We have a delicious lunch planned for this Monday! Lasagne with roasted green beans on the side, beautiful beans from Edinburgh Agroecology Coop!
And for pudding, apple crumble made with our very own apples.
As always, breakfast is on from 9am – 10:30am, lunch served at 11:30am – 12:30pm.
Sit in or take away available, open to all. See you there!
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.
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 9am – 12pm
We are delighted to announce that Nadia, a qualified nutrionalist, will be here on Friday 11th September running an efficient, Healthy and Sustainable Cooking Class.
Learn how to:
Cook healthy, balanced meals
Eat well on a budget
Reduce food waste
Cook efficiently and sustainably
Limited spaces available book your place today!
Reminder: Bike Marking Event – This Friday
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
11:00 – 14:00 No appointment required. Just turn up with your bike!
We hope to see you there!
10 days to go until our Harvest Festival!
We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday 5th September, 11am–2pm for an afternoon of food, activities and things to see and do.
There’ll be plenty happening throughout the day, including:
Apple picking and apple pressing
Garden activities with Trudi and our volunteers
Garden plant sale
Tummies Not Trash stall and a free lunch from the Scran Van
Dr Bike activities
NGS Cargo Bike art activities
Craft stall, henna artist, face painting and temporary tattoos
Tombola and bake sale
Drumming with Moving Music
Football activities with Spartans
Bouncy castle
Musical statues with Bev
…and more!
The event is free to attend, so bring along family, friends and neighbours and spend some time in the garden with us!
Saturday 5th September
11am–2pm
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
Can you help us fill our Harvest Festival Tombola?
We’re looking for prize donations for our Harvest Festival tombola on Saturday 5th September, and we’d be so grateful for your support.
If you have any new, unused items you’d be happy to donate – such as chocolates, toiletries, bottles, gift sets, toys or other small gifts – we’d love to hear from you. Every donation, big or small, helps make our tombola a little more exciting!
Donations can be dropped off at the centre during our opening hours up to Friday 4th September.
Every penny raised on the day will go towards keeping our community activities and groups running, helping us continue to provide a welcoming space for local people.
If you’re not able to donate, sharing this post with friends and neighbours is another great way to support us. Thank you!
Free Family Day Out at Drylaw Harvest Festival!
Looking for something to keep the little ones entertained? We’ve got plenty planned for a fun-filled afternoon at our Harvest Festival on Saturday 5th September, 11am–2pm.
Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:
Bouncy castle
Spartans football games
Face painting
Temporary tattoos
Musical statues with Bev
And that’s just the beginning! There’ll also be apple picking and pressing, garden activities, craft stalls, delicious food, a bake sale, tombola and much more to enjoy.
Best of all, it’s completely free to attend, so bring the whole family along and enjoy a fantastic day out with your local community!
Get ready for a vibrant and delicious day at our centre! 
We have an abundance of fresh carrots, and we’re celebrating with a special carrot-themed menu for tomorrow.
We have a Carrot & Ginger Soup – a comforting blend of sweet and spicy, served with a side of creamy Potato Dauphinoise or a crumbly Cheese Scone – the perfect accompaniment to soak up all the goodness.
For dessert, indulge in our freshly baked Carrot Cake Loaf, with a tangy, zesty icing. Whether you’re in the mood to dine in or take away, we’ve got you covered. Join us from 11:30am – 12:30pm for a meal that’s sure to brighten up your day! 
As always,start your day with our hot filled rolls and hot drinks, served from 9am – 10:30am! 
Join us today for a Scottish-inspired lunch featuring haggis shepherd’s pie, a twist on the classic dish, accompanied by a side of fresh greens.
To satisfy your sweet tooth, our white currant cake is a delightful treat. Made with currants picked from the garden, of course!
Enjoy your meal from 11:30am – 12:30pm, with the option to dine in or take away.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Rise and shine! Our lunch menu for Monday, 27th July, is a celebration of local, organic goodness! We’re thrilled to be serving a broad bean and goat’s cheese tart, made with broad beans harvested by the fabulous Walking Group at Edinburgh Agroecology Coop last week, paired with a fresh side salad.
For dessert, indulge in our Gooseberry Crumble Cake, made with gooseberries plucked from our very own garden, served with a divine fruit coulis created by the talented volunteer chef, Artemis!
This menu is a testament to the power of community and the beauty of summer – don’t miss out on this opportunity to treat yourself to a delicious, healthy, and uplifting meal.
As always, our doors open at 9am for a free breakfast and a warm welcome, so spread the word and invite your friends and family to join in on the feast!
