THURSDAY 7th AUGUST 10am – 3pm
Has your child missed an MMR vaccine? Our vaccination team will be at Pennywell All Care Centre on tomorrow (Thursday 7 August).
For more information check:
http://nhslothian.scot/vaccinations
or call the vaccination enquiries helpline on 0300 7906 296
GRAND OPENING – SATURDAY 16th AUGUST at 10am
Its with great pleasure, that I can announce the official opening of our long-awaited new clubrooms.
Saturday 16th August @ 10am.
It would be great to have as many for you there as possible. Remember this faciality is for the everyone not just the kids but the coaches, parents and supporters as well.
Please share this far and wide and lets have a cracking start to our new life, in our new home!
Thanks
Darren
Muirhouse Housing Association has thrown its support behind a new “dementia friendly” film club which involves the magic of the silver screen!
It is being led by “Community Link” based at North Edinburgh Arts Centre who approached the Association for funding from its “Community Chest Fund” to help the film project and promote the Club locally.
The first screening takes place today (Thursday) following a consultation led by Community Link. It found a clear need emerged for a dementia-friendly film club which creates a welcoming, inclusive space where people with dementia and their carers or family members can enjoy a film screening together and connect with others.
The project is launching at the North Edinburgh Arts Centre in a purpose-built 96-seater theatre with the showing of the 1969 classic movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
The free screening is further evidence of Muirhouse’s deep-rooted engagement with the community it serves in north Edinburgh.
Muirhouse’s Community Chest Fund is available for community groups to apply for a grant to carry out projects which benefit tenants and the local community.
Special measures will be taken during the film to meet the needs of people with dementia such as dimmed – but not entirely dark – lighting to reduce anxiety and prevent confusion.
The cinema will not be entirely filled to avoid the presence of a large crowd. There will also be a short interval with light refreshments served.
Based loosely on fact, the film tells the story of two wild west outlaws who are on the run from a crack US law enforcement posse after a string of train robberies.
The film, starring two Hollywood idols – played by the late Paul Newman and sidekick Robert Redford – was an instant hit when it was released and remains a screen classic.
Susan Bell, Chief Executive of Muirhouse Housing Association, said: “Everyone likes a trip to the cinema. So we were delighted to link up with North Edinburgh Arts Centre to deliver this dementia-friendly screening in what is first from Muirhouse
“Dementia friendly screenings are now expected to take place every month. We are thrilled to be supporting such an innovative way to engage members of the community.
“Apart from these dementia-friendly screenings the advent of a cinema in our community, when previously the nearest one is 3.5 miles away, is to be greatly welcomed.”
Earlier this summer, Muirhouse’s community engagement was recognised when it excelled in the Tenant Participation Service (TPAS) Scotland National Good Practice Awards scoring a win in the keenly-contested category for Community Involvement – tenant/community group.
Its triumph centred on the inclusive “Come Dine With Us” initiative – a recurring Muirhouse event offering a free meal and companionship to local residents aimed at tackling isolation and loneliness.
We Want Your Ideas! 
We’re planning ahead and want to know. What would YOU like to see happening at the centre?
Whether it’s kids’ activities or adult only sessions, now’s your chance to help shape what we offer.
Mindfulness or fitness sessions?
Art for adults?
Gaming clubs for kids?
Movie nights, pamper days, anything fun?
Nothing is too silly to suggest if you’d come along to it, let us know!
We’re using our resources carefully and want to put on things you actually want so if you don’t speak up, we’ll just go with what we think sounds fun 
(and then you’re not allowed to moan if we plan karaoke every week 
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Pop your ideas below or message us privately we’re all ears!
Let’s build a space that works for everyone. 
Local Volunteer Recruitment Fair celebrating the diversity of volunteer opportunities in the North West area
Friday 1 August, 10am – 12noon
There will be a lovely diverse mix of volunteer-involving organisations coming along to share their volunteer roles and answer any questions about what volunteering with them is like.
Come along and find out more about local volunteering opportunities.
Note our address: NEA, MacMillan Hub, 12C MacMillan Square, EH4 4AB
FREE HIRE FOR NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS MEMBERS
Need a bike? Borrow one from the NEA Lending Bike Library!
We’ve got standard bikes in all sizes, available for up to 1 week hire.
