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1 October 2009 to 30 September 2010
Programme
Activities and
opportunities for
older people in
Edinburgh
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How to…
How to use this brochure
Go to the index and find an activity that interests you. Then find the right page.
When
Price
Where
Includes day and time of the activity.
Gives details of any costs that may be relevant.
Gives you the venue name, and then go to pages 48 - 54 to find the venue and its
contact details - all are listed alphabetically.
Contact If there are no contact details, then the contact to use is the one listed with the venue.
We have included symbols to show whether or not the venue is suitable for people with
disabilities
and for those with special needs SN . As this does not relate to the activity, please
call the contact person for the activity that you are interested in to find out if it is suitable for your
own personal requirements.
New items are highlighted with an arrow
This information is also available online at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo which you can
access via computers in public libraries if you do not have your own personal computer.
Get up and go Helpline
0131 529 7844
Tell us what YOU think
Have we included the sort of opportunities you’re interested in? Is there another activity that we
could include? How can we make the programme better? Please let us know if you think we can
improve even more.
You can write to us at: Get up and go, The City of Edinburgh Council, Culture and Sport,
Corporate Services, Level C:1, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG,
email: getupandgo@edinburgh.gov.uk or fill in the on-line form at
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
If you notice any item which has the wrong information printed, please get in touch so that we
can make changes for the next edition.
This brochure has been put together by the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Leisure, NHS
Lothian and the voluntary and private sectors.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this brochure. To the best of
our knowledge all details are correct at the time of going to press (September 2009). Please
contact the venue to confirm details.
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Welcome
Welcome to the ninth Get up and go
In this changing world, the number of people
aged over 50 is increasing significantly, with
more expected to live well into their 80s.
Keeping fit and healthy is obviously crucial to
enjoying this longevity and Get up and go has
an important role to play in this process.
This latest brochure provides a wealth of information
for everyone in the older age group and highlights
activities and opportunities which will improve the general well-being
of everyone - even the most frail.
It’s great that so many groups have been keen to feature in this edition,
giving a host of new sessions to choose from. Aquafit, computing,
pilates, cycling, dance, walking and crafts are just some of the
activities with increased availability.
This brochure has been distributed widely including Edinburgh Leisure
premises, libraries, doctors’ surgeries, health centres and council
offices. An electronic version is available on
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo.
I do hope you take the opportunity to enjoy some of the activities
featured.
Councillor Jenny Dawe
Leader of the Council
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A CITY FOR ALL AGES
EDINBURGH’S JOINT PLAN FOR OLDER PEOPLE
A City for All Ages promotes positive attitudes to ageing, encourages older people to plan
ahead for their own health and wellbeing and supports older people in need of care. The actions
identified in Edinburgh’s Joint Plan for Older People are delivered in partnership with the City of
Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian and the voluntary and commercial sectors. A City for All Ages
continues to encourage the involvement and contribution of older people in planning services. The
Advisory Group of older people meets regularly to support the implementation of the Joint Plan and
the Today and Tomorrow group, which represents older people from the minority ethnic
communities in Edinburgh, was awarded the Active Ageing of Migrant Elders Across Europe
(AAMEE) Good Practice prize in recognition of their work. One hundred and twenty five delegates
attended the ‘All Our Futures’ conference at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange in June 2009. The
conference, supported by the Scottish Government in partnership with the Council, was one of a
series of events held throughout Scotland under the National Forum on Ageing banner.
During 2009/2010 further activities will be linked to some of the key priorities in the Joint Plan
including working in partnership with the Scottish Centre for Intergenerational Practice and the
Centre for the Older Person’s Agenda at Queen Margaret University to promote the ‘Generations
Working Together’ network for Edinburgh. The Council is also working with the Edinburgh
Chamber of Commerce on issues around employment and services for people aged 50+.
A City for All Ages was first launched in 2000 and during the coming year an evaluation of the
strategy will take place with recommendations for the way forward after 2010. Older people will
be involved in the evaluation process.
For further information see the website www.edinburgh.gov.uk/acfaa or contact
Glenda Watt, Strategy Manager, Edinburgh's Joint Plan for Older People on
0131 469 3806 or email glenda.watt@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Index
ACTIVITIES
Edinburgh Leisure…………………............... 6
Breakfast Clubs……………………………....16
Carers….............................................. ..16
Community Development….......................17
Computing…...........................................17
Consultation….........................................19
Day Care Services…............................... 25
Events and Outings….............................. 27
Goverance............................................. 29
Health and Wellbeing….......................... 29
Helping You Shop…................................ 30
History…................................................31
Hobbies:
Arts and Drama…................................13
Bingo…...............................................14
Crafts…...............................................19
Film…………………………………….......27
Games….............................................28
Gardening/Allotments…........................29
Music..................................................34
Photography.........................................34
Singing................................................36
Stamp/Postcard Collecting.....................40
Woodwork...........................................45
Libraries…...............................................73
Lifelong Learning….................................. 31
Lip Reading…......................................... 33
Lunch Clubs…………………………….........33
Money Matters........................................34
Neighbourhood Partnerships…………….... 34
Physical Activities:
50+ Clubs…..........................................8
60+ Group….........................................8
Aerobics and Exercise Classes…..............8
Aqua Aerobics…..................................12
Dance ….............................................22
Pilates..................................................35
Swimming…………………………………..40
Tae Kwon Do……………………………....40
Tai Chi.................................................41
Walking...............................................42
Yoga...................................................47
Social Gatherings....................................36
Sports:
Archery…............................................12
Bowling…............................................15
Croquet…............................................21
Cycling….............................................21
Football…............................................28
Golf….................................................29
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Indoor Kurling…………………………..... 28
Water Sports........................................45
Writing, Poetry and Book Clubs................45
Volunteering............................................42
VENUE INFORMATION
Map and addresses…………………….......48
ARTICLES
A City for All Ages....................................4
Thinking of starting a business?.................55
Pilton Equalities Programme......................56
NHS Lothian Voluntary Services................ 57
Contact the Elderly...................................57
Crime Prevention.....................................58
Stills Photography Centre..........................59
Adults at Risk.......................................... 60
It’s Good To Walk................................... 60
A Call in Time.........................................83
Standard Life ..........................................83
USEFUL GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS
Activities……......................................... .61
Advice…….............................................62
Advocacy……........................................ 62
Bereavement…........................................63
Black & Minority Ethnic Elders…................63
Campaigning Organisations…..................65
Carers….................................................66
Community Councils……….......................67
Community Planning................................67
Disability……..........................................68
Employment Opportunities........................69
Health……............................................. 69
Information Services……….......................72
Jobs/Employment.................................... 73
Lifelong Learning………........................... 73
Money Matters………..............................75
Practical Help………................................77
Relationship & Counselling Services……....77
Religion..................................................78
Support……………..................................78
Transport & Travel…................................78
Voice of Older People………....................80
Voluntary Organisations………................. 80
Volunteering............................................81
FURTHER INFORMATION.....................82
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The secret to feeling better and living longer is staying active.
All it takes is finding an activity and programme that works
for you and sticking to it, which is where we can help.
Edinburgh Leisure’s Get Up & Go programme provides a
range of activities for older adults designed to help you set
challenging yet achievable goals and to lead a healthier, fun
and more active lifestyle! No matter what your favourite
activity or ability, we are here to help and support you.
More Leisure for your money!
The 60+ Edinburgh Leisure Card
60+ Leisure Card holders can now use all Edinburgh Leisure
centres and participate in most of our Get Up & Go activities
at any time (including weekends and evenings) for only
£2.90 per visit. And for only £2.00 per visit you can enjoy a
dip in the pool at any time.
A 60+ leisure card costs just £15.00 and entitles you to a
great discount on all activities…for life!
Edinburgh Leisure 60+ Fitness
membership
Taking out a fitness membership is the easy way to pay for
your leisure and gives you unlimited access to any of our
gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes and much more. With
Edinburgh Leisure not only are you a member, you belong to
the biggest health and leisure club in the city! Price for a
monthly 60+ membership is only £18.50.
What’s on offer?
Fitness classes
We offer a range of Get Up & Go fitness classes every week.
Fitness classes are a great form of exercise for all ages and
abilities, it’s not just the super fit that come along and enjoy
exercising in a group. There are a variety of activities to
choose from such as pilates, gentle exercise, salsa, Bodyvive,
Tai Chi, yoga, and gym classes.
Health Classes
We now offer healthy heart classes for people who are suffering
or have suffered from a cardiac problem. There is also an
exercise class for anyone suffering from Type 2 Diabetes. Both
classes have a fully qualified friendly instructor to lend expert
advice on how to manage your condition. Start today and help
improve the quality of your life! If you would like further
information on either of these classes please contact Aisha
Sohail, Health Development Officer for Older People, on
0131 652 4342 or email – aishasohail@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Club
Some of our centres host social clubs that offer a variety of
popular activities, including badminton, table tennis, carpet
bowls, line dancing, swimming and fitness classes. The clubs
are an ideal way to meet new people and socialise.
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Dancing
Enjoy an afternoon of dancing,
accompanied by a live accordionist
at one of the following centres:
Drumbrae Leisure Centre
13.30 – 15.30 …
3rd Monday of the month
Kirkliston Leisure Centre 13.30 – 15.30 … 1st & 2nd Thursday
of the month
Swimming
The 2nd most popular sport for adults (after walking), swimming
offers everyone an opportunity to take part. Whether you want
to increase your fitness using our Swimfit and Master sessions,
develop your technique in our stroke development sessions, learn
to swim or just enjoy a relaxing swim & sauna, Edinburgh
Leisure can help.
Aquafit
Exercise to music in water – a safe and effective workout using
the resistance and buoyancy of water to maximise the benefits of
exercise, combined with music, dance and lots of fun! 25 minute
and 50 minute classes are available across 11 venues.
Bowling
Bowling is one of our most popular activities and well worth a
try! You can enter our HAT fun league games at any level, or
just pop along and play. For further information, please call
Emily Neil on 0131 669 0878
Tennis
If you like playing tennis socially or competitively there are
coaching programmes to suit your needs at Craiglockhart Tennis
Centre, with both indoor and outdoor courts. For further
information or to book call 0131 444 1969.
Golf
Choose from our six top quality golf courses – from parkland
nine hole courses to some of the most scenic and challenging
golf courses in Scotland. For further information contact our
Sports Development Team on 0131 652 2178.
To find out more about any of our Get Up & Go programmes,
please contact your local leisure centre, details of which are
displayed opposite, or visit our website
www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
Look out for our the generic brochure containing exciting
programme information; you can pick up a copy from your local
venue during 2009.
If, however, you have any more specific enquiries, please contact
Aisha Sohail, Health Development Officer for Older People, on
0131 652 4342 or email – aishasohail@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Prices correct at time of going to print.
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WHAT’S THE SECRET TO FEELING BETTER AND LIVING LONGER?
Staying Active... and it’s
never too late to start!
See below for details of our leisure centres and opposite for our services...
KEY:
1 Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
7 Kirkliston Leisure Centre
2 Craiglockhart Tennis & Sports Centre
8 Leith Victoria Swim Centre
3 Crags Sports Centre
9 Leith Waterworld
4 Dalry Swim Centre
10 Meadowbank Sports Centre
5 Drumbrae Leisure Centre
6 Gracemount Leisure Centre
Dance
11 Portobello Swim Centre
Yoga
Aquafit
12 Queensferry High Recreation Centre
Fitness Classes
To find out more about
Get Up & Go, please visit
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50+ Clubs to Aerobics and Exercise
50+Clubs
Ageing Well Project
A wide range of health, social and leisure
activities such as walking and gentle exercise
programmes. Suitable for people aged 50
and over and with varied abilities.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Please phone for details
Phone for details
Various. Phone for details
Anita Jefferies (Project Manager,
North Edinburgh), 0131 652
2178, Robina Brown (Project
Assistant, South Edinburgh),
0131 554 8671
Please also see Aerobics & Exercise Classes,
Singing, Dancing, Walking, Cycling, Indoor
Kurling and Gardening.
60+ Groups
Over 60s Exercise Class
For all abilities – ladies only and mixed
sessions.
When
Price
Where
Monday – ladies, Thursday –
mixed, 2pm to 3pm
£1.70
Kirkliston Community Centre,
0131 333 4214
Young At Heart (Balerno)
Gentle exercise and a variety of different
activities. Suitable for all abilities. Open to
people who live nearer to the Balerno, Currie
and Juniper Green area.
When
Price
Where
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Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon,
September to May (breaks in
December and April - phone for
details)
£5.00 subscription per year and
30p for tea/coffee
Balerno Parish Church Hall
Find all venue details on pages 48 to 54
Contact Sally Howie, 0131 449 7864.
sally.howie@talktalk.net
Aerobics and Exercise
Classes
50+ Core Fitness
A structured class based on using resistance
weights equipment along with cardiovascular
equipment.
When
Price
Where
Monday, 9.30am to 10.30am
£2.20
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
50+ Fitness
An aerobics-based session with gentle
exercise and lots of stretching. Everyone
welcome.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday and Thursday, 11am to
11.55am, during school term
£1.25
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
Aerobics Class at Craigroyston
Gentle exercise class for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 7.15pm to 8.15pm
£2.50 per session
Wardie Residents Centre,
0131 552 2446
Contact Jimmy Murray
Ageing Well - Chair Based Exercise
Exercise whilst sitting in your chair! These
sessions are led by qualified Ageing Well
Volunteers who are older people themselves.
The exercises are easy, fun and suitable for all
abilities.
When
Price
Friday, 2.30pm to 3.30pm (break
for holidays – phone for details)
£1.00 voluntary contribution
welcomed
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Where Central Hall, Tollcross
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
When
Friday, 11am to 12 noon (break
for holidays – phone for details)
Price
£1.00 voluntary contribution
welcomed
Where Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
Aerobics and Exercise
Bums, Tums and Thighs
The exercises are easy, fun and suitable for
beginners and all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
£3.00
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Cardio Rehab Class
Wednesday, 11am to 12 noon
(break for holidays – phone for
details). This session is led by a
qualified instructor.
Price
£1.00 voluntary contribution
welcomed
Where Jameson Place Sheltered Housing
Contact Robina Brown, 0131 554 8671
A structured class which is aerobic based for
those recovering from a heart condition or just
wanting some general fitness.
When
Thursday, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Price
£2.30
Where Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
When
A fitness class open to beginners incorporating
aerobics and circuits with options for all,
whatever your fitness level. Open to people in
South West Neighbourhood Partnership area.
Please phone for details
When
Friday, 3pm to 4pm (break for
holidays – phone for details)
Price
£1.00 voluntary contribution
welcomed
Where Lochend Neighbourhood Centre
Contact Robina Brown, 0131 554 8671
When
Please phone for details, 11am to
12 noon
Price
£1.00 voluntary contribution
welcomed
Where Pentland Community Centre
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
Ease into Exercise
When
Price
Where
Contact
Tuesday, 11am to 12 noon
Free
Wester Hailes Health Agency
David Jeffrey, 0131 458 3080
Exercise Class
The exercises are easy, fun and suitable for
beginners and all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 6pm to 7pm
£3.00
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Exercise for Health
Stretch and tone to music for the mature lady.
– for increased mobility and well being. Safe
exercise classes – not aerobics, class
instructor Chartered Physiotherapist.
When
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Monday to Thursday, mornings
& afternoons
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Aerobics and Exercise
Price
Where
Find all venue details on pages 48 to 54
£3.00
Various venues, please phone for
details
Contact Christine Myles, 07986 988 727.
Email: pandcrowe@sky.com
When
Extend Over 60s Exercise
Gentle Exercise Class
Specially designed exercise to music for
people over 60. Includes stretching, toning
and movement to help maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
Includes movement to music and gentle
exercise. Suitable for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Monday, 11am to 12 noon
£3.50
Belgrave Halls
Rhona Gordon, 01592 564 450
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 10.30am to 11.30am
£2.50
Cameron House Community
Centre, 0131 667 3762
Contact Rhona Gordon, 01592 564 450
Gentle Exercise
Price
Where
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 10am to 11.30am.
August to June (phone for details)
£2.00
Portobello Community Centre,
0131 669 8275
Please contact the Centre for details
£1.00 plus Centre membership
Southside Community Centre,
0131 667 0484
Gentle Exercise for Ladies 50+
Designed for the more mature lady. Students
are led through movement to music exercises
with the emphasis on GENTLE.
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 10.45am to 11.45am,
in blocks of 10 - 12 weeks
50p per session
St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Gentle exercise to music. Suitable for all
abilities.
Health All Round - Mature Movers
Over 55s Exercise Class
When
Price
Where
A structured class with an experienced
teacher, suitable for all abilities.
Monday, 10am to 11am
Members 40p Non Members 80p
Carrickvale Community Education
Centre, 0131 443 6971
Gentle Exercise
Gentle exercises to promote physical well
being. This is a 50+ club suitable for all
abilities.
When
Price
Where
Monday and Wednesday, 1.30pm
to 3pm
£6.00 per year membership +
£1.00 per session
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Gentle Exercise Class
When
Price
Where
Friday, 1.15pm to 2.15pm (Please
phone to book)
Free
Springwell House, 0131 537 7530
Health All Round – Multi Cultural
Exercise Class
A structured class with an experienced
teacher, suitable for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 10am to 11am (Term
time only)
Free
Springwell House, 0131 537 7530
Fun class with Beverly. Weekly laughter and
exercise sessions, tea and coffee included.
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Aerobics & Exercise
Keep Fit
Moving Wisely I
Gentle exercises to stimulate body and mind.
Suitable for all abilities.
Provides low-impact chair-based exercises
suitable for individuals with health problems
and those requiring a gentle introduction to
exercise.
When
Price
Where
Friday, 10am to 11am and 11am
to 12 noon
Phone for details (Monica Knowles,
0131 477 7801)
Craigroyston Community High
School
When
Price
Where
Keep Fit for over 50s
Please phone for details
£2.00
Centre for Sport and Exercise,
Heriot-Watt University,
0131 451 8415
Keep fit session designed for older people.
Moving Wisely II
When
Price
Where
Provides low-impact exercises suitable for all
fitness levels but targeted individuals with health
problems and those requiring a gentle
introduction to exercise.
Wednesday 11am to 12.30pm
£2.50 member, £3.50 non-member
Gorgie/Dalry Community
Association, 0131 337 3252
Monday Gentle Exercise Class
Class for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Monday, 10.30am to 11.30am
£2.00
Portobello Community Centre,
0131 669 8275
Move-it Project Gentle Exercise
An introduction to low impact aerobics and
gentle toning to increase energy levels and
motivation. Only for people living in the
Pilton, Granton, Drylaw and Muirhouse area.
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 10am to 11am
50p
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre,
0131 315 4989
Movement to Music for 60+
Dance and exercise class for older people of
all abilities.
When
Tuesday 2pm to 3pm, October to
April
Price
£10.00 per 4 week block
Where St Stephen’s Centre
Contact Moira Forsyth, 0131 447 3359
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
When
Price
Where
Please phone for details
£2.00
Centre for Sport and Exercise,
Heriot-Watt University,
0131 451 8415
Norwood Over 50s Group
Informed local group for Ratho
Station/Newbridge with a varied programme
of activities.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday fortnightly, September
to June, 2pm to 4pm
50p
Norwood Community Wing,
0131 333 4214
Over 50s Keep Fit (Women only)
Gentle exercise with our popular tutor.
When
Price
Thursday, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
£2.00 or £3.00 membership fee,
then £1.50 per week
Where
Northfield/Willowbrae Community
Education Centre, 0131 661 5723
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Aqua Aerobics to Archery
Prime Time
Fun, sociable exercise to music to improve
overall fitness. Includes aerobics and work
with hand weights, Pilates-based floor
exercises and flexibility. Open to men and
women of all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Monday and Thursday 9.15am to
10.15am. Both during term times
(phone for details)
£1.60
Centre for Sport and Exercise,
Heriot-Watt University,
0131 451 8415
Find all venue details on pages 48 to 54
Where Inverleith Church Hall
Contact Genevieve McCabe,
0131 551 5730
When
Thursday, 7.30pm to 9pm
(September to Mid June)
Price
£4.50. No concessions
Where The Cluny Centre
Contact Rhona Gordon, 01592 564 450
Aqua Aerobics
50+ Aqua Aerobics
Aerobic-based activities in the water.
Ratho Ravers
Gentle exercise for the body and mind of
people over 50.
When
Price
Where
Monday, 10am to 12 noon, during
term time (please phone for details)
£3.00 per year and 50p per week
Ratho Community Centre,
0131 333 1055
The Dorothy Dobson Over 60s
Exercise Class
Improve your flexibility and mobility by taking
part in easy exercise to great music. This course
has been medically approved.
When
Monday 9.45am to 10.30am,
Tuesday 10.15am to 11am
Price
£3.50 each session or £17.00 for
a block of 6 sessions
Where Leith Community Education Centre
– Monday
Liberton Kirk Hall - Tuesday
Contact Val Finlayson, 01721 720 888
When
Price
Where
Monday and Wednesday 11am to
11.55am. Friday 9.40am to
10.30am. All classes during school
term only.
£1.25
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
Aquafit
A safe and effective workout using the
resistance that water creates. Equipment is
used to increase intensity - suitable for all.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Thursday, 9.30am to 10.30am
Free
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
Wester Hailes Health Agency,
0131 458 3080
Archery
Family Archery Class
For people of all ages to learn the different
styles of archery.
The Fitness League
General exercises for all ages including
stretching, toning and movement, all to music.
When
Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
(September to Mid June)
Price
£3.00 - £4.00. No concessions
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When
Price
Where
Monday and Friday, 5.30pm to 7pm
£2.50 member, £3.50 non-member
Gorgie/Dalry Community
Association, 0131 337 3252
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Arts & Drama
Arts and Drama
Academy Arts
An informal gathering of people coming
together to paint. No tutor.
When
Price
Where
Monday and Friday, 9am to
1.30pm
Small donation appreciated
Duncan Place Resource Centre,
0131 554 1509
Art Class
Learn stained glass, jewellery box making, silk
painting, watercolours and much more.
When
Price
Where
Friday, 10am to 12 noon
80p
Craigentinny Community Centre,
0131 661 8188
Art Class
Art projects using a variety of media.
When
Price
Where
Please call for details
£1.50 plus Centre Membership
Southside Community Centre,
0131 667 0484
Art Class
Where
Monday, 10am to 12 noon
£6.00 annual membership +
£1.00 per session
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Art Club
Experimental works with mixed media, ink
and wash, collage, decoupage, making cards,
painting local scenes, portaits and figures.
When
Price
Where
‘A friendly and therapeutic two
hours – I enjoy it very much.’
M. Palchywsky:
‘I love drawing and painting
watercolour and oils, and have had many
paintings sold!!’
Mabel Rowan:
Come and learn drawing, painting, water
colours, pastels and oil painting.
