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COMMUNITY PARADE ALERT 
Get ready for big colours, big noise and big North Edinburgh spirit. Whether you’re marching, cheering or just soaking up the atmosphere, come join the fun and show what this community is made of. Let’s make it unforgettable.
If you want to be part of the parade, wear costumes, sing, dance, or just walk the route, contact stephnecf@gmail.com
We are delighted to announce our 5 years funding award from the Bank of Scotland Foundation Empower Fund.
This will help keep the centre doors open, help towards a Staff member salary and any running costs.
We are delighted, we have always depended on room hire, fundraising and donations to cover the centre Running Costs now a huge percentage of that will be covered for 5 years.
Thank you to all the LIFT staff, Volunteers, The amazing Board and the centre users for all your support
Pauline Nicol-Bowie MBE
Spring has arrived at the NEA Community Garden, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! We’ve received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to support our Garden and Shed projects over the next two years.
This funding will help us grow more than just plants. It will create opportunities for our local community to get involved in activities that respond to the climate emergency, focusing on outdoor learning, sustainability, and the circular economy.
It also means we can continue to strengthen North Edinburgh Arts’ commitment to sustainability, improving how we manage our carbon impact.
Watch this space for more updates!
In the meantime, come and visit our NEA Community Garden within our opening hours (Monday-Wednesday: 9am-5pm, Thursday & Friday: 9am-8pm & Saturday: 10am-2pm)
If you live locally in the areas of Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw and Telford, come and join our free drop-in sessions at the Garden (Tuesday & Thursday, 1.30pm – 4pm) or the Shed (Tuesday – Thursday, 10am – 2pm).
Get in touch for more information!
APRIL: Muriel Spark’s Loitering with Intent
April’s book group is Loitering with Intent, by Muriel Spark.
If you would like to join the group just pick one and join the discussion on Wednesday 29th from 6 – 7pm.
FREE FOOTBALL
Craigroyston are setting up a sessions for our youngest players “Craigy’s Little kickers” we’re looking for young boys and girls to come along and kick start there Craigy career early before soccer school. Boys and girls aged between 3-5 years old.
SFA qualified coach
Sports first aid trained.
Sessions will be based on nothing more than fun, making friends and football.
First session Saturday 2nd May
Saturday afternoons 1-2pm old cattle track lane (Marine drive) EH4 5JT
The first Kick can lead to a dream.
Get involved. Please contact Anthony on 07708293555
Please share and spread the word
EDINBURGH MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
Closer to Cultures: 2026 Spring/Summer Season programme starts tomorrow with a mesmerising journey across China at Muirhouse Library!
Join Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association for a lunch treat of fashion, music and dance. Book at:
https://eventbrite.co.uk/e/closer-to-cultures-2026-springsummer-season-tickets-1986640400918
SPECIAL EVENT THURSDAY 16 APRIL 6 – 7.30pm
EXHIBITION RUNS FROM 9th – 21st APRIL
We’re excited to celebrate the work of three local people – Yasmin Shorter, Kirsty Sutherland and Kevin Jack – the first Local Artists in Residence at Art for Grown Ups’ Studio at North Edinburgh Arts.
After months of creativity, now it’s time to share the results with you!
The exhibition opens today, Thursday 9 April and runs until 21 April. Pop by and see it during the NEA’s opening times: Monday – Wednesday: 9am-5pm, Thursday & Friday: 9am-8pm, Saturday: 10am-2pm.
We’ll be hosting a special celebration event on Thursday, 16 April at 6pm. You’re invited!
– Meet the artists
– Enjoy refreshments
– Take part in a studio tour
– Explore the creative journey of the past 9 months!
TUESDAYS 3.45 – 4.30pm from 28th APRIL
Guitar group is back at Muirhouse library!
Chris will be running drop-in sessions from Tuesday 28th April 3:45-4:30pm, every Tuesday until the summer break.
Please come along if you want to learn or develop your guitar playing. Guitars will be available to play and borrow or you can bring your own.
MUIRHOUSE MILLENNIUM CENTRE 12- 2pm
Limited spaces available so please only book a space if your child is definitely able to make it as we don’t like to let kids down.
For Primary 1-7s
THREE MAJOR COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS THE NEIGHBOURHOOD TODAY
