Calling all North Edinburgh Community Festival attendees: Be part of the first ever flash mob by the community for the community!
You’ve danced to it at birthday parties, you’ve danced to it at weddings, shucks you’ve probably danced to it in your pals kitchen at one point.
Join me at 1.15 at the main stage and again at 4pm at the carnival stage.
Do you have a tent or activity at the North Edinburgh Community Festival on Saturday? Do you speak an additional language to English?
This year, we’re continuing our testing of an initiative to to expand access and the sense of belonging at the festival.
If you don’t mind being a “casual interpreter” and helping our friends who may not speak much English navigate the festival (or even chatting with those who just want to speak their heart language! 
), reach out to elizabeth.hampson@mcfb.org.uk and let me know what language(s) you speak!
We’ll make you a lovely lanyard and hopefully we can build up some community through shared languages.
Need some new trainers?
Pop along to PY, 23rd May 11-1pm and take a look at the bargains we’ve got!
Could you or someone you know or work with benefit from joining one of our well being groups?
Please note due to operating model we are unable to register group members with a dementia diagnosis or personal care needs.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
SATURDAY 16 MAY at WEST PILTON PARK
Scruffs Dog Show is back — and we can’t wait to see your four‑legged superstars shine!
From waggiest tail to best male, this is your pup’s moment to steal the spotlight. Bring the family, bring the fun, and let’s celebrate the dogs who make our days brighter.
Join us on the day and get ready for a whole lot of paws, applause, and happy chaos!
Saturday 16th May, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
West Pilton Park
£2 entry fee
Get in touch if you can help!
Local school children have been busy monitoring the Wee Forest in West Pilton Park, assessing how the trees are helping to bring more wildlife, cleaner air and flood management for those very wet days.
Pupils have been helping to gather data as part of their studies.
Get in touch with emily@elgt.org.uk if you fancy having a go.
We had more help in West Pilton Park from our Craigmount High School Duke of Edinburgh volunteers, who helped cut back overgrown vegetation, litter picked and helped complete a bird survey. Thanks for your help.
There were some bears loose in the park as part of the Wellies in the Woods programme. We had fun reading the book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ and did lots of fun nature-based activities. Not to worry, the bears were friendly!
We’re very proud of this hard working group of young people from Granton Youth who are learning brick laying skills in order to build some new brick planters in West Pilton Park. This is part of the re-development of the park and will be one of the new design features.
To find out more about the planned improvements see here.
PEP MAY FAIR – 16th MAY WEST PILTON PARK
Do you have anything to donate?
We are looking for donations of raffle prizes for our raffle for the May Fair- 16th May, West Pilton Park.
BANK OF SCOTLAND FUNDING SECURES PYCP’s FUTURE
We are delighted to share that we have received a five year unrestricted grant totalling £250,000 through Bank of Scotland Foundation’s Empower programme!
This kind of support helps us strengthen our work and grow our impact over the long term. Thank you!
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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