When
Price
OPEN DOOR ART GROUP
Wednesday, 6.30pm to 9.15pm
Please phone for details
Leith Community Education Centre,
0131 554 4750
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Art Club
Art using watercolour, pen and ink, charcoal
etc. Beginners and more experienced welcome.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon,
September to Easter
Phone for details
Portobello Community Centre,
0131 669 8275
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Art Group
From Page To Stage
Watercolour painting.
Discover your acting talent. Play readings,
working towards in-house performances.
All welcome.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Friday, 10.30am to 12.30pm
£3.00 for coffee and biscuits
The Open Door
Sandra Dixon, 0131 447 9757
Art Group at Colinton Mains
Come and express your hidden talents.
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 1.30pm to 4pm
£1.00
Colinton Mains Community Centre,
0131 441 6597
Arts and Crafts Group
Suitable for beginners. Includes drawing,
painting and occasional visits to art galleries.
When
Price
Where
Monday, 1.30pm to 4pm
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Craigmillar Community Arts
Visual Arts – painting, pottery, photography,
crafts. Music – jam sessions, music classes
and projects.
When
Price
Where
Please phone for details
Free
Craigmillar Community Arts
Centre, 0131 669 8432
Culture Group
Join us for visits to galleries and cultural places.
Thursday, 2pm to 4pm, phone for
details
Price
Phone for details
Where Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre,
0131 315 4989
Contact Caroline Anderson
When
Price
Where
Monday Art Classes with Mike Kinane
Evening class suitable for all abilities.
Charcoal, pastels, oil and watercolour.
When
Price
Where
Monday, 7pm to 9pm, during
school term time
Please phone for details
Portobello Community Centre,
0131 669 8275
Tryst Art Group
Includes drawing, painting, and occasional
visits to art galleries.
When
Price
Where
Monday, 10.30am to 12.30pm
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Vintage Follies Drama Club
Friendly amateur group of performers looking
for people with creative imagination.
When
Price
Where
When
Tuesday, 2pm to 4.30pm
Please phone for details
Leith Community Education Centre,
0131 554 4750
Bingo
Bingo sessions held throughout the city.
Everyone welcome.
When
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Tuesday, 10.45am to 12.30pm, in
blocks of 10 – 12 weeks
£30.00 for term
St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Monday and Friday, 1.30pm to
3pm (except July)
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Price
20p plus cost of books
Where Gilmerton Community Centre
Contact Helen Bourquin, 0131 664 2335
When
Price
Friday, 8pm to 10pm
30p entry. Books £1.50 and
£3.00
Where Moredun Community Centre,
0131 664 3823
Contact Ann Burn, 0131 664 7673
Bingo to Bowling
When
Price
Where
When
Price
When
Price
Where
Monday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
80p plus cost of bingo books
Craigentinny Community Centre,
0131 661 8188
Where
When
Price
Where
Friday, 2pm to 3pm
Free plus cost of books
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Price
When
Tuesday and Friday, 1.30pm to
3.15pm (September to April).
£2.00 or £3.00 membership fee,
then 50p per week
Northfield/Willowbrae Community
Education Centre, 0131 661 5723
Tuesday and Friday, 1.30pm to 4pm
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Tuesday and Thursday, September
to April, 1.30pm to 4pm
60p including tea/coffee
Bowling
Carpet Bowling
When
Price
Where
Tuesday and Thursday, 1.30pm to
3.30pm. (Thursday, April to
September only)
Members 40p and Non Members
80p
Carrickvale Community Education
Centre, 0131 443 6971
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm
Phone for details
Drylaw Parish Church,
0131 343 1441
When
Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm
(September to June)
50p
Kirkliston Community Centre,
0131 333 4214
Price
Where
When
Price
Where
Monday, 1pm to 3.30pm
Please phone for details
Leith Community Education Centre,
0131 554 4750
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LEITH COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE
CARPET BOWLING GROUP
‘A good afternoon out with good
company, plus a bit of exercise.’
Doris Nicol:
‘I enjoy playing bowling and
all the new friends that I meet. The whole
experience is fun and the people are friendly.’
Graham Richardson:
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Sighthill Community Education
Centre, 0131 453 6078
Contact Jean Copeland, 0131 449 7650
Price
Free
Where Lochend House
Contact Ruth MacLennan, 0131 661 2077
When
Care in the Community Group
Where
Price
Where
Monday and Wednesday, 1.15pm
to 4pm
50p per session
St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Lunch, craft work, gentle exercise, therapy
and bus trips.
When
Price
Breakfast Clubs
Breakfast Club
Breakfast served daily at 9.30, freshly made
on the premises. This is a 50+ Club.
When
Price
Where
Monday to Friday, 9.30am to
10.30am
Varies
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Carers
Afternoon Support Group/Evening
Support Group
One-to-one support to carers and former carers,
at home, over the telephone, or in the Centre.
Meet other people in a similar situation and
gain valuable advice. Invited speakers attend to
cover topics that are relevant to the caring role.
When
First Tuesday each month, 2pm to
4pm. Last Wednesday each month,
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Price
Free
Where The Broomhouse Centre
Contact Donna Clark, 0131 455 7731
Care for Carers – Support Services
and Short Breaks for Carers
A range of support services, information and
short breaks for carers. One-to-one and group
support, as well as learning opportunities and
stress reduction courses.
When
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Phone for details
Tuesday, 11am to 4pm
Lunch £2.80, Afternoon Tea and
Raffle £1.00
Where Moredun Community Centre,
0131 664 3823
Contact Ann Burn, 0131 664 7673
Carer Drop-in
Pop-in for coffee, tea, a chat or information.
When
Last Wednesday of each month,
2pm to 4pm
Price
Free
Where The Haven, South Queensferry
Contact Gillian Smith, 0131 331 5570
Carer Support Group
Complementary therapies, 10-pin bowling,
dining out. Speakers to inform and entertain.
When
First Wednesday of each month,
7.30pm to 9pm
Price
Free
Where The Haven, South Queensferry
Contact Gillian Smith, 0131 331 5570
Carers’ Afternoon Together (CATS)
Informal support group with activities, gentle
exercise, meals out and guest speakers.
Transport is provided
When
Every Monday 1pm to 3pm
Price
Free
Where North West Carers Centre,
0131 315 3130
Carers’ Informal Drop-in
Lunchtime drop-in for carers with tea, coffee
and information on learning opportunities and
support for carers.
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When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 12 noon to 2pm
Free
Eric Liddell Centre, 0131 447 4520
Dementia Support Group
Support to carers of a person with dementia,
giving them the opportunity to meet others in a
similar situation.
When
Time
Price
Where
1st and 3rd Thursday of every month
2pm to 4pm
Free
North West Carers Centre,
0131 315 3130
VOCAL - Voice of Carers Across
Lothian
Information, advice, emotional support, carer
training courses, counselling, groupwork and
advocacy for carers. Services are delivered
through home visits, appointments and at our
Edinburgh Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Centre.
When
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm,
evening appointments also
available (please phone for details)
Price
Free
Where VOCAL Carers Centre
Contact Carer Support Team,
0131 622 6666
Email:
centre@vocal.org.uk
Carers to Computing
Computing
Age Concern Edinburgh (ACE IT)
Computer Training Project
Offers the 50+ the chance to learn computer
skills, how to access the Internet and use
email, in a relaxed and supportive
atmosphere. 10 week course for 1.5 hours per
week.
When
Monday to Thursday,
between 10am and 4pm
Price
£5.00 per session
Where Caledonian House
Contact Jenny Ridge, 0131 477 3883
Beginner’s Computer
Learn to use a computer and the Internet.
4 week block, very suitable for complete
beginners.
When
Price
Where
Friday 11am to 12.30pm. August
to June (phone for details)
Free
Portobello Library,
0131 529 5558
Beginners’ Courses
Learn to use a computer, email and internet.
Six week block courses for complete beginners.
Community Development
Pilmeny Development Project
A range of activities and services for older
people and those who work with them in the
Leith area.
When
Price
Where
Phone for details
Free
Pilmeny Development Project,
0131 553 2559
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Computing
When
Price
Where
Please phone for more details
Free
Piershill Library, 0131 529 5686
Computenabled
One-to-one computing tuition to seniors,
special needs and disabled students tailored
to their individual requirements in their own
home.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Email
As required
£15.00 per hour, £10.00 concessions
Student’s own home
Nigel, The Tutor, 07770 440 740
info@computenabled.co.uk
Computer Club
Project based activity. Suitable for beginners.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 10am to 12 noon
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Computer Club – Bronze Age Surfers
Come along and surf the internet in a friendly
group. Suitable for beginners.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Computing For Complete Beginners
A 3 week course with only 4 adults for
absolute beginners.
When
Price
Where
Wednesdays, 11am to 1pm and
1.40pm to 3.40pm
£33.00, 60+ £18.00, Concession
£12.00
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
Cyber Café
Computer ‘Drop In’ facilities. Use of
Computers for members of the Centre who
know how to use a computer. No tutor.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to
12 noon
Free (£2.00 per year membership
of the Centre)
Duncan Place Resource Centre
Flexible Computing Plus
For all levels from beginner to more advanced
computing progressing at your own pace.
When
Price
Where
Monday, Tuesday or Thursday,
2 hours negotiable between
9.30am and 3.30pm, 10 weeks
from 22 September 09
£55.00, 60+ £22.00, Concession
Free
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
Computer Learning
Web Guide
Basic introduction to the Internet, access and
email. This is a 50+ Club.
Help for the novice or get help to surf the
internet.
When
Price
When
Price
Where
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Friday, 10.30am to 12 noon
£6.00 annual membership +
£1.00 per session
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Where
Friday, 10am to 12 noon
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
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Consultation
North East Edinburgh Care Action
Group - NEECAG
Consultation to Crafts
Where
Gordon Court, Sheltered Housing
Complex
Contact Dhiriaj Singh, 0131 553 2559.
pilmenyproject@btconnect.com
Forum for older people, carers and those who
work with them, in Portobello and Leith.
Meets monthly to discuss issues and concerns
for older people. Refreshments provided. Help
with transport may be available on request.
Crafts
•Portobello
Improve your dressmaking skills and meet new
friends. Suitable for all abilities.
When
Last Tuesday of the month, 3pm to
4.30pm
Price
Free - small monthly raffle held for
fundraising purposes
Where Portobello Baptist Church Hall
Contact Parveen Haider/Anne Munro,
0131 553 2559.
pilmenyproject@btconnect.com
•Leith
When
Price
First Wednesday of the month,
2pm to 4pm
Free
Dressmaking Class
When
Price
Where
Monday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
£10.00 for 10 weeks + £3.00
per visit
Craigentinny Community Centre,
0131 661 8188
Machine Knitting
Basic machine knitting techniques. Suitable for
beginners and those with knowledge.13 week
blocks.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Friday. Please phone for details
Please phone for details
Wester Hailes Education Centre
Alan Ness or Beryl Homan,
0131 442 2201
Needlecraft
Learn how to do needlecraft activities. This is a
50+ Club. Suitable for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 2pm to 3pm
£6.00 membership per year +
£1.00 per session
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Patchwork Quilting and Applique
Make a small wall hanging, quilt or cushion –
suitable for all abilities
When
Price
Where
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Monday, 11am to 1pm
£55.00, 60+ £22.00, Concession
£12.00, per block
Wester Hailes Education Centre
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Crafts
Quilt Making – Linus Project Group
The Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club
Make quilts which are donated to abused
children and the terminally ill in hospices.
Bring your own material.
Comprehensive facilities for lapidary,
silverwork, faceting and the study of minerals.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday (fortnightly, phone for
details), 1.30pm to 4pm
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Stitching Group
When
Price
Where
Needlework of all sorts.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Wednesday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
£3.00 for tea and biscuits
The Open Door
Sandra Dixon, 0131 447 9757
The Leith Lapidary Club
Cutting and polishing semi-precious stones,
silverwork and enamelling. Tuition given to
Club members.
Monday, 2.30pm to 5pm and
7.30pm to 10pm
Price
£20.00 per year, plus £1.00 for
each session attended
Where St Mary’s Primary School
Contact Anne Drummond, 0131 337 7293
(daytime)
Email
Tryst Patchwork Group
Learn the basics of patchwork. Suitable for
beginners.
When
Price
Where
When
The Scottish Handcraft Circle –
Edinburgh Branch
Needle crafts including embroidery,
patchwork, quilting, crochet and tatting.
When
Alternate Wednesdays from
September to June, 2pm to 4pm
Price
£1.50 per afternoon session
Where Methodist Church Hall, Nicholson
Square
Contact Caroline, 0131 441 9774
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday, 7pm to 9.30pm. Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, 12 noon to
3pm
Full Annual Membership £156.00.
(£20 entry fee – for use of all
equipment and facilities). Please
phone for more details.
The Scottish Mineral & Lapidary
Club
enquiries@lapidary.org.uk
Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Various Hand Crafts
Woodburning, rag rugging, quilting, textiles,
calligraphy, tapestry and embroidery. Suitable
for all abilities. 13 week blocks.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Friday
Please phone for details
Wester Hailes Education Centre
Alan Ness or Beryl Homan,
0131 442 2201
Waste Art & Craft Workshops
Make something different out of unwanted
scrap materials! Design your own greetings
cards, costumes, games and gifts for every
occasion! Through our scrap workshop
programme, groups can book a workshop for
just £2 per person to cover the cost of scrap
materials. Workshops are delivered in
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partnership with local organisation Alchemy
Arts and can be tailored to suit groups of all
ages and capabilities to fit in with seasonal or
special themes.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Email
Please phone to book
£2.00 per person
Please phone for details
Waste Education Officer at City of
Edinburgh Council.
0131 469 5070
wasteaction@edinburgh.gov.uk
Croquet
Edinburgh Croquet Club – Introduction
to Croquet Course
Croquet to Cycling
Where Lauriston Castle
Contact Sheila Tibbels, 0131 661 9994
Email
Clabbels@btopenworld.com
Meadows Croquet Club
Game with mallets, balls and hoops – great
fun for all abilities.
When
April to October (weather
dependent), phone for details
Price
Annual Membership £30.00 to
£100.00
Where Meadows Croquet Club, Leven
Terrace.
Contact Campbell Morrison,
0131 347 8608.
Tuition is given in playing both golf croquet and
the association game and ends with an
enjoyable, informal competition for attendees to
demonstrate all they have learnt. All you need
are flat-soled shoes to start to play; the Club
provides all equipment. Phone, email for more
details, or visit
www.EdinburghCroquetClub.com
When
8 May 2010 to 12 June 2010,
Saturday, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Price
£20 (deducted from Annual
Membership Fee if you join)
Where Lauriston Castle
Contact Sheila Tibbels, 0131 661 9994
Email
Clabbels@btopenworld.com
Cycling
Ageing Well - Learn the Basics Level 1
Edinburgh Croquet Club
For players of all abilities. Come and visit our
social club sessions as listed.
When
Price
10 April 2010 to 10 October
2010, Saturday, 2pm to 5.30pm,
Monday, 10.30am to 12.30pm,
Tuesday, 6pm to dusk, Wednesday,
2pm to 5.30pm, Thursday, 6pm to
dusk.
£50 Annual Membership Fee
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12 week programme, designed for beginners,
learning basic skills in an off-road environment.
Activity led by trained Ageing Well Volunteers
who will give you the confidence and
encouragement you need. A basic requirement
of being able to cycle 50 yards is required.
When
Various, phone for details and to
reserve your place
Price
Free
Where Various
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
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Ageing Well - Level 2
• Eric Liddell Centre
A 6 week programme of short, leader-led
cycle rides (using cycle paths) for cyclists who
have some experience, but need to build their
confidence.
This beginners session lasts for 1 hour - dance
for an hour and then cool down and socialise
with refreshments.
When
Various, phone for details and to
reserve your place
Price
Free
Where Various
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
Move-it Project – Cycling Group
Cycling Group with bikes provided, suitable for
all levels. Enjoy a cycle using the local
Edinburgh Cycle Path Network with a trained
cycle leader. Only for people living in the Pilton,
Granton, Drylaw and Muirhouse area.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Monday 10.30am to 11.30am
Free
Pilton Community Health Project
Move-it Co-ordinator,
0131 551 1671
Spokes - Leisure Cycling
30 - 40 mile leisure cycle ride, fairly gentle.
Everyone welcome but must be a healthy and
mobile cyclist. Lunch at pub/cafe, or bring
picnic. Light showers won't put us off, but
persistent bad weather may mean cancellation.
When
Price
Where
Contact
First Sunday of each month, 10am
Free
Starts at Usher Hall
Spokes, 0131 445 7073
Dance
Ageing Well - Fancy Footwork Dance
Sessions
The sessions are fun and easy to do and led
by qualified instructor.
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When
Friday, 1.30pm to 2.50pm (break
for holidays, phone for details)
Price
£1 contribution is welcome
Where Eric Liddell Centre
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
• Newhaven
This beginners session lasts for 1.5 hours dance for an hour and then cool down and
socialise with refreshments.
When
Friday, 11am to 12.30pm (break
for holidays, phone for details)
Price
£1 contribution is welcome
Where Newhaven Church
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
Balerno Folk Dance Group
Learn folk dances from many countries (mainly
Europe) to wonderful traditional music.
When
Tuesday (September to May), 2pm
to 3.30pm
Price
£1.00
Where Balerno Scout Hall
Contact Dennis Belford, 0131 449 5325
Belly Dancing
A fun way to keep trim and increase your
overall fitness level.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 5.45pm to 6.45pm
£2.50 member, £3.50 non-member
Gorgie/Dalry Community
Association, 0131 337 3252
Biodanza
South America, biodanza teaches us to Dance
our Life in the here and now. Through a
variety of music and exercises we will start an
exciting journey of re-discovering our joy,
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play, creativity, pleasure in life and
connection with life itself. Bring along a water
bottle and wear comfortable clothes.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Email
Monday, 8pm to 9.30pm
£5.00 concession, £7.00 waged
LifeCare, Stockbridge House
Joyce Lukkes, 07910 962 324,
joycelukkes@yahoo.co.uk
‘Happy Feet’ Tea Dance
Open to all ages and abilities. Live entertainment
- Scottish, old time, provided by Ray Carse (one
of the Tartan Lads).
When
Usually every 3rd Friday of the
month, 2pm to 4pm (phone for
details)
Price
£2.00 including tea/coffee.
Where Lifecare, Stockbridge House
Contact John Dunse, 0131 343 0940
Dance
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 7.30pm to 9pm
£2.00 member, £4.00 non-member
Carrickvale Community Education
Centre, 0131 443 6971
Line Dancing
Suitable for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 1.30pm to 3pm
£2.00 or £3.00 membership fee,
then £1.00 per week
Northfield/Willowbrae Community
Education Centre, 0131 661 5723
Line Dancing
Suitable for beginners, everyone welcome.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 12 noon to 2pm
Available from the teacher
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Line Dancing - Beginners
Line Dancing
Social group who meet once a week for line
dancing and to learn new dances.
This class is suitable for people with mobility
difficulties and support workers.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 2pm to 3pm, in blocks of
10 - 12 weeks
£1.50 per session
St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Line Dancing - Intermediate
Strut your stuff, keep fit and have fun.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 12.30pm to 2pm, in
blocks of 10 - 12 weeks
£3.00 per session
St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Move-it Project - Line Dancing for
Improvers
Learn both new and old dances. Only for
people living in the Pilton, Granton, Drylaw
and Muirhouse area.
When
Price
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Tuesday, 1pm to 2.30pm
£1.00
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Dance
Where
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre,
0131 315 4989
Contact Move-it Co-ordinator,
0131 551 1671
Old Time Dancing at Pentland
Community Centre
Come along and learn how to dance whilst
socialising. All welcome.
When
Price
Where
Monday 7.15pm to 9.45pm
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Portobello Sunshine Club
Old time sequence dancing and tea and
biscuits. All abilities.
When
Price
Tuesday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
£1.50 per session, £2.00 annual
membership
Where St James Parish Church
Contact Bernadette Heron,
0131 669 3624
Salsa Beginners
Friendly class with experienced teacher - all
ages welcome.
When
Price
Where
Monday, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
£23.00, 60+ £12.00, for 10 weeks
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
Scottish Country Dancing Intermediate
A sociable and friendly approach to learning
new dances.
When
Price
Where
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Thursday, 2pm to 3.30pm, in
blocks of 10-12 weeks
£20.00 for term
St Bride’s Centre. 0131 346 1405
Sequence Dancing
Have a great time sequence dancing. Suitable
for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Friday, 2pm to 4pm, (except July)
Members 40p, Non Members 80p
Carrickvale Community Education
Centre, 0131 443 6971
St Bride’s All Star Dancers (for Over 50s)
Create dance routines and artistic
interpretations to music. All abilities.
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 1.45pm to 3pm, in
blocks of 10 - 12 weeks
£30.00 for term
St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Swing Dance
Swing dance with the Edinburgh Swing
Dance Society. Bring water and trainers or
non marking leather sole shoes or similar.
When
Thursday from September to July.
Beginners - 7.30pm to 8.30pm;
Stroll and Social 8.30pm to
9.15pm; Intermediate 9.15pm to
10.15pm
Price
Please phone or email for details
Where LifeCare, Stockbridge House
Contact 0131 661 6027,
Email
esds@hopscotch-swing.co.uk
Tap Dancing (over 50s)
Put your dancing shoes. Great fun, exercise
and a chance to meet new friends at the
same time. No experience required.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 1.30pm to 2.30pm
£2.50 member, £3.50 non-member
Gorgie/Dalry Community
Association, 0131 337 3252
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Tea Dance at Moredun
Old time dancing.
When
Alternate Wednesdays, 2pm to 4pm
(call for details)
Price
£1.00
Where Moredun Community Centre,
0131 664 3823
Contact Mrs Meechan, 0131 666 0030
Tea Dance – Move-it Project
Live music and old time dancing. Only for
people living in the Pilton, Granton, Drylaw
and Muirhouse area.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Last Friday of every month
£1.00
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Move-it Co-ordinator,
0131 551 1671
Tea Dance – Pilmeny Development
Project
Dance to Day Care Services
Price
Where
£6.50 per day
The Broomhouse Centre,
0131 455 7731
Contact Julie Burton, 0131 455 7731
Bingham Project
Project serving older people within Greater
Craigmillar area. Educational classes,
health/fitness & social activities. One day per
week day care. Art, gentle exercise, aqua-fit,
healthy dish cookery, social events, librarylink, visits to interesting places, walks,
information sessions, workshops. Day care
with exercise and activities.
When
Varies throughout the year. Please
phone for details
Price
To be advised
Where Bingham Community Complex
Contact Catriona Kerr, 0131 669 0606
Tea Dances for 50+ older people.
When
Wednesday, 2pm to 3.30pm.
(Every quarter, check with PDP
Office for dates and venues)
Price
£1.00 approx.
