Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2023 Programme

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We would like to thank everyone who has made the 2023 Craigmillar and Niddrie Community Festival possible.

First, the Festival wouldn’t happen without the hard work and commitment of the planning committee, a voluntary team that has been meeting for months to bring this year’s Festival to life. Thank you also to Colin at the Whitehouse Kitchen for generously offering the cafe space for planning meetings.

We’re also very grateful to the volunteers who have offered to share their time over the summer, supporting the programme and the Festival Hub.

We must also thank the many local people and organisations that have programmed activities especially for the event - as you continue reading through this booklet, you’ll see just how much support and enthusiasm there is for the Festival this summer! Where possible,

we have included contact information for each participating group and hope this booklet will serve as a handy directory for the local area during and after the Festival.

A huge thanks also goes to our funders

The National Lottery, for supporting the event for a second year, and to all the advertisers in this booklet. A special thanks to Uta and Alan Rosenbrock and Jim Dalgety of kindly raising funds for the Festival through a jumble sale.

Unlike in previous years where the Festival ran for one weekend, this year we have extended the event, so activities take place throughout July and August during weekdays, weekends and evenings. We hope this will mean our Community Festival will be accessible to even more people and brings a summer full of creativity, fun and new connections in Craigmillar and Niddrie.

FESTIVAL HUB

@ The Whitehouse, Saturdays 10am - 2pm

If you’d like more information about the Festival or support booking events or contacting organisers then pop into the Festival Hub and speak to a member of the team.

Craigmillarfest@gmail.com

Cover image: Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022. © Craigmillar Now

Exhibitions

Nihad Al Turk at Craigmillar Now. Photo by Lawrence Darwish 2020

Craigmillar Now - Exhibitions

Craigmillar Now are launching a heritage exhibition trail, with photographs and objects from the Craigmillar archives exhibited in sites across the local area.

Angela Catlin: Angie’s Photies

The Whitehouse

Sat 1 July – Sun 27 August

Open 8am - 5pm weekdays, 8am - 2pm weekends

Angela Catlin is an award-winning human rights photographer and documentarian born in Greendykes.

Angela was one of the original photographers of the Craigmillar Community Festival in the 1970s. Initially organised as part of a Job Creation Scheme, she entered the workforce as a photography trainee, kick-starting a career has spanned nearly five decades.

In 2022, Craigmillar Now commissioned Angela to revisit the Craigmillar and Niddrie Community Festival, documenting the events, the attendees, and the organisers over two days in August. A selection of photos from this recent commission will be presented alongside early works by Angela taken in Craigmillar and Niddrie in the 1970s.

The Whitehouse, 70 Niddrie Mains Rd, Craigmillar, Edinburgh

Gulliver 1970s. Photo by Angela Catlin © Craigmillar Now

Sandra George: Craigmillar 1988 - 1994

Oman’s

Sat1 July – Sun 27

9am – 11pm daily

Sandra George (1957-2013) was a talented and prolific social documentary photographer and a well-respected community worker in Craigmillar. This exhibition of photos, previously shown at The Whitehouse Kitchen in 2022, capture life in Craigmillar between 19881994 and have been selected by the Craigmillar Archives team.

Oman’s, 1 Peffer St, Edinburgh EH16 4BA

A Castle for a Community

Craigmillar Castle

Sat 1 July - Sun 27 August

Open daily 9:30am - 5:30pm

Craigmillar Castle was regularly used as an impressive stage for the Craigmillar Festival Society’s legendary musicals and banquets during the 1970s and 80s. This exhibition presents archival material from these events, including photographs, scripts, posters and flyers, curated by the Craigmillar archives team.

Entry fees apply.

Craigmillar Castle, Craigmillar Castle Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SY

Performers at Craigmillar Castle. From the Craigmillar Now archives

Sandra George, Craigmillar 1994 © The Artist’s Estate

We Craigmillar

Craigmillar Heart’s Community Club

14 July - 27 August

4pm - 11pm Weekdays

12pm - 11pm Weekends

An overview of the photography collections in the Craigmillar Now archive, including photographs by Sandra George, Angela Catlin and John Brown taken around the local area rom the 1970s until the early 00s.

Heart’s Club, 201 Craigmillar Castle Ave, Edinburgh EH16 4DZ

Craigmillar Archives Group Craigmillar

Now

Mondays, 10am - 5pm

Volunteer with Craigmillar Now and make history! We are looking for volunteers to help us preserve and promote the historic collections in our care. Interested in getting involved?

