West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre – The NEN

Tonight: Youth Arts Collective

NORTH EDINBURGH ARTS at WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

The NEA Youth Arts Collective meets up weekly to do creative tasks (think Taskmaster!), play games, hang out, eat tasty snacks and chat about children and young people’s rights.

This term, the YAC are working with artists to select and develop a new performance to be showcased at the 2025 Edinburgh Children’s Festival family day and the North Edinburgh Community Festival.

New members welcome, so come along and bring a friend, too!

When: Every Thursday, 5.30pm – 7pm

Drop in any time from 4.30pm for toasties and hang out before the group starts at 5.30pm

Where: West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Who: Local young people (ages 11 -13) living in areas of Muirhouse, Pilton, Telford and Drylaw

Cost: Free but registration required:

Data: Something to chew over …

Community Meal & Discussion

Date: Thursday 7 November, 6pm – 7pm

Venue: @West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Governments use data about us to provide social services and administer benefits payments. But what happens to this data? Who has access to it?

Join researchers from the University of Edinburgh to find out more and share your views on what you think should happen to this data.

– Refreshments and a two course dinner (soup & main course) will be provided

– For local residents living in Muirhouse & Pilton and surrounding areas (ages 16+)

– Free event but advance registration is required

To book your place, please call/text the Link Up number: 0749 387 6130 or email NEA at admin@northedinburgharts.co.uk, call us on 0131 315 2151.

Box’n’Blether at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

BOX N’ BLETHER (starting Tuesday 22nd October)

This is a safe space to come together and enjoy a boxing workout and all its great benefits. It’s also the opportunity to meet and socialise others in our community. We’re here to chat, help and support wherever possible.

This is open to everyone who may benefit from the service. Please drop a message to register interest or for more info.

BLAST, it’s more than just fitness.

#mentalhealthmatters

#mentalhealthawareness

#mentalhealthandwellbeing

Reminder: Community Planning ‘Transformation’ Events

Invitation to Participate in Community Planning Transformation and Improvement Stakeholder Engagement Session

The Edinburgh Partnership agreed to look afresh at the role of Community Planning in Edinburgh to maximise the relationships between public sector agencies and the voluntary and community sectors to address poverty and inequality and the climate and nature emergency.

We need your views to help shape the future of community planning in Edinburgh.

These sessions aim to bring together key partners to discuss, plan, and drive forward positive changes for communities. Your insights and contributions are highly valued, and we would be pleased if you could join us.

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to book your place as soon as possible to secure your spot at your preferred session.

To register, please email communityplanning@edinburgh.gov.uk with your name, contact details, and the date of the session you would like to attend:

Wednesday, 23rd October | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | St. Bride’s Community Centre

Thursday, 24th October | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Monday, 28^th October | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Microsoft Teams

Youth Arts Collective Taster Sessions at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre

Calling local young people (ages 11 -13)

Are you into organising events and arts projects? Want to have your say on what’s happening in North Edinburgh? Or maybe you just want to be part of something fun and creative?

Together with Imaginate UK, North Edinburgh Arts are launching a new Youth Arts Collective for ages 11-13, and you’re invited to our free taster sessions!

Join us on Thursday evenings, 3 and 10 October at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre to try out fun activities, play games, and chat about the group.

Here’s what to expect:

Games

Bingo

Poster Design

Films

And lots of snacks!

When:

Thursday 3 October, 5:30pm – 7pm

Thursday 10 October, 5:30pm – 7pm

Pick your date when booking and come along to find out more. We’ll be starting regular sessions from 24 October.

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/

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.

What’s On at North Edinburgh Community Festival next month?

SATURDAY 11th MAY 12 – 5.30pm at WEST PILTON PARK

What can you expect from the festival this year?

80 stalls from local organisations, charities and groups hosting interactive activities such as glitter tattoos, hair braiding, craft workshops, facepainting, games, help, advice, storytime.

Edinburgh festivals – Edinburgh Science festival with their cargo tricycles and science demonstrations.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society – street performers.

Edinburgh Book Festival – free books and talks.

Colla Castellera – building human towers.

Edinburgh Equi Centre returns with their horses.

Obstacle course from North Edinburgh Childcare, and activities from Royal Air Force, Army and Scottish Fire Services.

Art and craft workshops with North Edinburgh Arts, National Galleries of Scotland, video games and scavenger hunt with Tinderbox Collective.

We have Granton Giants Dodgeball, Super strikers and Blast Boxing.

And things to buy include, tie dye clothing, pocket money toys, wax melts, cupcakes, dog accessories etc.

As for food we have RRT handing out free burgers again but we also have cupcakes and cookies, Indian food, hotdogs plus several other stalls to purchase food from.

We have 2 Music Stages this year – the park stage filled with community music and performances and the North by North West stage inside the WPNC for up and coming young musicians.

The parade will kick start the festival, starting at North Edinburgh Childcare and heading along Ferry Road Drive, round the park and into the park. Everyone welcome to join in the parade – theme is Superheroes!

There is so much going on at the festival, with something for everyone. I hope that you will all come along and enjoy the day.

The festival is free to attend. Many of the activities/food/items will be free but there will also be some that require payment.

Please feel free to share this and spread the word.

#northedinfest

Business in Bloom: Celebration event

SATURDAY 20 APRIL from 11am – 2pm at WEST PILTON NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Do you have a creative ‘hobby’ but have never thought of it as a way to earn some £ or to set it up as a business?

Are you at the very early stages of starting a new enterprise like being self-employed or a sole trader, setting up a business or social enterprise? Keen to learn more, share your skills, get some advice or support on next steps?

Or maybe you are an established entrepreneur, business owner, sole trader or self-employed person looking to share your skills and knowledge with others in your community?

At the Business in Bloom event, everyone is welcome, no matter what stage you are at on your enterprise journey.

We believe everyone has something important to contribute, and by working together we can make a positive difference – Small Steps, Big Impact!

To find out more about the event and sign up for your FREE place, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/business-in-bloom…