Where Various Venues
Contact Anne Munro, 0131 553 2559
West Coast Swing Dance
Dance whilst socialising. Everyone welcome.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 7.15pm to 8.15pm
Please phone for details
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Day Care Services
Beacon Club
Social activities and support in day centre for
older people with dementia.
When
Monday and Thursday, 9.30am to
2.30pm
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Day Care Services
Broomhouse Befriending Service
A visiting service to frail older people and older
people with dementia, in their own homes.
When
Monday to Friday for 1-2 hours
weekly (phone for details)
Price
Free
Where The Broomhouse Centre
Contact Phyllis McFarlane, 0131 455 7731
Clearburn Club
For older people with mild to moderate
dementia. Referrals only.
When
Monday and Tuesday, 9.30am to
3.30pm
Price
£6.50, includes lunch and
transport
Where Prestonfield and District
Neighbourhood Workers Project
Contact Linda Wright, 0131 620 7222
Forever Young
For over 60s housebound to come along and
join in activities within the centre. Staff
organise activities, bus runs etc for the group.
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LifeCare @ the Dean Club
(Registered with the Care Commission)
The Dean Club, Stockbridge House, provides
support, companionship and social activities
for people in a supervised, safe and friendly
environment.
When
Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to
3pm. (9am - 10am minibus pick-up
and 3pm - 4pm minibus drop off).
Self travellers welcome.
Price
£8.50 per day
Where LifeCare, The Dean Club
Contact Gwen Stewart, Senior Care Worker,
0131 343 0946
LifeCare @ the St Bernard’s Club
(Registered with the Care Commission)
The St Bernard’s Club, Stockbridge House,
provides support, companionship and social
activities for people with dementia in a
supervised, safe and friendly environment.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday, 10.30am to 2pm
Price
50p contribution plus pay for lunch
Where Carrickvale Community Centre
Contact Mary Murray. Tel: 0131 443 4167
Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm.
(9am - 10am minibus pick-up and
3pm - 4pm minibus drop off). Self
travellers welcome.
Price
£11.00 per day
Where LifeCare, The St Bernard’s Club
Contact Roslyn Darge, Senior Care Worker,
0131 343 0945
LifeCare @ the Companion Club
LifeCare Outreach Service
(Registered with the Care Commission)
The Companion Club, Milton Road, provides
support, companionship and social activities
for people with dementia in a supervised,
safe and friendly environment.
(Registered with the Care Commission)
LifeCare's Outreach Service provides
domiciliary support, companionship, social
activities for older people, with or without
dementia, in their own homes and
communities. Different packages available
including visiting, socialisation and/or care.
When
When
Monday to Friday, 10.15am to
3pm. (9.15am - 10.15am minibus
pickup and 3pm - 4pm minibus
drop off)
Price
£11.00 per day
Where LifeCare, The Companion Club
Contact Janette McGachie, Senior Care
Worker, 0131 657 4101
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When
When
Price
Where
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
Free
In your own home/out in the
community
Contact Dawn Martin, Senior Outreach
Worker, 0131 343 0944
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Day Care Services to Film
Pentland Lunch Club
centre, Social Care Direct, 0131 200 2324.
For older people to enjoy lunch and company.
Email socialcaredirect@edinburgh.gov.uk
When
Price
Where
Contact
Events and Outings
Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 1pm
£2.60
Pentland Community Education Centre
Peter Clark, 0131 445 5559
Prestonfield and District
Neighbourhood Workers Project
Places booked in advance through a formal
referral. MONDAY - Gentle Exercise or
Social Activity; TUESDAY - Craft and
Computing; WEDNESDAY - Art and table
games; THURSDAY - Social Activity; FRIDAY Lunch for Men & Women, followed by
Afternoon Men’s Group.
When
Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm
(see above)
Price
£5.00, includes lunch and
transport
Where Prestonfield and District
Neighbourhood Workers Project
Contact Linda Wright, 0131 620 7222
Christmas Carol Concert
The Edinburgh Telephone Choir Annual
Christmas Carol Concert.
When
Wednesday 16 December 2009,
7.30pm to 9pm
Price
Free. Retiring offering for charity
Where Braid Church Centre
Contact Alistair Murray, 0131 332 2758
The Edinburgh Telephone Choir
Come along and enjoy the 63rd Anniversary
Concert. Everyone welcome.
When
Wednesday 28 April to Saturday
1 May 2010, 7.30pm
Price
£9.00 (tickets available from
February)
Where Church Hill Theatre,
Contact Alistair Murray, 0131 332 2758
Queensferry Care in the Community
Volunteering opportunities within Day Care for
all ages. Great opportunity to learn new skills
and work as part of a dedicated team.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Email
Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm
Free
The Haven
Lorna Russell, 0131 331 5570,
mail@qccc.org.uk
www.qccc.org.uk
Film
Film Appreciation
Insight Talk, viewing and discussion.
The Health and Social Care
Department - City of Edinburgh
Council
The Health and Social Care department and
its voluntary sector partners provide a range
of day care services across the city for older
people. First-time enquiries about services
should be made to the department’s contact
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
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Film to Games
When
Price
Where
Contact
Please phone for details
Please phone for details
Cameo Cinema
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
Alan or Beryl, 0131 442 2201
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When
Wednesday, 10am to 11.30am.
Break for holidays. Please phone
for details
Price
50p voluntary contribution
Where Leith Community Education Centre
Contact Robina Brown, 0131 554 8671
Film Club
Members view a popular film and have the
opportunity to discuss the content over some
refreshments.
Dominoes
When
Price
Where
When
Price
Please phone for details
£1.00 plus Centre membership
Southside Community Centre,
0131 667 0484
Suitable for all abilities, play for fun,
everyone welcome. This is a 50+ Club.
Where
Tuesday, 2pm to 3pm
£6.00 per year membership +
£1.00 per session
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Games Night
Football
Dominoes, Darts and Carpet Bowls.
Glory and Dismay: The Story of
Football in Edinburgh
When
Price
Where
This course is aimed at all adults with an
interest in football. We’ll explore your
experiences and record them using the written
word, tapes and photography and computers.
Talking to older supporters and ex-professional
footballers will help us create a historic
perspective. What were the greatest glories?
The funniest stories? The heroic tales and the
inside intrigues which make up this story?
Wednesday, 7.30pm to 9pm
£1.00
Moredun Community Centre,
0131 664 3823
Contact Ann Langton, 0131 258 1325
Pool, Darts
Suitable for all abilities. Play for fun, everyone
welcome. This is a 50+ Club.
When
Price
When
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
7pm to 9pm, phone for details
Price
Free
Where HFC Easter Road Stadium -Tuesday
HMFC Tynecastle Stadium Thursday
Contact Adult Learning Project,
0131 221 5800
Games
Ageing Well - Indoor Kurling
Where
Thursday, 2pm to 3pm
£6.00 per year membership +
£1.00 per session
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Scrabble Club
Play the board game ‘Scrabble’. Some previous
knowledge of playing scrabble needed.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 7pm to 9.15pm
Please phone for details
Leith Community Education Centre,
0131 554 4750
Kurling indoors - not on ice and without the
brush! Activity is led by Ageing Well
Volunteers followed by refreshments.
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Gardening to Health and Wellbeing
Governance
Democracy and Active Citizenship
Explore what being an active citizen means to
you and some of the skills needed to help you
put your learning into action.
When
Gardening/Allotments
Price
Where
Monday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm.
Please call for details
Free
Tollcross Community Centre,
0131 221 5800
Ageing Well – Let’s Get Rooted
Not got a garden of your own? Come and
potter in ours. There are several beds (some
raised) with flowers and vegetables. Learn
how to grow your own then take them home
to cook for tea.
When
Thursday, 10am to 12 noon, or by
arrangement (except for holidays)
Price
Free
Where Leith Links Allotments
Contact Robina Brown, 0131 554 8671
Bridgend Allotment
The project welcomes everyone and
encourages people into physical activity,
healthy eating, being outdoors and mixing
with others through creating a garden.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Please phone for details
Free
Bridgend Organic Allotments
Anne Jepson, 07789 500 388
anne.jepson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Golf
Edinburgh Golf Club
The club is open to anyone at any level
wanting to play competitively or gain a
national handicap.
Contact The Golf Development Manager
on 0131 652 2178
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Health and Wellbeing
Active Circuit
Aimed at individuals referred by GP, nurse,
physio, etc, this weekly class offers a circuitstyle class incorporating seated and standing
exercises to improve function, such as
balance, stamina, and confidence.
When
Price
Where
Ongoing throughout the year with
some breaks (Phone for details)
£2.00
Centre for Sport and Exercise,
Heriot-Watt University,
0131 451 8415
Aromatherapy
Come and learn and explore aromatherapy.
This is a 50+ Club. Suitable for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Second Tuesday of the month, 2pm
to 3pm
Free
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Arthritis Care
Group of arthritis sufferers meet once a month.
When
Price
Where
Second Thursday of the month,
6.45pm to 9pm
Phone for details
Carrickvale Community Education
Centre, 0131 443 6971
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Health All Round – Confidence
Building
Helping You Shop
Giving you the tools to build your
confidence!! Open to all.
Consumer Workshops - Your
Shopping Rights
When
Price
Where
Rolling programme for 5 weeks,
10am to 12 noon (Please phone
for details)
Free
Springwell House,
0131 537 7530
Health All Round – Anxiety
Management
Fight or Flight, 2 week intensive group,
looking at the fight or flight effect. Also 6
week programme helping participants to
understand and cope with anxiety.
When
Price
Where
2 week programme: 10am to 12
noon. 6 week programme:
evenings (Please phone for details)
Free
Springwell House, 0131 537 7530
Discussion on your rights when shopping for
goods or services. Topics include: The main
laws protecting you; buying privately (not
from a trader); how to complain, differences
between buying online, by post or in person;
guarantees, scams and frauds to beware of;
and where to get detailed advice on
particular consumer problems.
When
Price
Where
Please phone to book
Free
At your own venue. Please phone
to arrange.
Contact Alex Jones, Education Officer at
City of Edinburgh Council.
0131 469 5162
Email
alex.jones@edinburgh.gov.uk
North East Edinburgh Older Men’s
Health and Wellbeing Project
A range of activities specifically for older men
in North East Edinburgh. These include a
weekly ‘drop-in’, or trips and outings.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Wednesday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Free
No15 Buchanan Street, Leith
Peter Hextall, 0131 553 2559
Scottish Slimmers
Slimming classes for all.
When
Price
Where
Contact
30
Monday, 5pm to 7pm
Please phone for details
Portobello Community Centre
Scottish Slimmers, 0800 36 26 36
Diabetic Shopping Tours
These shopping tours are open to everyone,
and are particularly helpful for clients who
have diabetes, or those who shop/cook for
diabetics. Practical information is given about
dietary guidelines for diabetics, food labelling
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information and there is also an opportunity
to ask questions.
When
At 1.30pm on the last Wednesday
of every month, except December.
Tours take approximately 1 – 2hrs
depending on numbers attending
Price
Free. No booking required
Where Asda, The Jewel
Contact Community Dietician, Gracemount
Medical Centre, 0131 672 9530
History
Broughton History Society
Ten monthly evening meetings: 8 talks on a
historical topic, generally connected with our
locality and Edinburgh. Daytime outings to
places of historical interest. AGM in June and
party at Xmas.
Monthly Mondays – September to
June, 7pm to 9pm. Please phone
for details.
Price
£8.00 per year, £2.00 per session
for guests
Where Drummond Community High
School
Contact Patrick Tyler, 0131 556 5036,
pipnpat.tyler@blueyonder.co.uk
History to Lifelong Learning
Heritage Group
Includes reminiscence work, researching
social history, talks and field visits. Everyone
welcome. Suitable for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Please contact the Centre for details
£1.00 includes refreshment plus
Centre membership
Southside Community Centre,
0131 667 0484
Libraries
City of Edinburgh Council Libraries
See page 73 for details.
Price
Where
Free
Please phone your local library or
Access Services on 0131 529 5683
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraries
When
Damned Rebel Bitches
Women’s history research group, looking at
hidden woman and history. Come along, and
share your knowledge and learn in a
supportive and co-operative atmosphere.
No experience necessary.
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Please phone for details
Free
Tollcross Community Centre,
0131 221 5800
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Lifelong Learning
City of Edinburgh Council Adult
Education Programme
Arts and crafts, bird-watching, computing,
creative writing, languages, history, walks
and talks, yoga… These are just some of the
subjects covered in the wide range of
activities for adults offered by Community
Learning and Development, within the City of
Edinburgh Council's Children and Families
Department. Some classes and groups are
held during the day, others in the evenings or
weekends. Most take place in community
centres and schools across the city. See our
website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/adultcourses
Adult Education Programme classes start in
September and January each year. A free
booklet with details of all classes is available
at libraries and community centres; contact
0131 556 7978 for a copy.
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Lifelong Learning
Autumn term classes start in the week
beginning 28 September. Highers start
in the week beginning 7 September. For
full details of all classes go to
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/adultcourses
or phone 0131 556 7978 to request a
booklet.
C OMMUNIT Y LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Looking for something
new? Try our
Day, Evening
and Weekend
Courses 2009
art
computing pottery
cookery dressmaking
genealogy history
languages sports
yoga photography music
wine appreciation
upholstery
…and more
When
Price
Where
Contact
Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon
£12.00 for 60+ age group
Wester Hailes Education Centre
Alan Ness or Beryl Homan,
0131 442 2201
Duncan Place Resource Centre - Adult
Education Programme
Please contact the centre for more details and
to find out about our newsletter. If you are
interested in trying something, come in and
talk to us and we can see what we can do.
Suitable for all abilities.
When
Price
Please call for times and dates
£2.00 per year for membership of
centre
Duncan Place Resource Centre,
0131 554 1509
Each of the Community High Schools below
runs its own programme of classes for adults:
Where
Balerno
Castlebrae
Craigroyston
Currie:
Drummond
Leith
Queensferry
Wester Hailes
The Welcoming – Multi Cultural Group
tel:
tel:
tel:
tel:
tel:
tel:
tel:
tel:
0131
0131
0131
0131
0131
0131
0131
0131
477
661
538
449
556
553
319
442
7733
4049
7285
5922
2651
2810
3200
2201
A project which welcomes migrants into the
Adult Learning Project and local communities.
Teaching English in drop-in sessions, and a
variety of learning and social events
throughout the week.
Becoming More Positive
When
Price
Where
This course can help you to see the difference
that a more positive view can make to your
confidence and lifestyle
Open Studies
When
Price
Where
Contact
Thursday, 10am to 12 noon
£12.00 for 60+ age group
Wester Hailes Education Centre
Alan Ness or Beryl Homan,
0131 442 2201
Creating a Positive Lifestyle in
Retirement
Please phone for details
Free
Tollcross Community Education
Centre, 0131 221 5800
Part-time courses for adults in a wide range of
subjects: day, evening or weekend.
When
Price
Where
Term starts September, January and
April. Ten or eleven week sessions
Please call for a free brochure
Office of Lifelong Learning,
0131 650 4400
www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk
Shape positive lifestyle choices with some
structures from life coaching. Talks from
external speakers included.
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Lip Reading
Lip Reading and Coping With Hearing
Loss
Lipreading classes help hard of hearing people
cope better with hearing loss and improve
confidence. Classes are free, and suitable for
anyone with an acquired hearing loss.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Email:
October to June. Phone for details
Free
Various venues, phone for details
Aileen Paterson, 0131 558 3545.
aileen.paterson@ea.edin.sch.uk
Lunch Clubs
Craigmillar Older People’s Project
Includes lunch, social interaction, bingo,
activities and sing-along. Transport available.
Priority will be given to older people who
have fairly complex needs and are socially
isolated
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday 10am to 4pm
£5.00 includes transport, morning
snack, lunch and afternoon tea
Caring in Craigmillar,
0131 659 2920
Ferry Folk Lunch Club
Older people in need of company and a
blether or just some time out and about? Enjoy
a two course meal. Transport available if
required.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Wednesday, 11.30am to 1pm
£2.80
Rosebery Hall
Peggy Leask, 0131 331 2773
Golden Amber Club
Deaf senior citizens’ lunch club. Enjoy bingo,
raffles, outings and parties. This is aimed at
those people aged 60+.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Lip Reading to Lunch Clubs
When
Thursday, 12.30pm to 4.30pm
(except July)
Price
£12.00 per year, £8.00
concessions
Where The Deaf Action
Contact Irene Francis, 0131 556 3128.
Email:
admin@deafaction.org
Lunch Club
50+ Club. Hot lunch served at 12 noon each
day, freshly made on the premises.
When
Price
Where
Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 1pm
£2.20
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Queensferry Lunch Club
Enjoy a two course lunch and meet new
friends. Open to all older people in South
Queensferry and Dalmeny. Transport available
if required.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Tuesday and Friday, 11.30am to 1pm
£2.90
Queensferry Parish Church
Cora Donaldson, 0131 331 1506
The Good Neighbour Club
Varied programme of activities for active
elderly people - includes lunch.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Tuesday, 10.30am to 3pm
£8.00 to cover lunch and tea breaks
The Open Door
Mary Murray, 0131 447 9757
The Square Centre Café
A small, friendly café run by volunteers. It
specifically caters for older people. Lunch is
served from 12 noon to 2.15pm.
When
Price
Where
Open daily Monday to Friday at
8.30am to 3.30pm
£3.40 for hot lunch
The Square Centre Café, Nicholson
Square
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Money Matters
Neighbourhood Partnerships
Pension Service Surgery
There are 12 Neighbourhood Partnerships
across Edinburgh, that have been set up to
work to improve the quality of life in your
area. Neighbourhood Partnerships hold
meetings in public throughout the year, and
anyone is welcome to attend. To find out
dates for the next Neighbourhood Partnership
meetings you can visit
www.edinburghnp.org.uk or contact:
Anna Herriman,Partnership Development
Officer, tel 0131 469 3853
email anna.herriman@edinburgh.gov.uk
Pension and benefit advice and support to fill
in forms, either at The Haven or at home.
When
Price
Where
By appointment, please telephone
for details
Free
The Haven, South Queensferry,
0131 331 5570
Music
Scots Music, Song and Dance
The ALP Scots Music Group are well
established. Five levels of tuition and classes
include fiddle, whistle, accordion, mandolin,
small pipes, highland pipes, song, ceilidh
dance and Scots step dance. Weekly music
programme, weekend workshops, festivals.
Day and primarily evening classes for
absolute beginners.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Email
Please phone for details
Please phone for details
Various
Sheila Capewell, 0131 555 7668
info@alpscotsmusic.org
www.alpscotsmusic.org
Photography
Camera Club
Digital post capture workshop run by
experienced photographers eager to share
knowledge acquired over the years.
Traditional ‘wet’ darkroom, computer with
software, photoshop, lightroom, etc.
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Please phone for details
Leith Community Education Centre,
0131 554 4750
Southside Community Orchestra
Amateur musicians meet up to play as an
orchestra. Suitable for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Please contact the Centre for
details
£15.00 per term to cover the cost
of the conductor
Southside Community Centre,
0131 667 0484
Stills Gallery
Scotland’s leading centre for photography.
A varity of courses and tours available. See
page 59 for more details.
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When
Price
Where
Contact
Email
Please phone for details
Tours Free
Stills Gallery
Carrie Maginn 0131 622 6200.
courses@stills.org
Photography to Pilates
When
Wednesday and Thursday, 6pm to
8pm
Price
Phone for details
Where Eric Liddell Centre
Contact Sharon Brown, 0131 662 8689
WIFIE (Women In Focus In Edinburgh)
Pilates – Beginners and Improvers
WIFIE is an independent photography group
for women living in and around Edinburgh.
WIFIE meet fairly regularly to participate in
workshops and visit exhibitions.
Strengthening and lengthening exercises
designed to tone, firm and re-align without
bulking.
When
Price
Where
Price
Where
Please phone for details
Free
Tollcross Community Education
Centre, 0131 221 5800
Contact Margaret Drysdale through
Tollcross Community Centre.
Pilates
When
Pilates – Beginners and Intermediates
Two classes per week suitable for beginners
to experienced participants. Beginners – 6
week blocks. Intermediates – pay and play.
When
Pilates
Pilates is an exercise method designed to
lengthen and strengthen muscles, with an
emphasis on muscle control, posture, strength
co-ordination and muscle balance – suitable for
all abilities.
Wednesday and Thursday, 6pm to
7pm and 7pm to 8pm
Price
Please phone tutor for details
(5 week blocks)
Where Carrickvale Community Education
Centre, 0131 443 6971
Contact Tom Lowe (tutor), 07980 692 929.
www.tt-pilates.co.uk
Tuesday, 1pm to 3pm (places must
be booked in advance)
Free
Wester Hailes Health Agency,
0131 458 3080
Where
When
Beginners please phone for details
of blocks – 10am to 11am
Wednesdays – Intermediates pay
and play, 11am to 12 noon
£25.00 for 6 week block. Pay
and play £4.00 per class
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
Pilates Scotland
Pilates exercise for beginners to advanced.
Pilates
Tuesday and Wednesday, 6pm to
8pm
Price
Phone for details
Where Eric Liddell Centre
Contact Pilates Scotland, 07855 296 372
Pilates exercise for beginners to advanced.
Realistic Pilates
When
Price
Where
Contact
Suitable for 50+ age group
Monday, 6pm to 8pm
Phone for details
Eric Liddell Centre
Ali Williams, 0131 527 6142
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
When
When
Monday and Wednesday, 6.30pm
to 7.30pm
Price
£6.00 per class
Where LifeCare, Stockbridge House
Contact Christina Millar, 07739 344 196
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Singing to Social Gatherings
Singing
Ageing Well - Singing For H2
(Health & Happiness)
The opportunity for you to have fun, meet new
people, socialise with a cuppa and become
more healthy all at the same time. No auditions,
previous experience or music reading required.
We are not a choir.
When
Tuesday, 2pm to 3.45pm (during
term time only)
Price
£1.00 voluntary contribution
welcomed
Where Salisbury Maybury Parish Church
Please phone for details
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
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When
Monday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, from
September 2009
Price
£25 annual subscription – includes
folder and all music
Where Harry Miller Hall
Contact Alistair Murray, 0131 332 2758
Singing Group
Traditional Scottish songs in a friendly and
participative group
When
Tuesday, 10.30am to 12.30pm in
blocks of 10 - 12 weeks
Price
Members: £34.00 (£17.00
concession). Non-Members:
£41.00 (£20.50 concession)
Where St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Contact ALP Scots Music Group,
0131 555 7668
Springwell Golden Voices Choir
Over 55? Join us for singing, friendship and
fun. No audition. Non-music readers
welcome.
When
Thursday, 10.30am to 12.30pm,
January to December
Price
Please phone for details
Where St Michael’s Church
Contact Margaret Anderson (Secretary),
0131 339 2585,
Email
margaret.anderson47@tesco.net
AGEING WELL SINGING GROUP
‘Its fun and good exercise for
the lungs. Good company.’
