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North Edinburgh Arts: Family Cycling

FREE MONDAY MORNING SESSIONS FOR NORTH EDINBURGH FAMILIES

Join our new family-friendly cycling group in North Edinburgh!

Explore the local area on short rides led by two qualified cycle leaders on Monday mornings. We’ve still got places for our next session on Monday 2 September at 10am.

We have a limited number of bikes available to borrow – just let us know your needs when booking! All children must be 8+ and accompanied by an adult.

These sessions are FREE for residents of Muirhouse, Pilton, Granton, and Drylaw. Priority will be given to local community members and NEA Members.

Find out more and book your place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/932360925627

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

Free Day Trip to Edinburgh Festivals

Hey North Edinburgh youth! Ready for an epic day out?

Together with Imaginate UK, we’ve planned an exciting day exploring the Edinburgh Festivals on Saturday 24 August, from 10.30am – 5.30pm. Expect interesting arts exhibitions, amazing live performances, and loads of fun.

This free event is for local young people aged 11-13 living in the loca area of Muirhouse, Pilton, Granton, and Drylaw. Food and travel will be provided.

This event will be also be an informal opportunity to learn more about NEA Youth Arts Collective, a new creative group for 11-13 year olds living in North Edinburgh. Part of Imaginate and North Edinburgh Arts project, Creative Encounters, which puts children at the heart of decision making

Advance booking required so book your spot soon:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/972069745777

Got a question?

Call us: 0131 315 2151 (Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm)

Email us: admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Building Community Wealth in North Edinburgh

PLANNING SESSION – THURSDAY 22 AUGUST

9.30am – 12pm at WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

For further information email: Evelyn@northedinburgharts.co.uk

North Edinburgh Arts: Summer fun for children and families

Summer’s here! We’re running an exciting programme of fun activities and creative events for local children, young people, and their families throughout July and August. Come and join the fun!

Highlights include:

Film Festival Workshop with Folk Film Gathering (Ages 8+): Learn about film festival programming on Thursday 11 July, 5:30pm-7pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

NEA x Edinburgh Science Mini Summer Festival (All ages): Enjoy fun science activities on Tuesday 18 July, 11am-3pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

The Show for Young Men (Ages 8+): A special preview performance on Wednesday 31 July, 11am at PASS Theatre, Edinburgh College Granton Campus.

Fringe at… North Edinburgh Arts! (All ages): Family-friendly performances and workshops on Saturday 10 August, 10:30am-12:30pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

Travelling Gallery – Where We Stand (All ages): An exhibition on community ownership on Thursday 15 August, 10am-4pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

Play Rangers (Ages 5+): Creative outdoor play every Friday afternoon in local parks.

Family Badminton (Ages 7+): Weekly sessions on Mondays, 4:30pm-7:30pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

Cycling Group (Ages 8+): Family-friendly cycling every Wednesday, 10am-11:30am, meeting at 67 Pennywell Road.

Join us for a summer full of creativity, outdoor fun, and community spirit!

Visit our website for full details at northedinburgharts.co.uk/summer-2024/

North Edinburgh Arts Walking Group takes first steps this Thursday

Our new walking group starts this week!

We will meet every Thursday at 10am for a walk around the local area.

There’s no need to book, and for more information please call or text the Link Up team on 07493876130.

Young Programmers: Free taster workshops in West Pilton

Calling local young creatives ages 11-13

Are you interested in organising events and arts projects? Want to have your say about activities on offer in North Edinburgh and be a part of a new creative group of young people?

Come along to the NEA Young Programmers free taster sessions held on Thursday evenings between 9 May and 20 June at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.

Sessions will take place on:

Thursday 9 May, 5.30pm – 7pm

Thursday 16 May, 5.30pm – 7pm

Thursday 13 June, 5.30pm – 7pm

Thursday 20 June, 5.30pm – 7pm

Attend one or as many sessions as you wish and enjoy fun activities, games, and snacks.

Find out more & book your spot at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/north-edinburgh-arts…

The NEA Young Programmers’ taster sessions are aimed at young people living in the local community (areas of Muirhouse, Pilton, Granton and Drylaw).

Part of Imaginate UK and North Edinburgh Arts project Creative Encounters which puts children at the heart of decision making.

Community Shed job opportunity with North Edinburgh Arts

Are you ready to dive into a rewarding role?

We’re thrilled to announce that we’re extending the application deadline for the Community Shed Manager position!

This part-time opportunity (21 hours/week) is your chance to play a pivotal role in nurturing the NEA Community Shed’s development and growth.

As the Community Shed Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our vibrant community, fostering positive connections, and ensuring sustainability.

With our venue expansion on the horizon, this is a great time to get involved and be a part of our team. Bring your passion for making and mending, your creative problem-solving skills, and your excellent interpersonal skills.

To find out more about the role, please visit our website at

northedinburgharts.co.uk/aboutus/work-with-us/

and apply by Friday 26 April.

As we’ve extended the closing date for this post, previous applicants need not apply. For more information, please email garden@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Celebrate 100 years of Community Ownership with North Edinburgh Arts

Did you know 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of community ownership of land, assets and buildings in Scotland?

To celebrate this, and to mark North Edinburgh Arts coming into community ownership in 2022, we have commissioned a work from local textile artist Francia Boakye.

Francia will be weaving a set of baskets to carry our hopes and ambitions into the next 100 years of community ownership. Francia will be using a range of fabrics to represent the rich diversity of our local community. The many languages spoken across North Edinburgh will also be incorporated into the baskets, written on fabric woven into each piece.

The completed collection will be part of an exhibition in the Travelling Gallery touring Scotland between June and August this summer and will have a permanent home within the refurbished and expanded NEA building due for completion later this year.

If you live in North Edinburgh, we’d be delighted if you can take part in this project. Simply reply to this post with your hope for our community, and note additional languages spoken, or email these details to admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk by Friday 19 April 2024.

This project is supported by Creative Scotland and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

For more details, please see:

http://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/…/community…/

http://frankfrancia.com/new-scots-textile-artist-and…/

travellinggallery.com/future-exhibitions/

www.northedinburgharts.co.uk/development

NEA Easter Event tomorrow

Join us for a Free Family Easter Event tomorrow Monday 8 April, between 10am – 12pm at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Enjoy arts and crafts, an exciting Easter egg hunt, and some refreshments. Don’t miss this family-friendly Easter break fun, simply come along and join us Monday morning.

For more information, please contact the NEA Link Up Team at 07493 876 130.