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North Edinburgh Arts: Heading back home early in 2025

Coming Soon! North Edinburgh Arts is looking forward to returning home early in 2025. Our venue refurbishment and extension is nearly complete and now runs to over 2000 sq m across four floors.

The purpose-built and community owned venue will house a 96 seat theatre, 72 seat café with new welcome desk, 2 wood workshops, 5 multi-purpose studios, 6 artist studios, a music room, 4 offices, a greenhouse, and terrace, all leading out to the well-loved half acre community garden at the rear – also to undergo a makeover in the coming months.

We’re busy working behind the scenes prepping and preparing all the spaces and can’t wait to share more updates with you in the New Year!

Thanks again to our friends at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, and Pilton Youth and Children’s Project (PYCP), amongst others, for hosting our team, our regular programme, and special events for the past 3 years.

Find more festive updates and latest news in our latest e-newsletter at https://mailchi.mp/18beca7e4564/december2024

Visit our website for more information: https://northedinburgharts.co.uk

Tonight: Youth Arts Collective

NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS at WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

The NEA Youth Arts Collective meets up weekly to do creative tasks (think Taskmaster!), play games, hang out, eat tasty snacks and chat about children and young people’s rights.

This term, the YAC are working with artists to select and develop a new performance to be showcased at the 2025 Edinburgh Children’s Festival family day and the North Edinburgh Community Festival.

New members welcome, so come along and bring a friend, too!

When: Every Thursday, 5.30pm – 7pm

Drop in any time from 4.30pm for toasties and hang out before the group starts at 5.30pm

Where: West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Who: Local young people (ages 11 -13) living in areas of Muirhouse, Pilton, Telford and Drylaw

Cost: Free but registration required:

Data: Something to chew over …

Community Meal & Discussion

Date: Thursday 7 November, 6pm – 7pm

Venue: @West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Governments use data about us to provide social services and administer benefits payments. But what happens to this data? Who has access to it?

Join researchers from the University of Edinburgh to find out more and share your views on what you think should happen to this data.

– Refreshments and a two course dinner (soup & main course) will be provided

– For local residents living in Muirhouse & Pilton and surrounding areas (ages 16+)

– Free event but advance registration is required

To book your place, please call/text the Link Up number: 0749 387 6130 or email NEA at admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk, call us on 0131 315 2151.

Dr Bike session this Saturday

Does your bike need a bit of TLC? Bring it along to Dr Bike this Saturday in Macmillan Square, to have it checked and repaired, for free!

There will also be a family friendly led bike ride around the local area (children must be accompanied by an adult; and aged 8+).

These are free activities for people living in North Edinburgh, and there’s no need to book.

Youth Arts Collective Taster Sessions at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Calling local young people (ages 11 -13)

Are you into organising events and arts projects? Want to have your say on what’s happening in North Edinburgh? Or maybe you just want to be part of something fun and creative?

Together with Imaginate UK, North Edinburgh Arts are launching a new Youth Arts Collective for ages 11-13, and you’re invited to our free taster sessions!

Join us on Thursday evenings, 3 and 10 October at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre to try out fun activities, play games, and chat about the group.

Here’s what to expect:

Games

Bingo

Poster Design

Films

And lots of snacks!

When:

Thursday 3 October, 5:30pm – 7pm

Thursday 10 October, 5:30pm – 7pm

Pick your date when booking and come along to find out more. We’ll be starting regular sessions from 24 October.

North Edinburgh Arts: Family Cycling

FREE MONDAY MORNING SESSIONS FOR NORTH EDINBURGH FAMILIES

Join our new family-friendly cycling group in North Edinburgh!

Explore the local area on short rides led by two qualified cycle leaders on Monday mornings. We’ve still got places for our next session on Monday 2 September at 10am.

We have a limited number of bikes available to borrow – just let us know your needs when booking! All children must be 8+ and accompanied by an adult.

These sessions are FREE for residents of Muirhouse, Pilton, Granton, and Drylaw. Priority will be given to local community members and NEA Members.

Find out more and book your place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/932360925627

Free Day Trip to Edinburgh Festivals

Hey North Edinburgh youth! Ready for an epic day out?

Together with Imaginate UK, we’ve planned an exciting day exploring the Edinburgh Festivals on Saturday 24 August, from 10.30am – 5.30pm. Expect interesting arts exhibitions, amazing live performances, and loads of fun.

This free event is for local young people aged 11-13 living in the loca area of Muirhouse, Pilton, Granton, and Drylaw. Food and travel will be provided.

This event will be also be an informal opportunity to learn more about NEA Youth Arts Collective, a new creative group for 11-13 year olds living in North Edinburgh. Part of Imaginate and North Edinburgh Arts project, Creative Encounters, which puts children at the heart of decision making

Advance booking required so book your spot soon:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/972069745777

Got a question?

Call us: 0131 315 2151 (Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm)

Email us: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Building Community Wealth in North Edinburgh

PLANNING SESSION – THURSDAY 22 AUGUST

9.30am – 12pm at WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

For further information email: Evelyn@northedinburgharts.co.uk

See The Show for Young Men with North Edinburgh Arts

Special Invitation for NEA Ordinary and Youth Members!

We’re excited to invite local families to a special preview performance of The Show for Young Men!

Date: Wednesday 31 July, 11am

Location: PASS Theatre @ Edinburgh College (Granton Campus)

350 West Granton Road Edinburgh EH5 1QE

This captivating production by GuestHouse Projects, presented in association with Imaginate UK, is directed by Eoin McKenzie in collaboration with award-winning dancer Robbie Synge and young performer Alfie from Forthview Primary School.

Designed for young audiences aged 8+, The Show For Young Men considers familiar and unexpected ideas about men and friendship, forging a space where a more compassionate and caring mode of masculinity can exist.

Find out more and book your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/938511401867

Learn more about NEA membership and sign up: https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/membership/

North Edinburgh Arts: Summer fun for children and families

Summer’s here! We’re running an exciting programme of fun activities and creative events for local children, young people, and their families throughout July and August. Come and join the fun!

Highlights include:

Film Festival Workshop with Folk Film Gathering (Ages 8+): Learn about film festival programming on Thursday 11 July, 5:30pm-7pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

NEA x Edinburgh Science Mini Summer Festival (All ages): Enjoy fun science activities on Tuesday 18 July, 11am-3pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

The Show for Young Men (Ages 8+): A special preview performance on Wednesday 31 July, 11am at PASS Theatre, Edinburgh College Granton Campus.

Fringe at… North Edinburgh Arts! (All ages): Family-friendly performances and workshops on Saturday 10 August, 10:30am-12:30pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

Travelling Gallery – Where We Stand (All ages): An exhibition on community ownership on Thursday 15 August, 10am-4pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

Play Rangers (Ages 5+): Creative outdoor play every Friday afternoon in local parks.

Family Badminton (Ages 7+): Weekly sessions on Mondays, 4:30pm-7:30pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

Cycling Group (Ages 8+): Family-friendly cycling every Wednesday, 10am-11:30am, meeting at 67 Pennywell Road.

Join us for a summer full of creativity, outdoor fun, and community spirit!

Visit our website for full details at northedinburgharts.co.uk/summer-2024/