Contact: Louise@craigmillarnow.com or 07447812666

For more information about Craigmillar Now’s exhibitions contact Rachael at info@craigmillarnow.com or 07447812666

w: craigmillarnow.com

Sandra George, Craigmillar 1994 © The Artist’s Estate

The Heart’s Club. Photographer unknown. From the Craigmillar Now archives

Craigmillar Now’s Heritage Trail

Lyra

oman’s pub

Craigmillar Library

Craigmillar Medical Group

the whitehouse

Craigmillar

The heart’s club

Sandy’s Community Centre

Niddrie

Richmond Church

Thistle Foundation

Greendykes

Bridgend Farmhouse

Craigmi ar Castle

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Jack Kane Sports Centre

Hunter’s Hall Public Park

Niddrie Community Church

Craigmillar Art Club

Craigmillar Art Club Exhibition

Craigmillar Library

Sat 1 July - Mon 28 August

An exhibition of artwork made by local artists in the Craigmillar Art Club. The group will use a variety of styles and techniques including water colours, portraits, embroidery and sketching. Free books produced by the Art Club will be available to keep too.

Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

And Who’s She When’s She At’s Home? Craigmillar Castle

Fri 18 Aug - Sun 17th Sep

Entry fees apply

And Who’s She When She’s At Home? is a collaborative multimedia poetry installation based on themes of heritage, home, and class by Ellen Renton and Megan Rudden. Stemming from various family history discoveries and layers of coincidence within them, personal stories are combined with stories from previous generations to create a living and breathing record of

history with contemporary relevance. Alongside the installation there will be live performances by Ellen over two weekends, please check the HES website for times and dates of performances.

Craigmillar Castle Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 4SY

w: historicenvironment.scot/visita-place/places/craigmillar-castle/

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Bridgend Farmhouse

Local Artists Group Exhibition

Bridgend farmhouse

Sat 1 July – Sun 30 July

An exhibition of artwork by local artists inspired by the theme ‘Walking In The Footsteps Of Time’.

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE w: bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Northfield Art Group Art Exhibition

Bridgend farmhouse

Tues 1 August – Wed 30 August

Five artists from the Northfield Art Club, who are Graeme Mackay, Lisa Shaw, Edna Stirrat, Candice Parker and Tamar Nic Rath will all be showing selected artworks.

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE w: bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Contact: Gill at gill.curran bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or 07591882778

Bridgend Farmhouse, drawing by Sarah Gittins. Courtesy of the artist

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Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

OPENING PARADE

Sat 1 July, 11am

Bridgend Farmhouse to Craigmillar Library

Opening Parade (11-11.50am – with face painting and costume making from 10.15am at Bridgend)

Join us at Bridgend Farmhouse for the Craigmillar and Niddrie Festival launch Parade. The Parade starts at 11am and will process through Craigmillar Castle Park, following a route down Craigmillar Castle Gardens, before joining Niddrie Mains Road to arrive at Craigmillar Library at approximately 11.50am. (The route is fully wheelchair accessible.)

The theme of this year’s Parade has been inspired by the subtitle of the 2010 Craigmillar Arts, Culture and Heritage

Trail booklet: In the Footsteps of Time. We suggest that people taking part in the Parade use local Craigmillar and Niddrie history as a starting point to inspire costumes and props.

Greater Craigmillar has a rich working history, both agricultural and industrial, including industries such as coal mining, brewing, and brick making, alongside the history associated with Craigmillar Castle itself. Come dressed to represent a trade or occupation, or arrive early (from 10.15am) for face painting and costume making inspired by the Niddrie Standing Stone and the Forager’s Forest (more info next page).

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

The Good, The Bad and The Poultry will be performed at Craigmillar Library 12pm after the Parade, see Lyra events for more info

Walking in the Footsteps of Time

Starts at Bridgend Farmhouse with the Parade

(see previous page)

Sat 1 July

A collaboration between Art Walk Projects, Bridgend Farmhouse, Creative Action Network, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, and Mutual Studio.

While designed as a day’s walk –starting and finishing at Bridgend Farmhouse – each walk and event can be attended as a one-off activity. Participants are free to come and go throughout the day or to walk in the footsteps of time all day. (If walking all day, please bring sufficient food and water to sustain yourself.) The first walk in this programme, The Parade is the main family event.

Hope’s Walk (12.30-1pm)

From Craigmillar Library to Niddrie Standing Stone. This walk is an opportunity to share with others our concerns and hopes for the future. This walk serves the practical purpose of guiding participants from Craigmillar Library to the site of the Niddrie Standing Stone. It also acts as an introduction to some of the themes explored during the remainder of the day.

