A weekend of fun activities for all the family coming up at The Madelvic
Tag: activities
What do you think of Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre?
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre survey
Are you are a regular visitor to Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre? Have you attended groups or events in the Centre in the past? Or maybe you’ve never heard of Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre!
Whatever your experience, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre want to hear from you – there’s a free entry to a prize draw for everyone who completes the survey (below):
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DrylawNC
Celebrate Older People’s Day at Active Ageing event
To celebrate International Older People’s Day, come along a fun-filled afternoon at Meadowbank Sports Centre tomorrow (Thursday 1 October from 12.30 – 4pm).
Organised by Edinburgh Leisure, experience a great afternoon with exciting stalls, energetic and toe-tapping demonstrations, and take a partner for a fun-filled tea dance!
Adult education classes at Craigroyston: places available
It’s never too late to learn something new!
Craigroyston Community High School Adult Learning
• Creative Writing Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm
• Woodwork Friday 2-4pm
• Yoga Tuesday / Thursday 10-11.30am
• Pottery Friday 2-4pm
• Genealogy Thursday 2-4pm
• Photography Wednesday 2-4pm
• Guid for a Laugh (Scottish Humour) Tuesdays 2-4pm
• History of Scottish Music Fridays 10am-12 noon
• Computing Monday nights / Tuesday mornings
Book now for classes starting this week – ring 477 7801
or pop in to the school
or book at www.joininedinburgh.org
Kids clubs at West Pilton
Summer’s over, the children’s clubs at restart at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre this month:
Packed autumn programme at North Edinburgh Arts
From arts clubs for kids to gardening groups for adults, there’s something for everyone at North Edinburgh Arts this autumn!
You’re never too old for Tea in the Park!
West Pilton Park: Tuesday 4th August, 1 – 4pm
West Pilton Park Action Group is holding a ‘Tea in the Park’ event on Tuesday 4 August as part of the series of consultation events that we have been holding on West Pilton Park.
There will be line dancing, tai chi, a home baking competition, bingo and live entertainment. We have marquees in case it rains too!
This is all part of the West Pilton Park Action Group’s work towards making West Pilton Park a friendly welcoming space: see our Facebook page West Pilton Park Action Group too.
West Pilton Park Action Group
Thursday is Fun Day at Granton Youth Centre
Granton Youth Centre’s the place to be this Thursday as GYC are holding a fun day at West Granton Road from noon until 3pm.
Come along and join in games, bouncy castle, storytelling, face painting and a BBQ. Entry is free – all welcome!
For more info contact Granton Youth Centre on 467 5854
Free family trip to Scottish National Gallery
Making Faces:
Free Art Activities Trip
Thursday 6 August
10am – 12noon
4-12 years and families
The Scottish National Gallery (SNG) will be hosting free art activities for children and families (aged 4-12years). Inspired by the summer exhibitions at the National Galleries, the theme for the programme is ‘heads and faces’. The free SNG visit will include a guided tour of the exhibition ‘Bailey’s Stardust’ and an exclusive visit to Making Faces.
If you would like to join the North Edinburgh Arts group travelling up to the National Galleries to enjoy the Making Faces activities please book your free space now. We will be going to the galleries by bus (fare not included) leaving and returning to NEA together.
Spaces are limited. To book your free place:
Call: 0131 315 2151
Email: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
In person at North Edinburgh Arts
Please note: The cost of transport is not included.
A sporting summer at Spartans
Youth Work Provision at Spartans Community Football Academy over the summer holidays:
Street Football In A Safe Place (SFiSP):
Monday to Friday throughout the holidays from 1 – 5pm
Ages: 7-18
Cost – FREE
Location – The Spartans Community Football Academy, 94 Pilton Drive EH5 2HF, next to Ainslie Park Leisure Centre.
Details – SFiSP offers the opportunity for young people to come and play (for free) in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Our Youth Work Team are on the pitch throughout the afternoon to join in the fun and also to make all participants feel safe.
Our 3G requires that everyone on the pitch must wear football boots while playing, but not to worry if you don’t have any as we have a boot bank for those who don’t have boots but would still like to play -and everyone is welcome to borrow a pair!
FooTEA: Days
Friday Nights
Ages: 7 to 11yrs (5pm to 7:30pm), 12 to 15yrs (6pm to 8:15pm)
Cost – FREE
Location – The Spartans Community Football Academy, 94 Pilton Drive EH5 2HF, next to Ainslie Park Leisure Centre (although on occasion we do hold this elsewhere but parents/guardians will be given plenty of notice)
Details – FooTEA is one of the main youth provisions we run here at the SCFA. FooTEA runs from 5pm to 8:15pm every Friday night here at the Academy. The young people who attend spend the first hour playing football, and then afterwards we have a hot meal together, before they are allowed to take part in various activities such as Baking, Xbox, Pool, Table Tennis, Arts and Crafts, etc.
Coaching: Bend it like Beesley (BILB)
Monday to Friday 10am to 12pm throughout the school holidays
Ages: 3yrs to 12yrs (split into three groups:3 -4, 5-8 and 9 -12)
Cost – £40 for the whole week or £8 per day.
Location – The Spartans Community Football Academy, 94 Pilton Drive EH5 2HF, next to Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
Details – ‘Bend It Like Beesley’ is our fun packed holiday programme aimed at 3-12 year olds, named after Spartans First Team star and SCFA Development Officer, Jack Beesley.
The emphasis is on developing young children’s football skills, whilst providing a thoroughly enjoyable week – all under the watchful eye of our highly-qualified Academy coaches.
For more info visit http://scfacoaching.com/bend-it-like-beesley-2/
Jamie Tomkinson,
Youth and Community Worker, The Spartans Community Football Academy
Twitter: Spartans_CFA
Telephone: 0131-552-7854