Portrait drawing workshops at Creative Space on Saturday 3rd February and Saturday 3rd March 2018 from 11.30am to 2pm. We have places for 10 people. Fudge the artist invites you to join this relaxed portrait drawing session, and to reflect
People’s Story Museum – Wed 24 Jan
Join us on Wednesday for a trip to The People’s Story Museum where we’ll learn about how ordinary people used to live in Edinburgh. Meet at the Welcoming at 3pm or at the museum EH8 8BN at 3:45pm
Creative Writing – Sat 20 Jan
Join us this Saturday for a creative writing workshop suitable for complete beginners and experienced writers alike. This workshop is all about writing for fun and relaxation without criticism. Try out some writing exercises to get your creative ideas flowing.
Fruitmarket Gallery – Wed 17 Jan
Join us on Wednesday for a trip to see an interesting art exhibition. We’re going to see a very personal exploration of individual, family and collective identity through sculpture, installation, photography, film and drawing. Meet
Museum on the Mound – Wed 10 Jan
It’s the first Scotland for Newcomers trip of 2018 this week! How much do you know about money? Would you like to see what a million pounds looks like?!? Join us on Wednesday for a trip to the Museum on
Jog with Us!
Get fit, have fun, learn to run with Free to Run at The Welcoming! Starting 15th January 6pm If you’re a complete beginner and would like to start running in the New Year, come and join our Free to Run
Get Active with the Welcoming
Thanks to John Arthur from Edinburgh Leisure for joining us at our monthly Befriending Peer Support session. We had fun exploring ways to encourage and support healthy living. Befriending volunteers are matched with newcomers; individuals and families who are resettling
Festive Opening Hours & Timetable
It’s getting to the time of year when everywhere in Edinburgh is covered in fairy lights and tinsel, and there’s a brass band on every other corner. This means it is also time for us at The Welcoming to take
Cycling for Newcomers – City Cycling & Christmas Markets
Join Cycling for Newcomers for their last cycle of 2017! On Monday 18th December we will be doing some city cycling – a chance to practice cycling on the roads in Edinburgh, and gain confidence dealing with traffic. We will
National Museum of Scotland – Wed 13 Dec
It’s our last Scotland for Newcomers trip of 2017! Join us for a visit to the National Museum of Scotland where we will explore a new area of the museum with lots of delights to discover! If the weather is