Plus e-bikes & an e-trike, available for 1-day hire.
FREE HIRE for NEA Members! (Find out more about our NEA Membership at https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/get…/become-a-member/)
Contact us: 07493 876130
Email: bikes@northedinburgharts.co.uk
Huge thanks to The City of Edinburgh Council Active Travel Group and Cycling UK in Scotland for funding the bikes for the library.
SATURDAY 26th JULY at 12 NOON
Shh… What’s that noise? A squeak? A squeal? A bird? It’s getting louder. Oh dear… Pekku takes a playful look at what happens when you want to be left alone and others have a different idea.
Ahead of a run at the Festival Fringe Festival, Red Bridge Arts are delighted to share a preview of their newest show PEKKU, with North Edinburgh Arts audiences. It’s a new show for 3-6 year olds (and their adults) by Andy Manley, Ian Cameron & Shona Reppe.
Co-commissioned by Red Bridge Arts, ROHM Theatre and Ricca Ricca Festival, and Produced by Red Bridge Arts.
We hope you can join this sharing for families!
Saturday, 26 July, 12(noon)
NEA, MacMillan Hub, 12c MacMillan Square EH4 4AB
FREE but booking is required: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1501066292689
THE WEATHER TRIED IT… BUT LIFTFEST IS STILL ON!
It’s happening TODAY and we are READY, rain, shine, or a classic four-seasons-in-a-day Scottish forecast!
Grab your brolly, bring your pals, and come support your local community!
We’re kicking off the day with something extra special:
11am–12pm: LIFTFEST Walkthrough Parade!
We’ll be walking through the streets of Muirhouse with a whole squad of fun costumed characters!
Come wave from your window, join the walk, or snap a photo with some familiar faces, you never know who might show up!
Then from 12–5pm at LIFT@MMC, the party keeps going with:
Pauline’s legendary pasta
Hot dogs & hamburgers
Home baking heaven
We said goodbye to Madge yesterday.
Madge was one of those women who everyone seemed to know; a popular and weel-kent face around Royston and Crewe and the funeral service was packed.
I have known Madge and her family socially for more than forty years, but there are still some things you find out that come as a surprise. And at Warriston I learned that Madge had written a poem:
TWENTY FIVE PAST TWO
AH’M WALKING DOON THE ROAD
CAUSE IT’S TWENTY-FIVE PAST TWO
GAUN TAE GET THE BAIRN …
PAST MOHAMMED’S FIR SOME CHEWS
WHEN AH GET HIM
‘THERE’S YER CHEWS
TIME FIR HAME
CHANGE YER SHOES’
DUMPS HIS SCHOOL BAG …
HE’S OOT THE DOOR
IN THE GAIRDEN
WIE HIS DINOSAURS
A WORLD O’ HIS AIN TAKES O’ER
UNTIL … RAP THE WINDAE: ‘TEA’
“AH DINNAE LIKE THAT”
PICKS HIS GRUB
‘EAT IT OR YE’R IN THE TUB’
IN THE TUB, LOADS O’ TOYS
WHAT A MESS … MIND, BOYS WILL BE BOYS
UNTIL … AH TUCK HIM UP IN BED
TEDDY CUDDLED ROOND HIS HEAD.
A poem by MADGE VENTERS
Curious about performing and creating a small show this summer? Join our Drama Summer Camp at NEA!
Whether you’re a budding actor, curious about the stage, or just want to try something new, this is a fun, supportive space to explore drama. We’ll play games, try improvisation and stagecraft, and work together to create a brand-new piece of theatre to share with family and friends.
No experience needed — just bring your imagination!
Monday 4 to Friday 8 August
10am–1pm (Friday starts at 10.30am, with a sharing at 12noon)
For local young people (ages 7–14) living in Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw & Telford
FREE – book your place for a whole week or just a few days: https://bookwhen.com/blythwoodtheatre
NEA Drama Summer Camp will be led by Marilyn Blyth Wilson who is a performer, director and acting teacher. She works with various theatre companies and runs her own company Blythwood Theatre, focusing on collaboration with young people to bring new writing and performances that focus on what matters to them.
Marilyn will be with us at NEA as part of EPAD’s Supported Residency programme, which aims to support the creation of new work and to build connections between Edinburgh-based performing arts creatives and venues across the city
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