Dr Mark Richards

Dr Mark Richards has a BSc in Chemistry (Manchester) and a PhD in Physics from Imperial College London. And, is also a DJ (DJ Kemist). His research centred on the spectroscopic study of nitric acid vapour for atmospheric remote sensing retrievals. After working in finance for a while, Mark returned to Imperial in 2002 as […]

Get help from one of our bike buddies

Are you nervous about riding on Edinburgh’s roads? Join the bike buddies’ programme.  We can pair you up with an experienced bike buddy! Wherever you need to cycle, your buddy will help you become a confident cyclist by tackling specific challenges on your chosen route. Contact cfc@elrec.org.uk / 0131 556 0441.

Guided ride to Craigmillar Castle Woods

This Sunday 23rd from 10am to 3:30pm. In partnership with Woodland Wheels Cycle and NKS, join us for our last Edinburgh ride of 2021 to explore our wonderful woods and cycleways in good company – sociable chat and fun guaranteed! The ride is free and we can provide a limited number of bikes and helmets. BOOKING ESSENTIAL […]

Big Swap Shop Event // Free clothes, utensils, books, etc!

Come along to find some great clothes, toys, books, DVDs, kitchen utensils and other stuff for FREE! Saturday 20th November,  12-4pmEric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Rd, EH10 4DP More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/301986501446384/ This event will enable you to swap clothes and other items and reduce the amount of textile produced and landfilled. Come and help the […]

‘Extinction: The Facts’ film screening & discussion

Come to watch and discuss David Attenborough’s new release ‘Extinction: The Facts’ on Thursday 4th November, 6pm to 8pm at Augustine United Church 41-43 George IV Bridge Edinburgh, EH1 1EL. With a million species at risk of extinction, Sir David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for us all, threatening food and water security, undermining […]