Niddrie Standing Stone and Natural Weaving Activity

(1pm-2pm – with time for lunch)

Following work undertaken in collaboration with Edinburgh City Council, this event introduces the Niddrie Standing Stone and launches a community engagement project called Custodians of the Stone. The launch will be followed by a simple, all age, weaving activity, making foraging baskets from materials found near the standing stone. Weaving with natural materials connects us with the activities of the past and with the plants that grow around us. Baskets can be used on the next part of the walk or taken home. (Note: weaving will take place in the grounds of Wauchope Cemetery, adjacent to the Niddrie Standing Stone.)

Contact: Jonathan at jb4change@gmail. com or see CraigmillarCAN Facebook.

Forager’s Walk (2-3pm)

Led by herbalists from Herbal Scotland and hosted by Edinburgh & Lothian Greenspace Trust (ELGT), we will walk in the footsteps of our most ancient ancestors; the hunter gatherers who first made Scotland their home around 14,000 years ago; walking from the Niddrie Standing Stone through Little France Park to the site of the new Forager’s Forest.

The Forager’s Forest will be a blend of the old and the new. It will encompass those vital heritage species that people have relied on for food, fibre and timber for thousands of years. However, climate change brings many challenges to us and also to the plants and animals that share the land with us. Many species are migrating and changing their habits to adapt. We will be exploring which new species are arriving, how we can support a rich ecosystem and offer habitat for these species and also explore what opportunities this offers in foraging.

Contact: Elly at elly@elgt.org or see Craigmillar Castle Park Facebook.

Deep Time Geology Walk (3-4pm)

From Little France Forager’s Forest there are spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat, standing proudly on the Edinburgh skyline. Taking inspiration from Arthur’s Seat and recalling the pre-history of the Niddrie Standing Stone, Alistair McGowan (geologist, palaeontologist and natural historian) will describe some of the key features of this geological history in Little France Park and Craigmillar Castle Park. We will also consider how this geological history might inform our understanding of today’s changing climate.

Meeting in Mutual – woodland installation (4-4.30pm; ‘open’ for other visitors from 11am)

Located in a corner of Craigmillar Woods, artists from Mutual Studio will create a temporary site-specific installation, weaving together members’ practises with the history of Craigmillar woods, using found materials to create a surreal resting place as we approach the conclusion of our walk.

Full Circle (4.30-5.30pm)

Following a short walk from the Meeting in Mutual site-specific installation back to Bridgend Farmhouse, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the day’s themes by creating a temporary, collaborative artwork.

Drawings by Sarah Gittins. Courtesy of the artist

Craigmillar Library

Sat 1 July, 11am

Craigmillar-based puppeteer Emma Milton will introduce you to the wonderful world of puppet-making and storytelling. For children aged 4-12 and their families, all the materials will be provided, just come along on the day.

Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

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Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Scottish Chamber Orchestra in Craigmillar

Sat 1 July

Keep an eye out for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra musicians who will be popping up at festival events all around Craigmillar. You might spot them at Craigmillar Castle, The Whitehouse, or other locations so be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled!

Craigmillar Voices Taster

Scottish Chamber Orchestra at Richmond Church

Sat 1 July, 12pm

Join Rachel and the members of Craigmillar Voices for an open taster workshop at Richmond Craigmillar Church. Find and free your voice with songs, movement and rhythm games, and be part of this musical celebration of our Craigmillar community. All ages welcome, no previous singing experience required - come along to give it a go and most importantly, have fun! All you need to bring is yourself and a whole load of enthusiasm!

Richmond Church, 229 Niddrie Mains Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4PA

Craigmillar Voices Concert

Scottish Chamber Orchestra at Richmond Church

Sat 1 July, 3pm

Join the members of Craigmillar Voices for a very special performance featuring songs which celebrate the world around us, and the joy of making music! For this performance they will be joined by Scottish Chamber Orchestra musicians, and members of the SCO Chorus. If you attend the Craigmillar Voices taster session earlier in the day, you may even be able to sing-along! The concert will commence at 3pm - audience are welcome to take their seats from 2.30pm. Craigmillar Voices is an SCO in Craigmillar community project open to adults of all ages and abilities.

Richmond Church, 229 Niddrie Mains Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4PA

Contact:

COUNCILLOR JANE MEAGHER

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Wednesday at 7pm

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Or by appointment at a more convenient place or time ase see contact details below

City Chambers High Street

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Tel: 0131 529 3265

Mobile - 07511 210 696

Email: Cllr.Jane.Meagher@edinburgh.gov.uk

MA Applied Arts and Social Practice

Do you have an interest in community arts? Are you a creative and want to apply your work outside of traditional spaces like galleries, theatres, and museums? Consider our Focusing on creative activities in community contexts, this course will cultivate your knowledge, skills and experience to best prepare you to apply arts and creativity to areas such as education, social justice, community welfare, education or criminal justice.

