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BLENDED: Walking Art Exhibition

Blended, a walking art exhibition at Granton:Hub / Madelvic House

October 23rd – 25th 2026

Opening Event: 

Community Walk 5pm (Madelvic House and the Riddle of the Sphinx, United Wire, ‘To The Beach’ (sculpture by Vincent Butler made by Powderhall Bronze), Caroline House, Granton Gasworks, Granton Station and back) 

Exhibition Opening with refreshments – 6pm at Granton:Hub

Saturday and Sunday opening: 10am – 5pm

The winner of the international Marŝarto Award for Walking Art in 2024,

Tamsin Grainger, will be exhibiting current solo and collaborative mixed-media art work on Friday. All made during or after walking together and with others. 

The works include:

  • textiles – ‘Walking the Granton Burn’ which has been selected for the SAU exhibition at the RSA in 2027, and more
  • ‘Repair’ – a fence made from wire donated by United Wire, the factory opposite the venue, with deckchairs which have new knitted covers
  • ‘A Street Blanket for Homeless Children’ – a collage of knotted and stitched doormat, manhole covers, and Granton graffiti
  • Plus, short films and works on paper
  • Pop-up shop with zines and new Granton postcards set

Venue address: 37 Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh, EH5 1HS

Further information: Tamsin Grainger tamsinlgrainger@gmail.com

Kids eat free deals and family fun on offer at Fort Knnaird

Fort Kinnaird is inviting families to make the most of the October week, with a range of activities, offers and seasonal treats available across the centre.

Whether families are planning a full day out or simply looking to fill a few spare hours, there’s plenty to enjoy this autumn, from discovering the latest seasonal fashion trends to trying new menus and making the most of family activities.

This includes:

  • Kids eat free offers: Families can enjoy a meal out for less, with Kids Eat Free at Frankie & Benny’s until 25th October, where children can tuck into a free main, two sides, a drink and a dessert with every paying adult main. Over at Wagamama, children can enjoy the £7.50 Kids Bento, a mix-and-match meal served with gyoza and crispy prawn crackers.
  • Family films at ODEON: Big-screen favourites have hit cinemas in time for rainy days, including the animated Minions & Monsters, action-packed Avengers: Endgame Encore and Halloween favourite Hocus Pocus. Families can also look out for ODEON Kids screenings, with discounted tickets available for selected family films.
  • Halloween crafting at Hobbycraft: Hobbycraft has everything needed to get creative this Halloween, from pumpkin-decorating kits and paints to costume-making essentials and spooky decorations – ideal for keeping children entertained on rainy afternoons.
  • Pumpkin spice and autumn treats: For those who love a seasonal drink, Starbucks has brought back its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte, alongside new additions including the Iced Apple Crumble Matcha Latte and Pumpkin Marble Loaf Cake. Frankie & Benny’s autumn menu also features the Hot Honey Fried Chicken Burger, Pumpkin & Ginger Sponge and Spiced Pumpkin Latte.
  • Autumn fashion inspiration: From UGG boots and suede styles to oversized knits and burgundy shades, there are plenty of new-season trends to explore ready for autumn. Families can browse the latest footwear at schuh and OFFICE, or pick up inspiration from Primark, M&S and Next for everything from chunky jumpers and autumn accessories to fluffy slippers and pyjamas for a cosy night in.
  • Halloween treats from M&S: Shoppers can stock up ahead of Halloween with themed biscuits, chocolates and sweets for trick or treaters, as well as seasonal baking kits and ingredients for making treats at home.

Liam Smith, centre director at Fort Kinnaird, said: “We know keeping the kids entertained during school holidays can be a challenge, particularly when the autumn weather isn’t on your side.

From a trip to the cinema and a family meal out, to getting creative with some Halloween activities at home, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the October break.

“Whether families are planning a full day out or just looking for a few hours of fun, we hope these ideas help them make the most of their time together.”

To plan your visit to Fort Kinnaird, please visit https://www.fortkinnaird.com/

North Edinburgh Arts: Act Like You Own the Place!

CELEBRATION and AGM

WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 5 – 7pm

Act Like You Own the Place!

Join us for our Celebration and AGM

Wednesday 21 October, 5pm – 7pm

– Food & refreshments provided by our NEA Community Café

– Take a self-guided tour around the NEA building

– Take part in fun demonstrations and taster sessions

– Find out more about what’s on at NEA

– Meet local organisations and people living in your neighbourhood

– Bring your family and friends along

North Edinburgh Arts is owned by the people of North Edinburgh and is here for the long term; over 800 local people have already joined our membership scheme and are community owners of this incredible building.

Find out more about the events and activities happening at North Edinburgh Arts – have a shot at carpet bowls or riding an electric bike; or try out your crafty skills with the Knit and Natter group.

