Show must go on: Christmas Charity Festival goes ahead

Inverleith event is ON despite the weather

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Organisers have confirmed that this weekend’s annual Christmas Charity Festival at Inverleith Park will go ahead as planned.

Coming from the North Pole this weather won’t worry Santa and his reindeer too much but us mere mortals should wrap up warm – and wear sensible footwear!

Festive crafts with the Centipede project

And there’s a free festive lunch too!

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Looking for a free Christmas activity? Centipede Project is getting all festive on Friday 11 December in the Old Kirk and Muirhouse Church!
Join in from 1pm and learn to make your own Christmas gifts, take what you make home with you and enjoy a FREE festive buffet lunch too.
You need to collect a ticket to take part in a workshop, but if you just fancy some lunch or a mince pie then just turn up from 1pm.
Tickets are available from North Edinburgh Arts reception and are limited, so get yours now before they’re gone! 
Any questions? Call 0131 315 2151.

If you want to make anything for the buffet, let Jo know by calling 0131 315 2151 or email centipedeproject@outlook.com

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Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre AGM tomorrow

Wednesday 2 December 7pm

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Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre AGM

Are you interested in being more active in your local community and shaping the future of your Neighbourhood Centre?

Drylaw Telford Community Association is looking for local people to join the Centre’s management committee.

Come along to the meeting tomorrow evening to find out more – and there are refreshments and bingo after the meeting too!

 

Christmas Charity Festival next weekend

Festive fun at Inverleith Park: 5 & 6 December

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The annual Christmas Charity Festival is taking place at Inverleith Park this weekend. Click on the link to find out more about the range of activities: there’s charity walks and toddles, the Santa Parade, live reindeer, Santa’s Grotto, food and drink stalls and lots more (see below)

Come along and browse round the many charity stalls, stay awhile and have a snack at our tea/ coffee bar!

See Santa’s reindeer waiting to pull Santa on his sleigh in the Santa Parade / Toddle. Toddle Tent for the little ones will be open on Saturday & Sunday.

Lots of things for the wee ones to do, including a soft play area, card making, ginger bread decorating and storytelling and lots more.

Santa’s Grotto open Saturday & Sunday from 10am book early many people said it was one of the best grottos in Edinburgh last year.

Carol Service 3pm Saturday 5 December Join us for our annual Christmas Carol Service followed by free warm mulled wine and hot mince pies.