“This course provides some excellent hands-on experience and indeed many students have been working with Connecting Craigmillar and Craigmillar Now over this past year to develop community arts activities!”

Labour Councillor for Portobello/Craigmillar Ward

Lyra Family Arts Weekend

1 & 2 July

Supported by the City of Edinburgh Council Community Grants Fund

Lyra is Greater Craigmillar’s venue for children and teenagers who come to watch, learn and create through the performing arts. Join us for a free weekend of activities, shows and fun to celebrate the start of the Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival.

Everything at Lyra is free – please book your free tickets in advance at lyra.co.uk/what-s-on or call 0131 659 4759

The Last Forecast

Lyra (Studio)

Sat 1 July, 11am & 4pm (1 hour)

A new dance theatre show for ages 6+ and their families

Lyra is delighted to present the world premiere of a new Catherine Wheels production by Bridie Gane.

Somewhere, on an island, Gail, a geckolike creature lives alone, in harmony with the surroundings. Everything matches, everything is perfect.

Unfortunately, Gail is not alone for long. A stranger arrives, laden with earthly belongings and starts setting up home, disturbing this island sanctuary. However, the forecast is for rising water levels and soon there won’t be space for either of them…

The show will begin with a short performance by Lyra’s Young Company.

Artspace (entrance on Niddrie Mains Terrace),11 Harewood Road, EH16 4NT

The Last Forecast: image by Brodie Reekie

The Good, The Bad and The Poultry Outside Craigmillar Library

Sat 1 July, 12pm

(also performed as part of Lyra’s Garden Party, see opposite page)

Outdoor performance for all ages by Glasgow theatre company Adrenalism

Two chickens, a turkey and ‘Hennio Morricone’ (the live poultry band) along with audience members of all ages; work together to explore being brave in the face of ‘danger’ to create the grand shootout finale of every cowboy film ever made.

Join in throughout and help figure out who stole the giant egg…It’s high noon, and the cockerels must crow…draw their guns and go and hide…

Do you feel clucky punk?

Free, no booking needed, just turn up

Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

Drama, Dance & Music Workshops

Lyra

For children and teenagers aged 5+

Sat 1 July

Scamps (P1 – P3) 12pm and Youth Dance (P5+) 1pm

Sun 2 July

Performing Arts/Drama

(P4 – P7) 2pm

Youth Music (P5+) 1pm (all 45 mins)

Lyra’s Young Artists programme offers free after-school and weekend classes in music, drama or dance for children and teenagers from P1 upwards.

Beginning in August 2023, Young Artists will choose the professional artists they want to create with inspired by this year’s theme: ‘Face the Dragon’. Sessions run until June 2024 when the Young Artists will perform in the Bright & Wild Festival. Waiting lists to join the Young Artists programme are already open and you can join Lyra for a free taster session on 1 & 2 July. No experience necessary but please reserve a space in advance.

Free, book your free tickets in advance at Ivra.co.uk/what-s-on or call 0131 659 4759

Lyra, Artspace (entrance on Niddrie Mains Terrace) 11 Harewood Road

EH16 4NT

The Good, The Bad and The Poultry: image by Andy Catlin

Lyra’s Family Garden Parties

For children and their families

Lyra (Garden)

Sat 1 & Sun 2 July, 2pm (1 hour 45 mins)

Join Lyra’s team for a fun, friendly garden party with awesome games, a musical instrument petting zoo, juice, cake and creative activities for all ages. Saturday’s party includes a performance of The Good, The Bad and The Poultry. Sunday’s party includes a magic show by Matt Von-Trapp, with thanks to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.

Free, book your free tickets in advance at Ivra.co.uk/ what-s-on or call 0131 659 4759

Lyra, Artspace (entrance on Niddrie Mains Terrace)

11 Harewood Road EH16 4NT

Craigmillar Castle

1 & 2 July

Historic Environment Scotland

The weekend will be free for walk-up visitors with EH16 postcodes to visit Craigmillar Castle, proof of address will need to be provided.

Sat 1 July, all day

9:30am - 5:30pm

Fashions change but real style never fades. As part of the Craigmillar Festival we invite you to walk in the footprints of time at Craigmillar Castle. Our living history performers will be on hand to answer any questions as they talk you through this spectacular display of clothing and uniform spanning over 500 years. A stunning display of five authentic costumes and uniforms will be on show to showcase the European influence on courtly fashion and headwear in Scotland.

Sat 1 July, 1pm – 2pm

Musical performances by musicians from The Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Sun 2 July, 2pm

The Robin Chapel Choir will be performing on the grounds of the Castle.

