TODAY: North Edinburgh Film Festival

2024 North Edinburgh Film Festival is TODAY – Saturday 3 February (12.30pm to 5pm) at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

From 2.45pm on Screen 1 we’ll be presenting ‘North Edinburgh from the Archive’.

Screen Education Edinburgh, formerly known as Pilton Video, opens its archive to bring you a fantastic selection of 9 short drama films that showcase North Edinburgh, its creativity, and its cinematic talent on and off screen.

Today promises to be a fantastic day celebrating community cinema and filmmaking in North Edinburgh. From filmmaking workshops and screenings of films created through North Edinburgh Arts’ Saturday programme, to an exhibition on local history and more, we have something for everyone to enjoy.

Look out for friends, family and neighbours on the big screen as we showcase some of the best locally-made films, as well as 5-star family favourite ‘Song of the Sea’.

Free entry – you can join us from the beginning at 12.30pm or drop in throughout the day. Food will also be provided, with opportunities to connect with local residents and neighbours.

We look forward to seeing you there!

SEE is delighted to announce the films we’ll be screening from our archives today at the North Edinburgh Film Festival!

Spanning both decades and genres, this selection of films highlights the talented people we’ve worked with over the years, as well as the creativity and vibrancy of the North Edinburgh community.

The North Edinburgh Film Festival is presented with North Edinburgh Arts and will be held at the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre today = Saturday 3rd February – from 12.30pm-5pm.

It’s a completely free event, and you’re welcome to drop in throughout the day.

We hope to see many of you there!

Image description: 1) Schedule for the North Edinburgh Film Festival

2) Information on the films Stuck, Aye and John’s Shoes

3) Information on the films Lucky Draw, Time and Motion and The Interview

4) Information on the films Oh, The Man with No Name and My Shadowlands

5) Information on the films Keep It, Contact Trace and To Janice

West Pilton Park: Update Plans and Drop-in sessions

Details of the West Pilton Park proposal updates

West Pilton Park is undergoing an exciting, new development after receiving a significant amount of charitable funding.

The Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council would like to share with you the latest design proposals, to raise awareness of the development and build enthusiasm for the new park plan.

The aim is to make West Pilton Park the beautiful, bustling centre of a thriving neighbourhood community.

http://www.elgt.org.uk/projects/greenspace-improvements/wppdevelopment/

Dates for your diary

Join us at a community drop-in session at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre to see more detailed plans and ask questions:

Monday 5th February 2024 10:30 – 14:00

Tuesday 6th February 2024 14:30 – 18:00

For more information and to share your thoughts you can join us at a community drop-in session (as above) or send us an email to info@elgt.org.uk

West Pilton Park plans: What do you think?

West Pilton Park is undergoing an exciting, new development after receiving a commitment of significant charitable funding.

You can view full plans at http://www.elgt.org.uk/…/greenspace…/wppdevelopment/

Join us at one of our public drop-in sessions at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre to see more detailed plans and ask questions:

Monday 5th February 2024 10:30 – 2pm

Tuesday 6th February 2024 2:30 – 6pm.

PYCP: Back with a bang next week!

NEW YEAR, NEW PROGRAMME

WE’RE BACK ❗

PY clubs are back with a bang next week!

✨Please have a look at our programme below as we have a bunch of new opportunities including new Drop Ins to help young people create CV’s and apply for jobs, extended P1-4 clubs and targeted group work provisions ✨

We can’t wait to see you all next week – if you’re joining any groups for the first time please grab a consent form!

#YouthWorkMatters

#YouthWorkWorks

Stories and Scran: A real Winter Warmer in West Pilton!

It was a full house at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday for Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Stories and Scran event.

Guests braved plunging temperatures to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea provided by Scran Academy and to hear a rich variety of stories and poems from EIBF’S Citizen programme participants.

Hosted by EIBF’s Ryan Van Winkle, the packed programme also included brilliant contributions from authors Kate Foster and Douglas Johnstone, and there was another welcome opportunity to see the touching documentary produced by North Edinburgh Arts’ Adult Drama Group.

Yes, it may have been freezing outside but there was a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere in the local community centre. A real winter warmer!

Christmas Shopping at Fresh Start!

Next week we have the Christmas pop up shop running at the Fresh Start Pantry

Monday 9am-12.30pm

Tuesday 9am-12.30pm

Wednesday 2.30-5.00pm

Friday 9am-12.30pm

*Thursday – Community Wealth Builders Group from North Edinburgh Arts will be in the Pantry 12 – 4pm selling beautiful handmade gifts.

Please come along and shop!

Stories and Scran!

WINTER WARMER EVENT at WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Citizen Winter Warmer: Stories and Scran at North Edinburgh Arts

Saturday 2 December at 3pm

West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

£5/£3 (Concession/NEA Members) including an afternoon tea

Come along to this special community celebration bringing together local voices with authors and artists from across Scotland.

Savour a sumptuous afternoon-tea provided by the Scran Academy (included with your ticket) and hear brilliant new writing from local people who have taken part in Edinburgh International Book Festival‘s ‘Citizen’ alongside special guests including Kate Forster and Doug Johnstone.

This year’s event showcases the diverse voices and creative talent from local groups including a film from the North Edinburgh Drama Group and the Book Festival’s own Adults Writing Group.

Don’t miss the event and book your tickets at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/751709632747…