BBC broadcasting legend John Simpson shows support for The Usual Place in Dumfries
The renowned foreign correspondent paid a visit to the Academy Street charity, which is undergoing a restructure due to ...
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Community café caught in financial 'perfect storm'
The Inspired Community Enterprise Trust (ICET), which runs the Usual Place community café in Dumfries, has launched a consultation on redundancies. Chief executive Craig McEwen said rising costs ...
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Plight of Dumfries charity helping young people with additional support needs raised with First Minister
The Usual Place has helped thousands of people since it opened nearly 10 years ago thanks to its popular cafe on Academy Street. Article continues below However, rising costs – including ...
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Saving our old buildings from obscurity: What can young people do?
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people. Organised by The Straits Times in partnership with the Singapore Land ...
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Narratives of old buildings can be shaped to appeal to youth, says SLA CEO in ST podcast
The site was “nothing exciting per se” before its rejuvenation, said Singapore Land Authority (SLA) chief executive Colin Low during The Straits Times’ video podcast The Usual Place.