Craigmillar Castle are also hosting exhibitions during the Festival. Please see exhibitions pages for more information.

Parking is very limited at the castle and spaces are on a first come first served basis. We recommend arriving via public transport or on foot where possible to help alleviate issues. Alternatively, there are good public transport links to nearby Old Dalkeith Road (Edinburgh Royal Infirmary) or Peffermill Road. There is some alternative parking on the lane to the Recycling centre off Dalkeith Road.

Craigmillar Castle, Craigmillar Castle Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SY

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Trees and Seas Outdoor Adventures

Stay and Play at The Bothy, Bridgend Farmhouse

Wed 12 & 26 July, 16 & 23

August, 10am

Fully child-led active play for children under 5 and carers. All sessions include sustainable activities that can be replicated at home, in the garden and in local green spaces including: scavenger hunts, nature trails, mud kitchen, water play, small world play, loose parts and much more….

Free for families living in EH16 and EH17, £6 for out of catchment families

For more information contact treesandseasoutdooradventures@ gmail.com or 07760138721

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE w: bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Craigmillar & Niddrie’s Got Talent

Craigmillar Heart’s Community Club & Craigmilar and Niddrie

Take the Stage Open Mics

Fri 14 July, 7pm – late

Open mic event showcasing the enormous talent in Craigmillar and Niddrie. Performers:

Chord Ellis, singer/ songwriter

Michelle Hogg, singer

Agnus Patterson, singer

Billie Easton, singer

Unique ability dance group

Kevin McLaughlin, singer/ guitarist

Stevie Gordon singer/ songwriter

Laura McNamee, poet

Older not wiser singer and guitarist

Stephanie Wilson, singer

Heather Henderson, storyteller

Broken pain, band

James McDiarmid, magician and circus skills performer

Tickets £2, online: £2:00 a ticket on eventbrite www.eventbrite.com/e/ craigmillar-niddries-got-talenttickets-597978097587 or limited tickets on sale at door.

Heart’s Club, 201 Craigmillar Castle Ave, Edinburgh EH16 4DZ

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Make your own Charcoal

Bridgend Farmhouse

Sat 15 July, 11am

An art class taking inspiration from the project ‘Walking In The Footsteps Of Time’ with reference to one of Craigmillar’s industry’s in times past - coal mining. We will be making our own charcoal and creating some quick sketches in the garden.

£5 per adult, £3 per child to cover material costs.

Contact: Gill at gill.curran@ bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or 07591882778

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE w: bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Craigmillar Tapestry Project

The Whitehouse Kitchen

Sat 15 July, 10am – 12pm (also happening Sat26 August, 10am – 12pm)

Come along and join a Craigmillar Tapestry stitching workshop and find out more about this fantastic projectyou can event add a stitch to one of the tapestry panels!

Contact Will at connectingcraigmillar@ gmail.com or 07909257415

The Whitehouse Kitchen, 70 Niddrie Mains Rd, Craigmillar, Edinburgh EH16 4BG

John Connor Live

Local musician John Connor on guitar and vocals, playing everything from Gary Moore to Santana to Steve Vai.

Gig on the Green

Castlepark Green

Sun 16 July, 2-5pm

Free

Castlepark Green, EH16 4GB

Performances at the Whitehouse Kitchen

Whitehouse Kitchen

Fri 28 July & 25 August, 7-10pm and 13 August 2-5pm (outdoors).

Tickets £5 on the door

70 Niddrie Mains Rd, Craigmillar, Edinburgh EH16 4BG

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Thistle Active Summer Fun Day

Wed 19 July

Drop in Adaptive Bikes

Thistle Foundation

Wed 19 July

From 2pm until 4:30pm

Woodland Walk around Craigmillar Woods

Thistle Foundation

Wed 19 July 10:15am – 12pm

Starting at Thistle for a cuppa at 10:15am, leaving at 10:30am for a stroll into the local woodlands. We will stop half way through the walk to enjoy a short Tai Chi session, led by one of Thistle’s Peer Volunteers. Spend a few moments stretching and joining in the gentle movements to relaxing music. The session will end either at the entrance of the Craigmillar Castle Park or back at the Thistle building around noon.

Thistle Foundation, 13 Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA

w: thistle.org.uk

“Come and have a go!!” session. Available to try; trikes, 2-wheelers, side-by-side, tandems and hand bikes. This session is for age 16+ to try a variety of bicycles. Our volunteers will assist you onto a bike of your choice to try out in the car park area. We will be there to chat about the weekly sessions held at Thistle, our development rides and the drop-in sessions over in Saughton Park. Helmets and Hi Vis vests provided, please bring support if required. Please note: the beginning and end of session is likely to be the busiest and may have a waiting time.