Bethy McDermott:
Social Gatherings
50+ Club
‘I find it very uplifting, and
enjoy meeting the people every week.’
Carpet bowling, bingo, arts and crafts, gentle
exercise, sing-alongs, outings etc. Transport
available, please phone for details.
The Edinburgh Telephone Choir
When
Price
Where
Angela McNulty:
Interested in singing in a choir? Audition with
us, as new members are always welcome especially altos and tenors.
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Monday, 1pm to 3pm
£1.00, tea and coffee provided
Burdiehouse/Southhouse
Community Centre, 0131 664 2210
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Carers’ Informal Drop-In
Lunchtime drop-in for carers. Information on
learning opportunities and support for all
carers and former carers in Edinburgh.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Tuesday, 12 noon to 2pm
Free
Eric Liddell Centre
Sunil Bhatnagar, 0131 446 3321
Social Gatherings
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Phone for details
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre,
0131 315 4989
Hard of Hearing Club
Various talks, slides, demonstrations, lip-reading
classes, tea and chat.
When
Coffee Morning - Senior Social Club
Weekly coffee morning. Meet and make new
friends.
When
Price
Where
Saturday, 10am to 12 noon
50p
Portobello Community Centre,
0131 669 8275
Coffee Room
Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm (October to
April)
Price
Annual Membership Fee £25.00
(includes tea & biscuits)
Visitors - £1.50
Where The Deaf Action
Contact Ena Wallace, 0131 556 3128.
Email
admin@deafaction.org
Text
0131 557 0419.
www.deafaction.org
Everyone welcome to drop in for tea or
coffee, lunch or snacks. Great bus routes.
North East Edinburgh Older Men’s
Health and Wellbeing Project
When
Activities specifically for older men in North
East Edinburgh. Including weekly ‘drop-in’,
trips and outings.
Price
Where
Monday, 11am to 4pm. Tuesday to
Friday, 10am to 4.30pm.
Soup £1.30. Filled rolls £1.30.
Tea/Coffee £1.00. Selection of
cakes.
The Open Door, Morningside,
0131 447 9757
Edinburgh Deaf Sports and Social Club
Bingo, darts, pool, snooker, licensed bar and
various outdoor clubs.
When
Price
Thursday and Saturday 7pm to 11pm
£12.00 per year, £8.00
concessions
Where The Deaf Action
Contact Karen Davie, 0131 556 3128.
Email
admin@deafaction.org
Text
0131 557 0419.
www.deafaction.org
Friendship Groups
Gentle exercise, bingo, entertainment,
quizzes, demonstrations and much more.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
When
Price
Where
Contact
Wednesday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Free
15 Buchanan Street, Leith
Peter Hextall, 0131 553 2559
Northfield/Willowbrae Senior
Citizens’ Club
Cup of tea, chat and dominos.
When
Thursday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
(please call for term closing times)
Price
£1.00
Where Northfield/Willowbrae Centre
Contact Gary Coleman, 0131 661 5723
Older People Services
2 course lunch and socialising.
When
Monday and Thursday, 12 noon to
4pm
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Social Gatherings
Price
Where
£1.00
Eric Liddell Centre, 0131 447 4520
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Price
Where
Older People Services
Tea, creative activities, outings, quizzes and
discussion.
When
Price
Where
Monday and Thursday, 1.45pm to
4pm
£5.00
Eric Liddell Centre, 0131 447 4520
Pentland Men’s Group
Social and educational activities for anyone
who would like to come along. Includes
speakers, DVDs and trips out.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Pilmeny Development Project 50+
Weekly Drop-In
Weekly drop-in for older people in the Leith
area.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm
Small cost to cover tea
15 Buchanan Street, Leith
Anne Munro, 0131 553 2559
Ratho 50+ Group
An social club providing a programme of
speakers and outings.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday during term time, 2pm
to 4pm (please phone for details)
£3 per year and 50p per week
Ratho Community Centre,
0131 333 1055
60p
Carrickvale Community Centre,
0131 443 6971
Scottish Women’s Rural Institute
Speakers, slide shows, entertainments,
demonstrations.
When
Third Tuesday of each month
(except June, July and August)
2pm to 4pm
Price
Annual Subscription £15.00
Where St Philip’s Church
Contact Marcia Armstrong, 0131 657 2419
Scottish Women’s Rural Institute –
Kirkliston Branch
Speakers, slide shows, entertainments,
demonstrations and outings.
When
Price
Where
Second Tuesday of every month,
7pm to 9pm, September to May
Annual subscription £10.00 or
£2.00 per meeting
Kirkliston Community Centre,
0131 333 4214
Senior Citizens Activities Group
Suitable for all abilities. Everybody welcome
to socialise.
When
Price
Where
Friday 1.45pm to 4pm
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Scottish Pensioners Association
Meet your fellow senior citizens.
When
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Every second Wednesday of the
month, 2pm to 4pm, please phone
for details
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Social Gatherings
Senior Citizens Social Club
The Happy Club
Bingo, dance, a chat, cuppa and regular bus trips.
Film shows, bingo, entertainment, outings and
much more.
When
Price
Where
Thursday, 1.30pm to 4pm
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Social Club
Everybody is welcome. Talks, discussions,
craftwork, games and outings. Suitable for all
abilities.
When
Price
Where
Please contact the Centre for
details
£1.00 includes refreshment plus
Centre Membership
Southside Community Centre,
0131 667 0484
When
Price
Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm
£2.00 yearly membership, £1.00
per session (includes tea and bingo
cards)
Where The Prentice Centre
Contact Elizabeth Campbell or Betty McLure,
0131 552 0485
The Thursday Club (50+)
Speakers, outings, fund raising and theatre
evenings. Any new member can go.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Thursday, 10am to 1pm
£2.00 per session
Craigmount Community Wing
Jay Fergueson, 0131 339 8278
St Fillan’s Church
Visually Impaired Group
Worship, fellowship and occasional social
activities.
Social activities tailored to partially-sighted or
blind people.
When
Price
Where
Contact
When
Sunday, 10am to 12 noon
Free
St Fillan’s Church
Rev Martin Robson, 0131 445 2942
Sunshine Club
Gentle exercise classes, bingo, entertainment,
outings and much more. Open to members
and non-members.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 11am to 2pm
£2.00, includes lunch
Muirhouse Millennium Centre,
0131 467 3578
The Borestone
Price
Where
Monday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm,
October to April.
£2.00/£1.50 (senior citizens)
membership, 30p admission
Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Wednesday Club
Inclusive social club for adults with physical or
learning disabilities. Transport available.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 6pm to 9pm
£2.50 including a light supper
Caring in Craigmillar,
0131 659 2920
Friendly meeting for coffee and chat.
Women’s Guild
When
Price
Where
Variety of speakers, fund raising events, social
activities.
Wednesday, 10.30am to 11.30am
60p
The Braid Centre, (Church Office)
0131 447 6745
Contact Jean Bowie, 0131 447 5489
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When
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Monday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
(closed end May to September),
phone for details
Price
70p
Where Moredun Community Centre
Contact Mrs Meechan, 0131 666 0030
Price
£1.00 per meeting
Where St John’s Church Hall
Contact Margaret Turner, 0131 334 6363
Women’s Studies – A Fayre For
Women
When
A self run project for women who support
each other and run a varied programme of
educational, social and recreational activities.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 1pm to 3pm
Free
Tollcross Community Education
Centre, 0131 221 5800
Lothian Postcard Club
For all ages. An extremely interesting hobby.
Friday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
(please phone for details)
Price
£7.00 per annum
Where Murrayfield Parish Church
Contact Margeorie Mekie,
0131 468 0037
Swimming
Ageing Well – Buddy Swimming
YWCA Women’s Interest Group
Social and educational meetings with
speakers and outings. Everyone welcome.
When
Monday, October to April, 2pm to
4pm
Price
£15.00 annual membership
Where The Open Door
Contact Betty Phillip, 0131 447 9757
(above time only)
Stamp and Postcard
Collecting
Have you ever wanted to be more confident
in the water and never had the courage to
get started? Then these sessions are for you.
Come and join our friendly volunteers who
will be at the pool to meet you, and join you
in the water. Yes they get wet too! These
sessions will be followed by a social cuppa.
When
Price
Where
Monday, 2.30pm to 3.15pm
Current charge at swim centre
Leith Victoria Swim Centre,
0131 555 4728
Contact Robina Brown, 0131 554 8671
Edinburgh Philatelic Society
Tae Kwon-Do
Stamp collecting for all ages, all classes, all
sizes of pocket.
Tae Kwon-Do Class
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, fortnightly, 7.30pm
£5.00 per annum
St John’s Church Hall
Edinburgh Stamp Group
Stamp collecting for all ages, all classes, all
sizes of pocket.
When
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Develop your physical fitness, vital skills of
concentration and endurance.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Sunday, 11am to 12 noon
Please phone for details
Portobello Community Centre,
Instructor, 0131 664 9428
Friday, 10am to 12 noon, (please
phone for details)
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Tai Chi
Lee Style Tai Chi – East West Taoist
Association
Lee Style Tai Chi is a sequence of slow
movements, performed in a standing position,
exercising all parts of the body and massaging
the internal organs. It builds suppleness and
fitness gradually without strain or effort and
gives relaxation, better balance, calmness and
stress relief. Ideal for men and women of all
ages and suitable for beginners.
Tai Chi
When
Wednesday, 1.30pm to 3pm,
Wednesday, 7pm to 8.30pm
Price
To be advised by teacher
Where Pentland Community Education
Centre, 0131 445 2871
Contact Denise Cunningham,
07850 097 697.
ddenise140@o2.co.uk
Move-It Project - Tai Chi
A calming and relaxing session. Suitable for
beginners. Only for people living in North
West Edinburgh.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Tuesday, 11.30am to 12.30pm
Free
Please call for details
Move-it Co-ordinator,
0131 551 1671
Tai Chi
Eighteen exercises made up of slow, gentle,
rounded, flowing movements, leaving you
feeling calm and healthy.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday,1.30pm to 2.30pm
£2.50 member, £3.50 non-member
Gorgie/Dalry Community
Association, 0131 337 3252
Tai Chi for Beginners and
Intermediates
A martial art to aid relaxation, balance,
co-ordination, health and well-being. Open
to people in South West Neighbourhood
Partnership area. Please phone for details.
LEE STYLE TAI CHI
PENTLAND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE
‘Tai Chi keeps me supple and strong
in mind and body. It helps me to be calm and
relaxed and get any day to day problems in
perspective. And I enjoy it.’
Myra Sangster:
‘Tai Chi has had many positive
benefits in my life since I started 3 years ago.
My blood pressure has come down, my balance
has improved and the gentle movements have a
beneficial effect on my arthritic knees.’
Helen McLean:
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
When
Price
Where
Contact
Monday, 10.30am to 12.30pm
50p
Wester Hailes Health Agency
David Jeffrey, 0131 458 3080
Taoist Tai Chi - Internal Art of Taijiquan
Restore and maintain natural health through a
gentle set of 108 movements. Benefits include
improved circulation, balance and posture,
increased strength and flexibility, and
reduced stress.
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Tai Chi to Walking
When
Price
Day and evening classes available
Subscription (concession
available) allows attendance at all
classes in Edinburgh
Where Locations throughout Edinburgh
and the Lothians, please phone for
details
Contact 0131 666 1877, or visit
www.taoist.org.uk
Volunteering
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When
Price
Where
Please phone for details
Free
The Dove Centre, 0131 453 4656
Queensferry Care in the Community,
Volunteer Befriender
Offers companionship to people who are
isolated or confined to home and creates an
opportunity to meet and build a friendship
with someone with similar interests. 1 to 2
hours every week/fortnight, please phone
The Haven for details, 0131 331 5570.
Advocard - Advocacy Worker Training
Ten session training course to become a
volunteer advocacy worker, working with
mental health service users in Edinburgh.
Walking
When
Our 50+ Ageing Well health walk programmes
cater for all levels and provide short and long
walks. The walks are led by our team of
qualified walk leaders – all Ageing Well
volunteers and all 50+.
Price
Where
Daytime availability. Please phone
for details
Free
Advocard, 0131 554 5307
Ageing Well Volunteering
Ageing Well - Health Walk
Programmes
Aged 50+? Would you like to be involved in
a project that encourages and supports older
people aged 50+, living within your local
community, to lead a more healthy and active
lifestyle? All volunteers undertake a core
Ageing Well training programme and
volunteers lead and support activity
programmes and provide information to their
peers. There are two projects - one in South
Central Edinburgh and another in North East
Edinburgh.
Contact Anita McCallum (Ageing Well
Manager) 0131 652 2178
Email
AnitaMccallum@
edinburghleisure.co.uk
50+ Club
Volunteering opportunities available that will
provide learning personal development and
support a more active life.
AGEING WELL - HEALTH WALK
PROGRAMMES
Jean Drysdale:
‘Enjoy the walk and the good
company’.
‘I enjoy the exercise and enjoy
meeting other people’.
Fiona Winton:
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When
Tuesday 10am, Tuesday evenings
(summer only) 7pm. Thursday
10am and 1.30pm, Saturday 10am.
End time varies.
Price
Free
Where Various. Please phone for a
current walk programme
Contact Kath Laing, 0131 652 2178
Balerno Footsteps 4 Fitness
This is a community wide project for people of
all ages with a programme of walks in and
around Balerno and sometimes further afield.
When
Monday – not more than 4 miles
of easy walking, 10am
Thursday – about 2 – 3 miles and
usually flat, 10am
Friday – Tortoise Walks, slow and
short, 10am
Price
Free
Where Monday and Thursday, start from
Balerno High School: Riverside
Café. Friday, start at Balerno
Parish Church Hall
Contact 0131 477 7733
Email
info@bf4f.org.uk for more
information
Health All Round – Walking Group
All abilities of walkers. Local Walks
throughout Edinburgh. Ends with an optional
cup of tea.
When
Tuesday, 2pm to end (time varies).
(Please phone to book your place)
Price
Free
Where Springwell House, but start venue
often varies.
Contact Linda Blair, 0131 537 7530
Health Walk
A short, free, led walk in South West
Edinburgh. Open to people in South West
Neighbourhood Partnership area.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Walking
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 10.30am to 11.15am
Free
Various locations, phone for
details
Contact Wester Hailes Health Agency,
0131 458 3080
Health Walk – Intermediate Level
An intermediate walking group offering led
walks in and around Edinburgh of approx 2 4 miles per week. Open to people in South
West Neighbourhood Partnership area. Phone
the Healthy Moves project for details
When
Price
Where
Contact
Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am
Free
Various locations
Wester Hailes Health Agency,
0131 458 3080
Health Walk – Advanced Level
An advanced walking group led in and
around Edinburgh. Approx 3 - 6 miles per
week. Open to people in South West
Neighbourhood Partnership area. Phone the
Healthy Moves project for details
When
Price
Where
Contact
Friday, 1pm to 4pm
Free
Various locations
Wester Hailes Health Agency,
0131 458 3080
Inch Jaunters Club
Beautiful walks by the seashore and
countryside. For the fairly fit. Please telephone
for details as there is a waiting list in operation.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Monday, 12.30pm to 4pm
£2.00
Inch Community Centre
Brenda Masterson, 0131 664 4710
Men’s Jogging Group
For Men of all ages and abilities, you don’t
need to worry if you have never run before,
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Walking
or can only manage a short distance. This
group is for you! The training programmes
will be aimed at and suitable for complete
beginners! Open to People in the South West
Neighbourhood Partnership Area.
When
Price
Where
Wednesday, 6pm
Free
Various locations. Call for more
details.
Contact Wester Hailes Health Agency,
0131 458 3080
Mind Body and Stroll - Health Walks
in Craigmillar
Walks for all ages and abilities, including
specific 50+ walks.
When
Tuesday, 10am to 10.20am
(Beginners), and 12 noon to 1pm
Price
Free
Where Various locations in Craigmillar.
Phone for details
Contact Hazel Cuthbertson, 0131 653 0044
Nature Walks
Nature walks usually accompanied by a Park
Ranger. Gentle exercise.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon
Free
Portobello area. Please phone for
details
Contact Fiona or Linda, 0131 652 6324
or 0131 657 2607
OOMPH! Short Walks
Short flat walks along canal cycle pathways
and some further afield, all accessible by bus.
Lunch together at the end!
When
Price
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Every second Thursday of each
month 10.30am to 12 noon.
Register and ask for a
programme.
Free
Where
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
Pilton Walking Project
Walking Group for people in the Drylaw,
Muirhouse, West Pilton, West Granton and
Royston/Wardieburn areas. Sociable walks
all over Edinburgh, for all abilities.
When
Monday, 1.30pm to 3.15pm
(including travel)
Price
£1.20 for bus
Where Various venues (phone for details)
Contact Sarah Wheatley, 0131 551 1671
Pilton Walking Project
Short, fun health walks for people of all
abilities in North West Edinburgh.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Thursday, 11.00am to 11.45am
Free
Various venues (phone for details)
Sarah Wheatley, 0131 551 1671
Pilton Walking Project 50+
Walking group for people of all abilities in
the Drylaw, Muirhouse, West Pilton, West
Granton and Royston/ Wardieburn areas.
When
Friday, 9.15am to 11.45am
(including travel)
Price
£1.20 for bus
Where Various venues (phone for details)
Contact Sarah Wheatley, 0131 551 1671
Sikh Sanjog Walking Group
Women’s walking group in Leith Links.
Open to women of all ages and cultures.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Thursday, 1pm to 2pm
Free
Meet at Sikh Sanjog Office
Trishna Singh, 0131 553 4737
Sociable Strollers
Walking at a slow pace, for around 2 miles
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Walking to Writing/Poetry
for those who wish to enjoy fresh air good
company and lunch together.
beginner courses to racing lessons Port Edgar
has something for everyone.
When
When
Price
Where
Varied. Register and ask for
programme
Price
Please phone for details
Where Wester Hailes Education Centre
Contact Alan Ness or Beryl Homan,
0131 442 2201
South Edinburgh Healthy Living
Initiative - South City Striders
Please phone for details
Please phone for details
Port Edgar Sailing School,
0131 331 3330
Woodwork
Woodwork Club
Independent walking group for experienced
walkers.
Why not try your hand at woodwork. Everyone
welcome. No Tutor.
When
Price
Where
When
Thursday, 10.30am
Free
Various Locations. Please phone
for details
Contact Amanda Bain, 0131 664 0555
South Edinburgh Healthy Living
Initiative – Walking Groups
Free led walks around Edinburgh. For all
abilities including those with long term
medical conditions, mild to moderate mental
health issues & older people.
When
Price
Where
Please phone for details
Free
Various Locations. Please phone
for details
Contact Amanda Bain, 0131 664 0555
Watersports
Sailing/Canoeing/Kayaking
Port Edgar is a large water sports centre and
marina with over 300 berths. There is a variety
of courses available for the novice sailor and a
wide range of options for the intermediate and
advanced sailor. Based on the Firth of Forth
this is an excellent area for learning to sail with
some of the most spectacular scenery. The
sailing school also has a large fleet hire
available to those who are qualified. From
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Price
Where
Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to
12 noon
Free
Duncan Place Resource Centre,
0131 554 1509
Writing, Poetry and Book
Clubs
Aye, Write!
Have you been writing away on your own for a
while - or do you just need a bit of focus and
some stimulus to get started? The Adult Learning
Programme’s Aye, Write! Project offers the
chance to write, share and develop, (poems,
stories, monologues...) as well as practical ways
to get your words out to the public. Professional
writer/tutor Billy Cornwall (guest writers
planned). No experience necessary.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm.
Please phone for details.
Free
Tollcross Community Centre,
0131 221 5800
Poetry Reading Group
Join one of our friendly poetry reading groups.
When
Please phone for details
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Writing, Poetry and Book Clubs
Price
Where
Free
Scottish Poetry Library,
0131 557 2876
Portobello Library Book Group
Relaxed, informal discussion of each month’s
book.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 6.30pm to 7.45pm.
September to June – please phone
for details
Free
Portobello Library, 0131 529 5558
Find all venue details on pages 48 to 54
Wester Hailes Book Group
Self run with support from the Wester Hailes
Education Centre Staff and the Wester Hailes
Library.
When
Price
Where
Last Thursday of every month, 2pm
to 3.30pm
Free
Wester Hailes Library,
0131 529 5667
Writing Children’s Stories – Beginners
Do you have grandchildren and would like to
try writing something for them? Or maybe
you've always fancied writing? This free
course will help you achieve just that, and give
you the opportunity to see your work published
in a booklet. There's no need to have any
experience at all - the tutor will help you with
ideas and style. All you need is enthusiasm!
When
Monday, 11am to 12.30pm,
September to December
Price
£55.00, 60+ £22.00, Concession
£12.00, per block
Where Wester Hailes Education Centre
Contact Alan Ness or Beryl Homan,
0131 442 2201
Writing Room
Songwriting For All
Anyone who can play an instrument, even at
the most basic level can learn the knack of
writing songs. With the help of an experienced
songwriter we guarantee that you'll have
composed at least one song by the end of the
course! No need to be able to write music.
Develop writing skills and try enjoyable new
approaches. Suitable for all who wish to write
stories and share in group.
When
Price
Where
Please contact the Centre for
details
£1.00 plus Centre membership
Southside Community Centre,
0131 667 0484
When
Price
Wednesday, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
£55.00, 60+ £22.00,
Concessions £12.00, per block
Where Wester Hailes Education Centre
Contact Alan Ness or Beryl Homan,
0131 442 2201
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When
Price
Yoga
Iyengar Yoga
Relax, unwind, de-stress and stretch. Suitable
for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday, 6.15pm to 7.45pm, in
blocks of 10 - 12 weeks
£48.00 (£30.00 concession)
St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Iyengar Yoga
Relax, unwind, de-stress and stretch. Suitable
for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Friday, 10am to 12 noon, in blocks
of 10 - 12 weeks
£48.00 (£30.00 concession)
St Bride’s Centre, 0131 346 1405
Open Yoga
Relax, unwind and stimulate your circulation
with stretching, balance and posture
correction, at your own pace.
When
Price
Where
Yoga
Monday 7.15pm to 8.15pm
£1.25
Wester Hailes Education Centre,
0131 442 2201
Thursday, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
50p for non-workers, £2.00 if you
work
Where Wester Hailes Community
Education Centre
Contact David Jeffrey, 0131 458 3080
Yoga for women
Working at your own pace. Suitable for all
ages and abilities. Free Creche.
When
Price
Where
Friday, 10am to 11am
£3.50
Portobello Community Centre,
0131 669 8275
Yoga
A class suitable for beginners and
experienced participants.
When
Price
Where
Contact
Saturday, 10.30am to 12 noon
£1.85
Wester Hailes Education Centre
Alan Ness or Beryl Homan,
0131 442 2201
Yoga
Invigorating yoga under the guidance of our
resident expert, tutor Fiona Grossart. Suitable
for all abilities.
