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Granton Goes Greener: Final class of 2024 of 2024 coming up on Monday

We would like to remind all our FREE sewing class participants that the final class this year is this coming Monday (16/12/2024) at the usual time ( 10-12 noon) at the East Hall of Granton Parish Church, Edinburgh.

We will be sharing some textile stories and asking everyone to bring a special piece of clothing they either made, got from a charity shop or have some personal attachment to .

Our classes will start again on Monday 6th January 2025.

We would like to wish everyone MERRY CHRISMTAS AND ALL THE BEST IN 2025!

Thank you for being part of our talented and creative sewing community

Granton Youth Christmas Fair

Too early for the Christmas chat? Nah!

After the success of last year’s Christmas Fayre our fundraising Volunteer big Nic is organising another one with the support of staff and other service users.

This will take place on the 30th of November 2024 at Granton Parish Church. The money raised from this event will go towards our summer program.

We are also looking for more donations if you think you can help please give us a message x

Granton Church marks 90 years in Boswall Parkway

A Granton church is this week marking 90 years since, on Monday 22nd October 1934, the foundation stone was laid by the Duke of York (later King George VI).

Under the foundation stone there is a cavity holding a casket containing ‘The Scotsman’, ‘Life and Work’, extension scheme documents, architect’s description of the Church Buildings, a list of contractors, the name of surveyor and Clerk of Works, note of the cost of building and a copy of the programme used at the ceremony when the foundation stone was placed in position.

The move from the old Granton Parish Church building at the foot of Granton Road up to Boswall Parkway was seen as an opportunity to be closer to the new housing schemes of Wardieburn, East Pilton, Royston and Boswall, and the new church was opened in February 1936.

The church has been serving that new community ever since. Today’s work now includes lunches, coffee mornings, Friday drop-ins, and the hugely popular Share ‘n’ Wear service.

For more details, including an archive film of the Duke of York’s visit, go to the church’s website at grantonchurch.org.uk.

Granton Goes Greener: Free Books!

THE WEE BOOK BOX on BOSWALL PARKWAY

Have you seen our new FREE COMMUNITY LIBRARY at @GrantonParish Church?

It is located by the gate, just behind the bus stop on Boswall Parkway.

Decorated and looked after by our amazing volunteers, it has lots of great books to read on a rainy day!

Dr Bike session at Granton Church

FREE BIKE MAINTENANCE

We are very excited to be hosting a FREE bike maintenance session at Granton Parish Church on Friday 20th September (5-7PM).

The session is going to be delivered in partnership with North Edinburgh Arts, R2 and some amazing staff from Dr Bike.

If you bike or scoot, please, do feel free to come to check your wheels on the 20th September

Granton Youth Christmas Fair

THIS SATURDAY from 2 – 4pm at GRANTON PARISH CHURCH

This SATURDAY is GY’s Christmas Fair at Granton Parish Church 2pm – 4pm!!!

All our young people and families have been hard at work organising and planning the day – so your support would be amazing

Food Access and Sharing Points across North Edinburgh this winter

COMMUNITY FOOD SUPPORT AS WINTER ARRIVES

PILTON Community Health Project have updated their Food Access & Sharing Points document.

Trying to get by on whatever income we have can be incredibly challenging for many of us, particularly in the winter months.

Take a look on here to find our where you can get a meal, hot drink or groceries.

If you’d like a hard copy of this to take home, please pop in and ask. Also, please share with any neighbours or local friends to make sure everyone knows about these.

Communities Reduce Re-use & Recycle: Zero Waste Final Event

JOIN us in celebrating our Sewing Club’s Zero Waste Competition on Monday, 4th December!

The event will take place at Granton Parish Church and will include a presentation along with the announcement of the results and delivery of prizes and certificates

Address: 55 Boswall Pkwy, Edinburgh EH5 2DA

Program:

1:30 pm: Doors open

2:30 pm: Participants present their projects

3:30 pm: Results, prizes, and certificate delivery

4:30 pm: End of the event

Light refreshments will be provided

Please register now to secure your place: https://www.meetup.com/edinburgh-sewing…/events/297633683/

For more information please email: c3r@elrec.org.uk

#zerowaste #edinburgh #sewingclub

Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC)

Plant Swap at Granton Parish Church

FRIDAY 17th NOVEMBER from 5 – 7pm

Join our Plant Swap in collaboration with Granton Goes Greener!

Bring your beautiful plants, cuttings, or gardening tools, and let’s exchange them with fellow plant enthusiasts. If you don’t have anything to bring – just come and join us anyway! There’s always something for everyone to bring back home.

This event is completely FREE, and everyone is welcome! No bookings needed.