Winter Talk – “The Rise of Rhubarb” | 10 October 2024

Speaker: Kath Hay

Millar Hall (Garden Room Café) at Duddingston Kirk Garden, 7.30pm (Free)

The introduction of rhubarb into Edinburgh by Sir Alexander Dick and links to the arrival of the printing press.

Kath Hay has worked within the publishing industry for more than 45 years, with book, periodical and newspaper publishers in London, Melbourne and Edinburgh.  She was also appointed Head of PPA Scotland – the Professional Publishers Association, a post she held for 12 years.  Currently, she is the Managing Editor of a local community magazine.

This season’s Winter Talks will take place on the first Thursday of the month from 10 October 2024 to 3 April 2025 (with the exception of January); refreshments afterwards.

The talks are free, but a donation to Dr Neil’s Garden would be welcomed. 

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