When
Price
Where
Tuesday at 6.00pm to 7.00pm
£2.50 member, £3.50 non-member
Gorgie/Dalry Community
Association, 0131 337 3252
Yoga For All Levels
Open to people in South West Neighbourhood
Partnership area. Please phone for details.
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Directory of Facilities
Venues are listed alphabetically and colour-coded in their corresponding area of
the city as shown on the map below - this is an approximate indication only.
Advocard
332 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5BR
0131 554 5307 advocacy@advocard.org.uk
SN
Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
92 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh, 0131 551 2400
Ageing Well South Central
Anita McCallum, Edinburgh Leisure,
141 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE
0131 652 2178
AnitaMccallum@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Suitable for people
with disabilities
Balerno Parish Church Hall
Johnsburn Road, Edinburgh, EH14 7DN
(Access via Deanpark Avenue)
Balerno Scout Hall
7 Ladycroft, Balerno
Balgreen Bowling
Pansy Walk, Edinburgh, 0131 313 5097
Belgrave Halls
Belgrave Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Academy Sports Centre
10 Arboretum Road, Edinburgh
Key
Assembly Rooms
54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR
SN
Suitable for people
with special needs
Induction loop
system available
NB: Always check your requirements are catered for when booking an activity.
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Centre for Sport and Exercise
Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton,
Edinburgh, EH14 4AS.
0131 451 8400 or contact Juliet Hawthorn
on 0131 451 8455 j.a.hawthorn@hw.ac.uk
Bingham Community Complex
31 Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh EH15 5HZ
0131 669 0606
Braid Hills 1 Golf Course
Braids Hills Approach, Edinburgh,
0131 447 6666
SN
Church Hill Theatre
33a Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DR
Telephone: 0131 447 7597 or 0131 220 4348
Fax: 0131 220 6812
enquiries@assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk
SN
Brookwell Court
Pennywell Gardens, Edinburgh
Call Frances Durie, 0131 315 4466
francespepequalities@hotmail.com
Burdiehouse/ Southhouse Community
Centre
25 Burdiehouse Street, Edinburgh, EH17 8EZ
Contact Ian Bristow on 0131 664 2210
SN
ian.bristow@ea.edin.sch.uk
SN
Caledonian House
42 Caledonian Crescent Edinburgh EH11 2AG
Contact Jenny Ridge on 0131 477 3883
jenny@aceit.org.uk
Cameron House Community Centre
Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, 0131 667 3762
SN
SN
Caring in Craigmillar
SPACE< Units 10-15, 11 Harewood Road,
Edinburgh, EH16 4NT
Contact Midge Lamb on 0131 659 2920
cic_63@yahoo.co.uk
Carlton Bridge Centre
36 Warriston Gardens, Goldenacre,
Edinburgh EH3 5NE
Contact Bill Brown, 0131 552 3122
www.carltonbridgecentre.co.uk
Central Hall
2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9BP
0131 221 1927
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Clovenstone Community Education
SN
Centre
54 Clovenstone Park, Edinburgh, EH14 3EY
Contact Janet Easton on 0131 453 4561
janet.easton@ea.edin.sch.uk
Colinton Mains Community Centre
Firrhill Loan, Edinburgh, EH13 9EJ
SN
0131 441 6597
SN
Crags Sport Centre
10 Bowmont Place, Edinburgh EH8 9RY
0131 667 3334
SN
Craigentinny Community Centre
9 Loaning Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6JE
Contact Donna Melrose on 0131 661 8188
donna.melrose@ea.edin.sch.uk
Craigentinny Golf Course
Fillyside Road, Edinburgh, 0131 554 7501
Carrick Knowe Golf Course
Glendevon Park, Edinburgh, 0131 337 1096
Carrickvale Community Centre
2 Saughton Mains Street, Edinburgh,
EH11 3HH 0131 443 6971
SN
City Art Centre
2 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE
Telephone: 0131 529 3993
(closed till July 2010)
SN
Craiglockhart Parish Church
Craiglockhart Avenue, Edinburgh
SN
Craiglockhart Tennis & Sports Centre
177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh
SN
0131 443 0101
Craigmillar Community Arts Centre
58 Newcraighall Road, Fort Kinnaird,
Edinburgh EH15 3HS, Contact Mike Greenlaw
on 0131 659 4759 or 0131 669 8432
craigmillarcommunityarts@craignet.org.uk
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Craigmount Community Wing
Craigmount High School, Craigs Road
Edinburgh, EH12 2NH
0131 339 1884 or 0131 339 1884
SN
SN
George Square Theatre
George Square/Buccleuch Place,
Edinburgh EH8 9LH 0131 662 8740
Craigroyston Community High School
Pennywell Road, Edinburgh, EH4
SN
0131 477 7801
SN
Gilmerton Community Education
Centre
4 Drum Street, Edinburgh, EH17 8QG
Contact Helen Bourquin on 0131 664 2335
helen.bourquin@ea.edin.sch.uk
SN
Dalry Swim Centre
Caledonian Crescent, Edinburgh
0131 313 3964
SN
Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle Road, Edinburgh, 0131 343 6376
SN
Dove Centre
22 Hailesland Place, Edinburgh EH14 2SL
Contact Caroline McKinna on 0131 453 4656
ac_dovecentre@hotmail.com
www.dovecentre.org
Drumbrae Leisure Centre
30 Drumbrae Terrace, Edinburgh
0131 312 7957
Gordon Court Sheltered Housing
Complex
Leith NEECAG, 31 Gordon Street, Leith,
Edinburgh. Contact Dhiriaj Singh on
0131 553 2559
SN
Drummond Community High School
41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
0131 556 2651
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre
67b Groathill Road North, Edinburgh
0131 315 4989
SN
SN
Duncan Place Resource Centre
Adult Education Programme
4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW
Contact Rohan Seilman on 0131 554 1509
rohan.seilman@ea.edin.sch.uk
www.duncan-place.org.uk
Friends Meeting House
7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh
SN
SN
Gorgie/Dalry Community Association
22 McLeod Street, Edinburgh, EH11 2NH
Contact Jim Young on 0131 337 3252
SN
Gracemount Leisure Centre
Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh, 0131 658 1940
SN
Gracemount Medical Centre
24 Gracemount Drive, Edinburgh EH16 6RN
Contact Mary Deans, Community Dietician,
on 0131 672 9530 mary.deans@lpct.scot.nhs.uk
SN
Harry Miller Hall
Brown Street, Pleasance, Edinburgh
Contact Alastair Murray on 0131 332 2758
SN
Eric Liddell Centre
15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4DP
Contact reception on 0131 447 4520
frontdesk@ericliddell.org
Inch Community Centre
225 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5UF
Contact Ian Murdoch on 0131 664 4710
ian.murdoch@ea.edin.sch.uk
SN
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8FT
Contact The Box Office 0131 529 6000 or
Clare Booth, Education & Audience
Development Officer on 0131 662 8099.
clare.booth@eft.co.uk
Inverleith Church Hall
Ferry Road, Trinity, Edinburgh
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SN
Jack Kane Sports Centre
208 Niddrie Mains Rd, Edinburgh
0131 669 0404
Jameson Place Sheltered Housing
23 Jamieson Place (off Leith Walk),
Edinburgh 0131 555 5407
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
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Lochend Neighbourhood Centre
1 Lochend Road South, Edinburgh,
0131 652 8167
Kirkliston Bowling Club
Bowling Green Road, Kirkliston
Contact Gillian Smith on 0131 331 5570
gillian.smith@qccc.org.uk
SN
Meadowbank Sports Centre
London Road, Edinburgh, 0131 661 5351
Kirkliston Community Centre
16-18 Queensferry Road, Kirkliston, EH29 9AQ
0131 333 4214
Meadows Croquet Club
Leven Terrace, Edinburgh
Contact Campbell Morrison on 08707 462 583
info@meadowscroquet.org.uk
SN
Kirkliston Leisure Centre
Kirklands Park Street, Kirkliston, 0131 333 4700
Meadows Tennis Complex
East Meadows, Edinburgh, 0131 443 0101
Lauriston Castle
Cramond Road South, Davidson’s Mains,
Edinburgh, EH4, 0131 336 2060
Leith Community Education Centre
Newkirkgate, Edinburgh EH6 6AD,
0131 554 4750
SN
Leith Links Allotments
1 Links Gardens, Edinburgh
Leith Links Bowling
John’s Place, Edinburgh, 0131 669 0878
SN
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction Place, Edinburgh, 0131 555 4728
SN
Leith Waterworld
377 Easter Road, Edinburgh, 0131 555 6000
SN
Liberton Kirk Hall/Centre
30 Kirkgate, Kirkbrae, Edinburgh EH16
0131 664 8264
SN
LifeCare
Stockbridge House, 2 Cheyne Street,
Edinburgh EH4 1JB 0131 343 0940
enquiries@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk
www.lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk
SN
LifeCare @ the Companion Club
53 Milton Road East, Edinburgh EH15 2NL
0131 657 4101
companionclub@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk
SN
Lochend House
33-35 Lochend Road South, Edinburgh,
EH7 6BR. Contact Ruth MacLennan
on 0131 661 2077, ruth@care4carers.org.uk
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Methodist Church Hall
Nicholson Square, Edinburgh
Methodist Homes Housing Association
Wesley Court, Royston Mains Place, Edinburgh.
Contact J Gibson on 0131 552 4568
SN
Moredun Community Centre
6 Moredun Park View, Edinburgh, EH17 7NT
0131 664 3823
Morningside Parish Church
Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh
Contact Alastair Murray on 0131 332 2758
Move-It Project
Pilton Community Health Project
73 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh EH5 2PW
0131 315 7372
SN
Muirhouse Millennium Centre
Muirhouse Medway, Edinburgh, EH4 4RW
0131 467 3578
enquiremuirhouse@gmail.com
Murrayfield Parish Church
Ormidale Terrace, Edinburgh
Newhaven Church
7 Craighall Road, Edinburgh
No 15 Buchanan Street
Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8SQ, 0131 553 2559
Northfield/Willowbrae Community
Education Centre
10 Northfield Road, Edinburgh, EH8 7PP
Contact Gary Coleman on 0131 661 5723
gary.coleman@ea.edin.sch.uk
SN
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North West Carers’ Centre
34a Muirhouse Crescent, Edinburgh EH4 4QL
0131 315 3130
Norwood Community Wing
Station Road, Ratho Station, EH28
0131 333 4214
Portobello Golf Course (9 holes)
Pavilion, Stanley St, Edinburgh
0131 669 4361
SN
Office of Lifelong Learning
11 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9LW
Contact reception on 0131 650 4400
oll@ed.ac.uk, www.lifelong.ed.ac.uk
Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre
71 Firrhill Drive, Edinburgh, EH13 9EU
0131 441 7558
SN
Pentland Community Education Centre
Oxgangs Brae, Edinburgh, EH13 9LS
0131 445 5559
SN
Piershill Library
30 Piersfield Terrace, Edinburgh, EH8 7BQ
0131 529 5686
piershill.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Portobello Indoor Bowls & Leisure
Centre
SN
20 Westbank Street, Edinburgh
0131 669 0878
SN
Portobello Library
14 Rosefield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH15 1AU
0131 529 5558,
portobello.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Portobello Swim Centre
57 The Promenade, Portobello
0131 669 6888
SN
Powderhall Bowling
Broughton Road, Edinburgh, 0131 669 0878
SN
Pilmeny Development Project
19-21 Buchanan Street, Leith Edinburgh,
EH6 8SQ. Contact Anne Munro on
0131 553 2559, pilmenyproject@btconnect.com
SN
Prestonfield and District
Neighbourhood Workers Project
63 Prestonfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH16 5EX
0131 620 7222
SN
Pilton Community Health Project
73 Boswall Parkway, Edinburgh, EH5 2PW
Contact Dave Hewitt on 0131 551 1671
admin@pchp.org.uk
Princes Golf Course (9 holes)
Braid Hills Drive, Edinburgh, 0131 447 3568
SN
Pilton Equalities Project (PEP)
3 West Pilton Park, Edinburgh
Contact Frances Durie on 0131 315 4466
francespepequalities@hotmail.com
SN
Portlee Day Centre
17 Hawkhill Avenue, Edinburgh
Portobello Baptist Church Hall
Portobello NEECAG, 185 Portobello High
Street, Edinburgh, EH15
Contact Parveen Haider/Anne Munro on
0131 553 2559
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Portobello Community Centre
3 Adelphi Grove, Portobello, Edinburgh,
EH15 1AP Tel: 0131 669 8275
www.Portobello.cc.btik.com
SN
Queensberry Bowling Club
Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh, EH5
0131 552 6858 or contact Frances Durie
on 0131 315 4466
francespepequalities@hotmail.com
Queensferry High Recreation Centre
Ashburnham Road, South Queensferry,
0131 319 3222
SN
Queensferry Parish Church
The Loan, South Queensferry, EH30 9NT
0131 331 1100 or contact
Ada Laughlan on 0131 331 1757
Queensferry Recreation Centre
Ashburnham Road, South Queensferry,
0131 331 1880
SN
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Ratho Community Centre
1 School Wynd, Ratho, EH28 8TT
Contact Dave Stewart on 0131 333 1055
Rosebery Hall
The High Street, South Queensferry, EH30
0131 331 2113
Royal Museum and Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
0131 247 4422 or contact Claire Allan
on 0131 247 4194.
SN
c.allan@nms.ac.uk
Royston Mains Close
Royston Mains Crescent, Edinburgh, EH5 1QA
0131 552 0040 or contact Frances Durie
on 0131 315 4466
francespepequalities@hotmail.com
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
11 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh
0131 552 5700
SN
Saughton Sports Complex
Stevenson Drive, Edinburgh, 0131 444 0422
SN
Scottish Poetry Library
5 Crichton’s Close, Edinburgh EH8 8 DT
Contact Lilias Fraser on 0131 557 2876
lfraser@spl.org.uk www.spl.org.uk
SN
Sighthill Community Centre
1A Sighthill Wynd, Edinburgh EH11 4BL
0131 453 6078
Sikh Sanjog
22 Laurie Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7AB
0131 553 4737, info@sikhsanjog.com
www.sikhsanjog.com
Silverknowes Golf Course
Silverknowes Parkway, Edinburgh,
0131 336 3843
South Bridge Resource Centre
Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LT
Contact Aileen Paterson on 0131 558 3545
aileen.paterson@ea.edin.sch.uk
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
SN
Southside Community Centre
117 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9ER
Contact Keith Smith on 0131 667 0484
keith.smith@ea.edin.sch.uk
Spokes - Leisure Cycling
Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Contact Stuart Threlfall on 0131 445 7073
stuart@snowcycle.co.uk
Springwell House Arts Centre
Ardmillan Terrace, Edinburgh
Contact Gordon McLean on 0131 346 1405
gordon.mclean@ea.edin.sch.uk
SN
St Bride’s Centre
10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 2DY
Contact Faye Ward on 0131 346 1405
faye.ward@ea.edin.sch.uk
St David’s Episcopal Church
Royston Mains Place, Edinburgh
Contact Frances Durie on 0131 315 4466
francespepequalities@hotmail.com
St Fillan’s Church
4 Buckstone Drive, Edinburgh EH10 6PD
SN
St James Parish Church
2a Rosefield Place, Portobello,
Edinburgh, EH15 1AZ
Contact Bernadette Heron on 0131 669 3624
St John’s Church Hall
West End, Princes Street, Edinburgh
St Margarets Park, Bowling, Tennis
Corstorphine High Street, Edinburgh
0131 669 0878
St Mary’s Primary School
30A Links Gardens, Edinburgh, EH6 7JG
St Michael’s Church
1 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH11 1NX
St Philip’s Church
Brunstane Road North, Off Joppa Road,
Edinburgh EH15
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St Stephen’s Centre
Stockbridge Parish Church, St Stephen’s Street,
Edinburgh, EH3 5AL 0131 556 2661
SN
Stills Gallery
23 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP
0131 622 6200. www.stills.org
SN
The Braid Centre
1 Nile Grove, Edinburgh, EH10 4RE
(Church Office) 0131 447 6745
The Braid Centre (Small Hall)
Hermitage Terrace, Edinburgh
0131 447 6745
SN
The Broomhouse Centre
79 - 89 Broomhouse Crescent, Edinburgh,
EH11 3HR 0131 455 7731
The Cluny Centre
1 Cluny Drive, Morningside, Edinburgh
The Deaf Action
49 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY
Tel: 0131 652 3201 (Voice and Text),
0131 556 3128. Text phone: 0131 557 0419
Fax: 0131 557 8283 SMS: 07775 620 757,
Videophone: 82.71.100.121
www.deafaction.org admin@deafaction.org
SN
The Haven
25b Burgess Road, South Queensferry,
Edinburgh, EH30 9JA 0131 331 5570
SN
The Open Door
420 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5HY
Contact Sandra Dixon on 0131 447 9757
theopendoor@morningside.org
The Square Centre Café
25 Nicolson Square (under the Methodist
Church), Edinburgh EH8 9BX
0131 662 0417
Tollcross Community Education Centre
Tollcross Primary School,
SN
Edinburgh, EH3 9QG.
Adult Learning Project: 0131 221 5800
Victoria Park Bowling
Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, 0131 669 0878
SN
VOCAL Carers Centre
8 - 13 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW
0131 622 6666
Wardie Residents Centre
Granton Road, Edinburgh
0131 552 2446
SN
Warrender Swim Centre
Thirlestane Road, Edinburgh, 0131 447 0052
Wester Hailes Health Agency
40 Dumbryden Drive, Edinburgh, EH14 2QR
0131 458 3080
david@whhealthagency.co.uk
SN
Wester Hailes Education Centre
5 Murrayburn Drive, Edinburgh, EH14 2SU
Contact Alan or Beryl on 0131 442 2201
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
19 West Pilton Grove, Edinburgh, EH4 4BY
0131 551 3194
SN
The Prentice Centre
1 Granton Mains Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 4GA
Contact Elizabeth Campbell or Betty McLure
on 0131 552 0485, prenticecentre@hotmail.com
The Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club
20 Maritime Lane, Edinburgh EH6 6RZ
Contact Barbara Allan on 0131 447 6988
barbsall@hotmail.com www.lapidary.org.uk
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Thinking of starting a business?
Do you have an idea for a new business venture?
Are you interested in turning a hobby or interest into a business?
Even the brightest ideas sometimes need a little help to get them off the ground.
With the right support, advice and encouragement anything’s possible.
So where do you start?
It’s simple. The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce can give you all the support and
training you need. We are running a number of FREE workshops designed for anyone over
50 who is thinking about starting their own business or planning on becoming selfemployed. These workshops will help you develop the skills you need to get your business
off the ground – everything from developing your ideas, writing your business plan,
developing a marketing plan and much more.
Workshops
• Is self employment right for you?
• Ideas generation
• Starting your own business
• Starting your own consultancy
• Self employment – Tax, Pension and Benefit Implications
• E- Marketing
All workshops will be held at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Capital House, 2 Festival
Square, Edinburgh. Please contact Rebecca Pilch on the details below for further
information on when the next workshops will be running. We also provide a whole range
of services that could really help to make a difference to your business.
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One-to-one business advice
Essential business skill training
Outplacement and redundancy support services
Career coaching and guidance
Interview technique skills and job search
Personality profiling
Mentoring
Monthly business club
Please contact Rebecca Pilch for further information on
0131 221 3190 or email rebecca.pilch@edinburghchamber.co.uk
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
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Helping People Participate
•
Accessible Transport.
•
Lifelong Learning - Literacy Numeracy, ICT, Art, Photography
and many more.
•
The Neighbourhood Group - programme for people with
mental health issues.
•
5 Daycare clubs – for older frailer people
•
Weekend Resource – Older people’s mental health/inclusion
support.
•
Home Visiting Service – Supporting the isolated/bereaved.
•
Community Garden – Growing your own crops for healthy
eating and gardening to promote healthy living.
•
Volunteering - Minibus drivers, escorts, club assistants,
IT Tutors, art tutor support, reading buddy, loss and
bereavement/counselling skills.
•
Painting and Decorating – £35 per day plus materials.
•
Gardening - £30 per day.
•
‘Homecare Service’ £6 per hour (General household tasks).
PEP aims to enhance the quality of life for older and other vulnerable adults in North
Edinburgh by continuing to develop services that enable active community participation,
which encourage independence and which measurably reduce isolation.
Transport is offered to all service users who would otherwise be isolated.
Volunteering is at the heart of the delivery of our services and training is provided for all
volunteering tasks.
For further Information on any of the services call 0131 315 4466, email
pepequalities@btconnect.com or visit our website www.pepequalities.co.uk
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NHS Lothian Voluntary Services
What can voluntary work do for me?
It provides an opportunity to: Help other people, learn new skills, have fun, make new
friends, improve your employability, increase confidence, become involved in the local community,
access training opportunities and offer you a challenge.
Who can Volunteer?
We welcome anyone 16 years or over to apply to become a Volunteer ( NB you need to be 18
or over if you wish to volunteer with us to work with children). No special skills are required; all
we ask is that you can offer your time, commitment and reliability.
Presently volunteers are involved in:
Befriending, guiding and welcoming, information
giving, health promotions, helping at clinics and events , fundraising, peer support, library, café
and shops, ward visitors, ward helpers, transport, chaplaincy, administrative support, research
projects, organic gardening, therapeutic care and much more!
Contacts: If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer with NHS Lothian, please
contact: Jackie Kilburn, Allander House, Edinburgh, 0131 537 4585,
Email jackie.kilburn@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Contact the Elderly
Scottish Development Officer, Morna O’May,
Contact the Elderly, 14 The Acres, Kippen, Stirling, FK8 3ED
Mother Teresa is quoted as saying
‘Being alone and unwanted is the World’s biggest disease’
Contact the Elderly is a national charity that aims to soften the loneliness and
isolation experienced by elderly people who live alone with little support
from family or friends and who find it difficult to get out on their own.
One of our elderly guests says:
"Sunshine came into my life when I was invited to join Contact. A very
caring driver comes to take me to the venues the last Sunday of each month. In my mid-eighties,
how grateful I am that there are those that care."
Would YOU like to join us one Sunday afternoon a month to help bring some friendship into
your own and other people’s lives? – It’s fun – A small group goes to one of our volunteer host’s
homes for a couple of hours - a cup of tea and a blether! A car with a volunteer driver will come
and pick you up. Do you live on your own, don’t get out much, do not have many family or
friends visiting, have nothing to do on a Sunday and find it a long lonely day? Then call the
number below and join us on the outings. Do you have a elderly neighbour or a member of your
family who is lonely? Are you a Health Professional who works with the elderly? Go tell them
about us. Or let us know they could come out with us. Contact the number below for details.
