Join the English Conversation Cafe, running on Monday the 11th of March 9am – 11am for drop ins at Fresh Start’s Welcome Space at 28-30 Ferry Road Drive!
Monday: English Conversation Cafe at Fresh Start
Category: West Pilton
Make It Happen: Creative Workshops at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Calling all local creatives, makers, and entrepreneurs. 
Ready to elevate your brand and conquer social media? Join us for two special workshops this Saturday 9 March at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.
Rachel of Rachel Henderson Interiors will share her expertise on developing your brand and social media presence through two hands-on, creative workshops. Join us for one or both!
1:30pm – 3.30pm: Branding & Vision Board Workshop
4pm – 6pm: Social Media Workshop
Lunch and refreshments provided; and childcare is available.
Free but limited spaces available, so advance booking is essential. You can attend one workshop if that is of most interest, or book your space for both.
The workshops are aimed at local adults living in North Edinburgh (Muirhouse, Pilton, Drylaw, Granton). Part of the Make It Happen project, proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2023-24.
Find out more and book your place at:
Sustainable Cooking Workshops at Fresh Start
ELREC – COMMUNITIES REDUCE REUSE and RECYCLE
Interested in learning how to cook sustainable, healthy and tasty meals for less? 
Our experienced chef Sophie will guide you in preparing food with minimal seasonal ingredients.
In the upcoming three workshops, we’ll be making Shortbread Sandwich Biscuits with Chocolate & Lemon Buttercream Fillings, Chicken & Mushroom Pie and Spring Greens Risotto. All ingredients and equipment will be provided.
Come along, enjoy delicious food, learn new skills and have some fun!
Date: 29 February (Thursday), 12 & 19 March 2024 (Tuesdays)
Time: 15:30-18:00
Venue: Fresh Start (22-24 Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4BR)
Language: English (Cantonese/Mandarin interpretation available)
Target: Chinese language users aged 18 or above
Master Chef: Sophie (Professional Pastry Chef at Gleneagles Townhouse, Edinburgh)
Please register here: https://forms.gle/Cb53KGLYonyfmSy56
有興趣學習如何以有限的食材煮出可持續、健康又美味的佳餚？ 誠邀你參加適合任何程度人士的免費環保烹飪工作坊！我們富經驗的主廚蘇菲，將於三個工作坊分別教授製作「巧克力及檸檬奶油口味的夾心牛油酥餅」、「雞肉蘑菇餡餅」及「春日時蔬燴飯」。
我們將提供所有食材和煮食用具。齊來享受美食兼學習新技能吧！
日期: 2月29日 (四)、3月12日 (二)、3月19日 (二)時間: 下午3時半至6時
地點: Fresh Start (22-24 Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 4BR)
語言: 英文 (輔以即場廣東話/普通話/國語傳譯)
對象: 任何年滿18歲或以上之中文用語使用者
主廚: Sophie (任職愛丁堡Gleneagles Townhouse的專業糕點師)
報名: https://forms.gle/Cb53KGLYonyfmSy56
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Cyber Safety Information Session
THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY from 2 – 4pm
at WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Join us for a Cyber Safety Information Session!
Where: West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre (19 West Pilton Grove, Edinburgh EH4 4BY)
When: Thursday, 22 February, 2pm – 4pm
Free event! Sign up in advance to secure your place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/make-it-happen-cyber…
Learn how to stay safe online, protect your personal information, and recognise risks of fraud, scams, and identity theft at this free information session!
Presented by North Edinburgh Arts’ Make it Happen project in partnership with People Know How.
For more information or questions, please email Asia at asia@northedinburgharts.co.uk.
Proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2023-24.
Get your bike fixed at PYCP
DR BIKE’s BACK AT THE GREENHOUSE
TWO more Monday sessions planned with North Edinburgh Arts and Dr Bike
Monday 26th February
& Monday 25th March
between 3pm and 5pm.
Bring your bike along to PYCP and have it repaired for free by Dr Bike experts.
No booking needed.
Free service for local residents (not just children and young people!)
PY Lunches back for the holidays!
Feb Holiday means PY Lunches are back!
Monday to Friday during the break come pick up a lunch, from 12:30 – 1pm!
Please let staff know of any allergies or dietary requirements so we can make sure everyone can enjoy a lunch
Bookbug session at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow
Tomorrow morning we’ll be doing a Bookbug session at the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre!
Come and join us for songs, rhymes and stories from 10.30 – 11.30am, we’ll have have a wee cup of tea after too 
It’s completely free and no need to book, just come along if you can.
TODAY: North Edinburgh Film Festival
2024 North Edinburgh Film Festival is TODAY – Saturday 3 February (12.30pm to 5pm) at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.
From 2.45pm on Screen 1 we’ll be presenting ‘North Edinburgh from the Archive’.
Screen Education Edinburgh, formerly known as Pilton Video, opens its archive to bring you a fantastic selection of 9 short drama films that showcase North Edinburgh, its creativity, and its cinematic talent on and off screen.
Today promises to be a fantastic day celebrating community cinema and filmmaking in North Edinburgh. From filmmaking workshops and screenings of films created through North Edinburgh Arts’ Saturday programme, to an exhibition on local history and more, we have something for everyone to enjoy.
Look out for friends, family and neighbours on the big screen as we showcase some of the best locally-made films, as well as 5-star family favourite ‘Song of the Sea’.
Free entry – you can join us from the beginning at 12.30pm or drop in throughout the day. Food will also be provided, with opportunities to connect with local residents and neighbours.
We look forward to seeing you there!
SEE is delighted to announce the films we’ll be screening from our archives today at the North Edinburgh Film Festival!
Spanning both decades and genres, this selection of films highlights the talented people we’ve worked with over the years, as well as the creativity and vibrancy of the North Edinburgh community.
The North Edinburgh Film Festival is presented with North Edinburgh Arts and will be held at the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre today = Saturday 3rd February – from 12.30pm-5pm.
It’s a completely free event, and you’re welcome to drop in throughout the day.
We hope to see many of you there!
Image description: 1) Schedule for the North Edinburgh Film Festival
2) Information on the films Stuck, Aye and John’s Shoes
3) Information on the films Lucky Draw, Time and Motion and The Interview
4) Information on the films Oh, The Man with No Name and My Shadowlands
5) Information on the films Keep It, Contact Trace and To Janice
Something for everyone at North Edinburgh Film Festival
SATURDAY 3rd FEBRUARY at WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
PROGRAMME
West Pilton Park: Update Plans and Drop-in sessions
Details of the West Pilton Park proposal updates
West Pilton Park is undergoing an exciting, new development after receiving a significant amount of charitable funding.
The Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council would like to share with you the latest design proposals, to raise awareness of the development and build enthusiasm for the new park plan.
The aim is to make West Pilton Park the beautiful, bustling centre of a thriving neighbourhood community.
http://www.elgt.org.uk/projects/greenspace-improvements/wppdevelopment/
Dates for your diary
Join us at a community drop-in session at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre to see more detailed plans and ask questions:
Monday 5th February 2024 10:30 – 14:00
Tuesday 6th February 2024 14:30 – 18:00
For more information and to share your thoughts you can join us at a community drop-in session (as above) or send us an email to info@elgt.org.uk