There’ll also be the chance to meet many of our tenant organisations Curious Seed, Tinderbox Collective, Flourish Jewellery, Cutting Edge Theatre, Project Esperanza, U-Evolve and more.

We want to share more about what Community Ownership means and the difference it makes. We hope you’ll join us!

If you would like to come along, please RSVP by 14 October on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/act-like-you-own-the…

Granton Harvest Festival

HARVEST FESTIVAL 2026:

Sat 26th September 3-5.30pm at the community garden (10 Wardieburn Road).

With Ama-zing Harmonies, Granton Garden Bakery, and others!

We’re looking forward to celebrating, and you’re all invited! Free event.

Contact us if you’d like to help out, or to contribute a song or other performance..

All apple dessert entries should be delivered by 3.30pm. We can provide local apples on the two Wednesday afternoons before, come to the garden to collect. First prize is a £20 gift voucher for Granton Garden Bakery.

Tomorrow: Harvest Festival at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

What can you do in one visit to our Harvest Festival? Quite a lot, as it turns out!

🍎 Press apples – see our fresh apples turned into juice

🚲 Get your bike checked with Dr Bike, or have a go at making a bike-powered smoothie

🎨 Get your face painted or some gorgeous henna art

🍰 Pick up something delicious from the bake sale and have a go at the tombola

🌱 Take home something new for your garden from our plant sale

🥁 Listen to the drumming or join in and make some noise

🍲 Enjoy a free lunch from the Scran Van

And that’s just some of what’s happening!

Come along to our Harvest Festival on Saturday 5th September, 11am–2pm and spend as little or as long as you like enjoying the garden, activities, food and community.

Free to attend and everyone welcome.

What’s On at LIFT this week

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 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LIFT THIS WEEK? 

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Another busy week at LIFT 

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Just a wee reminder, Monday morning the centre is CLOSED for our staff meeting, and we’ll be opening our doors from 12pm. The Sharing Shelf will also be available from 12pm.

The rest of the week is packed with things to get involved in, from little ones to our over-50s, community groups, savings, the Sharing Shelf, Kidz Clubs, Pete’s Playden and more! 

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 Homebaking is available from Tuesday, with prices starting from just £1.50 

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 FOOD DRIVE — 9th September 

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Please help us help the community!

Whether you’re popping in for a group, grabbing a bargain, picking something up from the Sharing Shelf or just fancy a cuppa and a chat, there’s always a reason to come and see us! 

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 LIFT @ Muirhouse Millennium Centre

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granton:hub to take part in Doors Open Day

SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER from 11am – 3.30pm

FULL PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES AT MADELVIC HOUSE

We are delighted to announce our participation in Doors Open Day 2026 on Saturday 26 September, between 11am and 3.30pm.

Our main exhibition will focus on the industrial heritage throughout the 18th, 19th and 20th century, keeping Granton’s heritage alive and highlighting what was once a hive of activity. We are pleased to confirm that local historian Kenneth Williamson will be providing more insights and stories of his own experiences.

The Granton Archive Project (GAP) will offer informal drop-in sessions between 11:00am-2:00pm. We have photographs, films, newspapers and much more that will bring the past alive, and we’d like to invite you to come and explore, guided by our local volunteers.

Also on display will be a selection of the Quiet Heroes photo exhibition. These striking portraits celebrate these individuals and invite us all to reflect on the hidden contributions that keep a community strong.

Our collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art entitled ‘Cultural Heritage in the Metropolitan Peripheries’ records and celebrates Granton’s shifting heritage and the creative work by students from Craigroyston Academy and Edinburgh University.

The project will be launching HOPE, a new digital resource for people seeking to learn about how these urban peripheries mark and celebrate their cultural heritage and contemporary identity.

A family friendly walk (1:45-3pm) will start and end at the Granton Hub and free spaces are limited. PLEASE BOOK. Check the link for further details.

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/knots-a-community-walk…

There is no formal requirement to book a space for visiting granton:hub but it will assist us with planning the logistics.

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/doors-open-day-saturday-26…

Feel free to get in touch via gina@grantonhub.org if you have any questions.

This week at Drumbrae Library

TONIGHT: GROW A ROW WORKSHOP

A wee reminder that this interesting workshop is taking place today at 6pm.

We are delighted to host Hannah from Lauriston Farm for a Grow a Row workshop, focusing on how to harvest and save seeds!

Grow a Row, encourages the local community to dedicate a row, a pot, or a garden bed to growing seeds for the Drumbrae Library Seed Library.

You do not need to have attended the previous session so all are welcome!

This session is suitable for adults, and you do not need a large garden to take part. Whether you have a small garden bed, a few pots, or even a balcony, there are plenty of ways to grow for seed saving in small spaces.

Monday 17th August at 6pm

Free

Adult event, age 16+

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EVENTS and ACTIVITIES from 17 – 22 AUGUST