Prentice Centre calls for community support
Public meeting tonight
Following our Public Meeting on 9 March, we have still not secured any more funding from the Council. This is despite assurances from local elected councillors who attended the meeting.
As a result we are holding another Public Meeting on Wednesday 27 April 2016 at 7pm in the Prentice Centre and have invited the same councillors. We would appreciate your support in attending this meeting.
See attached for details of upcoming classes at The Prentice Centre – ‘An Introduction to the History of the Scottish Theatre’ and a ‘A Seriously Fun look at Scottish Comedy’.
Great response to threatened Centre’s call for support
I have attached a few photographs from the evening which, sorry, I could only take at one angle as the hall was so packed out: I had to take it from the back, standing in the kitchen! Continue reading Prentice Centre ‘overwhelmed’ by community support
PUBLIC MEETING
WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH, 7pm
The Prentice Centre is under threat of closure – Please come along to the public meeting and let politicians know how you feel.
All Welcome.
Tuesday’s West Pilton West Granton Community Council meeting promises to be a busy one with a full agenda. Continue reading Much to discuss at West Pilton
NEDAC, Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, Pilton Retreat, Granton Youth Centre … and now The Prentice Centre is the latest community organisation fighting for survival.
PUBLIC MEETING
THE PRENTICE CENTRE
1 GRANTON MAINS AVENUE
WEDNESDAY 9 MARCH, 7pm
The Prentice Centre is under threat of closure. Please come along to the public meeting and let local politicians know how you feel. All welcome.
West Granton Community Trust really needs community support – get along to the meeting if you can. See poster (below) for details.
With two free fun courses starting in October, The Prentice Centre in Granton Mains is the place to be for fans of Scottish culture this autumn …
‘Guid fer a Laugh’ takes a seriously funny look at Scottish comedy over the years. The course starts on Tuesday 6 October from 6 -8pm and runs for ten weeks (and maybe more if there are calls for an encore!)
A bit more highbrow (but only a wee bit!) is ‘An Introduction to the History of Scottish Theatre’. This free ten-week course starts on Monday 5 October from 1.30 – 3.30pm and includes theatre visits.
Both courses are free. To book your place or for further information call The Prentice Centre on 552 0485.
A pure cornucopia of Scottish culture, so it is!
Two local projects have office space to let
North Edinburgh Arts (above) has a ‘Big Bright Office’ space available from 1st September:
Ground floor office with large corner window
Can accommodate 4/5 desks
Built in kitchen with sink, cooker, fridge, dishwasher
All utility costs (gas, electricity, water) included
Reception duties, 9am – 5pm, and post handling included
Access to a photocopier/colour printer charged per print
Access to meeting/workshop rooms by arrangement
Free parking
Lively community café on site
Award winning gardens on site
Other agencies operating out of NEA include Tomorrow’s People, Muirhouse Link Up, Licketyspit Theatre Company, Tinderbox Orchestra, North Edinburgh Timebank. Ideal for a creative, community, or third sector organisation.
Cost £600 per calendar month
For more details or to arrange a visit call Sandra on 0131 315 2151 or email admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk
And across in Granton Mains, The Prentice Centre (above) also has office space available to let.
This would be most suitable for small charities, community groups or social enterprises. There is also the opportunity for two or three small organisations to share the premises if you only require office space for one or two days per week.
The Prentice Centre is a modern, purpose built Community Centre serving the communities of West Granton, Pilton, Muirhouse, Royston/Wardieburn and Drylaw.
Office space comprising one main office with a large storage cupboard and small kitchen area has now become available in The Prentice Centre.
The office has space for 3 work stations, with additional space for low level seating. There are adequate power points within each workspace; the tenant would have to install telephone and internet.
The rental includes: heat, lighting, security shutters and alarm, cleaning, reception services and contribution to the performing rights society fees.
The centre is Wi-Fi enabled, there is ample free on street parking nearby.
The Prentice Centre is open Monday to Thursday 8am to 8.30pm, 8am to 3pm on a Friday all year, with the exception of Edinburgh Public Holidays and Christmas through New Year, when we are closed.
The unique aspect of a let in the Prentice Centre is the ability to hire our Board and other meeting rooms at a fraction of their cost: we can supply tea and coffee for meetings at an additional cost. Our Board Room has a ceiling mounted projector with a screen: there is a laptop available for use, making it ideal for formal meetings and for training purposes. We are also on a number of main Lothian Bus routes including numbers: 8, 14, 16, 24 and 32
This space is ideally suited to small to medium sized community groups, charities or social enterprises who must share the ethos of West Granton Community Trust who own the Centre. Sharing the office with another small charity or social enterprise may be possible.
Rental in the region of £5000 per annum
Please contact Janet on 0131 552 0485 for further details and to arrange to view the office.
Fit Camp every Monday at The Prentice Centre, 7 – 8pm
