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Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre needs your help!

🎟 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!

Drylaw Harvest Festival

SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 11am – 2pm

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!

Tomorrow: Carrot-themed lunch at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

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! ☕️

TODAY: Scottish-inspired lunch at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

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!

Today: Community Meals at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

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!

Monday: Summer treats at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

We have a super summery menu planned for the Cafe’s lunch on Monday, 20th July – only right with the weather we’re having! 🌞

Roast vegetable frittata with lemon-y potato wedges and salad for main, with a fruit peach bread and butter pudding for dessert. 🍰

As always, our lunch is free for everyone to attend, and you can sit in or take away. Come along from 11:30am-12:30pm, or grab it to-go if you’re a busy bee.

👋 If you’re an early riser, swing by for brekkie from 9am and treat yourself to our special of the week – avocado toast (add a fried egg if you’re feeling extra fancy!)

And hey, why not fuel up for our walking group at 10am? We’re headed to Lauriston Farm to help out at the potato and bean plots! 🌱

Community Gardener job opportunity at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Come and work with us! We are hiring a P/T Community Gardener to work with a new group which you would form.

This is a social and supportive group which will be facilitated compassionately. It will centre around food growing, meal sharing, and biodiversity awareness, and will be based mostly in the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre garden.

There will also be opportunity for day trips to other inspiring natural community spaces and working in partnership with other community groups.

Please email Rik on coordinator@drylawnc.org.uk for more info.

Application deadline 20/7/2026, midnight.

Short statement and CV only required.

Come to Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre for Monday meals

Come along on Monday to our breakfast café, 9 – 10:30am for some tasty hot filled rolls and hot drinks.

We also have lunch on from 11:30am – 12:30pm. A firm favourite – baked potatoes on the menu!

The Monday Café is open to everyone, and all meals are free; a small donation is appreciated if you are able.

Kids Summer Craft Club at Drylaw Neigbourhood Centre

🫟 KIDS SUMMER CRAFT CLUB 🫟

Join us during the summer holidays for a fun and creative crafting club where children can explore their imagination using recycled and nature-inspired materials.

Each session, children will create something special to take home, with crafts including handmade vases, clay dishes, garden twig mobiles and much more! 🌱🎨

A lovely opportunity for children to get creative, learn new skills, and enjoy making something unique.

👧🧒 Parents/carers are required to be with their child during the session.

📅 Dates: Every Monday starting 6th July – 3rd August

⏰ Time: 1pm – 2:30pm

🍽️ Free lunch is available from 11:30am – 12:30pm

Booking is required for these sessions – you can book the whole block or just one or two session. Get in touch with us to book your spot!

Monday food at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Come along on Monday to our breakfast cafe, 9 – 10:30am – a great way to get the kids out and start off the summer holidays, with plenty of breakfast options for everyone!

We have beautiful gardens here that the young ones can play in afterwards, including the football/basketball dome, and there’s plenty of space for you to relax and take in all the beautiful flowers blooming.

We also have a lovely summery lunch planned, from 11:30am – 12:30pm. Italian Sausage Stew with Garlicky Mash, followed by Apple Pie for dessert!

The Monday Cafe is open to everyone, and all meals are free; a small donation is appreciated if you are able.

Please share to spread the word and help keep the centre busy this summer!