproduced with permission.

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FoJMB Application Form

Posted on January 12, 2012 by fojmb

The application form for FoJMB membership is now available via a link included in the Membership page.

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January 2012 Newsletter

Posted on January 11, 2012 by fojmb

The January (#19) issue of the FoJMB Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Current Newsletter page for full details.

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Latest Newsletter

Posted on September 20, 2011 by fojmb

The September (#18) issue of the FoJMB Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Current Newsletter page for full details.

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One touch of nature makes all kin

Posted on August 4, 2011 by fojmb

This exhibition in John Muir’s Birthplace was inspired by John Muir’s life and writing and has drawn together 28 established and emerging contemporary artists and poets from across Scotland and beyond. Further details at One touch of nature makes all … Continue reading →

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Sand Sculpture Competition

Posted on July 25, 2011 by jimt

The annual Friends sand sculpture competition is on Saturday 6th August, to be precise, from 11am to 3pm, at the East Beach in Dunbar. It is at the east end of that beach, accessed from the bottom of the Golf … Continue reading →

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John Muir Birthday Dinner

Posted on May 4, 2011 by jimt

A delightful evening was enjoyed by a group of Friends at the Rocks Restaurant here in Dunbar to celebrate the 173rd anniversary of John’s birth. The meal was lovely and the companionship first class.

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