BIKE MARKING SESSIONS 
Bring your pedal cycle to the following events to have it marked:
Tuesday 17/06/25 @ 1530-1800hrs
Inverleith Park close to the central junction/crossroads
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Friday 27/06/25 @ 1100 -1500hrs
67B Groathill Road North
Alongside ELREC/Dr. Bike who will be doing their weekly bike repair sessions
We’re Turning 30 And You’re Invited to Help Us Celebrate! 
This year marks 30 years since Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre first opened its doors. Three whole decades of friendship, support, creativity, learning, and connection.
To mark this huge milestone, we’re planning a special birthday celebration. A proper party for all ages, all backgrounds, and everyone in our community. Because that’s what we’re all about.
But we can’t do it alone. We’re asking for your help to raise £2,000 to make the event as inclusive, welcoming, and fun as possible. Your support will help cover:
Entertainment and music
Food and refreshments
Children’s activities
Decor and party supplies
Accessibility arrangements
This isn’t just a party – it’s a celebration of everything we’ve built together over 30 years.
Whether you’ve attended a class, made friends here, or simply believe in the power of community spaces, your donation will help bring joy to many.
Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/dnc-30-bday
If you can give, thank you! If you can share, thank you! Every little helps us reach our goal and create a truly memorable day for all.
We’re heading to Cammo Estate for a peaceful walk through woods and open parkland. 
We’ll meet at the DNC at 10am and take the bus number 47 to the entrance, or you can meet us there at the Cammo gates on the main road pedestrian entrance for 10:45am (What3words composers.salads.serves)
We’ll stop for a picnic – please bring a rucksack and water bottle.
Easy level walk
Let’s keep Drylaw beautiful! 
We’re inviting everyone in the community to come along and take part in our upcoming Local Litter Pick for Local Beautification. It’s a great opportunity to do something positive for the area, meet neighbours, and enjoy some fresh air and light exercise.
Date & Time: Monday 5th May
Meet at 10am outside Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
What’s Provided:
No need to bring anything – we’ll provide all the equipment, including litter pickers and gloves. No experience is needed, just your enthusiasm and a bit of community spirit.
After the Pick:
We’ll finish up around 12 noon, and everyone is invited to join us back at the centre for a free community lunch as a thank-you for your efforts.
Whether you’re a regular volunteer or it’s your first time getting involved, we’d love to see you there. Every bit of help makes a real difference in keeping Drylaw clean, safe, and welcoming for all.
Let’s come together to show our local pride – all ages and abilities welcome!
If you have any questions or accessibility needs, feel free to get in touch with us beforehand.
Come and join us for a fascinating dive into mobile phone photography with artist and photographer @Linsdayperth.artchunks.
Learn how to lock the focus, work with depth of field, motion capture and more.
This workshop will have two parts.
First is the technical – we will look at the very powerful but easy-when-you-know-how cameras you have in your mobile phones. We’ll look at ways you can control these cameras, use light, frame and edit using apps that come with your mobile.
Secondly, we will look at light and how to work with light to take not only better photos and portraits but also ones that tell the story you want to tell with your images.
Monday 28th April
10-12.00
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, 67b Groathill Rd North
EASY walking inside and around Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2 – 4pm in EASTER DRYLAW AVENUE
This Saturday we are having a BIG celebration of the Drylaw Good Apples project in the East Orchard on Easter Drylaw Avenue.
All welcome for food, fun and music! Bring your friends and neighbours 
Date: Sat 26th April
Time: 2 – 4pm
Location: Orchard found down the lane between 6 and 8 Easter Drylaw Avenue
We have two weeks of FREE Chi Gung sessions coming up! Wednesday 16th & 23rd April 11am-12pm come along and try out Chi Gung with Tamsin.
These two classes will focus on boosting our energy, becoming softer and more flexible, and transforming any internal or emotional difficulties using the smile.
We will perform them sitting (or standing if you feel strong enough), at a gentle pace and with an easy concentration.
We need your old crochet needles! 
Do you have any crochet needles sitting at home not being used?
We’d love if you could donate them for our new Crochet class we are trying to start!
Please pop into the office at the centre if you can help us 
We’re doing some knitting on Wednesday morning!
We’d love for you to join us – whether you’re a seasoned pro or you’ve never picked up a pair of knitting needles. We have some pros in our group who can help you learn, or bring along your own project if you would like.
We’ll be having a natter, plenty of cuppas and some lovely pastries too!
Our sharing shelf is also stocked up on this day so it is a great time to be in the centre.
FRIDAY 21st FEBRUARY from 10am – 12.30pm
Need advice, support, or just a friendly chat? Drop into our Community Hub Morning this Friday 10am – 12:30pm for a cuppa and connect with local organisations that can help.
Meet experts from:
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) – money, benefits & housing advice
Manor Estates & Tenants Federation – tenant support & housing help
Community Police – safety & local issues
Energy Advice & Home Energy Scotland – energy-saving tips
…and more!
You can also find out about how you can support your local community by becoming a Community Councillor.
Community Council recruitment is underway across the capital and Drylaw Telford’s returning officer Cllr Vicky Nicholson – who was a member of the local community council before becoming a city councillor – will be available to provide information and answer your questions
No appointments needed – just drop in! Come along, bring a friend, and let’s build a stronger community together!
