LifeCare is delighted to host a special St Andrew’s Day storytelling celebration led by storyteller Fergus. Families are invited to drop in for a fun-filled morning of stories, dancing, and crafts—perfect for children aged 3–10.
The free event will take place on Saturday, 29 November at 11am, with guests encouraged to wear something tartan to join in the spirit of the day.
This fantastic storytelling adventure is supported by the Scottish International Storytelling Festival’s Big Scottish Story Ripple initiative, organised by Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland (TRACS) and supported by the Scottish Storytelling Forum.
No booking required just come along to the Lthe LifeCare Hub, 2 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB
World-renowned woodworking school, the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is once again offering aspiring furniture makers in Scotland the opportunity to attend its popular 10-Week Course free of charge.
The third ever to be offered, the Ronnie Guild Bursary covers the full course fees for young people in Scotland who are passionate about woodworking but face financial barriers to entry.
Fine furniture making is often an expensive career or hobby, with costs increasing as skill sets expand to include the use of machinery, specialised tools, and premium materials.
The Chippendale International School of Furniture, founded in 1985, has taught woodworking to countless students from all walks of life, including retirees, career changers, and school leavers. In recent years, the school has also worked to make woodworking more accessible through its bursary program.
The 10-week course, running from 12 May to 18 July 2025, offers hands-on experience in woodworking and fine furniture making.
With personal guidance from expert tutors in a fully equipped studio and world-class resources, students gain the confidence to either pursue a career in woodworking or continue on their path toward becoming expert craftspeople.
Gregor Hogg, the bursary recipient from last year, shared how the experience changed his life: “The bursary gave me the opportunity to train in an amazing environment with some of the world’s best woodworking tutors.
“My time at Chippendale was truly life changing. It gave me the skills, confidence, and industry knowledge to pursue a future career in woodworking, something I’d always dreamed of.”
For young woodworkers who may not have had the means to pursue formal training, the Ronnie Guild Bursary offers a unique opportunity to study at one of the world’s leading woodworking schools.
How to Apply
Open to Scotland-based applicants under 30
Full tuition fees covered – transport, accommodation, and living expenses are not included and must be self-funded
We hope you’re as excited as we are for our opening next week!
Here’s what’s on in the new Muirhouse Library (!) next week – we hope to see lots of you there, for Bookbug, kids’ craft sessions after school, and coffee mornings.
ELREC are organising a very exciting workshop in partnership with Heriot-Watt University exploring people’s perception of their language and how it can be reflected in a form of art.
Join us for this very creative course. Attendance at all the sessions is not necessary, you can come along to as many sessions as you wish. All materials and food are provided
Art_Buds_Collective will be holding their next Family Day on Saturday 9 July, 10.30am-12.30pm at Granton Beach, and you are invited to come along and bring your family to join in the creative fun. Free, simply drop in!
Art Buds in Muirhouse offer FREE outdoor art classes inspired by nature for children in Muirhouse (postcodes EH4 4, EH4 5, EH5 1, EH5 2) and the surrounding area, and they’re running their July Summer Camp from 18 to 22 July.
We have some final places for children aged 3 – 6 in our morning and afternoon groups.
Art Buds in Muirhouse Family Day 
