HALLOWEEN CRAFTING
Join us for a FREE spooky crafting evening where we will make Halloween spider decorations with beads or pipe cleaners! Perfect activity for the kids.
Date: Thursday 30th October
Time: 6 – 8PM
Location: Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
No experience needed! Our friendly volunteer crafter, Sylvia, will guide you step-by-step. All materials provided – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Limited spaces – do get in touch to book your spot.
The city council has added a further Drop-in Session on the North-South Tramline Consultation Proposals following a request by Drylaw Telford Community Council.
More than 40 people attended last week’s community council meeting to discuss tram line options for the area, but planned guest speaker Cllr Stephen Jenkinson, the city council’s Transport and Environment convener, was unable to attend and submitted his apologies on the afternoon of the meeting.
The council is proposing a north – south tram route which would run from Granton, through the city centre, out to the Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh via Cameron Toll, and potentially beyond into the city region.
The meeting – the best-attended community council event for some years – went ahead and called for a local drop-in event for Drylaw Telford residents in line with those staged at Blackhall Primary School, Granton Station and North Edinburgh Arts.
The community council has also submitted a list of questions raised by residents at the meeting for a council response.
As a result, another local Drop-in will take place on:
Tuesday 28th October
from 4 – 7pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
There will also be another opportunity see what is being proposed and to make comments at Bristo Baptist Church on Wednesday 29 October from 4 – 7pm.
MONDAY 13 OCTOBER from 10am – 12.30pm
Hallowe’en pumpkin walk and hunt this Monday! All accompanied children welcome.
Free lunch at the centre after.
To book, get in touch or email natalie@drylawnc.org.uk
All accompanied children welcome.
Come on a hunt for pumpkins around the neighbourhood using a simple map.
Lunch back at the Centre.
Adults and children welcome.
All regulars also welcome. Easy. Flat.
PLEASE BOOK! natalie@drylawnc.org.uk
Free, Children and adults
PS – Reminder that Little Explorers and the Yoga classes are on holiday on Monday 13th!
TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER from 6.30 – 8PM
at DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Drylaw Telford Community Council are holding a public meeting to find out YOUR views on proposals to extend the Edinburgh tram network.
It’s your local opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to have your say.
Guest speaker is CLLR STEPHEN JENKINSON, the city council’s Transport & Environment Convener.
ALL WELCOME!
https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south
AND DON’T FORGET:
Consultation Hub Online Survey – Drylaw Shopping Centre:
A survey for the project is currently live on The City of Edinburgh Council’s Consultation Hub and runs until 8th October – that’s THIS WEDNESDAY!
Please find a link to the survey here and to find out more:
https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/drylaw-consultation
NORTH – SOUTH TRAMLINE CONSULTATION PROPOSALS
TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER 6.30 – 8PM at DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Drylaw Telford Community Council has organised a public meeting to find out YOUR views on proposals to extend the Edinburgh tram network.
It’s your local opportunity to hear what is being proposed and to share your views.
Guest speaker is City of Edinburgh Council Transport & Environment Convener Cllr Stephen Jenkinson.
ALL WELCOME!
https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south
JOIN the AtkinsRealis team tomorrow (Friday 26 September) from 2pm to see the Concept Designs for improving flooding issues on Easter Drylaw Avenue and Easter Drylaw Drive.
The organisers say:
‘Currently, during high rainfall, this junction and surrounding homes experience flooding.
‘The objective of this project is to respond to the existing drainage challenges in the area by incorporating nature-based solutions.
‘Through the strategic use of planting, green spaces and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), the project will help to manage rainwater naturally by capturing surface water in an attenuation feature (Eh? – Ed).
‘This will helpslow water down from entering the sewage system, reducing pressure and lowering the risk of flooding on streets, footpaths, homes and gardens.
‘To ensure the project delivers a green community space suited to local aspirations, we would love to hear what you would like to see incorporated in this project.’
We’ll be on the corner of Easter Drylaw Avenue and Easter Drylaw Drive (foot of Easter Drylaw Bank) from 2pm.
Not going to be at home tomorrow? You can still get in touch with your thoughts or any questions at flood.management@edinburgh.gov.uk
THREE DAYS TO GO!
Only THREE more days until Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre’s big 30th birthday party celebrations!
All are welcome whether you are 1 or 100, and most activities are FREE. And despite the saying, there’s even a free lunch 
between 11.30-1.30!
Oh and did we mention the bouncy castle, apple juicing, drumming, puppet show, art workshops, bug hunt, Dr Bike fixing, footie, bake sale, tombola and prizes? Bring cash if you want to win something or buy some amazing jam or cakes!
Tummies Not Trash is also coming, so fill your boots 
See you there!
Police are appealing for information and witnesses, following the serious assault of a cyclist on Blackhall Cycle Path, near to Davidson Mains.
The incident took place around 6.05pm on Tuesday, 2 September, 2025. The cyclist, a 46-year-old man, was cycling away from the Drylaw area on his green vintage-style Dutch bike.
The suspect was riding an offroad dirt bike and is described as white, around 5ft 10 and slim build, but their gender is unknown. They were wearing a black full-face helmet and black puffer jacket.
Detective Sergeant Rob Finch said: “We are appealing for anyone who was in the area or witnessed this attack to please come forward.
“Enquiries have established that two members of the public provided aid to the victim, so would ask them to contact police as soon as possible.
“Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 1961 of 3 September, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”
WE’RE BACK!
Please see above our new times and groups starting next week, as well as a new sign up form for this year (below).
https://forms.gle/6nXpjdS24DoZ2EEP8
(Consent form must be completed to attend clubs)