Contact: Gail at gail.begg@thistle.org. uk or 07900166740

Thistle Foundation, 13 Queens Walk, Edinburgh, EH16 4EA w: thistle.org.uk

Craigmillar Woods, image by Louise McLachlan, Craigmillar Now

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Lego Robotics Workshop

Craigmillar Library

Thu 20 July, 2pm

Using the latest Lego robotics technology to build and program amazing creatures which can move using motors, gears and wheels! For ages 8-12.

Free but booking essential.

Contact: Katie at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing at Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

Royal Historical Cycle Tour with Dinner

Bridgend Farmhouse

Fri 21 July, 3:30pm

A wee pedal are offering a unique one day event in conjunction with Bridgend Farmhouse - a historical, circular e-bike tour starting and ending at Bridgend Farmhouse. Tour takes you round Arthur’s Seat, passing Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace and its surrounds followed by evening dinner at Bridgend Farmhouse.

£15 per person (£5 e-bike hire, £10 for dinner) Capacity is limited by number of bikes to 7 people

Contact: Gill at gill.curran@ bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or 07591882778

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE w: bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Recovery through Nature Use of Green Spaces

Turning Point Scotland and Places for People

Friday 21 July, 10:30am

Explore and enjoy your local green spaces. The event will include bushcraft taster sessions with local rangers, information about wild camping, facepainting and a seed give-away.

Contact: Carmen carmenmcshane@ turningpointscotland.com or 01315547516

Places for People Building, 1 Hay Avenue, EH16 4QR

w: turningpointscotland.com

Storytime for 4-6 year olds

Craigmillar Library

Tues 25 July, 11am

Join Katie for a relaxed and fun story session. Perfect for ages 4-6, but younger and older siblings always welcome. There will be plenty of opportunities to join in! No need to book, just turn up. (Storytime also happening at Craigmillar Library on Tuesday 8 August at 11am)

Contact: Katie Swann at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing at Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

Growing Together

Craigmillar Library

Thu 25 July, 2pm

Join Katie, Karin from Craigmillar Community Grows and artist Susie Wilson for this relaxed outdoor family session to learn more about planting, growing and harvesting seeds through stories and crafts. Families with children aged 4+, drop in.

Contact: Katie Swann at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing at Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

Trade Unions Family Fun Day

Communities Hub

Sat 29 July, 12pm

A fun day for all the family with music, face painting and a giveaway of clothes, toys and sweets.

Contact: Derek at tradeunionsincommunities@gmail.com or 07817 228 840

Trade Unions In Communities Hub, 121 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4GN w: tuic.org.uk

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Craigmillar Books for Babies at Craigmillar Library

Sat 29 July, 11am

Join Storyteller-in-Residence Eric Brennan for stories, songs and rhymes. Bring Teddy! For families living in Greater Craigmillar with babies and children under 4. Older siblings welcome!

Contact Kara at karawhelan@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 0131 621 2621

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Sandy’s Mini Festival

Sandy’s Community Centre

Sat 29 July, 11am – 3pm

BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Table Sale, Live Music, Fire Engine, multicultural food tasting and more...

Contact: Donna at sandyscommunitycentre@gmail.com or 07504 627 853

76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue, EH16 4DW w: sandyscommunitycentre.com

International Scottishthemed Community Meal Bridgend Farmhouse

Sat 29 July, 6pm

Following on from Bridgend’s regular and popular international meals, this month will be a Scottish-themed meal outdoors, in the garden, under the marquee.

£10 per person (family packages available).

Contact: Gill at gill.curran@ bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or 07591882778

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE w: bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

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Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

Storytelling with Janis Mackay Craigmillar Library

Tues 1 August, 11am

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing are delighted to welcome back awardwinning writer and storyteller Janis Mackay for this relaxed and fun session. Perfect for ages 4-6, but younger and older siblings always welcome. No need to book, just turn up.

Contact: Katie at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing at Craigmillar Library

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Retro Game Design Craigmillar Library

Thur 3 August, 2pm

Become the artist, writer, designer and director of your own platformer video game! Build pixel art, animations and backgrounds to design your game’s world the way YOU want.

For ages 8-12. Free but booking essential.

Contact: Katie at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing at Craigmillar Library

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Maker’s Market Craigmillar Now

Sat 5 August, 10am – 4pm

Come along to Craigmillar Now’s arts centre to browse and buy handmade pottery, bath bombs, jewellery and more - all created by local makers. There will also be a pop-up cafe with coffee by local roaster Redbox and delicious food prepared by local chefs.

