Welcome to our latest e-newsletter! 

Throughout this last month our centre has began to come to life once again, with many of our classes and groups re-starting for the new term ahead.

In response to feedback received over the least year we are now open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am until 4:30pm.

Our new opening hours have been well received, with a range of new bookings in our diary for a variety of uses.

 

If you're looking for space to host an activity, event, learning opportunity etc at weekends then please do get in touch!

We listed to feedback from let holders that it was sometimes time consuming to identify when our hall and rooms were available for new bookings.

 

Having taken this on board it is now possible to view hall & room availability on our website at https://www.southsidecommunitycentre.co.uk/bookings/. This allows people to view our availability at anytime they wish easily and quickly. 

 

Early feedback is being received that this is a really useful addition to our website, and seems to be working well so far.

To celebrate our new weekend opening we have specially discounted Saturday room & hall hire throughout September and October.

 

 

If you would like to take advantage of this special offer there is still lots of availability which can be viewed online - https://www.southsidecommunitycentre.co.uk/bookings/.

We are grateful to the Arnold Clark Community Fund who have this month given us £1,000 to support our work in the centre. 

 

A thousand pounds can make a real impact in our centre, and is very much welcomed.

 

We'll be using the funds to support the purchasing of materials for four existing centre groups.

Following our recent Annual General Meeting we now have a new Board of Trustees for the year ahead. It is the Board who are responsible for running our charity.

 

The Balcony Movie (Film Balkonowy). Poland 2021. A documentary with an online Q & A with Director Pawel Lozinski. Rating is 14+. English subtitles.

 

The screening is happening at 6:30pm on Saturday 26 October 2024.

 

Tickets are pay what you can, either online by clicking here, or at the door on the evening.

 

Join Frances every Tuesday morning from 10am to 11:30am in our hall for Hatha Yoga - beginners are welcome. £5 per class, on a drop in basis.

 

If you would be interested in taking part please call Frances on 07504 823 952.

Councillor Tim Pogson holds surgeries in the centre at 10am on the second Friday of each month (except during school & public holidays).

 

Councillor Pogson is one of four Councillors representing the Southside Newington Ward, the other Councillors are; Councillor Pauline Flannery, Councillor Steve Burgess and Councillor Simita Kumar. Click here to view their details.

City of Edinburgh Council are running a Baby Peep group for parents and carers with babies on Mondays from 1pm to 2pm until December in room 1.

 

Peep is for parents and carers with children from birth to five. The group share simple ways to support your childs learning and development in everyday life. You can make a big difference just by talking, singing, sharing books and playing together.

 

Come along - you and your child can make friends, share ideas and activities and have fun!

 

For more information please contact Mary Sutherland by calling 07563 569 832 or by emailing mary.sutherland@ea.edin.sch.uk. 

We are very fortunate to have one of our green fingered neighbours generously give their time to our gardens.

Celia can often be found doing all manner of gardening related activities to help our gardens to look their best for centre visitors and the local community alike.

 

As a token of our appreciation Celia was presented with a card and flowers at our recent AGM.

One of the areas of the centre that we are keen to improve upon is the audio and projection capabilities within our hall.

 

This week we have received the very good news that the National Lottery Community Fund is providing us with £7,234 towards the works. This funding is made possibly by everyone who plays the National Lottery.

 

We'll share further news with you soon on the works, and hope to start very soon!

Our centre cafe, operated by Goodies SCIO, re-opened in September 2024.

Goodies Cafe is open Monday to Thursday from 10am until 6pm, and on Fridays from 10am until 3pm. Each day Goodies serves a range of snacks and meals alongside hot and cold refreshments.

The Crannie Knit & Natter. Every Friday from 1pm - 2:30pm. Contact The Crannie for more information.

 

Southside Community Council. Their next regular meeting shall be held on Monday 14 October 2024, from 6pm in the Nelson Hall. More information on their website.

 

Charteris Centre Community Coffee Mornings. Drop in for coffee, pastries and chat, every other Thursday morning from 10:30am - 12noon. Upcoming dates are 3rd, 17th and 31st October 2024.

 

Friends of the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links. Featuring a talk and q & a with City of Edinburgh Council Officers on the future for the Meadows and Links. Tuesday 1 October 2024, from 7pm, in Pillar Hall, Barclay Viewforth Church.