events aug

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 w.craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk

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 w.craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk

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

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 w.craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk

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 w.craigmillarliteracytrust.org.uk

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

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

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

Craigmillar Community Grows facebook. com/CraigmillarCommunityGrows

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 facebook.com/

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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

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

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