We need your old crochet needles! 
Do you have any crochet needles sitting at home not being used?
We’d love if you could donate them for our new Crochet class we are trying to start!
Please pop into the office at the centre if you can help us 
We’re doing some knitting on Wednesday morning!
We’d love for you to join us – whether you’re a seasoned pro or you’ve never picked up a pair of knitting needles. We have some pros in our group who can help you learn, or bring along your own project if you would like.
We’ll be having a natter, plenty of cuppas and some lovely pastries too!
Our sharing shelf is also stocked up on this day so it is a great time to be in the centre.
FRIDAY 21st FEBRUARY from 10am – 12.30pm
Need advice, support, or just a friendly chat? Drop into our Community Hub Morning this Friday 10am – 12:30pm for a cuppa and connect with local organisations that can help.
Meet experts from:
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) – money, benefits & housing advice
Manor Estates & Tenants Federation – tenant support & housing help
Community Police – safety & local issues
Energy Advice & Home Energy Scotland – energy-saving tips
…and more!
You can also find out about how you can support your local community by becoming a Community Councillor.
Community Council recruitment is underway across the capital and Drylaw Telford’s returning officer Cllr Vicky Nicholson – who was a member of the local community council before becoming a city councillor – will be available to provide information and answer your questions
No appointments needed – just drop in! Come along, bring a friend, and let’s build a stronger community together!
SUNDAY 23rd FEBRUARY in EASTER DRYLAW AVENUE
Drylaw Good Apples are holding a celebration in the two secret orchards on Sunday 23rd February.
There will be a light maintenance session first in the orchards between 11-1pm followed by a hot lunch at the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre 1.15-2.15, and then back out again 2.30-3.30 for singing and music from the incomparable Jed and Jo to celebrate the start of Spring in the Orchards.
Come along for all or some of it! Bring your friends and neighbours.
All ages and abilities welcome!
Join us for hands-on leather-making workshops at the centre, guided by our volunteer leather crafter, Bence! Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about crafting with leather.
Thursday 20th February 6-8pm: Create your very own leather card holder – a practical and stylish first project.
Thursday 27th February 6-8pm: Build on your skills with a simple leather wallet, ideal for those who’ve attended Workshop 1 (but not required!)
Details:
Cost: £5 per workshop
Capacity: a few spaces still available for each session!
Important: We’ll be working with sharp tools and needles. Participants must feel comfortable and confident using these.
Booking is essential – spaces are limited! Message or call us to reserve your spot.
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH WORKERS
MONDAY 3rd FEBRUARY from 10am – 12pm
Exciting news!
We have loads of new kit from Sustrans’ Love Your Neighbourhood project. Litterpickers, hoops, wipes, gloves, and best of all – trolleys!
FEBRUARY LITTERPICK WALK
Time: Monday Feb 3rd 10-12pm
Location: Drylaw Neighborhood Centre 67b Groathill Rd North
Led by: Cecile and Natalie
New year new Yoga class for 2025!
These classes are run by expert Yogini Stephanie Knight for beginners and those with some experience.
There are two classes:
Mondays 1-2.15 Chair Yoga for those who would need to sit down and use the prop of a chair to do the poses.
Mondays 2.30-3.34 Beginners’ Yoga for those who can manage standing and using a mat on the floor for the poses.
Recommended donation per class: £3-5 depending on your ability to pay.
This contributes towards the costs of running the class which we are keeping as low as possible by bringing in external funding.
Please remember we receive no government or council funding to run our activities at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.
Due to high winds predicted we are with regret cancelling the first public session for Drylaw Good Apples today (Saturday 25th January).
The next session will be on Wednesday 29th January with RBGE teaching us how to prune apple orchard trees.
Hello Hello orchard lovers!
Exciting announcements for our new project Drylaw Good Apples; our first session will start on Saturday 25th January 11 – 1pm. This will be a general introduction and some maintenance.
All sessions are for adults and accompanied children and are free.
After that our sessions are:
Weds 29th 1-3pm. Pruning with RBGE- strictly bookable. FREE
Weds 5th Feb 11-1pm. Mulching and den building
Sat 15th Feb 1-3pm. Mulching and games
Weds 19th Feb 11-1pm. Bench making and woodcraft.
Meet us at the front door of Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre at the time stated above and we will walk over to the orchards with tools wheelbarrows etc. All welcome!
PLEASE WEAR WARM CLOTHING AND GOOD STRONG FOOTWEAR.
