The cast of the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY caused a stir in strait-laced Edinburgh yesterday as they strutted their stuff outside the King’s Theatre. Continue reading Taps aff! Full Monty guys strut their stuff ahead of opening night
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VOCAL: Caring for carers – events and courses
Caring in the City – Friday 28 October
VOCAL’s Caring in the City events are about connecting carers with support and services for themselves and the person they care for. Our next event is at Pilrig Church on Friday 28th October from 10am-4pm and includes free workshops, information and refreshments available all day.
Upcoming courses for carers:
Spaces are still available on the following courses – all free to unpaid carers living in Edinburgh:
- Help to Adapt (Tues 25 Oct) – find out about support to make home adaptations to suit the needs of the person you support.
- Falls prevention (Tues 1 Nov) – a practical course for carers looking at preventing falls and what to do if someone has a fall.
- Start your own family tree (Wed 2 & 9 Nov) – learn how to start researching and mapping your family tree.
- Plan Christmas on your tablet device (Wed 2-16 Nov) – have a bit of fun learning how to make the most of your tablet device to save money on gifts, plan your decor and a delicious menu this festive season.
View all courses and events and register online on the Carer Events website or download our latest carer events programme here.
AfriFest: next weekend at Summerhall
AfriFest – a vibrant celebration of Africa Arts and Culture, and the unique input black performers have made to the artistic and cultural landscape of Scotland. 2 day festival will include live music, dance, workshops, film and food, as well as the culture of people of African descent, supporting artistic expression and the pursuit of excellence and innovation. Performers include the award winning Senegalese kora maestro Seckou Keita.
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 October
Summerhall, Edinburgh
All events, and food, are free.
Eat Taiwan!
In celebration of the Taiwanese community’s long history of hospitality and friendship with Scotland, the Edinburgh-Taiwanese community is bringing together a showcase of tasty Taiwanese street food and dynamic culture at the 2016 Edinburgh Taiwanese Food & Culture Fair – Eat Taiwan. The event takes place tomorrow at Southside Community Centre. Continue reading Eat Taiwan!
‘Stage not Age’ celebrated in Older Adults event
Good health, wellbeing and friendships in later life are to be encouraged and celebrated at a free event dedicated to Edinburgh’s growing number of older people this Thursday. Continue reading ‘Stage not Age’ celebrated in Older Adults event
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre comes of age
DNC – still the place to be!
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre celebrated a very special birthday at the weekend – the community hub off Groathill Road North is 21! Former staff, board members old and new and local politicians Edinburgh West MP Michelle Thomson and Inverleith councillors Nigel Bagshaw, Gavin Barrie and Lesley Hinds joined current community members and volunteers for a Friday night of memories and celebration.
Drylaw Community Association chair Alex Dale welcomed guests and said: “It’s hard to believe we have been here for 21 years and I’d like to think that, despite the funding difficulties we’ve experienced this year, going forward we will be here for the community for another 21 years.”
Inverleith councillor Lesley Hinds has lived in Drylaw for nearly forty years and remembers the local campaign to get a dedicated community centre for the area. She told guests: “This Centre has been a great asset for both the young and old in our community and it’s great to see so many old friends here who were involved in the campaign here tonight.
“However as you will all know it’s been a difficult year financially and next year will be just as challenging for the council. If you don’t use it you lose it, so it’s up to you to keep pressure on us as councillors to try to get other resources in to keep the centre here at the heart of the community. Thanks to all the staff past and present and all the people who have supported and used the centre over the years and have made it such a success.”
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North Edinburgh Arts AGM date set
NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 25 October at 12 noon
North Edinburgh Arts
Invites you to an
Annual General Meeting
To be held at North Edinburgh Arts
15a Pennywell Court
Edinburgh, EH4 4TZOn Tuesday 25th October at 12 noon
15a Pennywell Court
Edinburgh, EH4 4TZOn Tuesday 25th October at 12 noon
Soup and sandwiches will be served at 12.30pm
Creche available on requestCome and hear about the work of NEA, plans for the next three years, and have an opportunity to share your ideas for the organisation with us.
To RSVP and reserve a creche space call Sandra on 0131 315 2151 or email admin@
Directions to the venue can be found here.
October 15 is Beach Day!
Beach day with Zoo Arts Extra
Join us for food, fire, sea, sky, sand and art!
The garden project at North Edinburgh Arts is again joining forces with Zoo Arts to host another beach day.
On beach days, we aim to have fun, relax, enjoy the outdoors and create art together. These trips are suitable for everyone and food is provided so we can really make a day of it.
The next beach day is on Saturday 15th Ocrober, leaving NEA at 12 noon and returning for 4.30pm. Children over 8 can come by themselves but must hand in a permission slip from their parents.
THIS TRIP IS FREE
Donations are welcome towards cost of food and materials.
Donations are welcome towards cost of food and materials.
BOOK PLACES:
in person
at North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court EH4 4TZ
at North Edinburgh Arts, 15a Pennywell Court EH4 4TZ
by emailing
garden@northedinburgharts.co.uk
by phoning
0131 315 2151
Permission slips are available from:
North Edinburgh Arts reception and Muirhouse Library (available from Fri 30th Sept)
See you there!
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Bumps to Bairns Nearly New Market: Sunday 23 October
Bumps to Bairns Nearly New Market
Do you have nearly new and in good condition maternity, newborn, toddler, junior clothes, toys, bric a brac, etc. looking for a new home? If so, why not take a table at the “Bumps and Bairns” event on Sunday 23 October at Saint Stephens Stockbridge from 10 – 4pm.
The cost will be £20 a stall and there will be a £1 entry fee which will go to the Benzies Foundation and the restoration project for Saint Stephen’s Stockbridge. If you’re keen to run a stall, please email your name, address, number and what items you plan to sell to susie.coupar@benziesfoundation.org
Samba and salsa at Septemberfest this Saturday
Septemberfest 2016
Community Festival at Broughton High School
East Fettes Avenue, Comely Bank
Saturday 24th September 11am – 4pm
Free Entry and lots of free activities for all ages
Fun for all the family. This years Septemberfest has a Brazilian Olympics feel to it, with lots of sports to try out, and all the usual bouncy castles, inflatable assault course, gladiators, bubble football, sumo suits and climbing tower.
The craft fair has loads of fantastic handcrafted goods. Have a go at drumming and listen to the samba band. There will be magic shows from Gary and Stone the Crow, Mr Puffins fantastic balloons, face painting, samba dance workshops and displays, music, archery, bikes, hula hoops, judo, fencing, crazy science, Ron Ray street magician and henna tattoos. Come and ring the siren on a heritage and a real fire engine. There will be lots of craft activities to try. Get your bike fixed for free with Edinburgh Cycles. Tea and cakes, BBQ, pizza, Indian food, Paella, Tango Iceblast, smoothies and ice cream.
Septemberfest 2016 is partly funded by Active Edinburgh and the Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership and is supported by Active Schools and Community Learning and Development.
Free entry and many activities are free.
Facebook @septemberfestbhs