LOCAL CONTACT: Morna O’May 01786 871264 Morna.o’may@contact-the-elderly.org.uk
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GARDEN CRIME Nip it in the bud!
by PC Kevin Lawson, Lothian And Borders Police Crime Prevention Officer
Spring is the time when the bogus workers and gardeners come on the scene. The ones who turn up on
the doorstep unannounced - with good excuses such as ‘just happen to be working the area’ or ‘you
have some loose slates!’ Don’t let any casual caller do any work on your property; be that gardening;
roofing or laying/repairing your drive. Most reputable companies do not operate in this manner. Thank
them for bringing it your attention and inform them that you will have a tradesman you know look at it.
Your garden shed may also become a hot target for criminals.
Many of you take measures to protect your home but don’t give a thought to your lawnmower, hedge
trimmer, power tools and other valuable gardening implements lying out in a rickety old shed with a
broken window and no lock on the door. You may even keep your bicycle there, and with the cost of
gardening equipment nowadays, thieves know that very little effort on their part can reap rich rewards
for their crimes.
Break-ins to garden sheds and thefts from gardens are common throughout the country. In fact, many
criminals consider this type of crime to be low risk/high return as they don’t have to force entry to your
home and the goods they can get there are as valuable as anything in your house.
So don’t let the thieves spoil your favourite pastime.
The good news is that there is a lot you can do to outsmart these garden raiders:
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The boundary fence or wall at the back of your house should be built in such a way that it is
difficult to climb.
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Use a good quality close shackle padlock on your shed door and the hasp and door hinges
should be attached using coach bolts rather than screws to prevent simple removal.
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You should keep valuable items in the house but if they must stay in the shed, chain and lock
them up.
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Lace a chain through the handles of garden forks, spades, bicycles etc. This will prevent a
thief from being able to remove single items. Remember tools from your shed can be used to
force entry to your house.
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Security mark your bicycles, lawnmowers, toolboxes and garden furniture, by engraving,
painting or using a security marker pen.
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Fit an internal wire mesh grille to protect your shed window.
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Install security lighting to illuminate your garden.
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Fit a shed alarm. These only cost a few pounds and can be bought on-line or from most DIY retailers.
Remember.
Edinburgh is a safe place to live, work and visit and by following this simple advice your
chances of becoming a victim will be further reduced. Think safe, be safe! If you see a crime
being committed, please call 999 if an emergency and urgent police assistance is required or
0131 311 3131 to report the matter to the police. REMEMBER If you have any information
regarding a crime or criminal activity, you can give this anonymously
by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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Explore photography, film and
animation at Stills: Scotland’s centre for photography
23 Cockburn Street,
Edinburgh, EH1 1BP
0131 622 6200
www.stills.org
Stills is an open centre for creativity, exploration and display of
contemporary visual art in the heart of Edinburgh near
Waverley Station.
Contact: Carrie Maginn
courses@stills.org
Our photography darkroom and digital facilities are open to
everyone planning to increase personal expression and
creativity in their lives. Stills run open courses all year round
and also offer group and 1-1 tuitions for those interested in
develop specific skills with our experienced artists.
• Exhibition Tours Experience a unique insight in to our
exhibitions
• Creative projects and courses Take part in a Stills
course or a specially designed project for you and your
friends in our state-of-the-art production facilities
• Digital Photography Learn how to use your digital
camera and personalise your images
• Darkroom Photography Discover the magic of
traditional printing methods
Join our mailing list
to be amongst the first
to find out about our
popular education
courses, exhibitions
and events.
• Film Become a filmmaker and make your very own film!
• Animation Create your own animations with drawings or
collages
• Web Design Develop skills to create your website
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IT’S GOOD TO WALK
Have you
seen an adult
at risk?
Walking is one of the best ways to become
active. It’s also great for meeting other people,
having fun and getting to know your local
environment.
It’s in your hands
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Please call us if you see or know someone at risk.
Call 0131 200 2324
or out of hours on 0800 731 6969.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/adultprotection
Looking out for people at risk
The City of Edinburgh Council has launched the
first ever adult protection campaign in Scotland.
They have teamed up with Lothian and Borders
Police and NHS Lothian to raise awareness. The
Council is asking everyone to be more aware of
adults who may be at risk. Concerned
individuals are being encouraged to contact one
of the support agencies involved so that the
person in question can be protected from harm.
Abuse can happen in different ways. It can be
physical or psychological harm, neglect, theft, or
intimidation, or behaviour leading to self harm.
This campaign is asking for anyone who is
worried about someone they know who they
think is at risk of harm to get in touch, even if it
is something they recall from the past.
The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland)
Act 2007 came into force in October 2008. Its
purpose is to provide ways in which support
and protection can be offered to people with
disability and illness where these can affect a
person's capacity to protect themselves.
The health benefits of walking for just 30
minutes a day, five times a week, are:
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Reduced risk of heart disease, certain
cancers and type II diabetes
Enhanced mood and wellbeing
Weight maintenance
Stronger bones, muscles and joints
Improved sleep
Better balance, coordination and
flexibility, thus preventing falls
Walking is one of the easiest forms of physical
activity because it’s free, requires no special
equipment and can be incorporated into your
daily routine.
People can feel nervous walking by themselves
and so the best way to start walking is to join a
health walk group. A health walk is a purposeful
walk which you undertake on a regular basis to
improve your health. There are several health
walking groups in Edinburgh that have local
and safe walks for all abilities, ranging from 10
minutes to two hours. The walks are lead by
friendly volunteers who have been trained as
walk leaders, ensuring you remain safe and
have a good time.
A number of health walking groups are listed in
‘Get Up and go’ but if there isn’t one listed in
your area, or you are interested in setting up a
new group, please contact Rosey Ecob at City of
Edinburgh Council on 0131 469 3612. More
information about health walks, including
resources and training opportunities, can be
found at www.pathsforall.org.uk or call Paths for
All on 01259 218855.
If someone you know is being abused,
contact Social Care Direct on
0131 200 2324
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Directory of Useful Groups and Organisations
Activities
Arts Access Service
Offers a service that enables people with
disabilities to get to arts events and venues in the
company of volunteers. There is a waiting list.
Artlink, 13A Spittal Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DY
Tel: 0131 229 3555. Email:
info@artlinkedinburgh.co.uk
Dove Centre
Social activity centre for older people seeking
to encourage independence in life.
Volunteering is encouraged as a positive
activity. Contact: Caroline McKinna, 22
Hailesland Place, Edinburgh, EH14 2SL
Tel: 0131 453 4656.
Email:ac_dovecentre@hotmail.com
www.dovecentre.org
Gaelic Community Development
For information about Gaelic events in
Edinburgh please contact:
John Macleod, Gaelic Community
Development Officer Tel: 07906 318 561.
Email: john@andarach.com
Move-It Project
Aims to increase participation in physical
activity with a wide range of activities on
offer in North Edinburgh.
Pilton Community Health Project, 73 Boswall
Parkway, Edinburgh EH5 2PW
Tel: 0131 551 1671
Museums and Galleries in Edinburgh
For details about the City of Edinburgh
Council’s Museums and please contact:
0131 529 7902.
Friends of the City Art Centre and Museums
of interest in Edinburgh and further afield.
Individual member £16.00. Family
membership £24.00
City Art Centre, 0131 529 3993.
National Museums of Scotland
There's always a packed programme of events
at the National Museum of Scotland in
Chambers Street, Edinburgh. Our exciting
Royal Museum Project is now underway with
around half of the museum complex currently
closed while we transform the site into a
world-class venue, re-opening in 2011. There
is still plenty to see and do! If you're interested
in delving deeper into our collections and
developing your own skills, look out for our
study courses and workshops. What about a
free tour of the museum highlights? There's
everything from concerts to craft workshops,
talks to tours. We have an access guide to the
museum and our leaflet is available in a range
of formats including braille and large print. For
more information or assistance in arranging a
visit, contact Visitor Services, National
Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street,
Edinburgh, EH1 1JF. Tel: 0131 225 7534,
Email: info@nms.ac.uk, Web: www.nms.ac.uk
Parks
The city has 4,000 acres of parks, amenity
areas, woodland and walkways. For further
details, please telephone: 0131 529 3030.
SPOKES: The Lothian Cycle Campaign
Encourages cycling and ensures that council
and government policies actively encourage
cycling. Send an S.A.E. for membership
information. St Martin’s Church, 232 Dalry
Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2JG
Tel: 0131 313 2114. www.spokes.org.uk
Membership provides access to an interesting
and lively programme of activities including
social events, talks and visits to other places
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Advice
Prestonfield and District
Neighbourhood Workers Project
Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Drop in Advice Service
Our service is free and confidential. We can
help with your benefit, debt, employment and
housing problems.
For older and disabled people - Monday to
Friday Drop in open from11am -1pm.
Workers can also do house calls outwith those
times. Contact Linda Wright, 0131 620 7222
or email prestonfieldnp@southedinburgh.net
Citizens Advice Edinburgh - Edinburgh
Central
58 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QZ
Tel: 0131 557 1500
Appointments line: 0131 558 3681
Citizens Advice Edinburgh
Gorgie/Dalry
Free, independent advice and information.
Contact Barbara Swan, Bureau Manager,
Fountainbridge Library Building, 137 Dundee
Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1BG
Tel: Advice: 0131 474 8080.
Appointments: 0131 474 8081 Email:
gorgiedalry@citizensadviceedinburgh.co.uk
Citizens Advice Edinburgh - Leith
166 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5LJ
Tel: 0131 554 8144
Citizens Advice Edinburgh - Pilton
661 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2TX
Tel: 0131 332 9434.
Citizens Advice Edinburgh -Portobello
8a-8b Bath Street, Edinburgh, EH15 1EY
Tel: 0131 669 7138. Appointments line:
0131 669 9503 Email:
portobello@citizensadviceedinburgh.co.uk
Citizens Advice Scotland
The umbrella body for Citizens Advice
Bureaux in Scotland
Spectrum House, First Floor, 2 Powderhall
Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4GB.
Tel: 0131 550 1000. Email: info@cas.org.uk
www.cas.org.uk
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The Scottish Helpline for Older People
Nowadays, the information people need is in
so many places that people find it difficult to
find it all in one place. There are lots of
organisations out there for older people, and
it can be confusing finding the right one to
help. We’re dedicated to providing you with
an effective answer to your questions on a
whole host of the most asked topics of
relevance for older people. This website is all
about letting you know the information you
need to know, and helping you find
organisations that can help you. By following
our three step process, you can find out much
more about the topic you are interested in,
provide information sheets on each topic,
and list many local and national
organisations which may be able to help you
further. For more information contact our
helpline: 0845 125 9732
www.olderpeople.co.uk
Advocacy
Advocard
Advocard is an independent advocacy service
for people with mental health problems.
Contact Bryan Davies, 332 Leith Walk,
Edinburgh, EH6 5BR
Tel: 0131 554 5307. Fax: 0131 555 6092
CAPS (The Consultation and Advocacy
Promotion Service)
Independent advocacy service providing
collective advocacy for users of mental health
services in Edinburgh.
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Contact Keith Maloney, 5 Cadzow Place,
Edinburgh, EH7 5SN
Tel: 0131 538 7177. Fax: 0131 538 7215
EARS Advocacy Service
Independent advocacy service for older
people in care homes and hospitals in
Edinburgh and Lothians.
Contact Will Mallinson, c/o Forecourt Leisure,
14 Ashley Place, Edinburgh, EH6 5BJ
Tel: 0131 478 6030, Fax: 0131 478 6031.
Email: info@ears-advocacy.org.uk
Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance
Provides information, advice and support to
Scottish advocacy organisations.
Contact: SIAA, Melrose House, 69a George
Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2JG
Tel: 0131 260 5380.
Email: enquiry@siaa.org.uk www.siaa.org.uk
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
A bereavement counselling service for adults
and children over 6 years of age. Call
between Monday to Friday, 10am to
12.30pm. A 24-hour answer machine service
also available. Contact Margaret Anderson,
3 Rutland Square (1st Floor), Edinburgh, EH1
2AS Tel: 0131 229 6275.
Email: crusebereavement@care4free.net
Black and Minority Ethnic
Elders
Alzheimer Scotland - Polish and
Ukrainian Support Service
Provides support advice and information to frail
older Polish and Ukranian people and their
carers as well as offering a befriending service
for older Polish people. Also runs regular
monthly social/informative afternoons
with speakers, Ageing Well exercise sessions
and outings 2-3 times annually.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Contact: Teresa Straczynska, Polish Outreach
Worker, 30 Braid Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6AD
Tel: 0131 446 3755.
Email: medproject@alzscot.org
Council of British Pakistanis (Scotland)
Race Relations Officer
79a Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RL
Tel: 0131 557 9262
ECESA Edinburgh Chinese Elderly
Support Association
Aims to relieve poverty, provide support and
information and promote racial harmony within
the wider community. Day care is provided two
days per week. Lunch club once a week.
Contact Ben Yuen Tel: 0131 228 5808
The Interpretation and Translation
Service (ITS)
Provides translation and interpretation
facilities in approximately 40 community
languages as well as Braille, tape, large print
and British Sign Language. You can access
the service through any Council department,
the Heath Service and voluntary
organisations.
You can request an interpreter for
appointments with Council departments, for
example Services for Communities and Health
and Social Care; Health Services for example
hospitals, GPs, dentists, opticians; and other
services such as Citizens Advice Bureaux.
HOW DO I USE THE ITS SERVICE?
If you need the help of an interpreter please
ask a friend or relative to telephone the
relevant department/organisation and request
one for you. Most Council and Health Service
reception areas also display a ‘Language
Chart’. Point to your language and reception
staff will issue a ‘Language Card’ and
arrange an interpreter for your next
appointment. You will find information about
how to get written translations on the back of
most Council publications.
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If you have an enquiry about any of these
services, contact the ITS. Tel: 0131 242 8181.
Email: van.dundas@edinburgh.gov.uk
MEHIP
Minority Ethnic Health Inclusion Project aims
to link black, minority ethnic and refugee
communities with primary healthcare services
across the Lothians. We provide a linkworker
advocacy service and address health
inequalities. We provide free and confidential
information and advice. Tel: 0131 537 7565.
We also have Community Health Workers to
provide opportunities for physical activities,
including information on healthy eating, to
promote healthier lifestyles.
Tel: 0131 537 7436 or 0131 537 7437
Men in Mind (Health in Mind)
Information and Wellbeing Service for black
and minority ethnic men.
Contact: Akin Fatunmbi, Service Manager,
40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RT
Tel: 0131 225 8508
Milan Senior Welfare Organisation Ltd
Provides day care, information and advice,
housing advice/advocacy, community
planning and support services for ethnic
older people from the Indian, Pakistani,
Bangladeshi and Mauritian communities. It
also provides a home visit and befriending
service to those elderly who are lonely,
isolated, housebound, or may be in hospital,
living in nursing homes or sheltered housing.
Contact Neena Agarwal, Manager, Norton
Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2307 Fax: 0131 475 2319
Email: admin@milanswc.org
Minority Ethnic Carers of Older
People Project (MECOPP)
Provides Information, advice and support to
carers of Black and Minority Ethnic
communities. Contact Suzanne Munday, 23
Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8LN
Tel: 0131 467 2994. Fax: 0131 467 2995
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Asian Language Line: 0131 467 2997
Chinese Language Line: 0131 467 2996
Email: info@mecopp.carers.net
www.mecopp.org.uk
Saheliya
The mental health and well-being of black
minority ethnic women.
Contact: The Manager, 10 Union Street,
Edinburgh, EH1 3LU Tel: 0131 556 9302.
Email: saheliya@connectfree.co.uk
www.saheliya.org.uk
Shakti Women’s Aid
Provides women of Asian, African,
Caribbean, Chinese and other minority ethnic
origins with confidential support, information
and safe temporary accommodation when
fleeing domestic abuse. Initial focus is on
women who are physically, sexually and
emotionally abused by their partners,
husbands and/or families.
Norton Park, 57Albion Rd, Edinburgh, EH7
50Q Tel: 0131 475 2399
(answer machine out of hours)
Fax: 0131 475 2301.
Email: info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk
www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk
Sikh Sanjog Working with Sikh
Women and Their Families
An informal group where women can meet for
a chat and take part in self determined
leisure, health and educational activities. The
group offers volunteering opportunities.
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10am to
4.30pm.
Binder Singh can be contacted on Monday
and Thursday at 0131 553 4737
22 Laurie Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7AB
Email: info@sikhsanjog.com
www.sikhsanjog.com
Skillnet Edinburgh
Skillnet promotes the social and economic
equality of visible minorities through
education, training and sustainable
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employment for an inclusive and enriched
Scotland. For more information contact:
Harbhajan John Singh, Monday to Friday,
9am to 5pm
Skillnet Edinburgh, Norton Park, 57 Albion
Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2451 Fax: 0131 475 2496.
Email: admin@skillnetedinburgh.org.uk
Today and Tomorrow Task Group
Today and Tomorrow Task Group for black
and minority ethnic elders will monitor the
action plan which is being implemented
through A City for All Ages.
Contact Glenda Watt, City of Edinburgh
Council, Level 2:1, Waverley Court,
4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
Tel: 0131 469 3806
Email: glenda.watt@edinburgh.gov.uk
Trust, Hanover (Scotland) and Bield
Housing Associations
These three national Housing Associations are
positively working towards equal opportunities,
and jointly have an 'Equal Opportunities
Programme' in place to encourage the uptake
of services by Black and Minority Ethnic (BME)
Communities. Current projects include the
'Happy to Translate' Logo to promote access to
services by overcoming language barriers. The
Lottery funded Older People Services
Development Project aims to encourage and
maximise benefits and services uptake by older
people from BME communities, by providing
free multilingual and culturally sensitive advice
and information through active outreach work
in Scotland.
Email: info@equalityscotland.com
West Edinburgh Asian Women’s
Group
Meet every Tuesday from 11.30am to
2.30pm for lunch, activities and sometimes
outings. Contact Janet Easton, Clovenstone
Community Education Centre, 54 Clovenstone
Park, Edinburgh, EH14 3EY.
Tel: 0131 453 4561
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Campaigning Groups and
Organisations
Age Concern Scotland and
Help the Aged in Scotland
Age Concern Scotland and Help the Aged in
Scotland have taken an historic decision to
join together to create a new charity from
April 1st 2009. The new charity will strive to
represent all of Scotland's older people and
provide a united voice. Bringing together two
well-established names in the field of ageing
will combine over 100 years of experience in
working to promote a better quality of life for
older people. Call us on 0845 833 0200, or
write to us at the address below:
Registered office: Causewayside House,
160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PR
Company Registration No: 53343
Charity No: SC 010100
Waste Action Grant Programme
The City of Edinburgh Council is offering
grants to community groups for projects that
encourage local residents to reduce, reuse
and recycle their waste. Small grants of £50 £200 or larger grants of £500 - £2500 are
available. You can find out more and
download an application form at
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/wasteaction
The small grants are available throughout the
year and the next deadline for the larger
grants is 12 October 2009.
Examples of projects that have already
successfully applied for a grant include a
local ‘Bag for Life’ scheme, a ‘toy library’ for
infants and a community compost scheme.
Book a waste and recycling talk
Free talks to groups can be booked to find out
more about the waste and recycling issues in
Edinburgh, including our progress towards
national recycling and composting targets.
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Waste Education Cabin
Based at Seafield Community Recycling
Centre, this excellent education resource can
host group visits to explore the wonderful
world of waste and find out more about the
new three Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Visits also include a guided tour of the site,
which is the city’s largest Community
Recycling Centre.
To find out more about all of the above
contact: Waste Education Officer at City of
Edinburgh Council. Tel: 0131 469 5070 or
Email: wasteaction@edinburgh.gov.uk
Carers
The CA(i)RE Project
Gives unpaid carers a break from caring
through free educational classes, information
on learning opportunities and carers’
support. Contact the Project Co-ordinator, The
Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Road,
Edinburgh, EH10 4DP
Tel: 0131 446 3321 or 446 3317
Staff will take over to allow carers to pursue
activities of their choice. Cost is normally
free. Crossroads (Edinburgh) Caring for
Carers, Springwell House, 1 Gorgie Road,
Edinburgh, EH11 2LA
Tel: 0131 346 1596, or 0131 346 8666
Fax: 0131 346 2000
Email: carers@xroads.co.uk
D – Café (The Edinburgh Branch
Alzheimer Scotland)
The Café is open for people with dementia
and their carers on the last Thursday of every
month from 1-3pm. Please come along for
socialising and an exchange of information.
The Quaker Meeting Rooms, 7 Victoria
Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL,
24 hour Dementia Helpline - Freephone
0808 808 3000
Edinburgh Carers Council
For those who care for mental health service
users.
Contact: Edinburgh Carers Council, 356
Leith Walk, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 554 5153
Care for Carers
Faith in Older People
A voluntary organisation providing a range
of support services to adult carers in North
East Edinburgh. Also provides a range of
learning opportunities and Stepping Out short
residential respite breaks to carers across the
city. Contact Ruth MacLennan, Lochend
House, 33-35 Lochend Road South,
Edinburgh, EH7 6BR
Tel: 0131 661 2077
Email: admin@care4carers.org.uk
FiOP aims to support those who provide care
to older people through the development of a
better understanding of issues around ageing
and spiritual care and provides training in
practical ways to assist them.
Contact Faith in Older People, 21a
Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5EL
Tel: 0131 337 1383
Email: Fiop@dioceseofedinburgh.org
Carers Line
Provides a free respite sitter, carer training
and employment, information, weekly drop in
and monthly support groups.
Contact Liz Hay, 34a Muirhouse Crescent,
Edinburgh, EH4 4QL
Tel: 0131 315 3130. Fax: 0131 315 3137
Email: resource@nwcarers.org.uk
Provides information on benefits and how to
access support services in your area.
Tel: 0808 808 7777
Carers Services: Crossroads
(Edinburgh) Caring for Carers
Offering short breaks from caring to carers
and families living within Edinburgh. Trained
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Oxgangs Pentlands Carers’ Project
The project, which has been running for the
past eight years, provides support and respite
to carers and those they care for, who live in
the Oxgangs and South Central area of
Edinburgh. The Project offers support to carers
by providing them with a Sitter Service,
Volunteer Befriending Service, Advice and
Information, Support Groups and Carer
Education Courses. If you would like to make
a referral, or have any enquiries, then please
contact: Moira Fleming, Project Manager, 35
Oxgangs Crescent, Edinburgh, EH13 9HJ.
Tel: 0131 441 5099
Email: opcp@btconnect.com
Queensferry Care in the Community
Queensferry Care provides a range of
services to older people and carers within
North West rural Edinburgh. This includes
Volunteering opportunities, Daycare, Carer
support, Housing support, Befriending, Advice
and Information services. The Centre is open
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Contact Liz McIntosh, 25b Burgess Road,
South Queensferry, EH30 9JA.
