We’re back this Monday!
Join us at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre for our weekly Monday Café – the perfect way to start the week with good food, hot drinks, and friendly chat.
Breakfast rolls (sausage, fried egg, tattie scones) and some delicious home baking!
Tea & coffee
A warm welcome for everyone
Monday
9–11am
New cycling group activity for adults on Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings 10-12. Meet us at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.
Easy level and led by two experienced cyclists.
We’re now in the consultation stage of our Community Asset Transfer, and this is your last chance to have your say before the survey closes this Sunday.
Every single response makes a real difference. The more people who take part, the stronger our case for securing the land our Centre sits on, and protecting it for the future of our community.
You can get involved by:
– Completing the online survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/drylaw
– Filling in a paper copy at the Centre
It only takes a few minutes, but your input helps us hugely.
Please take part and share this post to help us reach as many people as possible before Sunday!
Thank you for your continued support.
TUESDAY 24th FEBRUARY at 6pm
We have a film for you tomorrow night at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre about rewilding. 6pm-8.45. Film starts at 6.30.
There are also two ecology and urban rewilding practitioners coming to speak to us about what we can do to restore nature in our local environments. Wouldn’t it be lovely to keep our birds singing and our local mammals living near us? The deer, badgers and foxes, whether you enjoy seeing them or not are part of our essential environment.
At the base of this food chain are the insects which the birds rely on to feed their chicks.
What can we do to preserve and even increase the natural habitats around us?
Come along and find out Tuesday night and meet some of your neighbours too!
Drop me an email on natalie@drylawnc.org.uk if you’d like to come.
“Is Community Council only for older people?”
Absolutely NOT! We need voices from ALL ages and backgrounds:
Parents (school safety, play areas, youth services)
Young professionals (transport, local businesses)
Older residents (accessibility, community safety)
Students (affordable housing, local amenities)
New residents (welcome to our community!)
Different perspectives = better decisions for EVERYONE
Join us Monday, 23rd February, 6:30 PM – Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
GET CREATIVE THIS HALF-TERM! 
Kids are invited to a fun afternoon of eco-friendly crafting, making cute animals and colourful vases from recycled materials.
Thursday 19th February
1:30–3:30pm
Booking required – limited spaces available!
Call 0131 315 4989 or email rebecca@drylawnc.org.uk
AND DON’T FORGET:
TODAY UNTIL 1pm – share your views!
SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON DRYLAW COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP PLANS
DNC are in the process of trying to buy the land that we sit on – we currently own the building, but not the land.
We would love to hear your views about this.
If you could spare ten minutes to complete our survey we would be most grateful.
This can be accessed at bit.ly/Drylaw
We are hosting two drop in events over the next week: one TONIGHT – Thursday 12th February from 6pm – 8pm and one on Monday lunchtime (16th February) between 10:30 – 1:00.
Please come along and view the space and give us your views.
We really would appreciate it.
Drinks and snack will be provided at both drop ins.
Rik Hodgson
DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Better Movement / Happier Thoughts
Join us for a 4-week block of Chi Gung sessions with Tamsin Grainger
18th February – 11th March
Wednesdays, 11am–12pm
Chi Gung is a gentle, meditative movement practice that can help to:
• Improve balance and mobility
• Reduce stress and tension
• Boost energy and wellbeing
• Support breathing and relaxation
The sessions are suitable for all abilities and are completely free, but spaces are limited and booking is essential. Call 0131 315 4989 or email info@drylawnc.org.uk to book.
Yoga Mondays are back in the centre from TODAY!
A gentle way to start the week – everyone welcome!
SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 11am – 1pm
Valentine’s Craft Session
Come along on Saturday 14th February, 11am–1pm for a workshop with Sylvia, crafting beaded hearts and bookmarks!
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Pay what you can – donations welcomed
Limited spaces available
Get in touch to book your spot 
