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Every child is loved

Have you ever been inspired by a government publication?

How about this aspirational goal, part of a vision for Scotland in 2030 outlined in a consultation paper published last Friday called Creating a Fairer Scotland: What Matters to You?

Every child is loved by someone who can provide for their needs

This kind of dangerous idea is why so many people voted "yes" in September. I'm glad to see the visionary talk didn't end when the referendum motion was defeated.

Westminster: time to learn from our friends in the north country.

Solas

Solas 2015: Between the Lines

Things I learnt at Solas this year:

1. Waulking is harder than it looks. I have a new respect for Harris tweed

2. 

   Two girls, a guitar and some drums: Honeyblood are great.

3. 

   Every festival should have resident chickens.

4. 

   Sometimes the best things are free. (The Food Ambulance, run by the Bristol Skipchen served meals made from food waste; pay what you like.)

Once again, we were delighted by the wee festival in the north.