NEW CLUBS FOR GIRLS START TOMORROW
We have two new girls only sports opportunities starting this week at CCHS.
These sessions take place after school and are free of charge.
Come along with some friends and give them a try!
To book a space, just scan the QR code on the attached poster or speak to Paul (Active Schools Coordinator) in the PE department.
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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:
Venue address: 37 Granton Park Avenue, Edinburgh, EH5 1HS
Further information: Tamsin Grainger tamsinlgrainger@gmail.com
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:
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/
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…
WEDNESDAY 7th OCTOBER
Please join us at Blackhall Library on October 7th for a wee read, coffee morning and scavenger hunt!
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.
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 HAPPENING AT LIFT THIS WEEK?
Another busy week at LIFT
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!
Homebaking is available from Tuesday, with prices starting from just £1.50
FOOD DRIVE — 9th September
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!
LIFT @ Muirhouse Millennium Centre
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.
