Corstorphine Fair – Saturday 1st June 2024 at St Margaret’s Park from 11am till 4pm.
The Corstorphine Fair Committee looks forward to welcoming everybody to the 20th modern Corstorphine Fair in St Margaret’s Park. A super safe community day out for all the family. Come along and support your community groups.
For more information visit our website at www.corstorphinefair.org.uk.
Corstorphine Community Centre – Westfield House, 5 Kirk Loan . EH12 7HD
Join us weekdays 10am-3pm. With over 20 groups a week, events and volunteering opportunities, we have something for everyone. Registration and booking for events and groups is essential, please contact us to find out more.
| Website | www.corstorphinecommunitycentre.org.uk Reception – 07580 659 676 |
| Contacts | Jenni (Admin)admin@ccchub.online 07580 659 676Louise (Volunteering) volunteers@ccchub.online 07778 888 536Fiona (Events) development@ccchub.online 07780 862 825 Alison (Groups) community@ccchub.online 07340 554 839 |
| Events | Tea dances – Saturdays 2 – 4pm: 27th April & 25th May13th – 17th May – Mental Health Awareness Week – Wellbeing SessionsTuesday 14th 7 – 8pm, Wednesday 15th 1.15 – 2.15pm, Friday 17th 1.30 – 2.30pm (contact 07580 659 676 or drop in to the Centre to book your place)Summer Fete – 15th June |
St Anne’s Church – 1 Kaimes Road – EH12 6JR – 0131 316 4740
FAN Club: (Friends And Neighbours) Fortnightly on Fridays, 10:30am, Kaimes Hall
A vibrant gathering for retirees looking to stay active and connected. Join the FAN Club and be part of a welcoming community. Our last gathering for this session is May 17th
Saturday Whist: A Game for Everyone. Join us on May 18th at 2pm in the Belgrave room
Discover the joy of this beginner-friendly card game that’s not only easy to learn but also incredibly enjoyable.
Lunch Club: Wednesdays, 12pm, Belgrave Room
Kick off your Wednesdays at the Lunch Club! It’s the perfect place to share stories, laughter, and delicious meals. Open to everyone.
Caring & Sharing @ St Anne’s: Join us fortnightly on Fridays at 10:30am in the Belgrave Room.
Our meetings are a heartwarming blend of coffee, conversation, enlightening talks, and casual café-style meetups. Mark your calendars, as our last meeting for this session is on May 24th. But don’t worry, our summer café will continue the tradition, taking place weekly from June 7th.
More information on all our groups can be found on our website www.stannescorstorphine.org.uk
Corstorphine Connect Sight Loss Group – Corstorphine Astoria Centre 18 Kirk Loan EH12 7HD
The group meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month at the 2pm-3.30pm, 18 Kirk Loan for “Coffee, Cake and Chat” followed by an interesting Speaker. Everybody is welcome including a family member or friend. At our meeting on May 18th The Archive Team from the Corstorphine Trust share a bit more of Corstorphine’s history with some exhibits from the Museum
Then on June 16th we have our summer outing to the Park Hotel in Peebles for afternoon tea
For more information contact (T) 07905 561319 or just come along on the day.
Corstorphine Old Parish Church – 2a Corstorphine High Street EH12 7ST
Introducing the Youth Group – A group for young people S1 and above normally takes place on the first Sunday of the month from 6.30pm. Recent activities have included mini golf, rounders, film nights, a Black History walking tour and ten-pin bowling. There’s often pizza! We’d love more people to join in. Contact Moira by email: moira-mc@live.co.uk for more details.
ACE IT – Digital Skills Support Sessions at the Space to Be at Gyle Shopping Centre
Digital Skills support sessions at the Space to Be at the Gyle Shopping Centre (located in the food court)
Are you feeling daunted by technology or nervous about getting online? Come along to ACE IT’s sessions
every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm. Sessions are open to anyone over 50 needing help with their digital device or wanting to get online. We can help with laptops, mobile phones, tablets and more! Call 0131 667 2053 or email info@aceit.org.uk to sign up.
Corstorphine Literary and Geographical Society – Burns Hall – St Ninian’s Church Corstorphine- use rear entrance
6th May at 7.45pm – Talk by Eric Melvin on Duncan Napier Herbalist
3rd June at 7.45pm – Talk by Ian Anderson How the Astoria organ was brought back to Corstorphine
Visitors pay £4 per meeting
St. Ninian’s Bridge Club –St Ninian’s Church 144 St John’s Road EH12 8AY
The bridge club meets every Thursday afternoon throughout the year between 1.30pm and 4.30pm in one of the Church halls. It is a friendly and relaxed gathering and each afternoon we run a pairs competition.
New members, particularly in pairs, are welcome. For further information call Ian on 0131 467 8089.
Corstorphine Bowling Club – 5 Saughton Road North EH12 7HQ
The club are running a TRYBOWLS Free Taster Session on Sunday 5th May between 12noon and 3pm. Equipment provided.
