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Countdown to Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre’s birthday bash!

THREE DAYS TO GO!

Only THREE more days until Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre’s big 30th birthday party celebrations!

All are welcome whether you are 1 or 100, and most activities are FREE. And despite the saying, there’s even a free lunch between 11.30-1.30!

Oh and did we mention the bouncy castle, apple juicing, drumming, puppet show, art workshops, bug hunt, Dr Bike fixing, footie, bake sale, tombola and prizes? Bring cash if you want to win something or buy some amazing jam or cakes!

Tummies Not Trash is also coming, so fill your boots

See you there!

Many hands make light work at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Big shout out and thanks to The Edinburgh Tool Library for bringing staff and volunteers here on Saturday to build stuff for the Neighbourhood Centre.

Also thanks to Andy and Matthew who are DNC volunteers for giving up their Saturday to help.

As you can see from the photos we built a massive planter 4.8m x 1.6m and put up some funky shutters on our summerhouse.

Last year the summerhouse came under regular attack by apples being thrown at it. Hopefully our new shutters mean little damage can be done should apples again find themselves on a flight path towards the summerhouse!

DNC

Something for everyone at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

WEEKLY PROGRAMME AT DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Check out our action packed sessions currently on offer at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre!

Many sessions are free and other classes are a two or three quid.

If you have any queries, email coordinator@drylawnc.org.uk.

Remember we also have the Community Larder, Mon, Weds, Fri 10-11 each week.

AND DON’T FORGET …

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre gets set to celebrate 30th Birthday

ALL WELCOME AT DRYLAW’s BIG BIRTHDAY BASH!

We are gearing up for our big party day in only 4 weeks!

We have so much planned for the day and can’t wait to have you all there

Lunch provided by Scran Academy, Bookbug session, Moving Music drumming circle, National Galleries of Scotland art session, Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) Dr Bike and bike activities (make your own bike-powered smoothie!), Tinderbox Collective are here with their Escape Drylaw game for you to try, Tummies Not Trash will be here with a food stall.

Not to mention fun activities in the garden, face painting and henna tattoos, a bake sale, puppet shows, apple pressing, our famous tombola, and amazing raffle with locally donated prizes… And yes, there is a bouncy castle!!!

Don’t miss out on all the fun on Saturday 13th September!

Have your say on ‘improvements’ to green space in Easter Drylaw Gardens

THURSDAY 31 JULY from 4.30 – 6pm at DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Come along to Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre this next Thursday to share your views and ideas for the Easter Drylaw Gardens’ Greenspace!

ELREC: Bike Maintenance at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Interested in cycling and bike maintenance? Come meet us and find out what ELREC Cycling Club has in store for you!

The free session will cover tips to keep your bike in top condition with demonstrations on puncture repair, brake and cable adjustments. It is informal, social, hands on, and above all fun!

Date and time:

Friday, July 25 · 10:30am – 12:30pm GMT+1. Doors at 10:20am

Location: Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

67B Groathill Road North Edinburgh EH4 2SA

About this event:

Event lasts 2 hours

Ages 16+

Free venue parking

Language: English

Target: New Scots (people of any nationality who have immigrated or moved to Scotland), with a basic understanding of English

Remarks:

Light refreshments will be provided

The event will be held in a sheltered area

Please do let us know if you have any access requirements prior to the event

We expect all participants to be friendly and kind, and to show respect for individual differences, including race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, age, nationality, and identity

Disclaimer: Personal data collected will be used for this event or contact purpose solely

For enquiries, please email our Community Link Officer at cadence@elrec.org.uk.

More info: https://linktr.ee/elrec_c3r

Registration link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/introduction-to-bike…

Drylaw Telford CC meets tomorrow

DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE – MONDAY 30 JUNE at 6.30pm

Drylaw & Telford. Don’t forget!

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The Drylaw Telford Community Council meets on the last Monday of every month (except July & December) at 6:30 PM at the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.

Pop the next date in your diary and come along! We’d love to see new faces.

North Edinburgh Tool Library at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Exciting News for local gardeners!

Have you ever wanted to get stuck into some gardening but didn’t have the tools? We’ve got you covered!

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre has launched a Garden Tool Library – a brand new free service to help our local community borrow hand tools and get gardening without the cost of buying them.

How it works:

– Become a member of Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.

– Fill out a second quick form to join the Tool Library.

– Bring along proof of address (like a letter or driving license).

– Start borrowing! Tools can be borrowed for up to two weeks at a time.

Free to join

Free to borrow

At the moment we’ve got hand tools only, but we’ll be adding more soon – so stay tuned!

Pop in and see us or get in touch to find out more.

POLICE: Bike Marking Events

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

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

67B Groathill Road North

Alongside ELREC/Dr. Bike who will be doing their weekly bike repair sessions

Help Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre celebrate 30th birthday

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