Edinburgh College Community Day at Granton Campus

Be part of your community!

On Saturday 12 May, Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus is hosting a community day – a celebration of everything around the local Granton area.

Granton Community Day 
Saturday 12 May 2018 
10 am – 2 pm 
Granton Campus

The day is FREE to attend and open to all.

Join us for activities, demonstrations and workshops including:

  • Aerial Pilates
  • Food Tasters
  • Hair and Beauty Demonstrations
  • Kids activity zone
  • Virtual Welding
  • Ice cream and smoothie making

Explore a range of local organisations and charities who will be showcasing their businesses and what they do for the local area.

You will also be able to find out about opportunities at Edinburgh College including full-time and part-time courses, hire of our facilities and our fantastic training salons, training restaurants and on-site nursery.

Come along and see what your vibrant community has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you to Granton Campus for a fun-filled day!

 

Still time to visit Jurassic Kingdom at Lauriston Castle

You can still catch the Jurassic Kingdom event at Lauriston Castle, but only until next Sunday – the dinosaurs are moving on to pastures new after 15th April.

The event is open from 10am to 6pm daily with last entry at 5pm. For further info visit

http://www.jurassickingdom.uk/edinburgh/

See more pictures on NEN’s Facebook Page

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