Please note - a few tables are still available, please contact Craigmillarfest@gmail.com for more information or to book.

Craigmillar Now, 58 Newcraighall Road, EH15 3HS

Bridgend Family Fun Summer Party and Hill race

Bridgend Farmhouse

Sat 5 August, 11am

Celebrate the summer with Bridgend’s family party! Music, kids activities, food, the annual hill race, and more at beautiful Bridgend. This year there will be a prize for the best fancy dress –come as a historical figure, myth or legend!

Tickets: £4

Contact Zoe at zoe.murdoch@ bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or 0131 564 0068

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE w: bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Tell me about plants with Emily Dodd

Craigmillar Library

Sat 5 August, 11am

Author and storyteller Emily loves science and nature. Join her for a journey around the world to discover some of the most weird and wonderful plants, based on her exciting new first science book Tell me about: Plants. For families with children aged 4-7, drop in.

Contact: Katie at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing at Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS w.craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk

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Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022

Film Premiere

Craigmillar Library

Sat 5 August, Screenings at 1pm and 3pm

The film premiere and first public showings of the Craigmillar & Niddrie community festival documentary from the 2022 festival. Showing the thriving festival of 2022 with interviews of local community organisers and members of our community come see if you can spot yourself or your friends.

Drop in, no booking required.

Castleview Media Productions

Craigmillar Library, East Room, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

Surfing the Moon with Emily Dodd

Craigmillar Library

Sat 5 August, 2pm

Join CBeebies screenwriter and children’s author Emily Dodd for a science show, rocket making workshop and a reading from her space themed book Surfing the Moon, a story book about a boy with autism who learns to surf and has a love for the moon. For children aged 7-10 and their grown-ups. Drop in.

Contact: Katie at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing at Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

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Storytime for 4-6 year olds

Craigmillar Library

Tues 8 August, 11am

Join Katie for a relaxed and fun story session. Perfect for ages 4-6, but younger and older siblings always welcome. There will be plenty of opportunities to join in! No need to book, just turn up.

Contact: Katie at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

Craigmillar Stories for Sharing at Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road, EH16 4DS

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Emma’s Puppet Show Craigmillar

Library

Sat 12 August, 11am

We’re so excited to welcome back Emma Milton, a local puppeteer and storyteller, for her new show. Perfect for children aged 4-12 and their families, no need to book, just come along on the day, bring your own puppets and get ready to enjoy a fabulous interactive experience!

Contact: Katie at katieswann@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 07434 661098

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Gus Meechan, Open Studio

Castleview Avenue

Thur10 August, 10am – 12pm & Fri 11 August, 10am – 12pm

Explore behind the scenes of a local artist’s home studio. Gus will be presenting work spanning 30 years of practice, including paintings, drawing and sculpture. Presented in collaboration with Craigmillar Now. Drop in.

Contact Rachael at info@

craigmillarnow.com or 07447 812666

Castleview Avenue, Stair 9, Top Flat, Cat No 3, EH16 4FF w: sites.google.com/site/angusmeechan/

Foraging Workshop

Craigmillar Park

14 August, 11am - 1pm

Join Karin from Craigmillar Community Grows in a one-off foraging workshop around Craigmillar Park. Meet at the top of Craigmillar Castle Gardens at 11 am. Booking required.

Contact Karin at 07824838364

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Craigmillar NOW’S Antiques Roadshow

Craigmillar Now

Mon 21 August, 11am – 3pm

Do you have some interesting photos or objects relating to Craigmillar’s history? Bring them along to this relaxed, drop in heritage event!

Craigmillar Now, 58 Newcraighall Road, EH15 3HS

Cardboard City

Bridgend Farmhouse

Sat 19 August, 11am

Craigmillar and Edinburgh city landscape has changed a lot throughout the years. Niddrie brickworks factory would have provided the building materials back in the day. In homage to that come and make a city out of cardboard at Bridgend! Cardboard houses, cars wherever your imagination takes you! Open to families.

Tickets £3

Contact Zoe at zoe.murdoch@ bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk or 0131 564 0068

Bridgend Farmhouse, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4TE w: bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

Exploring Nature Using Art Craigmillar Community Grows

Tues 22 August, 10am

Meet outside The Sheep’s Heid to start an art walk admiring and drawing inspiration from the plants at Duddingston Walled Garden and making simple booklets in a workshop led by artist Susie Wilson. This event has been organised as part of the Seed Library project at Craigmillar Library.

