MONDAY 16 DECEMBER from 4 – 6pm at DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Anyone interested in finding out more about our wonderful new project in the secret Orchards in Drylaw – we are having a drop-in session to talk about what you would be interested in doing. We will be offering special activities for children and adults.
Come and meet the new Good Apples, Alia ( youth worker), Paul ( gardener) and Natalie (project lead) for a chat, apple pie and mulled apple juice.
Monday 16th Dec 4-6pm drop-in at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.
Is your cupboard full of “one-day-I’ll-use-this” gifts? This Christmas, why not turn them into joy for someone else?
We’re collecting new, unopened items for our Christmas Tombola—a festive fundraiser to support our community. It’s the perfect chance to donate those unused presents and spread holiday cheer!
What we need:
– Toys, games, and puzzles
– Beauty sets or toiletries
– Kitchen gadgets, candles, and home goods
– Anything unopened and giftable!
Drop-offs welcome until: Thursday 19th December
Bring your donations to: Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
Your generosity helps us make this season brighter for everyone!
DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE – MONDAY 18th NOVEMBER
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre are delighted to be hosting a recently-produced film WHY NOT SCOTLAND? on Monday 18th November from 6.30-9pm.
Across mainland Europe, nature is making a dramatic recovery – could Scotland be next?
Join us for a screening of Why Not Scotland? the compelling story of Flo, a young Scot, as she discovers #rewilding across Europe, prompting her to ponder the potential for a similar revival in Scotland. #RewildingNation#WhyNotScotland
This FREE screening will be followed by a Q and A session led by local artist Natalie Taylor who produced SCRAN FIR BEES on Ferry Road.
On our panel will be Dr Ian Edwards, ecologist and forest specialist formerly of RBGE, and Julia Pennycuik, co-founder of Midlothian Wildflowers.
Come along for an evening of inspirational visions of what Scotland could look like if nature is encouraged to return alongside the folks who live within and beside it.
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre are looking to recruit two freelancers for a pilot project. Drylaw Good Apples, based in two Drylaw community orchards.
We are looking for a Community Orchard Gardener (£20 an hour) and an Outdoor Youth Worker (£18 an hour). Both are both approximately 4 hours a week for approximately 3 months depending how the sessions operate in practice. Both posts require 2 x hours contact time with locals and 2 x hours prep/ materials ordering/ tidy up per week.
See attached document (below) which contains the Job Descriptions, the Person Specification and a little more detail about the project.
Initially, we are simply looking for people to express a note of interest by writing to me to state what they like about the project and what they can bring to it.
Deadline for this is 31st October 2024. We hope this project will appeal to you.
Want to learn how to fix a puncture or service your bike? Our free, four-week cycle maintenance course will equip you with the skills and confidence to maintain your bike. The course is informal, social, and fun!
Looking for more cycling fun? Check out the Edinburgh Cycling Club for group rides and events! We organize regular group rides, events, and social gatherings, creating a welcoming environment for everyone. Find us on [Meetup] https://www.meetup.com/Edinburgh-Cycling-Club/…
We are excited to announce new evening Alterations & Mending classes with @frank_franciaclothing! These classes will be on Thursday evenings 6 – 8pm, running from 24th October – 21st November.
Looking to learn or refine your sewing skills? These drop-in sewing classes are perfect for everyone, from beginners to experienced sewers! We will have the fantastic Francia on hand to support your learning. Bring your own clothes or garments for repair and alteration, or bring your own fabric to create something new. All equipment and some materials are provided.
The best part? These sessions are free! We do suggest a donation of £5 to support the centre, but there’s no need to commit to every week—just come when you can!
Join us for some creative fun and skill-building in a supportive space
Support for Climate Action and Innovation in Edinburgh’s Communities
The Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) is excited to announce the recipients of its annual GreenLight Seedgrant Fund, worth £100,000.
The overwhelming response to this year’s grant, with applications totalling £386,522 from 49 organisations, underscores a strong desire across the city to drive meaningful climate action.
This year’s awardees reflect a wide spectrum of grassroots campaigns and innovative, community-driven solutions aimed at tackling the climate crisis. These projects will contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future for Edinburgh, building upon the creative and impactful work that is already happening in our communities.
The GreenLight Funding Awards were presented at ECCAN’s Autumn Assembly on Wednesday (25th September). This gathering brought together members, individuals, and policymakers from across Edinburgh.
The event was held in alignment with Scottish Government’s Climate Week, a celebration of the positive climate action being taken across the country, whilst inspiring further collective, transformative change.
Seed Grant Funding Across Key Categories
TWENTY-ONE recipients were selected for the GreenLight fund, with projects spanning several critical areas, including:
1. Mitigate climate change: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and damaging environmental impacts.
2. Biodiversity Protection: Initiatives that protect, enhance, or increase local biodiversity.
3. Climate Adaptation and Resilience: Projects helping communities adapt to and build resilience against the impacts of climate change.
4. Climate Awareness and Action: Raising awareness and inspiring action on climate-related issues.
5. Community Collaboration: Encouraging communities, organisations, and residents to work together in addressing the climate emergency.
A Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Mark Dowey, ECCAN Network Lead, said: “ECCAN is proud to support these exceptional individuals and organisations. The GreenLight Seedgrant Fund not only sustains the progress already being made in Edinburgh’s communities, but it also serves as a catalyst for others to join the collective fight against climate change.
“We were blown away by the ambition and energy of the 49 applications we received. It was incredibly challenging to narrow it down to 21 awardees, however we believe that the projects we’ve selected are set to make a real difference in Edinburgh.
“I am excited to see the impact these initiatives will have in the coming months, and I hope we can continue to build on this momentum as we continue to ambitiously tackle climate change.”
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE:
Edible Estates
Earth in Common
The Edinburgh Tool Library
Porty Community Energy
BANZAI – Bruntsfield Area Net Zero Action Initiative
Bikes for Refugees (Scotland) SCIO
The Meaning Map Project
Rhyze Mushrooms Cooperative CIC
Drylaw and Telford Community Association
EALA Impacts CIC
Youth Vision
Broomhouse Community Growers Association
Bridgend Farmhouse
Edinburgh Building Retrofit & Improvement Collective (EdinBRIC)
To and from Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre (you can start with us 10.20 at Granton Station).
The route will take in Granton Station, Granton Gas Tower, Granton Walled Garden and Dovecot, the new history mural, Granton Lighthouse, Caroline Park, the ‘Going to the Beach’ sculpture, Granton Hub, Granton Square and Granton Harbour.
Bring a pack lunch, water and something to sit on. Please wear suitable clothes for the weather.
Book via Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre by phoning 0131 315 4989 or messaging us
Clear Out and Give Back! 
What we need:
Drop-offs welcome until: Thursday 19th December
Bring your donations to: Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
The best part? These sessions are free! We do suggest a donation of £5 to support the centre, but there’s no need to commit to every week—just come when you can!
