Tag: North Edinburgh Arts

All set for North Edinburgh Film Festival

FRIDAY 27 & SATURDAY 28th MARCH at NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS

The North Edinburgh Film Festival is this Friday 27 March & Saturday 28 March, and you can now take a look at everything we’ve got lined up for you.

This year we’re in our brand new home at North Edinburgh Arts, and we’ve packed two days with over 60 films from across the world and right here in North Edinburgh, plus art installations, filmmaking workshops for all ages, a community lunch, and an Audience Awards Ceremony where you pick the best locally-made film.

From short films about working-class lives and social activism to animations, family-friendly screenings and special film screenings from Screen Education Edinburgh, there really is something for everyone.

👉 View the brochure online and start planning your visit – http://northedinburgharts.co.uk/north-edinburgh-film…/

📍 North Edinburgh Arts, 12C MacMillan Square

🗓️ Friday 27 March 10am–8:30pm

🗓️ Saturday 28 March 10am–6pm

Entry is free and drop in!

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Full details: https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/north-edinburgh-film…/

Singin’ In The Rain in North Edinburgh

DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY FILM CLUB at NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS

Our Dementia Friendly Film Club is bringing yet another iconic musical comedy to the big screen in our theatre, Singin’ In the Rain. Join us on Thursday 26 March at 1.30pm.

This relaxed screening includes a short interval and light refreshments.

Entry is free and everyone’s welcome.

To book or discuss any accessible seating requirements, please call/text on 07493 876130 or email rehan@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Find out more here: https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/…/dementia-friendly…/

Creative Movement for Grown Ups at North Edinburgh Arts

Creative movement and dance sessions are back this spring! This is your invitation to shake off the winter and step into joy, expression, and connection.

Led by Curious Seed, and featuring live music from Tinderbox Collective , the first session is this Friday, 20 March from 10am to 1pm. Come and join us!

✨ Open to adults (16+) living in North Edinburgh

🕺 No previous dance experience needed

💚 A welcoming space to move with ease, build confidence, and to support your wellbeing

⭐ FREE & DROP IN

📞For more information, call us on 0131 315 2151 or pop by and speak to a member of our team.

Save the dates:

Fridays, 11am – 1pm

20 March | 17 April | 1 May | 12 June | 10 July | 24 July | 7 August | 11 & 25 September 2026

Delivered with support from the Edinburgh Communities Health and Wellbeing Fund

North Edinburgh Arts: Community Shed to reopen next week

The Community Shed will be reopen its doors from Tuesday 10 March.

Our new opening hours are:

Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday

10am – 2pm

Thank you so much to everyone for your patience while we carried out essential maintenance — we can’t wait to welcome you back!

And, if you would like to learn how to learn new woodworking skills, drop in to our sessions this spring. New members are welcome!

Bike Library at North Edinburgh Arts

Thinking of getting back on a bike or learning to cycle but not ready to invest in a bike just yet?

The NEA Bike Lending Library has bikes ready and waiting for you – and it’s completely FREE for NEA Members!

– Standard bikes in all sizes – available up to 1 week

– E-bikes & an e-trike – perfect for a day out, available for 1-day hire

– Ideal for trying out cycling, running errands, or exploring the area!

– Not a member yet? It’s quick and easy to join at https://northedinburgharts.co.uk/get…/become-a-member/ or in person at our Welcome Desk

– Fees for non-members: standard bike – £25 per week; electric bike – £25 per day

For more information:

Call us: 07493 876130

Email: bikes@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Supported by The City of Edinburgh Council Active Travel Group and Cycling UK in Scotland

New: Men’s Open Group at North Edinburgh Arts

FORTNIGHTLY – THURSDAYS FROM 6 – 8pm

FIRST SESSION IS ON THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY

A new bi-weekly group for men is starting at North Edinburgh Arts.

A fortnightly group for men to meet and share what’s going on in their lives in a safe, respectful and non-clinical space.

All conversations are confidential, and the group is supported by local volunteers.

First session will take place on Thursday 5 February at 6pm, and then fortnightly.

For more information, please email: smvwalters@gmail.com

Tomorrow: Community Walk & Chat

Join us for our next Community Walk & Chat, this Thursday 22 January at 10am.

Meet local politicians, take a walk around the area, and afterwards share your thoughts over a cuppa! Let’s discuss how to improve our local area together and make change happen.

Your voice matters – so come and join us! Everyone’s welcome. Meet us at North Edinburgh Arts.

For more information: Email: rehan@northedinburgharts.co.uk

Call / Text: 07493 876130

This event is part of the North Edinburgh Active Travel project

Jewellery making with Flourish at North Edinburgh Arts

We’re excited to share a fantastic creative opportunity for local adults who would like to develop skills in jewellery making at North Edinburgh Arts.

We have a couple of places available for an extended jewellery programme with Flourish Jewellery Project, open to local adults living in Granton or Pilton.

Workshops will run weekly on Thursday mornings, 10.30am – 12.30pm, from February to August 2026.

As places are limited, participants must be able to commit to attending weekly to ensure they get the most out of this opportunity.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY:

Places are being offered to adults (aged 18+). The course is funded by City of Edinburgh Council Forth Ward so to be eligible to attend you must live in Granton or Pilton.

If you are interested in taking part but unsure if your address is eligible, please get in touch.

TO APPLY FOR A PLACE:

Email Lisa at hello@flourishjewelleryproject.com and include the following information:

– Your full name

– Your address and postcode

– Contact telephone number

– Tell us why you would like to attend the extended Jewellery programme?

Paper Trails in Muirhouse!

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL EVENTS NEXT MONTH

On a dark winter’s night, what could be more uplifting than hearing from leading Scottish authors? We know… seeing them for FREE! 🤩

Taking place in partnership with Edinburgh Libraries, our flagship communities project Paper Trails is kicking off the year in Muirhouse Library and North Edinburgh Arts for a special series of events this February.

📖 Poetry, fantasy, crime, fiction… we’ve got it all covered with our top-tier line-up of speakers (if we do say so ourselves). And don’t miss the half term workshops for keeping little minds busy on the school break.

Tickets are free but booking is required. These events are going fast so find out dates and book in quick: ticketsource.co.uk/muirhouse-library

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Paper Trails is made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players as well as Cruden Foundation and the Ettrick Charitable Trust.