Stuart Runciman is a young man with cerebral palsy who has attended literacy sessions at Pilton Equalities Project for nine years. He has a passion for action movies and thriller novels – and a chance comment by Senior Care and Support Worker Gerry Corbett has resulted in Stuart writing a book of his own! Continue reading Stuart launches his thriller at North Edinburgh Arts
To celebrate National Play Day today (Wednesday 1 August 2018), Edinburgh Pentlands MSP Gordon Macdonald will be joining locals at Clovenstone Community Centre, to mark the importance of children’s right to play, with everything from loose parts play and street arts to water play and a messy baby paint zone.
National Play Day will see thousands of children and their families out and about, playing at hundreds of community events across the country. From local community events to national events organised in parks and open spaces, Playday takes many different shapes to allow everyone to take part. As well as the events, organised by Play Scotland, National Play Day is a campaign that underlines the importance of play in children’s lives.
Gordon Macdonald MSP will be joining Clovenstone Community Centre’s Play Day, from 1pm-4pm, which will bring local organisations together with loose parts play provided by the City of Edinburgh Council, pop up kitchen with tasting Change, drumming with Dads rock, sensory baby zone with Starcatchers, Street Arts, natural play with edible estates and Bookbug with Wester Hailes Library.
North Edinburgh Arts are also participating, holding a Picnic and Play event from11am to 1.15pm. The MSP is encouraging everyone to try and make it along, have fun and celebrate the benefits of play!
Commenting SNP MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, Gordon Macdonald, said: “We all have great childhood memories of playing with friends, a lot of the memories being outdoors. Playing is something you are born into, it’s how you learn and express your creativity. The benefits to the health and wellbeing of children are crystal clear – when you see the smiles and hear the laughter of children playing together.
“National Play Day’s, like the one I’m going to at Clovenstone Community Centre today, gives children and families a chance to get out and play safely in streets and local neighbourhoods – getting to know new people in your area and strengthening the community.”
Licketyspit – Picnic & Play at North Edinburgh Arts (Local families)
Licketyspit’s fantastic Picnic & Play session for families with children under twelve.
Licketyspit actor-pedagogues introduce their unforgettable collection of games, rhymes, songs, street-play and imaginary play activities – from Witches Fingers to The Magic Ball, Dressing Up and Blanket Play, followed by a delicious Picnic and Drawing & The Magic Clap!
A chance for children & their adults to play together! Sessions are relaxed, fun, FREE and inclusive. Join Licketyspit’s Children & Families Network to hear first about Picnic & Play, Bookplay & Porridge & Play in community & arts spaces, museums, parks, galleries and castles!
We are expecting high demand for places so please email info@licketyspit.com with ticket requests.
More children across the capital and the Lothians will be out playing in their communities this summer after local charities received a funding boost. Continue reading Away and Play: Edinburgh trio share in Thrive Outdoors funding
Projects around the country supporting local action to address poverty and social exclusion are to share £4 million of funding. Among them are North-Edinburgh based North Edinburgh Arts, Muirhouse Youth Development Group (MYDG) and Leith’s Saheliya. Continue reading £4 million Social Economy Growth funding for community projects
VENT. is the latest production from Scottish Youth Theatre’s prestigious National Ensemble – a company of emerging theatre makers aged 16 – 25 selected from across Scotland for their exceptional theatre making ability. Continue reading Scottish Youth Theatre National Ensemble 2018’s VENT. at North Edinburgh Arts this Saturday
Five Telegrams is a unique collaboration between Anna Meredith, one of the country’s most exciting contemporary composers – widely acclaimed for her album Varmints, which seamlessly crosses classical and pop – and 59 Productions, the Tony Award-winning design company whose work includes the London 2012 Opening Ceremony and the National Theatre smash hit War Horse. Continue reading Five Telegrams: free tickets and transport for North Edinburgh’s young people
Friday 3 August: Five Telegrams opens Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh International Festival is encouraging young people from North Edinburgh to share in the opening night excitement of a groundbreaking perormance. Free tickets are available for ‘Five Telegrams‘ at The Usher Hall – and free transport to and from the event is available through North Edinburgh Arts too! Continue reading Edinburgh International Festival offers free tickets to North Edinburgh’s young people
North Edinburgh Arts is thrilled to announce that Val Munro, our Chair from 2009 to 2017, has been awarded an MBE in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Continue reading MBE for Val Munro
Saturday 26th May
2pm and 7pm
North Edinburgh Arts
Zoo Arts, North Edinburgh Arts’ Wednesday art club for ages 9-14 years, will be visiting the Edinburgh St. James building site on Wednesday (16th May)!
We will be drawing, painting and collaging from the amazing vantage point of Edinburgh St James Project’s 3rd floor offices overlooking the site.
Parents, older siblings, and other curious creatives are very welcome to join us on these trips.
First come first served. Please call box office on 0131 315 2151 to book, or call 07949778485 for more information.
Information and permission slips are available at NEA box office.
This trip is free. Donations towards transport are welcomed.