Tel: 0131 331 5570 Email: mail@gccc.org.uk
www.qccc.org.uk
Short Breaks Team
One-to-one and small group care for older
people in the community, including those with
learning disabilities and early dementia. Day
sessions-no charge. Overnight respite-£9.56
per night. Contact Fiona Campbell, Social
Work Building 4, 5/7 Regent Road,
Edinburgh, EH7 5BL Tel: 0131 525 8040
VOCAL - Voice of Carers Across
Lothian
Provides information, advice, emotional
support, carer training courses, counselling,
groupwork and advocacy for carers. Services
are delivered through home visits,
appointments and at our Edinburgh Princess
Royal Trust for Carers Centre.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, evening
appointments also available (please phone for
details) Vocal Carers Centre, Carer Support
Team 8 - 13 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1
2PW Open Monday – Friday, telephone lines
open 9am to 5pm
Tel: 0131 622 6666. Fax: 0131 622 7621.
Email:centre@vocal.org.uk www.vocal.org.uk
Community Councils
Community Councils
There are 41 community councils in
Edinburgh and they play an important role in
local democracy by representing the views of
the community and giving people a say in
what goes on in their area. Community
councils are represented on each of the 12
Neighbourhood Partnerships which have been
established across the city. The Partnerships
work with the Council, Police, health, and the
voluntary sector to make sure that services are
meeting local needs. For more information
about community councils call the Community
Council Liaison Officer on 0131 469 3838.
Email: communitycouncils@edinburgh.gov.uk
or visit
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/communitycouncils
Community Planning
A City for All Ages
A plan until 2010 aiming to improve
opportunities and services for older people to
help them to become more involved in their
city and communities, of which the Get up
and go programme is a part.
Contact Glenda Watt, City of Edinburgh
Council, Level 2:1, Waverley Court,
4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
Tel: 0131 469 3806, email:
glenda.watt@edinburgh.gov.uk
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Disability
Deaf Action
Specialist services, advice and information,
and learning opportunities.
Contact: Debbie Gibson, Information, Advice
and Guidance Worker, 49 Albany Street,
Edinburgh, EH1 3QY
Tel: 0131 652 3201 (Voice and Text),
0131 556 3128 Text phone: 0131 557 0419
Fax: 0131 557 8283 SMS: 07775 620 757,
Email: learn@deafaction.org
Videophone: 82.71.100.121
www.deafaction.org
ECAS
Charity working with physically disabled
people in the Lothians, providing a variety of
classes and grants. Contact Janice Todd,
ECAS, Norton Park, 57 Albion Road,
Edinburgh, EH7 5QY Tel: 0131 475 2344
Email: info@ecas-edinburgh.org
www.ecas-edinburgh.org
Garden Aid Scheme
Garden Aid is a valued service, which assists
elderly and disabled residents to keep their
gardens tidy. It is part of the City Council’s
commitment of improving neighbourhoods
and sustaining community spirit. Garden Aid
is available during the grass growing season,
usually late March to late October.
DO I QUALIFY, AND DO I HAVE TO PAY?
Provided that there is no-one living in the
household who is over 16 years of age,
and able to maintain the garden, then free
Garden Aid is available to:
• residents over 80 years of age
• those who are over 60 years of age, and
are in receipt of Housing Benefit or
Council Tax Benefit (other than the single
occupancy discount or a Council Tax
Refund/Rebate)
• those with a disability which prevents them
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maintaining their gardens and are in
receipt of Housing Benefit or Council Tax
Benefit (other than the single occupancy
discount or a Council Tax Refund/Rebate).
Contact: 0131 529 3030 for further
information.
Grapevine
Free, confidential disability information
service for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Norton Park Centre, 57 Albion Road,
Edinburgh, EH7 5QY Tel: 0131 475 2370
Fax: 0131 475 2392
Email: grapevine@lothiancil.demon.co.uk
Lothian Disabled Living Centre
Demonstration and Information
Resource Centre
The Disabled Living Centre is based at the
SMART Centre at the Astley Ainslie Hospital. It
is a demonstration and information resource
centre concerned with the practical aspects of
daily living. The centre has a varied selection
of equipment on permanent display and
information on a wide range of topics of
special interest to people with physical
disabilities, their carers and professional staff.
Equipment cannot be purchased from the
centre but advice, prices and suppliers will be
available. The centre can be visited by
appointment only by phoning 0131 537 9190.
Contact: Sarah Sutton, Smart Centre,
Edinburgh Tel: 0131 537 9190
Email: Lothian.dlc@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Lothian Shopmobility
Free wheelchair/scooter loan service which
enables people with mobility problems to shop
and use other facilities with the maximum
amount of independence.
Registered Office –18 Tennant Street,
Edinburgh, EH6 5ND Tel: 0131 555 6600,
Fax: 0131 553 1799
Email:lothiansm@tiscali.co.uk Mobile Unit,
City Centre, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 557 4123 or
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07968 325 661 – this number also for
Cameron Toll and Fort Kinnaird.
Gyle Shopping Centre, 07970 100 407
RNID Scotland
The RNID Information Line offers free,
confidential and impartial advice on many
issues relating to deaf and hard-of-hearing
matters. RNID Scotland, 2nd Floor Dunedin
House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4
3TP. Tel: 0131 311 8522
Email: rnidscotland@rnid.org.uk
www.rnid.org.uk
RNIB Scotland (Edinburgh & Lothians)
We provide statutory social work and
rehabilitation services that include specialist
assessments, mobility training and advice on
suitable low vision aids such as magnifiers and
the best type of lighting. We have an Income
Maximisation Officer providing practical
assistance and advice on claiming benefits. We
have clubs and groups for both adults and
children throughout the Lothians, with activities
ranging from hill walking, audio described
theatre visits, to arts and crafts. We organise
accompanied holidays for adults and children
who wouldn't normally get a break away. We
have a Resource Centre which stocks a wide
range of aids to daily living, low vision
equipment and specialist lighting. We also have
a café that is open daily selling hot meals and
snacks. Contact us at RNIB Scotland, Edinburgh
and Lothians, 12-14 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh EH7 5EA. Tel: 0131 652 3140,
Email: RNIBLothian@rnib.org.uk
www.rnib.org.uk
Scottish Huntington’s Lothian
Scottish Huntington’s Lothian provides the
following services:
• Specialist Assessment for individuals who
may have Huntington’s Disease
• Emotional support for all who are affected
by Huntington’s Disease
• Help and advice to family and carers in
regard to problems that may arise
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
• Assistance to maximise benefits
• Assistance to ensure all clients have access
to all services required
• Advocacy
• Liaise with other Health and Social Work
professionals
• Education for anyone who is interested in
learning more about Huntington’s Disease
• Support local Family Branch Group – meets
last Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm.
For further information, contact: Carrie Ho,
Project Manager, Scottish Huntington’s
Lothian, Molecular Medicine Centre, Clinical
Genetics Department, Western General
Hospital, Edinburgh EH4 2XU.
Telephone: 0131 651 1019
Employment Opportunities
International Language Homestays
Retired Graduates and Teachers required to
accommodate and teach English to
professional adults, students and military
personnel. Earn £300 - £400 per week.
For further details contact: Deirdre Sanders,
Local Organiser, 8 Oswald Court, Edinburgh
EH9 2HY. Tel: 0131 667 9223
Email: Peter.Sanders@blueyonder.co.uk
Health
Alzheimer Scotland - Action on
Dementia Early Onset Support Service
Provides a range of support services for
people with dementia aged 65 and under
and also for their carers and families.
Contact: Evlynne Roarty, 3 Quayside Street,
Edinburgh, EH6 6EJ Tel: 0131 555 6866
Fax: 0131 553 0198
Email: leossproject@alzscot.org
www.alzscot.org/regions/earlyonset.html
Alzheimer Scotland - Action on
Dementia Edinburgh Branch
Provides support and information. Saturday
Day Care at Clermiston House and holiday
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breaks. 139 St Leonard’s Street, Edinburgh,
EH8 9RB Tel: 0131 667 6289
www.alzscot.org/regions/edinburgh.html
Other relevant info: Contact duty volunteer
Monday to Friday 10 am to 12 noon.
Alzheimer Scotland - National Office
Campaigns on dementia issues, provides
national 24 hour dementia helpline and
services across Scotland.
Contact Maureen Thom, 22 Drumsheugh
Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN
Tel: 0131 243 1453 (office).
Email: alzheimer@alzscot.org
Dementia Helpline: 0808 808 3000 – 24hr
Freephone. www.alzscot.org
Arthritis Care in Scotland
Arthritis Care supports all people with
arthritis directly, with high quality services
and information about other forms of support,
and indirectly, by influencing others who can
make a positive difference to their lives.
Unit 25a, Anniesland Business Park,
Netherton Road, Glasgow G13 1EU
Tel: 0141 954 7776. Email:
Scotland@arthritiscare.org.uk
Information helpline: 0808 800 4050.
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/scotland
Arthritis Care – Healthy Eating
Eating a balanced diet and maintaining a
healthy weight can have a huge impact on
your overall wellbeing and your arthritis. We
have a booklet called ‘Healthy Eating and
Arthritis’ which explains what makes up a
healthy diet, and what particular foods might
be particularly beneficial or bad for people
with arthritis.
For further information please contact us on:
0141 954 7776.
Email: Helplines@arthritiscare.org.uk
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/scotland
Information helpline - 0808 800 4050
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Breast Screening (Mammography)
X-ray examination of the breast
(mammography) shows breast cancer at an
early stage. Your Local Screening Centre will
offer you an appointment before your 53rd
birthday and at 3-yearly intervals until you
are 70 years. Women over 70 years are
eligible, but need to make their own
appointment.
Contact Southeast Scotland Breast Screening
Centre, 42 Ardmillan Terrace, Edinburgh,
EH11 2JL. Tel: 0131 537 7410
Appointments only: 0131 537 7411,
0131 557 7412
Breathe Easy Club
Information and support for those affected by
lung disease.
100 Candlemaker’s Park, Edinburgh,
Contact Sheila Bain Tel: 0131 664 0309,
Irene Smith Tel: 0131 668 2446
British Polio Fellowship
Support and information for people living
with the effects of Polio and Post Polio
Syndrome.
Contact British Polio Fellowship, Eagle Office
Centre, The Runway, South Ruislip, Middlesex
HA4 6SE Tel: 0800 018 0586 option 1
Email: infobenefits@britishpolio.org.uk
www.britishpolio.org.uk
British Red Cross
Services: First Aid at public events, first aid
training, transport and escort, therapeutic
care, skin camouflage, medical loan
(wheelchair hire), tracing and messaging.
Contact: Kimberley Campbell, Beaverhall
House, 27 Beaverhall Road, Edinburgh,
EH7 4JE Tel: 0131 524 0234
Fax: 0131 557 8757
Email: KimberleyCampbell@redcross.org.uk
www.redcross.org.uk
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Chest, Heart and Stroke Advice Line
Scotland
Information, confidential advice, support
groups, publications and personal support
grants. Open between the hours of 9.30am to
12.30pm, 1.30pm to 4pm, Monday to
Friday. Interpretation service is available by
arrangement. Tel: 0845 077 6000
Email: adviceline@chss.org.uk
www.chss.org.uk
Dentistry
Some dental work can be undertaken at home
for housebound people, if no other access to
treatment is manageable. Please contact your
own dentist or your local dentist for further
advice in the first instance. If you require any
further advice on accessing domiciliary care,
please write to Dr Karen Gordon, Assistant
Clinical Director, Special Care Hospitals and
Older People’s Team, Lothian Primary Care
Community Dental Services, 16 Duncan
Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SR
Tel: 0131 662 9035
Depression Alliance
Offers confidential support and information to
people affected by depression and their
friends and families. The service provides
community support groups in Edinburgh and
can give details of other local organisations.
Helplines: 0131 467 3050 and
0845 123 23 20
Contact Ruth Laing, 3 Grosvenor Gardens,
Edinburgh, EH12 5JU
Email: ruthl@depressionalliance.org
www.depressionalliance.org
Diabetes UK Scotland
349 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4AA
Tel: 0141 245 6380
Careline 0845 120 2960
scotland@diabetes.org.uk
www.diabetes.org.uk/scotland
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Edinburgh & SE Scotland Tinnitus Group
Our support group organises meetings with
speakers who have specialist knowledge of
this condition. We help callers to find ways of
helping themselves. Annual membership
£5.00. For details of meetings, which are
normally held on several Saturday afternoons
throughout the year.
Tel: Chris Gregson, 0131 447 6492
Flu Vaccinations
Please ask the pharmacist or doctor for advice
about having a flu vaccination if you are 65
or over or have a medical complaint.
Healthy Living Physical Activity
Find out about healthy eating and physical
activity, and how small changes can lead to
big benefits. A poor diet and inactivity can
lead to health problems, but by taking on
board our healthy eating advice and physical
activity tips you’ll soon see yourself on the
way to a healthier lifestyle.
Helpline 0845 278 88 78
www.healthyliving.gov.uk
International Glaucoma Association
Information, support and advice about
glaucoma is available on Sightline (01233
648170) during office hours. Free leaflets on
all aspects of the condition. Newsletters
available to all members and friends on
receipt of annual subscription; Invitations to
meetings and support groups in some areas.
Contact: Valerie Greatorex, Patient Support
Secretary, Woodcote House,
15 Highpoint Business Village, Henwood,
Ashford, Kent TN24 8DH Tel: 01233 648 170
NHS Helpline (Scotland)
Health information service providing
information and advice on a wide range of
health and social care topics.
Tel: 0800 22 44 88
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National Osteoporosis Society
Camerton, Bath, BA2 0PJ
Tel: 01761 471771 Helpline: 0845 450 0230
Email: info@nos.org.uk or nurses@nos.org.uk
www.nos.org.uk
National Schizophrenia Fellowship
(Scotland)
Support and action for people affected by
mental illness.
Contact Nathalie Cortada, Newington
Business Centre, Unit 6, Dalkeith Road Mews,
Edinburgh, EH16 5DU
Tel: 0131 557 8969 Email:
info@nsfscot.org.uk
Parkinson’s Disease Society
Support and advice for carers and those with
Parkinson’s.
Contact: Pat Stewart, 405 Lanark Road West,
Edinburgh, EH14 5SL Tel: 0131 449 2705
Email: pat@PDSedinburgh.yahoo.co.uk
www.edinburghparkinsons.org.uk
Pharmacists
Many pharmacies deliver prescriptions to
older people. If you are over pensionable
age, you are entitled to free prescriptions.
Pharmacists also give advice on medication,
minor ailments, free blood pressure and
diabetes checks.
Pentland Young at Heart Group
The group provides Support and Activities for
older people who have had, or are still
experiencing, Mental Health issues. The
group meets weekly on a Thursday afternoon
at the Pentland Community Centre. If you
would like to make a referral or would like
further information, then please contact:
Moira Fleming, Project Manager, 35
Oxgangs Crescent, Edinburgh, EH13 9HJ.
Tel: 0131 441 5099
Podiatry
Lothian Health - Podiatry Centre
72
Springwell House, Ardmillan Terrace,
Edinburgh, EH11 2JL
Tel: 0131 537 7466
Royal Edinburgh Hospital Psychiatric
Emergency Team
Open access referral service for psychiatric
emergency assessment for people under 65.
Morningside Terrace, Edinburgh, EH10 5HF
Tel: 0131 537 6463 (direct)
Tel: 0131 537 6000 (hospital switchboard)
The Natural Health Clinic
The Natural Health Clinic offers Acupuncture,
Therapeutic Bodywork/Massage and
Reflexology. Our treatments aim to improve
your health in a natural and relaxed way.
We support people with various conditions
ranging from arthritis to back pain and
emotional stress to menopausal problems.
Please call for an informal chat about how
we can help you to feel more healthy.
Naturally.
The Natural Health Clinic, 23 Dalziel Pl,
London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5TP. Tel: Sue
Matthews BSc hons (Bodywork/Reflexology)
077 468 90048 or Paul Reynolds BSc hons
(Acupuncture) 07906 166 110
www.tnhc.biz
Information Services
Age Concern Edinburgh – Information
Technology (ACE IT)
Computer Training Project. Computer training
for the 50+ age group. Caledonian House,
42 Caledonian Crescent, EH11 2AG.
Contact: Jenny Ridge, Tel: 0131 477 3883
Email: jenny@aceit.org.uk www.aceit.org.uk
Edinburgh and Lothian Council on
Alcohol
Advice, information, support and counselling
for those worried about their drinking.
6 Clifton Terrace, EH12 5DR
Tel: 0131 337 8188
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Elder Abuse Helpline
If you are being abused or if you are
concerned about someone you know, it is
very important to talk it through with someone
without fear or guilt. Support and information
on elder abuse is available through the
confidential helpline. Astral House,
1268 London Road, London, SW16 4ER
Tel: 0808 8088 141 www.elderabuse.org.uk
Energywatch
Free confidential help and advice about gas
and electricity in the home, and help in
making a complaint about energy companies.
They can also give information about the
cheapest power suppliers in your area.
Energywatch Scotland, Delta House,
50 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2NP
Tel: 0845 9060708 www.energywatch.co.uk
Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
Offers advice, befriending, emotional support,
information resource, social activities and
volunteering opportunities.
PO Box 169, Edinburgh, EH3 6SG
Helpline every evening 7.30pm to 10pm:
0131 556 4049
Email: help.switchboard@btconnect.com
www.lgls.co.uk
Prestonfield and District
Neighbourhood Workers Project
Provides information, advice and social care
for older people. Drop-in advice service every
day: 11am to 1.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
A Neighbourhood Worker can offer advice
on benefits, housing, health and any other
problem or issue you may have.
Contact Linda Wright, 63 Prestonfield
Avenue, Edinburgh, EH16 5EX
Tel: 0131 620 7222
Scottish Helpline for Older People:
Age Concern Scotland
A national helpline providing free advice and
confidential information about community
care, tax, pensions, benefits and any other
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
issues. Tel: Helpline: 0845 125 9732 (10am
to 4pm) www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk
Jobs/Employment
Facing Redundancy - Facing Change
Although we may hear a lot about job losses,
it is important to remember that new and
existing companies and organisations are
constantly looking for new recruits.
For more information contact: Careers
Scotland Centre: Tel: 0845 8 502 502
www.careers-scotland.org.uk
Lifelong Learning
City of Edinburgh Council – Adult
Education Service
For information about the City of Edinburgh
Council’s Adult Education Service please refer
to page 31 of this brochure
City of Edinburgh Council - Libraries
and Information Service
• Computers
The Council’s Library and Information Service
offers more than just books. Library membership
is free and gives you access to services
including music loans and computers with free
Internet access and email. Many libraries offer
computer ‘taster’ sessions to get you started or
more structured classes if you have more
experience.
• Library Link
A home delivery service is available for
people who have difficulty in getting to their
local library due to age, disability or ill
health. The Door to Door service, whereby an
accessible minibus transports housebound
members to a library to make their own
choice of items, is provided out of almost all
of Edinburgh’s community libraries. The home
delivery and Door to Door services are
provided with the invaluable help of the
WRVS volunteers. Access Services provides a
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monthly mobile library service to sheltered
housing complexes and nursing homes.
• Equipment
A wide range of equipment is available for
loan; this includes magnifiers, bookstands and
easy to use cassette players. Please phone
your local library or Access Services on 0131
529 5683 www.edinburgh.gov.uk
• Stock
All libraries provide audio books and large
print books. Audio described and subtitled
videos are available on request
• Resource Centre
The Centre in Central Library provides
computers with accessible software, scanners,
Brailling facilities and also information on
disability issues. Also on offer are free internet
and email services. Staff are happy to help
users. Opening hours are 10am-1pm and
2pm-5pm, Monday to Friday.
USEFUL CONTACTS:
Central Library - 0131 242 8000
Access Services - 0131 529 5683
Resource Centre - 0131 242 8135
Minicom - 0131 242 8126
Email: resource.centre@edinburgh.gov.uk, or,
access.services@edinburgh.gov.uk
Further information about libraries is on
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraries
CLAN Edinburgh
If you would like FREE help and support with
your reading, writing and number skills call
CLAN on 0800 085 7672. Tell us what you
want to learn. Learn at your own pace. Learn
in a small friendly group. It’s FREE!
Edinburgh Friendship Centre
This is a Branch of a National Organisation
which gives an opportunity to meet and
discuss a varied range of subjects. Meetings
held on the 2nd Friday of each month at The
Quaker House, Victoria Terrace. There is also
a Coffee Morning at Overseas House, Princes
Street every last Tuesday.
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A selection of activities such as outings,
theatre visits, lunches, 10 pin bowling and
short holiday breaks are also arranged. For
more information please contact Thomaszena
Craig, 0131 663 1256.
learndirect scotland
Our services are designed to make it easier
for everyone in Scotland to access the training
and education they need to help them
improve their skills, get a job or further their
career. We can also give advice on funding
and have over 70,000 learning opportunities
offered by colleges, learning centres,
universities, community education services,
private training providers, voluntary
associations and others throughout Scotland.
Call one of our friendly advisers on 0808
100 9000 to find out more or visit
www.learndirectscotland.com.
Reminiscence Handling Boxes for
Older People
Reminiscence Handling Boxes for older
people in the Polish, Ukraine, Chinese and
South Asian and Asian Communities are a
practical resource for those working with
minority ethnic older people. The boxes
contain a range of culturally appropriate
materials carefully selected and tested with
minority ethnic older people and people with
dementia. The materials can be used to
stimulate activities, for reminiscence work with
groups and on a one to one basis.
Contact: Pilmeny Development Project. Tel:
0131 553 2559
Email pilmeny@ukonline.co.uk or
Museum of Edinburgh, 142 Canongate, Royal
Mile, Edinburgh EH8 8DD
Tel: 0131 529 4143
Email:
museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk
The Discovery Award Association
Social group, encouraging members to further
their knowledge, experiences and to take up
new challenges. Although we do not offer
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classes, we can point members in the right
direction.
Contact Sheila Miller, c/o Drummond
Community High School
41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4BS
Tel: 0131 556 2651
The Living Memory Association
The Living Memory Association is an
Edinburgh based group that aims to bring
people together through reminiscence and
oral history work. We are looking for
volunteers to help out with our work. If you
have an interest in recent history, like chatting
to people lives and experiences or want to
be involved in design, archiving, I.T, audio
recording and transcribing we could be the
project for you. Full support and training
given. Contact Miles Tubb, 101 St Leonard’s
Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9QY
Tel: 0131 667 0761
Email: comhist@livingmemory.org.uk
The Centre for the Older Person’s
Agenda
The Centre for the Older Person’s Agenda is
based in Queen Margaret University in
Edinburgh. The Centre’s vision is to provide
multi-professional and multi-disciplinary expertise,
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of
older people through research, practice
development and education which includes:
• Working together with older people
• Listening to and responding to their
agenda
• Turning the political rhetoric into reality
All of the above is underpinned by a strong
humanitarian philosophy. Join the HUB of
older people to participate in education,
research and consultation. Register online at
www.qmu.ac.uk/copa/hub Contact: Yvonne
Coull, Co-Director COPA, Queen Margaret
University, Edinburgh, EH12 6UU.