Contact: Karin at karinchipulina@ carrgomm.org or call 07824838364

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Niddrie Sports Social Club

Niddrie Sports Social Club

Wed 23 August, 4pm

Come along for some games of table tennis, badminton and basketball. For all ages and abilities, whether you’re a regular player or never given it a go before. We will have round robin tournaments for you to enter into. Doubles for table tennis and badminton, and teams of 3 for basketball half court games. Please contact us beforehand if you would like to enter. All equipment will be provided. Fun social event with medals and prizes available too.

Contact Will at connectingcraigmillar@ gmail.com or 07909257415

Jack Kane Sports Centre, 208 Niddrie Mains Rd, dinburgh EH16 4ND

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Closing weekend 26 - 27 August

Craigmillar Tapestry Project

The Whitehouse Kitchen

Sat 26 August, 10am – 12pm

Come along and join a Craigmillar Tapestry stitching workshop and find out more about this fantastic projectyou can event add a stitch to one of the tapestry panels!

Contact Will at connectingcraigmillar@ gmail.com or 07909257415

The Whitehouse Kitchen, 70 Niddrie Mains Rd, Craigmillar, Edinburgh

EH16 4BG

Craigmillar Now Art Map

Sat 26 August

Greater Craigmillar is home to some fascinating public artworks.This new Art Map, created by Craigmillar Now and Out of the Blueprint, aims to bring greater attention to the local collection, reaching from Jake Harvey’s Mining Sculpture at Newcraighall to Helen Crummy’s statue outside of Craigmillar Library.

Nine artworks feature in the new map, each one accompanied by an oral history, which can be listened to on site or remotely via a phone number or QR code.

Maps will be posted directly to local households at the end of August or can be picked up at Craigmillar Now.

Niddrie Community Church

Family Fun Day

Niddrie Community Church

Sat 26 August 11am

Family fun day with various events on for kids including a bouncy castle and delicious food served from the NCC’s café.

£1 Entry Contact: Sws040890@gmail.com or 07447037148

Niddrie Community Church 12 Hay Drive, EH16 4RY w: niddrie.org

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Craigmillar Books for Babies at Craigmillar Library

Sat 26 August, 11am

Join Storyteller-in-Residence Eric Brennan for stories, songs and rhymes. For families in Greater Craigmillar with babies and children under 4. Older siblings welcome.

Contact Kara at karawhelan@ craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk or 0131 621 2621

weekly events

Open Shed

The Store

Mon,Tues and Thurs, 11am – 2pm

The Men in Sheds team are opening up their workshop, tucked away in the corner of Chapel Court on the Thistle estate. The team’s wonderful and affordable benches, planters and novelties crafted from recycled materials will be on sale, with all proceeds supporting the work of this group.

Contact Mark at MarkCarr@ carrgomm.org or 07717664632

The Store, Chapel Court EH15 4EF (take the path on the left of the Robin Chapel)

Syrian Celebration Event

Syrian Men’s Club at Sandy’s Monday 28 August, 3-5pm

Come along for a blether and a celebration of Syrian Culture and food. Free traditional Syrian food made by the Craigmillar Syrian Men’s Group available and space to get a cuppa and meet others at this fun and relaxed community event

Contact Will at connectingcraigmillar@ gmail.com or 07909257415

76 Craigmillar Castle Avenue, EH16 4DW w: sandyscommunitycentre.com

Celebration of recovery

The Bothy

Weekdays 11am

The Bothy will be celebrating recovery by sharing stories of getting into recovery and offering fun activities that promote wellness and personal development. Drop in women’s and men’s groups, smart recovery as well as support for addiction.

Contact Lisa Macmillan at lisa. macmillan@yahoo.com or 07930674177

The Bothy, 92 Niddrie Mains Road

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Baby & Toddler Rhymetime

Every Monday, 11am

Join Craigmillar Books for Babies for songs, rhymes and stories. Baby & Toddler Rhymetime is for any family living in Greater Craigmillar with a baby or young child under 4. Older siblings are welcome too!

Lego Club for Primary Aged Children

Every Tuesday, 3:45pm

Join us to make fabulous lego creations and shine with pride as we display them for all to see! Children under 8 should come along with a grown up or a sibling over 12. There is no need to book, just come along

Arts & Crafts for Primary Aged Children

Every Monday, 3:45pm

Join us every Monday at 3.45 for a kids craft event- all materials are provided, there is no need to book. Children under 8 years old should be accompanied by a parent or sibling over 12 years old.

Wild Wednesday’s Teen Club

Every Wednesday, 3:45pm

Join us every Wednesday for an informal activity group for teenagers. Learn a language, play games, spend time together in the garden and make new friends.

Contact: Hannah at craigmillar.library@edinburgh.gov.uk or 0131 529 5597

Angela Catlin, Craigmillar & Niddrie Community Festival 2022 © Craigmillar Now

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