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Tag: free event

Mardi Gras at the Grassmarket this Saturday

Mardi Gras at the Grassmarket this Saturday

This Saturday (13 July) the Grassmarket will become home to the biggest party in Edinburgh with multiple stages, non-stop entertainment and a host of bands.

And to top it all off, it’s all FREE! The fun starts at 1pm.

Posted on 11/07/201911/07/2019Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh News, Old TownTags Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, free event, Grassmarket, Mardi Gras, music
Celebrate Make Music Day at Central Library

Celebrate Make Music Day at Central Library

TODAY: FRIDAY 21 JUNE

11.45am – 4.30pm

Central Library, George IV Bridge

Posted on 21/06/201921/06/2019Author davepickeringCategories city centre, North Edinburgh NewsTags Central Library, city council, free event, Make Music Day
A Portal to the Past: free events at Riddles Court tomorrow

A Portal to the Past: free events at Riddles Court tomorrow

A group of Edinburgh College students are using their creative talents to open a portal to the past and bring one of Edinburgh’s top historical venues to life. Continue reading A Portal to the Past: free events at Riddles Court tomorrow

Posted on 28/05/201928/05/2019Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh News, Old TownTags Edinburgh College, free event, GLOW Festival, Portal tot the Past, Riddles Court
Compassion in World Farming event at Blackhall Library

Compassion in World Farming event at Blackhall Library

Local volunteers of the leading farm animal welfare charity, Compassion in World Farming, will be hosting a lively evening of discussion on Wednesday 13th March at Blackhall Library. Continue reading Compassion in World Farming event at Blackhall Library

Posted on 01/03/201901/03/2019Author davepickeringCategories Blackhall, North Edinburgh NewsTags Blackhall Library, Compassion in World Farming, discussion, free event
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre asks: Who do you think you are?

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre asks: Who do you think you are?

Trace your family history at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Posted on 10/11/201810/11/2018Author davepickeringCategories Drylaw Telford, North Edinburgh NewsTags Dryllaw Neighbourhood Centre, family trees, free event, genealogy
Free University of Edinburgh event: Science on a Summer’s Evening

Free University of Edinburgh event: Science on a Summer’s Evening

A free evening of talks, live music and hands-on science will showcase research at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the themes of cyber security and DNA. Continue reading Free University of Edinburgh event: Science on a Summer’s Evening

Posted on 11/06/201811/06/2018Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh NewsTags Edinburgh University, free event, Science on a Summer's Evening
Free local history talk at LifeCare

Free local history talk at LifeCare

Wednesday 9th May, 3.30 – 5.00pm

LifeCare, Cheyne Street

 

Posted on 25/04/201825/04/2018Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh News, StockbridgeTags free event, LifeCare, local history, Stockbridge, talk
A market for Muirhouse?

A market for Muirhouse?

‘Market research’ with CAN!

Friday 3 March, 10am

North Edinbugh Arts Centre

Posted on 25/02/2018Author davepickeringCategories Muirhouse, North Edinburgh NewsTags Community Action North CAN, community businesses, food and drink, free event, Health and wellbeing, markets, social enterprises

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