Feeling inspired by the World Cup? Or just fed up that the kids get all the fun?
Brand new for summer 2026
Our coaches are running informal tournaments for the grown ups in July and August. Everyone welcome (as long as you’re over 18) no matter your ability.
More details in the flyer 
Exciting summer camp with a difference is now open for booking
Building on the success of last year’s STEM camps which created great memories, and generated great feed back from the kids AND parents!
Summer of Football at Spartans Community Foundation
Fun football festival in partnership with The Scottish FA
Friday 19th June, 3-5pm
Food provided
Free of charge, book now – https://scf.classforkids.io/term/370
We are excited to share we have two free creative workshops starting TOMORROW (Thursday)!
~ Ceramics course
Come along and learn how to hand-build with clay.
This 6-week course is free and offered to a small group.
We only have a few spaces remaining – please let us know if you would like to join by emailing us at hello@pchp.org.uk
~ Banner making workshop
Get inspired by nature and make a botanical banner to celebrate the historic Victorian Palm House at RBGE.
This free workshop is in collaboration with @The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Only 2 spaces left for this one! And no need to commit to future dates.
Both workshops are open to all.
Looking forward to having you join us – but let us know fast! 
STARTING TOMORROW at SPARTANS
Need transport for your weekly shop? PEP has you covered!
Pick-ups start at 9:30 AM
Enjoy 2 hours to shop (and time for a cuppa 
)
Bus leaves at 12 PM to take you home
2 bags per person limit
Bags delivered right to your front door
It’s a friendly, easy, and convenient way to get your shopping done!
Book your spot today: 0131 315 4466
Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
We’re here to listen.
Join your local Forth Community Police Officers at our April drop‑ins. Stop by, say hello and chat about any community concerns or questions you may have.
Mon 20 April
Granton Library
2pm–3pm
Sat 25 April
Morrisons, Pilton Drive
10:30am–12:00pm
Everyone welcome!
EASTER AT PY
Have a look at our Easter Programme!
There will be NO SIGN UPS for trips – spaces will be given to our regular attenders, please only attend the trips if you have been spoken to by a member of the team.
Everyone is welcome to our clubs as long as they have a completed consent form
Lets have a fun holiday!
Does anyone recognise this photo?
PYCP have been contacted by the founder of Football Aid, who shared this brilliant picture taken at Tynecastle Park when Football Aid first launched.
The girl in the photo is believed to be Jodie Anderson from Pilton, who was around 6 years old at the time — so likely to be around 27 now.
They’d love to reconnect with her, so we thought we’d share it here in case someone knows her or she happens to see it herself.
Please feel free to share with family and friends.
Debbi McCulloch, Chief Executive Officer of the Spartans Community Foundation, gave evidence in the Parliament yesterday, where she spoke extensively to the Education, Children and Young People’s Committee about the Foundation’s work in Pilton and the wider community.
During the evidence session Ms McCulloch said that North Edinburgh has fantastic networks and collaboration, referring to R2 and that network’s ability to signpost and help individuals and directly help individuals who might otherwise be missed:
Ms McCulloch said that 94% of young people surveyed by the Spartans said that they felt like they had a trusted adult at the foundation.
She says the Foundation’s work has increased employment and volunteering opportunities and has provided families with a place where they can come and be listened to in a dignified way:
Ms McCulloch also gave examples of the impact of the Foundation’s work, referring to Naomi Hume, who is now the Assistant Operations Manager, who started off attending the Foundation’s Street Football offering:
