THIS MORNING at 10am from PILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT
TODAY for #ChatCafe, we’ve got something a little different planned!
We’ll be joined by Min from @ramblersscotland so it seems only fitting that we take ourselves outdoors for a #Walk.
Meet Nathalie and Min 10am @ PCHP before setting out on foot for a lovely walk and breakfast picnic of #Pancakes and #Chai.
What a beautiful start to a #Monday. If you’re a #Woman and would like to join, please come along.
We hope to see you all!
As part of our @doorsopendays activities we will have an exhibition of work from Claire Vaughan (1974 – 2024)
Overcoming multiple obstacles and health problems, Claire managed to create a collection of bright and beautiful paintings which will be showcased in her memory.
27th & 28th September 10am – 4pm
Please drop by and have a chat with our volunteers!
See you then.
Getting here – Madelvic House is just off the cycle path, has a dedicated car park and is a 2 minute walk from the number 19, 16 and 200 bus stop. Address is Madelvic House, Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh EH5 1HS
| Special notice: Madelvic House is not fully accessible. We do have a portable ramp to allow wheelchair and powerchair users to get into the building, which you will have access to, and once in the building there is level access but there is no wheelchair accessible toilet. |
KITCHEN REOPENS NEXT WEEK
We’re undergoing essential maintenance this week, which means a change in our usual operations!
This means there will no community lunch today 
(Friday 26 September)
Meal deliveries restart on the 30 September.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding 
NO COMMUNITY LUNCHES TODAY AND NEXT FRIDAY (26TH)
We’re undergoing essential maintenance next week, which means a change in our usual operations!
As a reminder, this means:
There will be no community lunch today (19 September) or 26 September
Our kitchen is closed from the 22nd to 26 September. Meal deliveries restart on the 30 September.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding
SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 3 – 6pm
It’s nearly time for our Harvest Festival! Saturday 27th September at the garden. All welcome, for this free family friendly event! From 3pm.
Harvest Feast, performances from talented locals, creative activities and more!
If you’d like to contribute a musical (or other) performance, or help out on the day, please contact tom@grantoncommunitygardeners.org
As part of their ongoing commitment to the local community, a Tesco Superstore in Edinburgh has raised £19,382 for St. Columba’s Hospice Care through instore fundraising and other initiatives.
The store, located on Broughton Road, has spent eight years raising vital funds for the hospice, which provides people in Edinburgh with end-of-life care, as well as supporting their families.
Recently, members of the Tesco team took part in the 7 Hills of Edinburgh Challenge, a long gruelling walk of around 27km with over 700m of climbing involved, in which they raised nearly £2,000 for the hospice alone.
In September, the team will be taking part in the famous Edinburgh Kiltwalk, part of Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event with over 178,000 people taking part since 2016.
Year-long fundraising in store includes a book donation point, which was started by store colleague Caroline Phillip, where customers are encouraged to take a book and make a small donation, which is then given to the hospice – with a current sum of £17,432 donated so far. Books are provided by local businesses and customers.
Ross Wallace, Store Manager at the Superstore, said: “We have supported St. Columba’s Hospice Care for many years and are delighted we have been able to give them such a fantastic donation of over £19,000.
“The hospice has provided help to not only colleagues in store, but our customers as well, so it’s a cause very close to our communities’ hearts.
“I’m extremely proud of all my staff for going the extra mile to raise funds for a vital service which supports so many people in the area, and I’d like to thank everyone who kindly donated over the years too.”
Amanda Southey, Partnerships Fundraiser, said: “We’re incredibly thankful to the team at Tesco for their continued commitment and generosity over the years.
“Their support makes a real difference to families across Edinburgh and the Lothians, allowing us to deliver expert, compassionate care, so no one has to face the end of life alone.”
Tesco Superstore is located at 7 Broughton Rd, Edinburgh, EH7 4EW.
Donations can be made to the store’s Kiltwalk efforts at:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rosswallace-688924857d8396eb850a9ec7.
For more information on St. Columba’s Hospice Care and how to support, please visit https://stcolumbashospice.org.uk/.
MONDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 5 – 8pm
We are very excited to be involved in another community BEACH CLEANING event at the brick beach across the road from Friends of Granton Castle Walled Garden and next to the pitt.
It will be our final litter picking in 2025 organised with our friends from Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle on Monday 15th September.
We will have all the equipment and rubbish bags for everyone and preparing some bonfire celebration at the end as a special treat 
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Families with children and well behaved dogs are more than welcome to join!
Any questions-email: anna@grantongoesgreener.org.uk
Menu for Friday the 5th of September
We are excited to share a delicious community meal with you tomorrow. We do our best to have a variety of options, including vegetarian and often a delicious pudding.
What’s on the menu tomorrow:
Lentil and ginger soup
Brisket stew
Mushroom stew (V)
Side of potatoes and veg
Apple crumble and custard
Please check the board or ask our volunteers about allergens.
And just a heads-up, our food is served until it runs out! Do come along and enjoy.
Thank you!
