Tag: Blackhall St Columba’s Church

Blackhall Playgroup: Closing Down Sale this weekend

BLACKHALL ST COLUMBA’S CHURCH

FRIDAY and SATURDAY 14 & 15 AUGUST

Sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, Blackhall Playgroup had to close its doors for good on the 25th June 2026.

Blackhall Playgroup has made a significant contribution to the children and families of Blackhall & surrounding areas for over 40 years and the committee would like to thank all the employees, volunteers and committee members past and present for their commitment and dedication over the years.

As a result of this closure, we are holding a closing down sale. There will be a wide range of high quality equipment, toys, puzzles, games and books for early years and beyond.

🛍 CLOSING DOWN SALE 🛍

📍Blackhall St. Columba’s Church, Upstairs hall

🕙 Friday 14th August 12-4pm

AND

🕙 Saturday 15th August 10am-2pm

💰 Cash only

🅿️ If bringing a car then free parking available on the surrounding side streets (not on Queensferry Road) but please be considerate of our neighbours’ driveways 🙏

Come along & pick up a bargain 👍

Thank you for supporting us. ❤️

Gang Show auditions in Blackhall

CALLING ALL CUB SCOUTS AND BROWNIES!!

This is the incredible view the cast of the Edinburgh Gang Show 2022 will have in November!

We are looking for Cub Scouts from South East Scotland Scouts and Brownies from Girlguiding Edinburgh to make history and be part of the first Gang Show in the Festival Theatre.

For details about how to join the Junior Gang please visit: https://www.edinburghgangshow.co.uk/auditions/

Junior Gang Auditions

Sunday 26th June, Blackhall St Columba’s, Columba Road.

Brownies Cast 1 – Abercorn, Blackford, Braid, Harlaw & Pentland – 2.00pm – 3.00pm.

Brownies Cast 2 – Forth, Inveralmond, New Leith, Raeburn & Turnhouse – 2.45pm – 3.45pm. Cub Scouts – 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

Please ask your Section Leaders for more information.

WATCH out! New see-saw at The Yard!

Blackhall St Columba’s raise over £11,000 for The Yard

Photo 1 See Saw Unveiling with Members of Blackhall St Columba's Watch Committee low res

Disabled children and young people at The Yard in Edinburgh were delighted when their new playground see-saw opened last weekend in time for Easter, thanks to funds raised by Blackhall St Columba’s Church’s WATCH Committee. Continue reading WATCH out! New see-saw at The Yard!

Give blood in Blackhall

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The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service are asking donors to make an extra special effort to give blood at St Columba’s Parish Church on Hillhouse Road tomorrow (Tuesday).

Sessions run from 2.30 – 4pm in the afternoon

and there’s an evening session from 5.30 – 8pm.

If you are not sure if you are eligible to donate, call 0845 30 17 270

email NSS.snbtsenquiry@nhs.net

or call in to speak to a member of staff at one of the sessions.

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Choirs to sing out at Sainsbury’s!

seasonsgreetingsFancy some seasonal sounds while you do your Christmas shopping? Sainsbury’s Blackhall will ring out with all your festive favourites with visits planned by three different choirs in the run-up to Christmas!

A spokesperson said: “We are delighted to welcome some members of the congregation of our local Church, Blackhall St Columba’s, to our store on Sunday (9 December) at 2pm to sing carols for our customers and colleagues. We are also looking forward to a visit from Stockbridge Primary School choir, who will be singing for us on Wednesday 12 December at 4pm, and the Edinburgh Jubilio Choir on Tuesday 18 December at 6pm.”

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