Tel: 0131 474 0000 (voice activated).
Email: copa@qmuc.ac.uk
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
University of the Third Age Edinburgh (U3A)
Edinburgh U3A is part of the International
U3A movement founded in Europe in 1972.
It currently has over 1000 members and it
exists as a learning co-operative to enable
members to share learning and leisure
activities. U3A membership is not related to a
specific age but to a period in one's life (the
third age) after the second age of full-time
employment and parental responsibility.
Anybody in their third age can join U3A and
this includes people who are working part
time. There is no lower age for membership.
www.edinburghu3a.org.uk
Workers’ Educational Association
(WEA)
Offers informal courses for adults of all ages.
Courses include: confidence building, Scottish
cultures, political studies, creative writing,
history and preparation for retirement.
Courses are held in central Edinburgh, and in
local communities. No qualifications are
needed, yet some courses can lead to a
nationally recognised qualification from the
SQA. Contact: Elizabeth Bryan, Tutor
Organiser, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket,
Edinburgh EH1 2PG Tel: 0131 226 3456
Email: hq@weascotland.org.uk
www.weascotland.org.uk
Money Matters
Almoner Service @ LifeCare
LifeCare operates the Almoner Service on
behalf of the Merchant Company of the City
of Edinburgh. The Merchant Company
disburses charitable annual grants to eligible
older people living in Edinburgh. In the event
that you, or someone you know, may be
eligible for a Merchant Company grant, or
for possible help with purchasing a much
needed household item, contact the Almoner:
Dorothy Maclauchlan, LifeCare,
2 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB
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Tel: 0131 343 0940,
Email: almoner@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk
Attendance Allowance
Benefit Enquiry Line for people with
disabilities, their representatives and carers.
Tel: 0800 88 2200. www.dwp.gov.uk
Benefits - are you entitled?
Did you know there are a range of benefits
available, which could help you? The Council
and its voluntary sector partners can give you
advice on which benefits are available and
help you apply if you are entitled. If you would
like help or advice contact one of the
following organisations:
Benefits Advice
Benefits Agency Helplines:
Tel: 0800 882 200 or 0800 243 355
Benefits Advice
The City of Edinburgh Council, Advice Shop
Welfare Rights,
85-87 South Bridge,
Edinburgh, EH1 1HN Tel: 0131 225 1255
Benefits Agency
For a rebate form, advice and information.
Council Tax, Chesser House, 500 Gorgie
Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3YJ
Tel: 0131 459 1991
Consumer Workshops - Credit & Debt
advice to disabled people and carers
throughout Scotland, either in person at the
office, or by phone. This includes help with
claim forms completion and challenging
refusals. Talks can be given to disability and
carers groups and professionals.
5 Quayside Street, Edinburgh EH6 6EJ
Tel: 0131 555 2811
Office Open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Small Grants for Constituted
Voluntary Groups
The Neighbourhood Partnership Community
Grants Fund supports over 250 organisations
annually with small grants of up to £5,000
available for constituted voluntary groups.
For further information please consult our
Neighbourhood Partnership website on
www.edinburghnp.org.uk
If preferred you can telephone the local
Neighbourhood Office for your area.
City Centre: 0131 529 7519
Craigentinny/Duddingston & Portobello
Craigmillar: 0131 529 3032
Liberton/Gilmerton & South Central:
0131 529 5396
South West & Pentlands: 0131 527 3884 or
0131 527 3816
Western & Almond: 0131 469 5602
Provides valuable information to groups of all
ages. Talks can be adapted to a group’s
requirements and can include topics such as
types of credit - their pros and cons, APR,
debt management and where to go for
advice. Contact Alex Jones, Education Officer
at City of Edinburgh Council.
Tel: 0131 469 5162. Email:
alex.jones@edinburgh.gov.uk
Forth, Inverleith & Leith: 0131 529 5082 or
0131 529 5270 or 0131 529 5269
Disablement Income Group Scotland
(DIG)
Free and independent information provided
by tax experts on tax problems for older
people on lower incomes. Helpline number:
0845 601 3321
Provides Welfare Benefits information and
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Money Advice Scotland
For details of the nearest provider of advice
and help on debt and financial matters.
Tel: 0141 572 0237
www.moneyadvicescotland.org.uk
Tax Help For Older People (TOP)
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The Pension Service
Service for pensioners and those
approaching retirement. 199 Commercial
Street, Edinburgh EH6 6QP
Tel: 0131 555 8153. Email:
alister.gray@thepensionservice.gsi.gov.uk
The Rights Office
Advice on benefits, housing, employment,
disability and debt issues. Open Mondays
and Wednesdays. Drop-in 10am to
12.15pm. Appointments 2pm to 3.45pm
Southside Community Centre, 117 Nicolson
Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9ER
Tel: 0131 667 6339
The Trinity Hospital Fund
Are you aged 50 or over and on a low
income? You may be eligible for money from
the Trinity Hospital Fund. The fund is
administered by the City of Edinburgh Council
and has been helping people since 1880. To
qualify you must be at least 50 years of age
and have lived in Edinburgh for at least two
years. If you are eligible you would receive
£250 per year, paid in six instalments. If you
would like more information or an application
form please telephone: 0131 529 4101, or
write to Trinity Hospital Fund, Corporate
Services, The City of Edinburgh Council, Room
9/52, City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1YJ
Practical Help
Care and Repair Edinburgh
House repairs and improvements, small
joinery and DIY tasks. Help and advice with
house repairs, improvements and
adaptations for people over 60 and disabled
people (owners and private tenants).
Services also include Joinery Repairs (small
charge made for these), Trades Referral
Service (contact details of reliable trades
people), a Handyperson Service (small DIY
tasks carried out by volunteers, for which
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there is no charge), and a Hospital Discharge
Service to enable people to have necessary
work done in their home and get out of
hospital speedily.
Contact: Manager, 4 Queen Street,
Edinburgh, EH2 1JE Tel: 0131 220 7630
Email:
reception@careandrepairedinburgh.org.uk
www.careandrepairedinburgh.org.uk
Relationship and
Counselling Services
Couple Counselling Lothian
Couple Counselling Lothian is a relationship
counselling service for couples, families and
individuals. 9A Dundas Street, Edinburgh
EH3 6QG
Telephone 0131 556 1527 (24 hour answer
phone service) Opening hours: Monday to
Thursday 9am to 9pm; Friday 9am to 4pm;
Saturday 10am to 1pm
Email: cclothian@btopenworld.com
The Grandparents’ Association
Currently the only national registered charity
working for grandparents on contact and
residence issues. Through specialist
publications and fact sheets, the Association
gives practical advice and information to all
grandparents, especially those who:
• Have lost, or are losing, contact with their
grandchildren because of divorce,
separation or other family problems.
• Are caring for their grandchildren on a full
time basis.
• Have childcare responsibilities for their
grandchildren.
• Are interested in the educational and
welfare needs of their grandchildren.
To find out more about the Grandparents’
Association and how to become a member,
contact: The information, advice and help
line: 0845 434 9585, 10am to 4pm,
Monday to Friday.
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Email: info@grandparents-association.org.uk
www.grandparents-association.org
The PF Counselling Service
This service provides counselling sessions to
adults and couples on a wide range of issues
and is based in the Eric Liddell Centre,
15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh EH10 4DP.
Telephone: 0131 447 0876 (24 hour answer
phone service)
Email: info@pfcounselling.org.uk
www.pfcounselling.org.uk
Opening hours: Monday -Thursday 9am to
9pm, Friday 9am to 1pm
Religion
Church Services for People with
Dementia
Short church services are held at the Eric
Liddell Centre, Holy Corner, Morningside,
Edinburgh EH10 for people with dementia
and their carers on a regular basis. The
service is followed by refreshments. If you are
interested in attending, please contact:
Frances Wattman Rosenau on
franceswattmanrosenau@gmail.com or the
Eric Liddell Centre on Tel: 0131 447 4520.
Faith in Older People
Although this project has its origins within the
Scottish Episcopal Church’s Diocese of
Edinburgh, its aim is to work ecumenically,
with other faith groups and with people who
have no religious affiliations. FIOP aims to
share in the work of soul-making through
hearing and valuing people’s life stories and
encouraging time for reflection and
remembering. Faith in Older People, 21a
Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 5EL
Tel: 0131 346 7981 Email: info@fiop.org.uk
www.faithinolderpeople.org.uk
Humanist Society of Scotland
For information about Humanist events in
Edinburgh and to find out more about
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Humanism and non-religious ceremonies,
please see the Society’s website at
www.humanism-scotland.org.uk
Support
Prestonfield and District
Neighbourhood Workers Project –
Neighbourhood Support Service
For older people who need support to remain
at home for as long as possible. Booked in
one two or three hour sessions - clients can be
taken out or undertake a hobby or activity at
home. Monday to Friday at various times
during the day depending on client and
support worker.
Contact Linda Wright, 0131 620 7222
or email prestonfieldnp@southedinburgh.net
Samaritans – Edinburgh and the
Lothians Branch
Confidential 24 hour emotional support for
people in distress or despair.
Contact Geoff Burgess, 25 Torphichen Street,
Edinburgh, EH3 8HX Tel: 0131 221 9999
Transport and Travel
Blue Badge Scheme
The scheme provides a national arrangement
in the UK and a partnership arrangement in
most European countries, of parking
concessions for people with disabilities who
travel either as drivers or passengers. For an
application form or enquiries please contact:
Freephone 0800 23 23 23
Travel Concessions, Freepost
EH242, Edinburgh EH1 0AH
British Red Cross Transport and Escort
Service
Freedom and independence for people who
cannot get about easily or use other transport.
Edinburgh Community Support, 44 Albany
Street, Edinburgh Tel: 0131 556 4835
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Dial-a-Bus/Handicabs/Dial-a-Ride
Provides an accessible door to door transport
service to local shopping centres for people
with mobility restrictions.
Contact Wayne Pearson, 58 Canaan Lane,
Edinburgh, EH10 4SG Tel: 0131 447 1718.
Email: wayne.pearson@handicabs.org.uk
Dove Centre
Provides accessible transport for disabled
and older people. For more information
contact Caroline McKinna, 22 Hailesland
Place, Edinburgh EH14 2SL
Tel: 0131 453 4656 www.dovecentre.org
Edinburgh City Car Club
Provides neighbourhood based pay-as-you drive
cars as an alternative to owning your own. Can
be booked over the phone or through the
internet for as little as one hour. Once complete,
simply walk to the car, enter your PIN and drive
away. Membership costs from £15 a month
and includes insurance, road tax, breakdown
cover and all maintenance. Call the helpline
0845 330 1234 for more information.
www.smartmoves.co.uk
Lothian Community Transport Services
Provides wheelchair accessible minibus hire
service for community and voluntary groups,
training for minibus operators, drivers and
passenger assistants. It also offers advice and
information for transport providers and
purchasers. Contact: John Moore, 200 Sir
Harry Lauder Road, Edinburgh, EH15 2QA
Tel: 0131 669 9959 Fax: 0131 669 9961
Email: info@lcts.org.uk www.lcts.org.uk
Pilton Equalities Project
Provides fully accessible transport for
disabled, frail and older people in the North
of Edinburgh. Outings, shopping trips and
people taken to clubs. Assessment
undertaken. For information contact
0131 315 4466
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Scotland-wide free bus travel for
older and disabled people
The scheme allows anyone aged 60 and
over, and eligible disabled people, to travel
free on both local registered services and
long-distance bus services within Scotland,
without any peak-time restrictions.
Applications are available from any local
library in Edinburgh. If you would like us to
send you an application form, please
telephone: 0800 23 23 23 (freephone)
Local Bus Company contact details:
• First Bus
Tel: 0870 872 7271 www.firstgroup.com
• Lothian Buses
Tel: 0131 555 6363
www.lothianbuses.co.uk
• Traveline Scotland
Tel: 0871 200 2233
www.travelinescotland.com
• Scottish City Link
Tel: 08705 505 050 www.citylink.co.uk
South Edinburgh Amenities Group
SEAG offers a city-wide wheelchair
accessible minibus transport service to
community groups and invites enquiries to the
transport manager. Contact Alistair
Cummings, Gracemount House, 128
Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, EH16 6UA
Tel: 0131 658 1431
E-mail: admin@seag.uk.net www.seag.uk.net
Taxicard Scheme
The scheme is designed to help disabled
people get about by making taxis cheaper to
use. Available to residents of Edinburgh, it is
specifically designed for anyone who has a
severe, permanent disability and can’t use
ordinary buses. For an application form
contact: Freephone 0800 23 23 23
Travel Concessions, Freepost EH242,
Edinburgh EH1 0AH
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Traveline Scotland
All Scottish public transport timetable
information for buses, coaches, trains and
ferries. To plan your journey call us on 0871
200 22 33 - we're open 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. Calls cost 10p per minute
from BT landlines. Calls from other providers
or mobiles may vary. You can also plan your
journey and look up timetables on our
website at www.travelinescotland.com.
Voice of Older People
A City For All Ages Advisory Group
A citywide forum which meets bi-monthly to
advise the Council and its partners in the
NHS, voluntary and commercial sector on the
implementation and development of
Edinburgh’s Joint Plan for Older People.
Contact Glenda Watt, The City of Edinburgh
Council, Level 2:1 Waverley Court, 4 East
Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG. Tel:
0131 469 3806, email:
glenda.watt@edinburgh.gov.uk
East Edinburgh Older People’s Forum
Represents: Bingham, Craigmillar,
Magdalene, Newcraighall, Niddrie and
Prestonfield. Contact Eileen McMillan,
c/o Jack Kane Centre, 208 Niddrie Mains
Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4ND
Tel: 0131 657 1595 (messages collected
twice a week)
Gilmerton Pensioners Forum
Represents Gilmerton and Moredun areas.
Contact Michael Tiernay, 21 Eskbank Court,
Dalkeith, EH22 3DS Tel: 0131 663 1918
North East Edinburgh Care Action
Group (NEECAG)
2 older people’s forums which meet monthly
in Leith and Portobello.
Contact: Anne Munro, Pilmeny Project, 19-21
Buchanan Street. Edinburgh, EH6 8SQ
Tel: 0131 553 2559
Email: pilmenyproject@btconnect.com
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Older People Empowered Now
(O.P.E.N. Forum)
Forum for North Edinburgh area to address
issues which affect older people.
Contact Helen Tait, Pilton Equalities Project,
3 West Pilton Park, Edinburgh, EH4 4EL
Tel: 0131 315 4466
Email: helenpepequalities@hotmail.com
Scottish Pensions Association
SPA Edinburgh Council meets monthly with
the local branches to promote activities
throughout the City. It addresses a wide
range of issues concerning the welfare and
financial status of older people and is
involved with other organisations to further
these issues. SPA is a national body with
branches throughout Scotland. For
information contact: SPA, 207 The Pleasance,
Edinburgh, EH8 9RU. Tel: 0131 668 1001.
Email: spahq@aol.com
West Edinburgh Senior Forum
This Represents: Dalmeny, Kirkliston,
Newbridge District, South Queensferry, Ratho
and Ratho Station. Forum for older people to
discuss ways to improve services for older
people locally and nationally. Membership
fee of £5.00 per year. (3rd Wed of the
month from 2pm - 4pm.) Contact Rena
Johnston/Roy Keenan at: The Haven, 25b
Burgess Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9JA,
Tel: 0131 331 5570
Voluntary Organisations
Community Based English to
Speakers of Other Languages
At Community Based English to Speakers of
Other Languages at Stevenson College we
provide training for volunteers to teach
English to speakers of other languages on a
one to one basis in students' homes. Tutors
are then matched to students and commit to
teaching once weekly lessons for 9 months.
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Contact Caroline Battes, CBESOL, Stevenson
College,
4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW
Tel: 0131 535 4630
Email: cbattes@stevenson.ac.uk
care. Contact: Development Officer, Wellgate
House, 200 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NQ.
Tel: 0131 622 7766
www.csv-rsvpscotland.org.uk
Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations
Council (EVOC)
Able, active, mature people required to
befriend/look after children who cannot stay
at home. Contact Gordon Harper/Tricia Rosa,
Springwell House, Gorgie Road,
Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 313 3366
Email: gordon.harper@edinburgh.gov.uk
Forum for voluntary sector service providers to
exchange information and discuss issues of
mutual interest. Contact Colin Murray,
14 Ashley Place, Edinburgh, EH6 5PX
Tel: 0131 555 9100 Fax: 0131 555 9101
Email: colinmurray@evoc.org.uk
www.evoc.org.uk
Volunteering
Care and Repair Edinburgh
Join the Gardenshare scheme. If you would
like to grow vegetables in someone else’s
garden and/or help people maintain their
garden please contact us. Or if you wish to
volunteer for the Handyperson Service,
carrying out small DIY tasks for older or
disabled people, get in touch. Care and
Repair Edinburgh, 4 Queen Street, Edinburgh,
EH2 1JE. Tel: 0131 220 7630
Email:
reception@careandrepairedinburgh.org.uk
www.careandrepairedinburgh.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureaux
Many older people volunteer with their local
CAB as advisors. We have volunteers who
are in their 70s and have been with the
bureau for years. The time commitment need
only be a few hours a week, though you do
have to complete an upfront training course. If
you are interested in volunteering, please
telephone: 0131 667 0156
CSV’s Retired and Senior Volunteer
Programme
Volunteering for 50+ on community projects
such as schools programme and primary
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Foster Caring
The Risk Factory
A community safety centre which is always
looking for volunteers to guide groups of
children around different safety scenarios.
Volunteering can contribute to your personal
and professional development. You could
support a more active life; meet new people;
develop presentation skills and increase your
confidence. The Risk Factory works in
partnership with all Councils, Lothian &
Borders Police and Lothian & Borders Fire and
Rescue Services. Please contact: Angela Hall,
Volunteer Co-ordinator on 0131 455 8932,
Email: a.hall@edinburgh.gov.uk
www.theriskfactory.org
Volunteer Befriending with Home Link
Family Support
Home Link is looking for volunteers of all ages
and from all walks of life who could spare a
couple of hours a week to spend time with a
family with pre-school age children. Home Link
befrienders can support families in many
different ways such as providing company and
a listening ear for an isolated parent, play
activities with children or helping a family that's
new to an area find out what's going on locally.
All our befrienders receive out of pocket
expenses, thorough induction training and the
full support of a project worker. Contact Julie
Bolos, Volunteering Officer, Home Link Family
Support, Unit 5, Abbeymount Techbase,
2 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5AN.
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Futher Information
Tel: 0131 661 0890, email:
homelink@tinyworld.co.uk
www.homelinkbefriending.org
If you would like further copies of Get
up and go or information on any of
the partners please contact:
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
Get up and go, City of Edinburgh Council,
Corporate Services, Culture and Sport, Level
C:1, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street,
Edinburgh, EH8 8BG. Tel: 0131 529 7844
Email: getupandgo@edinburgh.gov.uk
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/getupandgo
Information, advice and support service for
volunteering opportunities.
Contact Volunteer Centre,
45 Queensferry Street Lane, Edinburgh,
EH2 4PF
Tel: 0131 225 0630
Email: admin@volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
www.volunteeredinburgh.org.uk
WRVS
WRVS in Scotland wants every older person
to have the opportunity and choice to get
more out of life. We enable older people to
do so by delivering practical support through
the power of volunteering. Our 11,500
Scottish volunteers provide services to older
people in their neighbourhood to help them
stay safe and well at home, remain active
and independent in their community, and
have a better experience in hospital. There is
a wide variety of volunteering opportunities
in WRVS, for both men and women - from
driving isolated older people to
appointments, to helping out in your local
WRVS hospital shop. By committing as little
as one hour each week, you can make a
difference to the lives of older and isolated
people in your community. And WRVS will
cover your expenses whilst on the job. To find
out more about how you can get involved,
meet new friends in our volunteer teams and
make life better for people in your
neighbourhood call 0845 601 4670 or visit
our website at www.wrvs.org.uk
WRVS is a charity registered in Scotland (SC
038924) and in England and Wales
(1015988). It is also a limited company
registered at Companies House (2520413).
Glenda Watt, Strategy Manager, A City for
All Ages, City of Edinburgh Council, Corporate
Services Level 2:1, Waverley Court, 4 East
Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG
Tel: 0131 469 3806
Email: acfaa@edinburgh.gov.uk
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/acfaa
Health Development Officer for Older People,
Edinburgh Leisure, Sports Development,
141 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
Tel: 0131 652 2178
Email: AishaSohail@edinburghleisure.co.uk
www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
For full details about the activities listed, please
phone the venue or contact person direct.
If you encounter any difficulties or disappointment,
or wish to comment about this publication, please
do not hesitate to contact a member of the City of
Edinburgh Council’s Customer Care Unit.
Alternatively you can ask for a copy of the City of
Edinburgh Council’s ‘Make Contact’ form (for
complaints and suggestions).
Telephone: 0131 200 2300
After you have gone through the Council’s
complaints process, if you are still not happy,
you have the right to take your complaint to
the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman,
23 Walker Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7HX.
Phone 08700 115 378. Generally, if you
want to do this, you must contact the
Ombudsman within one year.
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This document is in support of the Scottish
Executive’s National physical activity strategy.
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A Call in Time Would you like a weekly friendly phone call?
Call in time is a new FREE service. One of our trained registered volunteers could give you a friendly
phone call once a week on your preferred day and at a time convenient to you. You can have a
friendly chat to talk about anything you want to – from the weather to your favourite subject.
Here is what some of our clients have said about the Call in Time Service:
•
“I wouldn’t be without her, its fabulous; I look forward to the weekly call. It’s absolutely
brilliant when she rings up.”
•
“You can’t put it into words. It’s just knowing that there’s somebody there, especially when you
live on your own. It’s just priceless.”
If you are interested in the service, please call us on 0844 225 1607 (a local call rate)
What better way is there to get involved in your community than getting out
there and making a difference?
Here at Standard Life we encourage our people to make a difference by getting involved in our
community challenges. We have been organising challenges for over 10 years and they have
varied from garden make-overs to room redecoration, and tea dances to reminiscing rooms.
The challenges are planned in conjunction with the host organisation and part of the challenge is
to fundraise for any materials needed for the challenge.
It really is a win/win situation. The teams involved get the team building and development they
need and the host organisation gets a piece of work done at no cost to them.
We are always open to ideas, so if you have something you think Standard Life could help with
as a team challenge please call 0131 245 6189 and we will certainly consider your request.
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This document is in support of the
Scottish Executive’s National physical
activity strategy.
You can get this document on tape, in Braille, large print
and various computer formats if you ask us. Please contact the
Interpretation and Translation Service (ITS) on 0131 242 8181
and quote reference number 09855. The ITS can also give
information on community language translations. You can get
more copies of this document by calling 0131 529 7844.
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