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Muirhouse Millennium Centre: We Want Your Ideas!

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.

Karaoke night?

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 )

Pop your ideas below or message us privately we’re all ears!

Let’s build a space that works for everyone.

#LIFTCommunity

#YourCentreYourSay

#TellUsWhatYouWant

Local volunteering event at North Edinburgh Arts

FRIDAY 1st AUGUST from 10am – 12 noon

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

Bike Library at North Edinburgh Arts

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/)

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.

PEKKU at North Edinburgh Arts

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

Whatever the weather … LIFTFEST’s ON!

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

Saying Goodbye to Madge

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

Summer Drama Camp at NEA

4th – 9th AUGUST 10am – 1pm

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

LIFTFEST: What’s On

LIFTFest Day Details – What’s On!

LIFTFEST – Saturday 19th July, 12–5pm

At LIFT@MMC – EVERYONE WELCOME!

Come along for a fun-filled family day packed with:

Kidz Fashion Show – 1.30pm

All-Day Outdoor Disco

Games Galore – 5 shots for £3

Tombola

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Pauline’s Special Pasta

Home Baking Stall

Arts & Crafts

Character Meet & Greet – Spiderman, Bluey, Stitch, LOL Dolls, Paw Patrol & Elsa

Bouncy Chute & Inflatable Football Darts

Tattoos & Hair Braiding

… and much, much more!

20% of everything raised goes to a charity chosen by Brenda’s family.

The rest helps us keep the centre open and supporting the community.

Don’t miss the walkthrough at 11am, then stay and enjoy the full day!

Craigroyston Community High School: School uniform information

UNIFORM

Many of you have been asking about uniform!

Here are main things you need to know:

Plain Black and White – NO brands/logos or other colours!

If required, blazers and ties can be purchased in school or from the websites below. Cash only if purchasing in school. We have a variety of sizes to try in school if you need assistance with this

If required, school jumpers are available online

Black jeans are acceptable as long as they are not faded or ripped

We have a stock of pre-loved uniform available to all pupils free of charge in school (donations continually welcome!)

Please send us a DM if we can help with any issue – financial or otherwise! We’re here to help!

https://www.logoxpres-schoolwear.co.uk/Craigroyston-CHS

https://www.border-embroideries.co.uk/…/craigroyston…

Free Jewellery-Making Workshops at North Edinburgh Arts

Are you a local resident of Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw or Granton? Fancy trying something creative and hands-on this summer?

Join jeweller and community artist Lisa Arnott (SilverHub Jewellery School and Studios Flourish Jewellery Project) for 4 weeks of FREE jewellery-making workshops at North Edinburgh Arts!

You’ll learn how to make beautiful, wearable pieces — from bangles and rings to earrings and pendants — using professional tools and techniques.

We’re running two weekly groups throughout July:

For local adults (age 21+)

Wednesdays: 9, 16, 23 & 30 July

10am – 1pm

For young adults (ages 16-21)

Thursdays: 10, 17, 24 & 31 July

10am – 1pm

Friday 1 August – Celebration & Exhibition of work created

North Edinburgh Arts, Macmillan Hub, 12c Macmillan Square, EH4 4AB

Free to attend, but places are limited – all materials provided!

To sign up: Email admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Call 0131 315 2151

Or drop by the NEA Welcome Desk (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)