The session is suitable for all ages. Are you looking for a new hobby? Give bowls a try
For information on this or future sessions contact 0131 334 9454 (Club) or 0777567 7708 (secretary David Sutherland) or visit our website – corstorphinebowlingcub.co.uk
Energize Health and Fitness – 3 Lochside Place EH12 9DP 0131 317 0260
Opening times Monday – Friday 6:00 – 20:30 Saturday – Sunday 8:30 – 18:00
Our mission is to help the community get active, stay active, learn about health & well-being, and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Over 50’s Get Active – FREE 45 min classes – stay active and become part of the community
Monday 10.30am, Tuesday 10.15am, Wednesday 10.15am, Thursday 10.00am, Friday 10.15am.
Pre- booking required for all classes
Teen Fit – Free 45 min instructor lead class Monday – Friday 4.00-4.45 pm. A fun way to spend free time and meet friends.
Classes must be pre-booked and the registration form signed by a parent or guardian.
Scottish Seniors Computer Club – Drumbrae Library Hub – 81 Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh, EH4 7FE
Over-50s Digital Skill Support Sessions – Would like help with your laptop, tablet or smartphone? We have volunteers who will be happy to assist if you bring your device along to our drop-in sessions every Monday from 2-4 pm. First session is free and thereafter we charge £10 for lifetime membership and £2 per visit. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
For more information, come along on any Monday or give Gordon a text or call on 07787 962795
Murrayfield Club – Murrayfield Parish Church, 2b Ormidale Terrace EH12 6EQ
We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am until 2pm.
10 places each day for people who are living with dementia or are frail elderly.
Contact details – 07881 288909 Email: jenny@themurrayfieldclub.
Memory Lane Cafe
Meets in Saughtonhall United Reformed Church, 87 Saughtonhall Drive, EH12 5TR each Friday from 10 am until 12pm. Open to all, please feel free to drop in.
Contact details – 07881 288909 Email: jenny@themurrayfieldclub.com
Local Volunteering NW Gateway
Supporting people into volunteering to gain new skills, make friends, support a cause they love, and build confidence across the North West of Edinburgh.
Feel free to attend one of my drop-in sessions, or we can arrange a one-to-one by sending me an email or reaching out by text or call. This can be an informal chat and I’m happy to meet you at your local hub or community centre. Help for VIO’s is also available.
For further info contact natalie.ballantine@volunteeredinburgh.org.uk Tele 07300 200 933 voled.in/gateway
Rannoch Community Centre – 6 Rannoch Terrace EH 47ES (Behind Drumbrae Hub) 0131 339 5351
| MONDAY9.30am – 11.30am Parent & Toddlers –11.00pm – 2.00pm Baby Massage – (Homestart) – 2 x 1 hour sessions – starts 27/5/24 – 24/6/24 TUESDAY9.30am – 12pm Badminton – 11am – 12.00pm Breast Feeding Group12.30pm – 2.30pm Parenting Support Group (NHS_ 1st Tues every 2nd month – starts 6/2/24 | WEDNESDAY12.30pm – 4pm THRIVE NHS mental health drop in 1.30pm – 2.30pm *Baby PEEP (Homestart) starts 24/4/24- 26/6/24 THURSDAY9.30am – 12.00pm Badminton1.00pm – 3.30pm Bingo 1.00pm – 3.00pm Bereavement Group 1st Thursday FRIDAY7.00pm – 10.00pm Badminton |
For more information on all the activities offered by Rannoch Centre please contact the Centre Office on 0131 339 5351 or e-mail CLD-Rannoch@ea.edin.sch.uk
West Edinburgh Information Website – https://westedinburghinformation.wordpress.com
This signposting website has been developed to provide information on the broad range of Community Organisations and Activities and other services available within the West Edinburgh Area.
The website is available in 37 languages, is accessibility compliant and catalogues 100’s of activities.
The site includes a range of pages including information on individual organisations providing a range of activities and services including sports and recreation, activities by age group, a weekly diary of clubs and activities offered, Special Events, What’s on and volunteering opportunities.
Information is also available on a range other topics such as Community Spaces, Educational and Health Services, Council and Parliamentary Electoral Boundaries, School Catchment Areas etc.
We welcome any feedback from individuals and groups on how this can be improved to meet the requirements of the local community and organisations.
If you are a member of a community group and wish to submit or update information please send details to
westedinburghinformation@gmail.com
Western Neighbourhood Network –
Directory of Community Services in Drumbrae, Gyle Corstorphine & Murrayfield
The Directory gives information on local Voluntary Organisations and activities in the local area.
Currently the Directory is being updated and we would appreciate submission of any updates or corrections
The Directory is now available online as part of the West Edinburgh Information Website – https://westedinburghinformation.wordpress.com/western-edinburgh-neighbourhood-directory/
For further information or submitting any amendments contact tommy.awvsf@gmail.com
Please Note Some activities in this leaflet may make a small charge to cover costs
Any organisation wishing to have Information included in the June Edition edition of the Leaflet must submit information to tommy.awvsf@gmail.com by 18th May 2024
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