Local Round-up: Tutors to take performers to the next level

A NEW performing arts group has launched in Edinburgh to help aspiring performers in the Capital perfect their talents.

The Scottish Collective of Acting, Music and Performance (SCAMP) is made up of professional teachers who are dedicated to providing individual and group lessons in singing, acting, dance, music theory and instrument performance.

For more information, visit www.scamp-arts.co.uk.

Talk made of the write stuff

A NUMBER of playwrights will come together for an event in the city next week.

David Greig, Zinnie Harris, David Harrower, Mark Ravenhill and Lynda Radley will chat with arts journalist Joyce McMillan about their work and inspirations at the Traverse Theatre on Monday, from 2pm.

Pubs voted best bar none

Teuchters Bar and the famous Oxford Bar are among a handful of pubs to have their names added to a huge replica Famous Grouse statue by the renowned Scottish artist Johanna Basford.

The pubs were among 30 of the Famous Grouse Famous pubs voted for by Facebook fans.

Business roadshow rolls up

THE Business to Business Network will hold its August roadshow in Edinburgh on August 9, at Murrayfield's Ellersly House Hotel.

The event provides a chance for business owners to meet and discuss business opportunities.

NHS summit attracts child care experts

HUNDREDS of experts from across the world gathered to advise NHS Lothian on child protection.

The annual conference, which helps form the health board's policy on the issue, was attended by more than 350 delegates.

Chief executive James Barbour said the summit at Edinburgh Napier University would be a useful guide.

He said: "This conference remains an integral part of our continuing efforts."

Steve to play along with poet's Fringe debut

EDINBURGH poet Young Dawkins has announced that saxophonist Steve Kettley of Salsa Celtica will join him for his solo PBH Free Fringe debut.

Dawkins' show, What I Know About Women So Far, will run for nine days at The Royal Oak, as part of the Spoken Word section of the PBH Free Fringe.

Kettley, who has recently returned from playing a Spanish festival with Salsa Celtica, will join Dawkins for a section of his show on all dates except August 15 and 22.